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Project Associate – Research and Documentation

  • Company

    Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd. (SAMS)

  • Location

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

  • Employment Type

    Full-Time

  • Functional Category

    Research & Knowledge Management

  • Experience

    7 - 8 years

About Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd. (SAMS)

SAMS is a respected niche consultancy focused on serving the public health development and CSR sectors in India for +25 years. We have two principal practice areas: (1) HR Consulting providing Talent Acquisition and Third-Party Payrolling (TPP) services (2) Procurement & Supply Chain Management (PSCM) for I/NGOs and National Health Programmes. SAMS has unmatched experience of working with bilateral agencies UN agencies and I/NGOs and supporting the National Health Programmes of MoHFW GOI. SAMS believes in “Consulting with Purpose.” We are committed to social cause and specifically to making the world a better and healthier place. We do this by consciously supporting high-impact social interventions of our clients and consistently identifying the most suitable talent for their vacancies. With a headcount of 50 full-time consulting professionals SAMS HR Consulting ranks among the top three executive search and payrolling agencies dedicated to the social sector in the country. The division has +50 blue-chip clients and filled more than 40000 vacancies. We are respected for innovative state-of-the-art processes and a host of proprietary tech-based tools and for successfully executing complex engagements within stringent timelines and to the complete satisfaction of our clients. We have handled large complex TPP engagements for UN Agencies and INGOs since 2008. Our first TPP engagement was for WHO and we have since payrolled for UNICEF UNFPA UNDP GIZ FIND and UPSRLM. SAMS today payrolls +4500 resource persons for different clients. Headquartered in Delhi SAMS operates on a pan-India basis. Our projects are directed and managed by a central team of senior consultants relying upon on-site visits real-time team collaboration software and strong process controls. This ensures uniformity in the approach we follow across all locations as well as overall cost efficacy.

Overview of the Role

UNDP proposes to engage a Project Associate - Research and Documentation to support the PMU at Tribal Development Department, Govt. of Maharashtra to assist in the research, data collection and analysis based on need assessment of different stakeholders in the Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra. The Project Associate - Research and Documentation will be part of the Project Management Unit and will work under the overall supervision of the PMU State Coordinator and in close collaboration with Programme Lead, Tribal Development, UNDP, and project team members and day to day supervision on the implementation issues with the Government of Maharashtra. S/He will ensure the engagement of all direct stakeholders and delivery of project objectives, in coordination with the Government of Maharashtra.

Job Description

(1) Support in conceptualization of research ideas in emerging areas that are aligned with the State Tribal Development Department mandate and prepare concept note and coordinate with appropriate agencies to conduct the research.
(2) Assist in facilitation of knowledge building and management, producing and disseminating lessons learnt from the project and support in promotion of cross-project, cross-unit knowledge.
(3) Provide support in drafting of articles, press releases, case studies, human interest stories and other advocacy/information materials.
(4) Support in reviewing relevant sources of information, such as such as existing literature, government schemes and documents and relevant regulatory frameworks and documents regarding various schemes being implemented by MoTA and Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra.
(5) Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder engagements and consultations with the State Governments to advance the objectives and implementation of initiatives under the Tribal Development Department.
(6) Support in developing digital tools and mechanisms to capture and disseminate results/findings from research/studies being undertaken by TRTI and other agencies supported by the State Tribal Development Department.
(7) Assist in reviewing and analysis of documents/data sets to generate insights that strengthen programme design, implementation, and monitoring within the concerned Programme Division.
(8) Support in organizing cross learning events, knowledge dissemination, capacity building workshops etc. and in preparation of knowledge products.
(9) Support the monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge dissemination processes to capture and share evidence, lessons, and outcomes from communication campaigns and outreach activities with relevant stakeholders.
(10) Ensure that the project contributes to the promotion of gender equality by reaching, involving and benefiting both women and men in its activities.
(11) The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Skill

(1) Prior experience in research and documentation and preparation of reports.
(2) Prior experience in research and analysis of Policy and programmes related to Tribal development.
(3) Working experience in Government or relevant multilateral institutions.
(4) Knowledge of MIS and data analysis.
(5) Proven Research and writing skills.
(6) Knowledge of and experience in gender mainstreaming is an asset.
(7) Brings visibility and sensitizes decision makers to relevant emerging issues.
(8) Residents of Maharashtra will have an added advantage.

Education

Secondary education is required. or A first level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in social science, social work, Rural development, Tribal or Ethnic Studies, Sociology, Economics, anthropology or related field will be given due consideration.

Experience

Minimum 4 years (with Bachelor's degree) or 7 years (with Secondary education) of work experience in the rural & tribal development sector.