Day: January 2, 2024

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Program Associate at NUIA

 

National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA):

Established in 1976, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is a premier institute of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, for research and capacity building for the urban sector in India. NIUA’s broad objective is to bridge the gap between research and practice on issues related to urbanization. For more than 40 years now, NIUA has been the vanguard for contributing to and building the urban narrative for a fast evolving urban India. The Institute has been actively working on bringing forth key areas of concern for urban India in order to build the urban discourse at various urban scales. It has utilized its competencies in research, knowledge management, policy advocacy and capacity building to address urban challenges and continuously striving to develop sustainable, inclusive and productive urban ecosystems in the country. It has emerged as a thought leader and knowledge hub for urban development in India and is sought after by both Indian and international organizations for collaborations and partnerships in India’s urban transforming journey. NIUA is committed towards aligning its efforts towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through all its initiatives and programmes.

About the Center for Digital Governance (CDG):

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has formulated the National Urban Innovation Stack (NUIS) strategy and approach with the vision to unlock urban innovation and promote collaboration across the entire urban ecosystem. The objective is to create an open digital public good which can enable co-creation and collaboration across the “quadruple helix” of government, industry, academia, and civil society and citizens’ groups in urban India.

With the goal to facilitate adoption and put technology as the core of operations for digital transformation across the ecosystem, the need for an anchor was felt to tie the strengths of all stakeholders together. Responding to this pressing necessity, Centre for Digital Governance (CDG) was institutionalised under the ambit of National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA). Envisioned to function as a trusted partner for distributed governance, CDG envisages establishing five practice areas on Research and Advocacy, Digital Advisory, Partnerships, Engagement Advisory and Digital Governance. The aspiration of CDG is to allow digital forces to enable the ease with which citizens, industry and government can connect, collaborate, transact, and share information; State and city administrators can increase productivity by automating routine tasks; and facilitate data-based decision making to drive governance and policy making.

The Urban Platform for deliverY of Online Governance (UPYOG), as one of the flagship programs of the CDG, will identify or create a number of the building blocks and governance mechanisms envisaged by NUIS.

Role & Responsibilities:

The Program Associate will support in the execution of in the operationalisation of the CDG and its programs. The Program Associate will provide input to the design, planning, and management of the Centre and NUDM.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in implementing the programs and policies of the operationalising the CDG Program, coordinating with stakeholders at NIUA and MoHUA, in states, and across the urban ecosystem.
  • Manage strategy, implementation, and optimization of processes associated with the implementation of NUDM.
  • Follow up on performance indicators/ success criteria, targets and milestones, and the preparation of reports.
  • Analysis of the situation in the program, identification of operational and financial problems, and development of solutions.
  • Work with key stakeholders to create efficient practices and provide insights for the program.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with program partners at the Central, State and city levels.
  • Identify and communicate opportunities and plans for partners.
  • Travel to monitor program implementation at state and city levels on need basis.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

  • Qualification: Bachelor’s in Urban Planning or Urban Management or equivalent degrees in public policy, law, commerce or others in a closely related field from a premier institute. 
  • Experience: 2-4 years in implementing programs related to technology / product management, public policy or government consulting
  • Excellent communication and Writing skills including the ability to communicate with and manage expectations of senior executives/experts and their staff.
  • Strong analytical, conceptualization and communication skills, good understanding of market research techniques and data analytics, outstanding attention to detail.
  • Skilled at stakeholder management, and coordinating teams and multi-party processes
  • Experience of working at Central/State/PSU/NGO level in the urban sector
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with and manage expectations of senior executives/experts and their staff.
  • Experience in developing preliminary communications strategies and campaigns for government stakeholders
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, including ability to work independently and autonomously

Location: Based out of the office at NIUA, New Delhi, with travel to various Indian states as and when required.

Duration: 12 Months – extendable

Reporting Officer: Chief Program Officer, National Urban Digital Mission/Centre for Digital Governance, NIUA

Application process: Submit your application through the NIUA Job Portal

PDF icon Program Associate.pdf
No. of Positions: 

1

Last Date to Apply: 

Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Apply Now

Research Associate (Climate Adaptation) at NIUA Delhi

 About the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA):

Established in 1976, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is a premier institute of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, for research and capacity building for urban sector in India. NIUA’s broad objective is to bridge the gap between research and practice on issues related to urbanisation. For more than 45 years now, NIUA has been the vanguard for contributing to and building the urban narrative for a fast-evolving urban India. The Institute has been actively working on bringing forth key areas of concern for urban India in order to build the urban discourse at various urban scales. It has utilised its competencies in research, knowledge management, policy advocacy and capacity building to address urban challenges and continuously striving to develop sustainable, inclusive and productive urban ecosystems in the country.

About the Research Project:

Funded by KfW, the research project/study aims at identifying the complex interrelationship between gender inequality and high climate vulnerability and to provide important and previously missing knowledge on the background and causes of the vulnerability of women and other marginalised groups in the urban context.

The three key objectives of the research project/study are:

  1. Analyse key exposure and vulnerability factors regarding the reduced ability or possibility of women and other marginalised groups in Indian cities to mitigate multiple climate risks against the backdrop of gender equality at the city level.
  2. Recommend concrete climate adaptation approaches for FC projects (GG2 and GG1) to be undertaken in the field of sustainable urban development.
  3. Propose output and outcome indicators to measure the direct impacts of FC measures on women, girls and other marginalised gender-groups in key FC intervention areas in the urban development sector in India.

The study comprises four work packages.

  • The work packages 1 and 2 address the key objective 1 (“key exposure and vulnerability factors regarding the reduced ability or possibility of women and other marginalised groups in Indian cities to mitigate multiple climate risks against the backdrop of gender equality at the city level are analysed”).
  • Work package 3 concentrates on the identification of effective climate adaptation measures to reduce the vulnerability of women and other marginalised population groups regarding the climate risks of flooding due to heavy rainfall events and river floods, heat, water scarcity, cyclones, and coastal erosion. It relates to objective 2 accordingly (“concrete climate adaptation approaches for FC projects (GG2 and GG1) to be undertaken in the field of sustainable urban development are recommended”).
  • Work package 4 is dedicated to the development of suitable outcome and output indicators to measure direct impacts. The specific tasks and deliverables are presented in further detail below and addresses the key objective 3 (“output and outcome indicators to measure the direct impacts of FC measures on women, girls and other marginalised gender-groups in key FC intervention areas in the urban development sector in India are proposed”).

Key Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of the Research Associate (Climate Adaptation), under the overall guidance and supervision of the Program Director, CITIIS as well as the Research Manager will include, but not be limited to:

  • Undertake literature reviews related to climate change; gendered nature of vulnerabilities; gendered adaptations to climate change in urban slums in India;
  • Stakeholder mapping to identify all relevant stakeholders for the study (e.g. experts, think tanks, municipal, state, and national actors, women representative and or associations, NGOs, other IFIs, scientists to be interviewed and/or involved further etc.);
  • Support in the planning and coordination (or conduct) of expert interviews; focus group discussions with women and/or women’s representatives in the case study areas; social mapping exercises’ and in -depth surveys in the case study areas;
  • Assist in the design and field-testing of survey instruments;
  • Data collection and analysis;
  • Spatial analysis/ GIS;
  • Contribute to analysis and drafting of reports;
  • Support the planning and conduct of workshops.

Qualification, Experience, and Competencies:

  • Master’s degree or higher in the field of urban planning, environmental sciences, social sciences, gender studies, and economics, or similar field of expertise.
  • International or national experts with at least 5 years’ work experience in the field of urban development, climate change adaptation and disaster risk management, as well as gender, both in research and practice.
  • Proven work experience in comparable project contexts
  • Proven qualitative and quantitative research skills in the urban context in India
  • Understanding of spatial analysis tools
  • Proven experience in the conduction of climate risk assessments and the conceptualization of climate adaptation projects
  • Excellent knowledge of urban development dynamic in India
  • Experience in the cooperation with KfW will be preferred

Location of the position: National Institute of Urban Affairs, New Delhi 

Duration: 12 months

Application Process: Submit CV and cover letter through NIUA portal

PDF icon JD_ Research Associate (Climate Adaptation).pdf
No. of Positions: 

1

Last Date to Apply: 

Friday, 12 January 2024

Vacancy for Project Associates at SPA Delhi

 

Positions: Project Associates
No. of Vacancies: 02 Nos.
Institution: SPA Delhi
Qualification ✔️  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning.
Experience: ✔️ Min. 02 Years
Job Description: ✔️ Details Provided Below.
Type: Full Time / Contractual
Location: New Delhi
Salary: ✔️ Rs. 35K-40K Per Month.
Apply at: ✔️ Apply Link Provided Below
Last Date: 06 January 2024
Date of Interview: 10 January 2024 (Tentative) from 10AM to 1PM

You can apply using this LINK 

  1. Project Management:

    • Contribute to the planning, execution, and monitoring of research or academic projects within the department.

  2. Research Support:

    • Assist faculty members or researchers in conducting research activities related to architecture, planning, or related fields.
    • Contribute to literature reviews, data collection, and analysis.

  3. Documentation:

    • Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation of research findings.
    • Maintain accurate records of project-related activities.

  4. Collaboration:

    • Collaborate with other researchers, faculty, and project team members to achieve project objectives.
    • Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration if the project involves multiple departments.

  5. Data Analysis:

    • Utilize relevant tools and techniques to analyze data collected during research activities.
    • Provide support in generating insights and drawing conclusions from research data.

  6. Community Engagement:

    • Depending on the nature of the project, Project Associates may be involved in community engagement activities.
    • Facilitate communication between the academic institution and external stakeholders.