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B2 – Livelihood/Convergence Expert, India (Jaipur, Rajasthan)

JOB DESCRIPTION
Contract:
Long-term
Deadline:
07/02/2025
Location:
India (Jaipur, Rajasthan)
Project:
Project Management Consultant Services for the Project for Climate Change Response and Ecosystem Services Enhancement in Rajastahn (CRESEP)
  • Ginger SOFRECO is looking for experts to constitute its Project Management Consultant team to support the Project for Climate Change Response and Ecosystem Services Enhancement in Rajasthan (CRESEP), implemented by the Government of India and financed through a loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).


    CRESEP is an 8-year project aimed at addressing climate change and enhancing ecosystem services through afforestation, forest conservation, biodiversity conservation, eco-restoration, livelihood improvement activities, and institutional strengthening. The project seeks to contribute to the sustainable socioeconomic development of Rajasthan.


    • Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, with some field visits
    • Expected Start Date: May 2025
    • Contract Type: Consultancy (part-time)
    • Preference: Local profiles based in Jaipur will be valued.

Job Description


  • To support the PMU to design relevant implementation plans for the livelihood improvement activities as well as prepare the Terms of Reference for the specialized agency.
  • To support the work conducted by the specialized agency and ensure effective management of the livelihood improvement activities.
  • To support the PMU to prepare draft O&M Guidelines for small-scale infrastructure for Entry Point Activities and equipment for livelihood improvement activities as needed.
  • To support the PMU to coordinate the convergence of the activities with other resource institutions, mainly relevant governmental departments, particularly in technical training, marketing, and cluster development for interest groups.
  • To support the PMU to conduct regular monitoring of activity implementation progress with the M&E Expert.
  • To review/assess outcomes of activity implementation periodically with the M&E Expert.
  • To facilitate the private collaboration both with Indian and foreign institutions whenever needed.
  • To attend to any other tasks reasonably allocated by the Team Leader.
  • QUALIFICATION
    • Qualifications:

      • Master’s Degree or higher in Rural Development, Rural Sociology, or related fields.
      • Minimum of 10 years of experience in micro-enterprise development, business incubation, rural marketing, biodiversity conservation, and livelihood improvement.
      • Past experience working in Rajasthan State is an asset.
      • Experience in working with government schemes, stakeholder coordination, and convergence activities.
      • Best knowledge and experience in biodiversity conservation and/or eco-restoration.
      • Languages: English and Hindi.
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