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Government of India Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change Desertification Cell A. Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change is the nodal Ministry in the Government of India for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and Desertification Cell is the nodal point within the Ministry to co-ordinate all issues pertaining to the Convention. The Desertification Cell intends to engage eligible candidates for the following vacancies on the contractual basis for consultancy, initially for a period of one year, extendable as required, on mutual agreement and subject to satisfactory performance by the incumbent: Vacant Post Number Consultant (Coordinator) Consultant (Communications and Outreach) Consultant (Management Information System) 1 1 1 B. General Conditions: The details of qualification, experience, Duty/ Responsibility, Emoluments, and other terms and conditions including the proforma for application and the time line for application may be referred on MoEF&CC website. http://www.moef.nic.in/tenders-and-advertisement/advertisements (Ms.Chandra Rawat) Section Officer Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change Vayu Wing, 6th Floor Indira Paryavaran Bhawan Jor Bagh New Delhi-110003 F.No.35/39/2013-DC Government of India Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change Desertification Cell **** Application from Individuals for Appointment as Consultant (Coordinator) Desertification Cell in the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh, New Delhi -110003 1. Background: The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is one of the Rio Conventions that focuses on desertification, land degradation and drought (DLDD). ‘Desertification’ as defined in the UNCCD refers to land degradation in the drylands (arid, semi arid and dry sub humid regions) resulting from various factors and does not connote spread or expansion of deserts. UNCCD is a unique instrument that recognizes land degradation as an important factor affecting some of the most vulnerable people and ecosystems in the world. The convention aims at adaption and can, on implementation, significantly contribute to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), as well as sustainable development and poverty reduction by means of arresting and reversing land degradation. The convention promotes sustainable land management (SLM) as solution to global challenges. Land degradation is long-term loss of ecosystem function and productivity caused by disturbances from which the land cannot recover unaided. The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change is the nodal Ministry in the Government of India for the UNCCD, and Desertification cell is the nodal point within the Ministry to co-ordinate all issues pertaining to the Convention. As an integral part of its obligations to UNCCD, India periodically submits its National Report to the UNCCD Secretariat as has to update its National Action Program to Combat Desertification. Sustainable management of land resources is intrinsic to addressing the challenges at the grassroots, particularly provision of food and livelihood security, especially for an agrarian economy like India. The Desertification Cell also coordinates the implementation of various projects for promoting sustainable land and ecosystem management projects. Desired Qualifications and Experience: A master’s degree, preferably a Ph.D, in natural resource management or environmental studies or a related field; Very good knowledge of environmental issues particularly related to UNCCD, UNFCCC and CBD; At least 7 years working experience in the field of environment protection; Experience and expertise in the development of environmental action programmes; Must have experience of working in the area of development and or the alignment of action programmes for the implementation of the UNCCD; Must have worked on environmental preferably sustainable land management issues. 2. Role and Functions: Coordinate activities of the Desertification Cell and act as a link between MoEF&CC, scientific institutions and stakeholder groups for performing various tasks Facilitate the preparation of National Report to UNCCD and alignment of the National Action Programme (NAP) with UNCCD 10 Year Strategy Facilitate from MoEF&CC, the National Focal Point for UNCCD in India in handling and coordinating Country Partnership Programme (CPP) projects Review technical documents of UNCCD and provide inputs as required Prepare discussion papers, technical reports etc Other tasks assigned from time to time. 3. Period of Engagement: The terms of appointment for Expert shall be a period of one year with a provision of renewal of appointment every year based on performance appraisal. The performance appraisal will be done by a Committee under Chair of concerned Additional Secretary with Joint Secretary and Director concerned as Members. 4.1 Allowances: 4.1.1 Terms of Payment: The payment for Expert would not be more than Rs.80,000/- per month. The same would be made on monthly basis as per monthly remuneration agreed to at the time of appointment. 4.1.2 Tax Deduction at Source: The Income Tax or any other tax liable to be deducted, as per the prevailing rules will be deducted at source before effecting the payment, for which the Department will issue TDS Certificate(s). Service Tax, as applicable shall be payable extra, at the prevalent rates. 4.1.3 The MoEF&CC reserves the rights, as follows: to decide to cancel this advertisement, and not to proceed in the matter, at any stage accept or reject any or all offers, without giving any explanation, whatsoever. 4.1.4 Termination of Agreement: The MoEF&CC may terminate a contract to which these Terms apply if the Expert is unable to address the assigned works. Quality of the assigned works is not to the satisfaction of the Department. The Expert rails in timely achievement of the milestones as finally decided by the Commission. The Expert is found lacking in honesty and integrity. The Department reserves the right to terminate the contract, by giving fifteen days' notice to the Expert. 4.2 Leave: Expert shall be eligible for not more than two day leave per month apart from holidays during the period of consultancy. 4.3 Other Terms and Conditions: 4.3.1 Selected candidate shall be required to sign an agreement with MoEF&CC consequent upon his/her selection. The headquarters of the Expert shall be at Delhi. The Expert should be prepared to travel extensively anywhere in the country to collect information from the field. MoEF&CC in line with the prevailing Government policies, procedures may specify any other conditional guidelines as considered appropriate during the period of engagement of the Expert. In case the information furnished by the applicant is found to be false at the stage, the same will invite disqualification and I or action as deemed appropriate by the MoEF & CC whose decision shall be final and binding 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.3.5 5. Interested candidates may send their Application (in sealed envelope) in the enclosed format (Annexure 1) and the envelope should be clearly superscripted “Application for the position of Consultant (Coordinator)" Shortlisted candidates shall be called for an interview/discussion at New Delhi, for which no TA/DA shall be paid. The applicant selected finally shall be called for finalization of the contract. The Application for the positions should reach the following address by registered post or dropped in the drop box kept at ground floor, Prithvi Wing, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan for the purpose up to 5 P.M. on 30th June 2015. MoEF&CC shall not be responsible for delay in receipt of the Application. To, The Joint Secretary Desertification Cell (3rd Floor, Prithvi Wing) Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Jor Bagh, New Delhi-110003 How to apply? Annexure-I The persons who fulfill the eligibility conditions after going through the details of scope of work and terms and conditions and other details may apply in the prescribed format as given below. A. Format for Application B. Name: Recent selfattested photograph C. Date of Birth: D. Address for correspondence: E. Contact No: Landline__________ Mobile_ __________ Email: F. Academic Qualification (In reverse order, starting from the latest) S.No. Degree Year Subjects University Class/Division, distinction (if any) G. Professional Qualification (In reverse order, starting from the latest) S.No. Degree Year Subjects University Class/Division, distinction (if any) H. List of relevant technical and academic publications: I. Relevant experience: (a) Year-wise tasks of similar nature carried out during last three years. (b) Relevant experience of working for national bodies. (c) Relevant experience of working for international bodies. Place: Signature: Date: Name: B. Format for Financial Application “I _____________, after going through the background, scope of work and having agreed to the terms and conditions, payment schedule and other details for the proposed works, submit my financial Application of Rs. ___________ (in words ______________________) per month. Place: Signature: Date: Name: Mere submission of Application will not confer any right upon the applicant for being awarded the task. The Ministry reserves the absolute right to accept or reject any or all Applications or stop the process of approval at any stage at its sole discretion without assigning any reasons thereof and it shall bear no liability whatsoever to anyone consequent upon such a decision. ************** F.No.35/39/2013-DC Government of India Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change Desertification Cell **** Application from Individuals for Appointment as Consultant (Communications and Outreach), Desertification Cell in the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh, New Delhi -110 003 1. Background: The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is one of the Rio Conventions that focuses on desertification, land degradation and drought (DLDD). ‘Desertification’ as defined in the UNCCD refers to land degradation in the drylands (arid, semi arid and dry sub humid regions) resulting from various factors and does not connote spread or expansion of deserts. UNCCD is a unique instrument that recognizes land degradation as an important factor affecting some of the most vulnerable people and ecosystems in the world. The convention aims at adaption and can, on implementation, significantly contribute to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), as well as sustainable development and poverty reduction by means of arresting and reversing land degradation. The convention promotes sustainable land management (SLM) as solution to global challenges. Land degradation is long-term loss of ecosystem function and productivity caused by disturbances from which the land cannot recover unaided. The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change is the nodal Ministry in the Government of India for the UNCCD, and Desertification cell is the nodal point within the Ministry to co-ordinate all issues pertaining to the Convention. As an integral part of its obligations to UNCCD, India periodically submits its National Report to the UNCCD Secretariat as has to update its National Action Program to Combat Desertification. Sustainable management of land resources is intrinsic to addressing the challenges at the grassroots, particularly provision of food and livelihood security, especially for an agrarian economy like India. The Desertification Cell also coordinates the implementation of various projects for promoting sustainable land and ecosystem management projects. Desired Qualifications and Experience: A master’s degree in Journalism/ Communication or Advertising and Public Relations. A minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience in an area pertinent to PR, Communication and information and knowledge management, Excellent English oral and written language skills. 2. Role and Functions: Develop a communications and outreach strategy for the activities of the Desertification Cell in consultation with the project teams Carry out the communication activities to promote and share information about the activities of Desertification Cell Assist the programme team in conducting awareness and capacity building workshops on Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought (DLDD) issues Adapt and repackage selected studies and impact reports to “laymen-friendly” formats for public dissemination Other tasks assigned from time to time 3. Period of Engagement: The terms of appointment for Expert shall be a period of one year with a provision of renewal of appointment every year based on performance appraisal. The performance appraisal will be done by a Committee under Chair of concerned Additional Secretary with Joint Secretary and Director concerned as Members. 4.1 Allowances: 4.1.1 Terms of Payment: The payment for Expert would not be more than Rs. 63,000/- per month. The same would be made on monthly basis as per monthly remuneration agreed to at the time of appointment. 4.1.2 Tax Deduction at Source: The Income Tax or any other tax liable to be deducted, as per the prevailing rules will be deducted at source before effecting the payment, for which the Department will issue TDS Certificate(s). Service Tax, as applicable shall be payable extra, at the prevalent rates. 4.1.3 The MoEF&CC reserves the rights, as follows: to decide to cancel this advertisement, and not to proceed in the matter, at any stage accept or reject any or all offers, without giving any explanation, whatsoever. 4.1.4 Termination of Agreement: The MoEF&CC may terminate a contract to which these Terms apply if the Expert is unable to address the assigned works. Quality of the assigned works is not to the satisfaction of the Department. The Expert rails in timely achievement of the milestones as finally decided by the Commission. The Expert is found lacking in honesty and integrity. The Department reserves the right to terminate the contract, by giving fifteen days' notice to the Expert. 4.2 Leave: Expert shall be eligible for not more than two day leave per month apart from holidays during the period of consultancy. 4.3 Other Terms and Conditions: 4.3.1 Selected candidate shall be required to sign an agreement with MoEF&CC consequent upon his/her selection. 4.3.2 The headquarters of the Expert shall be at Delhi. 4.3.3 The Expert should be prepared to travel extensively anywhere in the country to collect information from the field. 4.3.4 MoEF&CC in line with the prevailing Government policies, procedures may specify any other conditional guidelines as considered appropriate during the period of engagement of the Expert. 4.3.5 In case the information furnished by the applicant is found to be false at the stage, the same will invite disqualification and I or action as deemed appropriate by the MoEF & CC whose decision shall be final and binding. 5. Interested candidates may send their Application (in sealed envelope) in the enclosed format (Annexure 1) and the envelope should be clearly superscripted “Application for the position of Consultant (Communications and Outreach)” Shortlisted candidates shall be called for an interview/discussion at New Delhi, for which no TA/DA shall be paid. The applicant selected finally shall be called for finalization of the contract. The Application for the positions should reach the following address by registered post or dropped in the drop box kept at ground floor, Prithvi Wing, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan for the purpose up to 5 P.M. on 30th June 2015. MoEF&CC shall not be responsible for delay in receipt of the Application. To, The Joint Secretary Desertification Cell (3rd Floor, Prithvi Wing) Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Jor Bagh, New Delhi-110003 How to apply? Annexure-I The persons who fulfill the eligibility conditions after going through the details of scope of work and terms and conditions and other details may apply in the prescribed format as given below. A. Format for Application 4. Name: Recent selfattested photograph 5. Date of Birth: 6. Address for correspondence: 7. Contact No: Landline__________ Mobile_ __________ Email: 8. Academic Qualification (In reverse order, starting from the latest) S.No. Degree Year Subjects University Class/Division, distinction (if any) 9. Professional Qualification (In reverse order, starting from the latest) S.No. Degree Year Subjects University Class/Division, distinction (if any) 10. List of relevant reports, publications, workshops and events organized etc: 11. Relevant experience: (d) Year-wise tasks of similar nature carried out during last three years. (e) Relevant experience of working for national and international bodies. Place: Signature: Date: Name: B. Format for Financial Application “I _____________, after going through the background, scope of work and having agreed to the terms and conditions, payment schedule and other details for the proposed works, submit my financial Application of Rs. ___________ (in words ______________________) per month. Place: Signature: Date: Name: Mere submission of Application will not confer any right upon the applicant for being awarded the task. The Ministry reserves the absolute right to accept or reject any or all Applications or stop the process of approval at any stage at its sole discretion without assigning any reasons thereof and it shall bear no liability whatsoever to anyone consequent upon such a decision. ************** F.No.35/39/2013-DC Government of India Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change Desertification Cell **** Application from Individuals for Appointment as Consultant (Management Information System (MIS) & database) Desertification Cell in the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh, New Delhi -110 003 1. Background: The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is one of the Rio Conventions that focuses on desertification, land degradation and drought (DLDD). ‘Desertification’ as defined in the UNCCD refers to land degradation in the drylands (arid, semi arid and dry sub humid regions) resulting from various factors and does not connote spread or expansion of deserts. UNCCD is a unique instrument that recognizes land degradation as an important factor affecting some of the most vulnerable people and ecosystems in the world. The convention aims at adaption and can, on implementation, significantly contribute to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), as well as sustainable development and poverty reduction by means of arresting and reversing land degradation. The convention promotes sustainable land management (SLM) as solution to global challenges. Land degradation is long-term loss of ecosystem function and productivity caused by disturbances from which the land cannot recover unaided. The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change is the nodal Ministry in the Government of India for the UNCCD, and Desertification cell is the nodal point within the Ministry to co-ordinate all issues pertaining to the Convention. As an integral part of its obligations to UNCCD, India periodically submits its National Report to the UNCCD Secretariat as has to update its National Action Program to Combat Desertification. Sustainable management of land resources is intrinsic to addressing the challenges at the grassroots, particularly provision of food and livelihood security, especially for an agrarian economy like India. The Desertification Cell also coordinates the implementation of various projects for promoting sustainable land and ecosystem management projects. Desired Qualifications and Experience : A master’s degree in Planning, Natural Resource Management, GIS, Geography, Earth Science, Computer Science, Engineering or related field with atleast three years experience in programming & development of management Informatics system including managing geospatial databases. Advanced knowledge of current versions of Windows, MS Access, MS Office, ESRI software (ArcInfo and ArcView) and database development is preferable. Ability to interpret aerial photographs, transfer and/or rescale them to geographic maps. Analytical and the ability to use ICT tools and apply GIS knowledge to solve complex problems. 2. Role and Functions: Develop a data inventory for DLDD issues for reporting on Performance and Impact indicators Coordinate with Forest Survey of India (FSI), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and other institutions to channelize expertise for reporting to UNCCD Engage with technical institutions and coordinate the updation of The Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India Other tasks assigned from time to time 3. Period of Engagement: The terms of appointment for Expert shall be a period of One year with a provision of renewal of appointment every year based on performance appraisal. The performance appraisal will be done by a Committee under Chair of concerned Additional Secretary with Joint Secretary and Director concerned as Members. 4.1 Allowances: 4.1.1 Terms of Payment: The payment for Expert would not be more than Rs. 70,000/- per month. The same would be made on monthly basis as per monthly remuneration agreed to at the time of appointment. 4.1.2 Tax Deduction at Source: The Income Tax or any other tax liable to be deducted, as per the prevailing rules will be deducted at source before effecting the payment, for which the Department will issue TDS Certificate(s). Service Tax, as applicable shall be payable extra, at the prevalent rates. 4.1.3 The MoEF & CC reserves the rights, as follows: to decide to cancel this advertisement, and not to proceed in the matter, at any stage accept or reject any or all offers, without giving any explanation, whatsoever. 4.1.4 Termination of Agreement: The MoEF&CC may terminate a contract to which these Terms apply if the Expert is unable to address the assigned works. Quality of the assigned works is not to the satisfaction of the Department. The Expert rails in timely achievement of the milestones as finally decided by the Commission. The Expert is found lacking in honesty and integrity. The Department reserves the right to terminate the contract, by giving fifteen days' notice to the Expert. 4.2 Leave: Expert shall be eligible for not more than two day leave per month apart from holidays during the period of consultancy. 4.3 Other Terms and Conditions: 4.3.1 Selected candidate shall be required to sign an agreement with MoEF & CC consequent upon his/her selection. The headquarters of the Expert shall be at Delhi. The Expert should be prepared to travel extensively anywhere in the country to collect information from the field. MoEF&CC in line with the prevailing Government policies, procedures may specify any other conditional guidelines as considered appropriate during the period of engagement of the Expert. In case the information furnished by the applicant is found to be false at the stage, the same will invite disqualification and I or action as deemed appropriate by the MoEF&CC whose decision shall be final and binding. 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.3.5 5. Interested candidates may send their Application (in sealed envelope) in the enclosed format (Annexure 1) and the envelope should be clearly superscripted “Application for the position of Consultant (Management Information System (MIS) & database)” Shortlisted candidates shall be called for an interview/discussion at New Delhi, for which no TA/DA shall be paid. The applicant selected finally shall be called for finalization of the contract. The Application for the positions should reach the following address by registered post or dropped in the drop box kept at ground floor, Prithvi Wing, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan for the purpose up to 5 P.M. on 30th June 2015. MoEF&CC shall not be responsible for delay in receipt of the Application. To, The Joint Secretary Desertification Cell (3rd Floor, Prithvi Wing) Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Jor Bagh, New Delhi-110003 How to apply? Annexure-I The persons who fulfill the eligibility conditions after going through the details of scope of work and terms and conditions and other details may apply in the prescribed format as given below. A. Format for Application (i) Name: (ii) Date of Birth: (iii) Address for correspondence: (iv) Contact No: Landline__________ Mobile_ __________ Email: (v) Academic Qualification (In reverse order, starting from the latest) S.No. (vi) Degree Year Recent selfattested photograph Subjects University Class/Division, distinction (if any) Professional Qualification (In reverse order, starting from the latest) S.No. Degree Year Subjects (vii) List of relevant technical and academic publications: (viii) Relevant experience: University Class/Division, distinction (if any) (f) Year-wise tasks of similar nature carried out during last three years. (g) Relevant experience of working for national and international bodies. Place: Signature: Date: Name: B. Format for Financial Application “I _____________, after going through the background, scope of work and having agreed to the terms and conditions, payment schedule and other details for the proposed works, submit my financial Application of Rs. ___________ (in words ______________________) per month. Place: Signature: Date: Name: Mere submission of Application will not confer any right upon the applicant for being awarded the task. The Ministry reserves the absolute right to accept or reject any or all Applications or stop the process of approval at any stage at its sole discretion without assigning any reasons thereof and it shall bear no liability whatsoever to anyone consequent upon such a decision. **************