Mission and objectives

As the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience. UNDP’s mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change, and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.

Context

UNDP in partnership with the Government of India, aims to fast-track development in difficult geographies inhabited by tribal populations by strengthening capacities, options and opportunities for them to move out of deprivation. Within the tribal portfolio, the primary objective is to strengthen implementation and monitoring of national/state programmes and schemes. Additionally, we aim to demonstrate innovative, scalable, integrated development solutions in tribal dominated regions. The Tribal portfolio is anchored in Pillar 2 on the UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD) 2023-2027. Under the umbrella of the SDG Acceleration Unit, the tribal portfolio encompasses multiple interventions spread across the country. The overarching goal of the portfolio is to establish synergy and coordination between the central and state governments, thereby facilitating the effective implementation of schemes and programs for tribal development. UNDP serves as a catalyst for collaboration, facilitating improved coordination to ensure intended beneficiaries receive the benefits of various initiatives through proper implementation. Under the portfolio, there are several projects being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and various State Tribal Departments. These projects are focused on enhancing the operational effectiveness of the tribal development programes, strengthening the capacities of the tribal department and functionaries, promoting data-driven decision-making, and advancing knowledge management. UNDP is looking for an Online Volunteer to support the work of the Tribal Development team, UNDP Country Office, New Delhi through secondary research. The Online Volunteer will work under the direct supervision of Project Analyst, Tribal Rights, UNDP.

Task Description

The Online Volunteers will assist in : • Conducting secondary research on the Forest Rights Act, 2006 and the Indian Forest Act with a focus on identifying areas of convergence and divergence. • Compiling case studies and legal precedents related to FRA implementation, clarification guidelines and important letters issued on Forest Rights Act by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.

Competencies and values

Living conditions and remarks

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements