TIFAC Recruitment 2016 Project Associate : Technology Information, Forecasting & Assessment Council

Organisation : TIFAC Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council
Post Name: Recruitment for Project Associate in 2016

Application Form :
Project Consultant – http://www.indianin.in/uploads/2089-PC.docx
Project Associate – http://www.indianin.in/uploads/2089-pa.docx
Notification : https://www.tifac.org.in/
Home Page : http://www.tifac.org.in

Project Associate Recruitment :

TIFAC invites applications for the post of one ‘Project Consultant’ and three (3) Project Associates for the project ‘Technology Need Assessment’ sponsored by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).

Related : NCSCM Recruitment 2016 Project Associate, Scientist : www.indianin.in/857.html

This study is towards the initiative that has been launched by MoEF&CC as a preparatory activity for India’s Biennial Update Report BUR-II, BUR-III and Third National Communication (TNC) to the UNFCCC. These posts are purely temporary for the period of one year or co- terminus with the project.

ROJECT CONSULTANT :
Essential Qualification :
Master of Science or Bachelors of Engineering/ Technology in Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Information Technology, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Production, Industrial Engineering and related field; and Phd in the area of concern
Or
M. Sc in Basic science/Applied sciences/Natural sciences/Earth sciences

Experience:
** At least 15 years of progressive relevant experience in the field of climate change mitigation and adaptation technologies or in relevant fields
** Extensive experience with project development, implementation or management.
** Experience in technology assessment at national level and dealt with sustainability issue of the technology in long term
** Have worked on policy development process associated with environment, climate change and sustainable development
** Have worked on technology foresight in the areas as stated in TNA project
** Experience in working and collaborating with governments

Desirable qualification:
Candidate should have advanced degree in climate Change science/technology/financing or related field from a recognized university. Successful applicants are expected to possess more than one of the following areas of expertise and proven experience in the respective areas in addition to the essential qualifications specified above:

** Policy development/implementation/reform related to Climate Change mitigation and Adaptation.
** Climate change mitigation and adaptation project/programme development, implementation, or demonstrations at local, national and/or international levels.
** Project formulation, development, implementation, management, based on Logical Framework of Analysis.

** Project or Programme level monitoring & evaluation for results-based management
Development and/or implementation of strategic policy interventions with short, medium, and long-term objectives.

PROJECT ASSOCIATES :
Duties and Responsibilities :
Project Associates will work with and report to the PI/Co-PI of the Project in TIFAC. The Project Associate will work closely with the TNA project team to provide targeted technical support for project implementation.

The Project Associate is expected to undertake specific tasks in order to carry out the TNA reports, these tasks may include but are not limited to the following:
** Accessing and analysing information on climate technologies and carrying technology assessment on sustainability parameters.
** Analysis of identified technologies in context of country’s climate change risks, development strategies, plans and programmes.
** Analysis of mitigation and adaptation technologies for the suitability in the respective sector in Indian context in short, medium and long term
** Interaction with various stakeholders, committee members concerned with TNA project, and ministries involved in implementation of national missions on climate change.
** Preparing substantive reports, publications and technical papers.

General terms and conditions:
** Mere fulfilling the qualifications does not mean selection of candidates
** Only candidates whose candidatures have been provisionally accepted will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be provided for appearing for interview.

** Services of selected candidates will be terminated after the contract/hired period is over (unless extended) and they shall have no legal right to claim regular appointment in TIFAC

** Selected candidates will be required to join at short notice.

** The work may require travel within Delhi and other cities/locations, to collect data from different organizations/agencies/institutes, etc. in addition to office desk work. The candidates should be willing to undertake travel, in addition to office desk work.

** Candidates are required to furnish all original certificates in claim of Academic qualification/experiences/other degree courses or else as specified in application form. Non submission/production of the same will lead to rejection of candidature.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are requested to apply in the prescribed format available on TIFAC website (tifac.org.in) both in hard and soft form. The hard copy in envelope containing application should clearly superscribe advertisement number & post name on envelope and send it to:
Registrar, TIFAC,
Vishwakarma Bhawan, Room No. 102, , 1st Floor
A-Wing, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi-110016
Please send soft copy of the application at tna.tne[at]tifac.org.in The filled application in all respect must reach by 06/01/2017. Only candidates whose candidatures have been provisionally accepted will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be provided for appearing for the interview.

The last date for submission of application is 06/01/2017.