NATIONAL BIODIVERSITYAUTHORITY GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, CHENNAI– 600113
Call forApplications
National BiodiversityAuthority(NBA) -a Statutory and Autonomous body established under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. NBA has established a Centre for Biodiversity Policy and Law(CEBPOL) as a joint initiative under the Indo-Norwegian Cooperation in the field of Biodiversity Policy and Law and the period of the project is upto December 2016. Applications are invited from individuals in India for the following positions:
1. ProgrammeManager(Code:CP-PM)
2. Consultant- BiodiversityLaw(Code:CP-CBL)
For the eligibility criteria, scope of work and other terms and conditions, interestedapplicants may referto our website: The last date/timeforthereceiptofapplications addressed toTheAdministrative Officer,NationalBiodiversity Authority,TICELBioPark5thFloor,CSIRRoad, Taramani,Chennai–600113intheprescribed formatalongwithselfattested copies of all supporting documents/testimonials will be 15th October,2014before 5.45 P.M.
Administrative Officer, NBA
NATIONAL BIODIVERSITYAUTHORITY
(GOVERNMENT OFINDIA)
TICELBioPark5thFloor,CSIRRoad,Taramani,CHENNAI– 600113
Phone:044-22542777,22541075,22541082
NationalBiodiversity Authority(NBA)- aStatutoryandRegulatoryBodyofthe Ministryof EnvironmentandForests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC),GovernmentofIndia(GoI),establishedasperSection8ofthe BiologicalDiversityAct,2002andishavingitsHeadOfficeatChennai.TheAuthorityEstablished theCentreforBiodiversityPolicyandLaw(CEBPOL)asajointcentreundertheIndo-Norwegian cooperationinthe fieldofBiodiversity Policyand Law with mandate to focusat nation, regional and global levels.The period of project is upto December, 2016.
CEBPOL Background
Underthiscooperation, the CEBPOLprogramme wouldfocusonthe followingareas:
To provide professional support, advice and expertise to the Government of India and Norwayonasustainedbasisonmattersrelating tobiodiversitypoliciesandlawsatthe nationallevel,aswellasininternationalnegotiationsrelatingtobiodiversity in multilateral forums.
To develop professional expertise in biodiversity related policies and laws, inter alia throughencouragement ofresearch,developmentandtraininginmattersrelatingto Convention on BiologicalDiversity,aswellas itsinterfacewithother multilateral environmentagreementsandUnitedNationsbodies.
Todevelopandimplementanarrayofcapacitybuildingprogrammesthrough multidisciplinaryresearchandcustomizetrainingprogrammesfora widerangeof stakeholdersfocusingonhumanresource development.
Tofacilitateinteractiveinformationsharingthroughwebconferencing,webseminarsand virtual meetings involvingrelevantresearch centresandenvironmentallawassociations withinIndia,Norwayandothercountrieswheresuch expertise isavailable.
TodevelopIndiaasaregionalandinternationalresourceCentreforBiodiversityPolicyand
Lawthrough provisionoftrainingandhumanresource development.
Applicationsare invitedforthe following Positions and the ToRsare asfollows:
1. ProgrammeManager (Code:CP-PM)
2. Consultant-Biodiversity Law(Code:CP-CBL)
1. Programme Manager(Code: CP-PM)
InordertoassistCEBPOLprogramme,applicationsareinvitedfromtheindividualsinIndiaforthe positionof Programme Managerpurelyontemporary basis.
PositionSummary
Post Title / Programme ManagerOrganization / CEBPOLatthe Premisesof the NBA, Chennai
PayandPay range / Pay Rs.85,000/- p.m
(Pay range from Rs.85,000 toRs.1,00,000)
Age / Upto55 years
DutyStation / NBA, Chennai– 600 113
Type of position / Contractual
Duration / One year(extendable based on the performance)
a. Scopeofthe assignment
TheProgrammeManagerassumesoverallresponsibilityforthe successfuloperationalization of CEBPOLactivities as pertheplannedoutputs,whileundertakingsuch responsibilitiesheshall followproceduresinvoguein NBA.Thetermsofreferenceandqualificationrequiredaregiven below.
Terms ofReference
Provideprofessionalsupport,adviceandexpertise onbiodiversitypoliciesandlawsrelated issues;
Undertake collaborative research in the identified thematic areas of biodiversity policy related issuesbetweenNorwegianEnvironment Agency(NEA)andNBA;
Executeshortandlongtermtrainingcoursesandsensitizationprogrammesforvarioustarget groups.
EngageProgrammeManagers,policy analysts,legalexperts,fellowships and interns for providinginputs inthe training, research,education, andanalysisandawarenessactivities;
Preparethedraftpositionpapersonvariousaspectsrelatingtobiodiversitypoliciesand lawfor national /internationalmeetingsand negotiations;
Worktowardsestablishmentofappropriatelinkage withothersimilarcentres/institutions bothnationallyand internationally fordevelopingcollaborativeprogrammesandacademic exchange infurtheranceof the objectivesof CEBPOL;
Leadand/orfacilitatepublicationofperiodicalnewsletters,books,booklet,factsheetsetc to disseminate informationon biodiversitypolicyandlaw;
DevelopexpertiseandnetworkfortheCentrethroughcollaborativeresearchandtraining inmattersrelatingto CBDandmultilateral environmentagreements;
DevelopCEBPOLasaregionalandinternationalresourceCentreforBiodiversityPolicyandLaw;
Organizewebconferencing,webinarsandvirtual meetingswiththeexpertsfromdifferent countries/research centre’son biodiversityandpolicy issues;
Facilitatesuperviseand coordinatethe CEBPOL related activitiestoensure itsresultsarein accordancewiththe programmedocument;assumeprimaryresponsibilityfordaily programmemanagement-organizationalandsubstantivematters–budgeting,planning and general monitoringofthe programme;
Ensureadherencetotheprogrammes,workplan,preparerevisionsoftheworkplan,ifrequired;
Assumeoverallresponsibilityfortheproper handlingoflogisticsrelated toprogramme workshopsandeventsbyinteractingwith the service providers;
Monitortheexpenditures,commitmentsandbalanceoffundsundertheprogrammebudgetlines, and draft programme budget revisions; ensure technical and financial (including audit)reporting asper guidelinesprovided;
Ensurefinancialdelivery targetsareachievedassetout in theagreedannualworkplans, reportingon Programmefundsandrelatedrecord keeping;
Ensure collection of relevant data necessary to monitor progress against indicatorsspecifiedinthe Annual Work Plan(AWP) jointlyagreed with Norway;
Preparetimely submission ofannualworkplan,quarterly andannualprogressreportand financial reports;
Assist NBAin conducting ProgrammeSteeringCommitteemeetingsandotherProgramme relatedmeetings;
AnyotherworkassignedbyChairman/ Secretary,NBA.
b. Qualificationsand skills
DoctoralDegreeinthefieldofScience/LifeSciences/ Social Science /economics/ development/Internationalpolicywithrelevantfocusonnaturalresource managementor MasterDegreein Law/ Mastersdegreein BusinessAdministrationorrelateddiscipline.
Experience (Essential)
Atleast3yearsexperienceinProgrammemanagement/Policy/Projectformulationand organizationalskills.
Atleast2yearsofworkingexperiencesintheareaofbiodiversity/environmentalpolicy related issuesandMultilateral Environmental Agreements.
Peer-reviewed referred publications in the area of biodiversity / environment / law / management/relatedpolicyresearch.
Adequate computer literacy, experience in organizing video conferencing and skill in informationdissemination will be anadvantage.
ExperiencesinGovernmentRulesand Administrative proceduresaredesirable.
Experience (Desirable)
Atleast7yearsexperienceinProgrammemanagement/Policy/Projectformulationand organizationalskills.
Atleast5yearsofworkingexperiencesintheareaofbiodiversity/environmentalpolicy related issuesandMultilateral Environmental Agreements.
c. Age Limit
The maximumagelimitforapplying is55yearsasonthelastdateprescribedforthereceiptofthe applications.
d. Remuneration
Theremuneration oftheProgrammeManagerwillbeRs.85,000/-permonth(Consolidated) subject toTDSattheratesapplicable. Remunerationbeingconsolidatedamountispayableattheendof the month irrespectiveofthefactwhetherthe monthconsistsof28/29/30/31daysand TDSat the ratesapplicable will be deductedfromthe payment.
2.Consultant- BiodiversityLaw(Code: CP-CBL)
InordertoassistCEBPOL programme, applicationsareinvitedfromtheindividualsinIndia forthe positionofConsultant(BiodiversityLaw),purelyontemporarybasis.
PositionSummary
PostTitle / Consultant(BiodiversityLaw)Organization / CEBPOLat the Premisesofthe NBA, Chennai
PayandPayrange / Pay Rs.70,000/- p.m
(Pay range fromRs.70,000 to Rs.85,000)
Age / Upto50 years
DutyStation / NBA, Chennai– 600113
Typeofposition / Contractual
Duration / One year(extendable based on the performance)
a. Scopeof theassignment
TheConsultant(BiodiversityLaw)providesassistancetotheProgrammeManagerinthe implementationofday-to-dayactivitiesandworksunderhis/herdirectsupervision.The termsofreferenceand qualificationrequiredaregivenbelow.
TermsofReference
Guideday-to-dayactivitiesofCEBPOLonissuesofbiodiversitylaw;
Supportthe workoflegalspecialistsonissuesofnational andinternational biodiversitylaw withspecificfocuson ABSand AssociatedTraditionalKnowledge;
Preparelegalreviewdocuments,includingonBiologicalDiversityActandNagoyaProtocol(InternationalAccessBenefitSharing(ABS)regime(s));ITPGRFAetc.;
ProvidelegalsupporttoNBAonissuesofcomplianceto BiologicalDiversityAct;
TrainandmentorStateBiodiversityBoards(SBBs)andothersonissuesrelatedtoBiologicaldiversityAct, RulesandotherActs relatedto Biodiversity;
Anyotherrelevantactivityof CEBPOLassigned bythe Chairman/Secretary,NBA/ Programme Manager, CEBPOL.
b. Qualificationsandskills
Qualification:
ADegreeinlaw,withspecializationinenvironmentallaw withat least2yearsof experienceindealingwithbiodiversityissues;
Experience ( Essential) :
At leastoneyearexperienceindealingwithmultilateral environmental agreements,suchastheConventiononBiodiversity(CBD)andothers;
Workingexperienceinprovidinglegal guidance,analysesandsupporton environmentallawand/orbiodiversitylaw;
Provenskillsinpreparationofopinions,legalanalyses,publicationsinjournalsand others;
Provenabilityto workintechno-legalteams.
Experience ( Desirable) :
Fiveyearsof experienceindealingwithbiodiversityissues.
Three yearsexperienceindealingwithmultilateral environmental agreements,suchastheConventiononBiodiversity(CBD)andothers;
c.AgeLimit
Themaximumagelimitforapplyingis50yearsasonthelastdateprescribedforthe receiptofthe applications.
d. Remuneration
TheremunerationoftheConsultantwillbeRs.70,000/-permonth(Consolidated) subjectto TDS atthe ratesapplicable. Remunerationbeingconsolidatedamountis payable atthe end ofthemonthirrespective ofthefactwhetherthemonthconsistsof28/29/30/31daysand TDSat the ratesapplicablewill be deductedfromthe payment.
I. TermsConditions
GENERALINSTRUCTIONS
a. Thepositionshallbe fulltime andplace ofworkshallbe officeofthe NBA, Chennai.
b.Theofferwillbepurelytemporaryandinitiallyforaperiodofoneyear(extendable based on the performance).However, depending upontheworkscheduleandperformanceoftheindividual,theperiodof engagementmaybeextended/curtailedwiththeapprovaloftheChairman,NBA- the CompetentAuthority.
c. TheAuthorityreservestherighttoscreenandcallonlysuchcandidateswhoare foundprimafaciesuitableforbeingconsideredbytheScreeningCommittee.Mere fulfilling ofthenormswillnotautomaticallyentitleacandidatetobecalled for interview.
d.Theselectedcandidateshouldnottakeupanyotherassignmentduringtheperiodof his/ herengagementwithCentre.
e. ThepersonmayhavetoundertaketoursasandwhendirectedbytheChairman,NBA andtravelentitlementsshallbespecifiedintheofferletter.However,noTA/DAshall be admissibleforjoiningthe assignmentoronitscompletion.
f. Thefinaloutcomeofanypaper/guidelines/report/notes/briefs etc. preparedby thecandidatewillbecomethepropertyofNBA. Noauthorship/copyrightcanbe claimedonany written report/ material preparedbyhim/herautomatically.
g.TheAuthorityreservestherighttorejectalloranyapplicationreceived forthe positionwithoutassigningany reason.
h.Incaseof anydispute abouttheinterpretationof any point/clause / condition/rule, etc.the decisionoftheChairman,NBAshallbe final.
II. Howto apply
a. The eligible and willing candidates should download the prescribed application formatfrom
b.The application shouldbearthesignature oftheapplicantalongwiththescannedcopy of the recentpassportsizephotograph.
c. Afterfillingupthe application with details,renamethefilewiththeapplicant’sname.
Takea print/hardcopyofapplicationformatanddulysignit withdate.
d.Thesoftcopy of the applicationformshouldbesenttotheemailid:
.
e.Thesigned hardcopyofapplicationshouldbesubmittedto“TheAdministrative Officer,NationalBiodiversity Authority,TICELBioPark5thfloor,CSIRRoad, Taramani,Chennai–600113”onorbefore 15th October,2014by 5:45PMalong withfollowingenclosures:
a.Detailedbio-data
b.Latest passportsizephotograph
c. Selfattestedcopiesofdocuments/ testimonialsinsupportof
1.age
2.qualification,computerskills
3.experience
4.employmentcertificate(ifany)
5.specialtrainingsattended(ifany)
6.publishedpapers/reports/articlesinrelevantareas(ifany)
f. Ifapplicationsentincomplete,orwithoutapplicant’ssignatureornotinprescribed formatthesamewillberejectedandnocorrespondence inthisregardwillbe entertained.
g. Theapplicantsmayhavetoproducetheoriginaldocuments/testimonialsinsupport ofage, qualification,experienceetc, forverificationwhencalledforinterviewby NBA.
h.No correspondence regarding the stage / processing of applications will be entertained from the candidates. Canvassing, in any form, will disqualify the candidate.
TheAdministrativeOfficer, NationalBiodiversityAuthority, TICELBioPark5thFloor,
CSIRRoad,Taramani,
Chennai– 600113
CENTREFOR BIODIVERSITYPOLICYAND LAW(CEBPOL)
AnnexureCEBPOLSTAFFRECRUITMENT
PostAppliedfor Position Code:
(TOBEFILLEDINBLOCKLETTERS(1-6)DULYTYPED*
For Office Use:
ApplicationNo.:………………………Date…...…………………AffixLatest
Passport Size
verifiedby:…….……………………………..Photograph
Remarks:…………………………………………..………......
1. / NameinFull (Shri/Smt/Ms)
2. / Father/HusbandName(Optional)
3. / Date ofBirthAge
4. / Nationality
5. / Address forCorrespondence
6. / Telephone No.& Mobile No.
7. / Email
8. / Permanent PostalAddress
9. / Gender
10. / MaritalStatus
11. / EducationalDetails (Diploma/UG/PG/Ph.D.,Details)
Sl.No / Qualification / Course/Subject / University/
Institution / Yearof
Passing / %of
Marks / Division/Class / Remarks
12. / Computer Skills
Sl.No / Qualification / Course/Subject / University /
Institution / Yearof
Passing / %of
Marks / Division/Class / Remarks
13. / WorkExperience
Sl.No / Organization / Period / NatureofWok/
SupervisoryPositionheld/ Topicofassignment / Salary Per annum /
feesreceived / Remarks/(Reason
forleaving,if applicable)
From / To
14. / Haveyouanyobjectionto ourmakinginquirieswithyour presentemployer? / Yes / No
15. / Have youeverbeenin Governmentemployment?If so, pleaseprovidedetails. / Yes / No
16. / Haveyoueverbeenarrested,indictedorsummonedinto
Courtasa defendantina CriminalProceeding,orConvicted, FinedorImprisonedfortheviolationofanyLaw. Ifyes, givefullparticulars. / Yes / No
17. / Pleasementioncoreareasofproficiency:
18. / LanguageSkills :-MotherTongue:
OtherLanguages / Read / Write / Speak
19. / Reference(Attachtwolettersinoriginal):
Reference1
Reference2
20. / Detailsofoutstandingwork,ifany,doneinthe past:
21. / Awards/Rewards/Appreciationlettersreceived,ifany,(Pleaseattachcopies):
22. / PleasementionthetitleofBooks/projectreports/conceptpapers/approachpapersthat havebeen prepared in the past and other relevant details (year of
submission/publication/institutiondetails) (applicable for the post of Programme Manager and Consultants only):
23. / Pleasewriteabout yourselfinnotmorethan 750words,andalsostatethe reasonsfor consideringyourcandidatureforthe positionappliedfor
24. / Anyotherinformation:
Declaration:
Iherebydeclarethattheinformationfurnished intheapplicationistrue,completeand correcttothebestofmyknowledgeandbelief. Iunderstand thatintheeventofany informationbeingfoundfalseorincorrect orthereisanymaterialomissionmadeona PersonalHistoryFormorotherdocumentrequested bytheOrganisation,my candidature/engagementisliabletobecancelled /terminated,atanystage,withoutnotice oranycompensationinlieuthereof.
*Totalno.ofpagessubmittedincludingapplicationformat………………..
(Signatureofthe candidatewithdate)
*Handwrittenapplicationsnotin prescribed formatwillberejected
N.B:Theapplicantswillberequestedtosupplydocumentaryevidenceinsupportofthe statementsmadeintheapplicationformasabove. Theapplicantsneednotsubmitthe originals,textsofreference ortestimonialsunlesstheyareobtainedforthesoleuseofthe Organisation.
To
TheAdministrativeOfficer
NationalBiodiversityAuthority,
5thFloor,TICELBioPark, CSIRRoad,Taramani,
Chennai– 600113.