Ministry of Woman & Child Development ICDS System Strengthening & Nutrition Improvement Project (ISSNIP) SR NO 1
Position Consultant (Nutrition & Child)
Consolidated Remuneration Up to Rs, 60,000/- per month
Essential Qualification PG degree in Nutrition/Publi c Health/Social Sciences/Rural Development Community Medicine with at least 55% Marks.
Experience At least 4 years experience in planning Implementation and monitoring of Child and Woman nutrition Program. For Applicants with PhD (In nutrition Related Subjects) 3 years of doctoral time would be counted as 3 years of experience. Experience in MS office including world word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable
Scope of Work
7 years of experience of working in nutrition/Public health/Social development programmers
Provide technical leadership and facilitate relevant Strategy development for nutrition and designing of nutrition related activities and pilots to be implemented in the project.
Experience of working with government organization/ inter organization.
Support development of annual project action plans.
In-Depth knowledge of Key Nutrition issues and nutrition Programs. Knowledge of Project management techniques.
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Facilitate Implemented of all Nutrition related activities in the project including multi sectoral nutrition actions Identify emerging needs from the project and facilitate action through director in charge ISSNIP Support the director in facilitate meetings with technical expert committees, relevant line ministries such as ministry of health, rural development, social welfare, agriculture, food processing etc. and other stakeholders on nutrition & multi sectoral issues. Monitor and review progress of all nutrition related project activities and indicates (MIS data), identity areas and project Districts in Need of support and take follow up Supportive action as required. Support Preparation of quarterly and annual project progress reports. Liaison and coordinate with external stakeholders. Any other activity indentified by the Director, as Relevant to the project.
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Consultant(B CC & Capacity Building)
Up to Rs. 60,000/- Per Month
PG Degree in Social Science/Health Communicatio n/ masscommuni cation/Rural
At least 4 Years Experience in Planning and Implementing Behavior Change Communication and Capacity Building Interventions in Public
7 years Experience of working in nutrition’s public health/Social Development programs. Good Knowledge and
Provide Technical leadership and facilitate relevant strategy development for strengthening Behaviour Change Communication and capacity building interventions in the project.
Development that includes course on Training/capaci ty building management in nutrition/publi c health with at least 55% marks
Health Nutrition Programs Expertise in MS office including word, Excel and PowerPoint
Understanding of Public Health/ Nutrition programs Knowledge of Project Management Technique. Experience of working with government / Government organization.
Support Development of annual project action plans in consolation and collaboration with the director in change ISSNIP and other technical consultants. Support Development of and /or Review of Relevant Guidelines Operational Manuals, Documents as Required for behavior change communication & capacity in the project to ensure quality and facilitate their state lavel dissemination Support Designing of behavior change communication & capacity building innervations and piots, if any Identify emerging needs from the projects and facilitate action through director or through the enganment of short term consultant. Support the director in organization and facilitating meeting with technical expert committees, relevant line departments such as, health, civil society organization and other stakeholders on issues related to behavior change communication & capacity building. Provide relevant inputs on behavior change communication & capacity building to other technical consultants as required to improve the quality design and implementation of other thematic activities in the project, such as community mobilization initiatives project MIS, operations research and evaluations etc. Monitor and review progress of all behavior change communication & capacity building interventions and indicators identity areas and project districts in need of support and take follow up supportive action, liaison and coordinate with external stakeholder in consultant with director. Preparation of training plan, planning and organization training as per the finalized training plan.
Monitor the progress of training of training across levels Prepare training plan progress report detailing the users who have received/missed training. Ensure timely conduction of refresher training
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Consultant(S ocial Developmen t& Community mobilization )
Up To 60,000/Month
PG Degree in Social Science, Social anthropology with course on community mobilization and participation with at least 55% Marks.
At least 4 years Experience in planning and implementing Social Development Programs with focus on Community mobilization, Civil Society engagement and Social Accountability Interventions. For Applicants with PhD (in Relevant areas), 3 years of doctoral time would be counted as 3 years of experience. Expertise in MS Office Including Word, Excel and Power point.
7 Years of Experience of Working in nutrition/public,Health/ Social development programs Experience of working with Government/ Government organizations. In-Depth Knowledge of Key Nutritions Issues and nutrition programs. Knowledge of project management Technique Experience of rolling out large scale training programs across multiple Indian states particularly in health system strengthening.
Any other activity, identified by the director, as relevant to the project. Support Development of Annual Project Actionplans in consultation and collaboration with the director and other technical consultants. Support Development of and/ or review of relevant guidelines operation manuals, documents as required, for community mobilization and equity actions in the project to ensure quality and facilitate their state level dissemination Support the designing of community mobilization and equity interventions and pilots to be implanted in the project. Identify emerging Needs from the project and facilitate action on the same through the director. Support the director in organizing and facilitate meeting with technical expert committees civil society organizations and other stakeholders on community mobilization and equity issues. Monitor and review Progress of all community mobilization and equlity interventions and indicators , identify areas and project districts in need of support and take follow up supportive action in consultation with director. Review progress and performance of community mobilization and equity interventions in the state and carry out periodic supportive supervision visits, prioritizing poor performance states/Districts. Liaison and coordinate with
external stakeholders as per directions of director.
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Consultant ( M&E and Decentralize d Planning )
Up to Rs. 60,000/ per month
PG degree in computer Applications or B. Tech/BE in IT/Computer Engineering or PG in Science with formal Training on IT/Computer with at Least 55% marks
At Least 4 years experience in IT/ICT Systems implementation and analysis Project management experience Planning and organizational skills that result in successful implementation and follow through on project based work Proficient in M&E techniques and methodologies Expertise in MS Office including work Excel and Power Point
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Consultant (Financial Managemen t
UP to Rs.60,000/ per month
CA/CS/CMA (CWA) or full time MBA (Finance) from reputed institute with at least 55% marks
Post qualification experience of 4 year out of which 3 year should be in Government/ PSU/ international agencies Expertise in MS Office including word excel and PowerPoint
7 years of experience in IT system implementation and analysis
Any other activities, identified by the directors, as relevant to the project. Provide overall project Management support for the rollout of ICT-RTM under ISSNIP and related responsibilities
Experience in managing large scale technology implementation in Government
Export and analyze data and providing the answers to questions posed based on the data
Experience of working with Government/ Government Organizations
Stakeholder and partner management related activities.
Experience in implementation of mobile technology for community health or nutrition (mHealth) programs Knowledge of statistical software packages (e.g.SPSS,STATA,R,etc) 6 yrs of exp. in Finance management In – depth knowledge and expertise in financial management , internal controls /system development & implementation government treasury accounting auditing reporting taxation general management and ability to resolve problem or situations that requires the exercising of good judgment.
Prepare updates or elaborations to guidelines and standard operating procedures that guide states in rollout and management of the ICT-RTM system in needed Support the state in analysis of impact of ICT-RTM Any other activity identified by the Director in charge ISSNIP, as relevant to the project. Ensure proper financial control & management . in ISSNIP implementation in the state. Preparation of annual budgets Provide support to timely preparation of project annual budget estimate keeping in view of the approved allocations & past expenditure under the project Tracking of funds released and utilized keep track and maintain database of funds released by MWCD. Process the revalidation of unspent balances, if any Prepare and submit financial Management reports (FMR): Prepare the Financial Management Reports (FMR) under Eligible Expenditure Program (EEP) of ISSNIP & arrange to send the approved one to MWCD on time Prepare and submit interim unaudited Financial reports (IUFR): Prepare IUFR get them
processed duly approved and submit on time to MWCD Liaison with the state Finance department , Treasury and MWCD on financial matters under the directions of director Keep track and maintain ledger book of all expenditures incurred and ensure reconciliation with the finance department treasury Liaison with the Accountant General Office at the State Level for annual audit f the project financial statements fro expenditures at the state level. This will involve preparation of annual financial statements based on reconciled project expenditures, schedules of pending AC Bills & UCs & ficiliate in completion of audit by the AG as per standard Terms of Reference by July 31 of each year & submit it to MWCD by Sept. 30 of each year Addressing audit objections coordinate with accountant General Officer to address the audit objections/internal control weaknesses issues of disallowances if any in consultation with director Provide financial and commercial advices and assistance in various procurement proposals for good and services Provide orientation training as required to the district project teams on the financial issues
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Consultant ( procuremen t)
Up to Rs.60,000/ per month
PF degree in supply chain management or full time MBA with specialization in operations materials management / procurement other related disciplines with
AT least 5 years experience in supply chain & logistics/ procurement planning management out of which 3 year should be in government /PSU.
7 year experience in procurement planning & management .
Expertise in preparation of to rs for consulting services
Experience DGS&D facilitated procurement
in depth knowledge of supply chain management /logistics/procurement
Any other finance related activities of the project that may be assigned by the director including payment of bills etc. Support in preparations of the project procurement plans Ensure timely implementation of approved procurement plan: Support procurement of goods and services in the state as per approved procurement plan. Liaise with other consultants to develop expressions of interest technical specifications for goods
at least 60% marks
RFP and bidding documents for procurement of goods and services
Good understanding of the ICDS scheme will be an added advantage
Expertise in MS Office including world Excel and PowerPoint
bid documents terms of reference (tor) for non consultant and consultant services request for proposals , evaluation criteria for goods selection criteria for non – consultants and consultants contract document and amendments to contracts where necessary . prepare and issue clarifications to bidders queries in support of fair and transparent procurement processes. Review quality of goods procured and disseminated through the project and recommend remedial action where quality of goods are compromised Maintain all document and procurement records for annual post procurement reviews. Provide quarterly procurement progress reports to the MWCD for their Reviews
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Project Associate (IT)
Up to Rs. 25,000/ per month
Graduate in Computer Science OR IT
Application maintenance & support-minimum 3 years
PG Degree in Computer Science
Any other related activities of the project that may be assigned by the Director Responsible for overall management of the help desk and ensuring that incidents are being registered and later resolved by the team Lead the support team and provide directions to the team members . Responsible for ensuring technical supports issues are addressed satisfactorily and promptly and that issues are being properly triaged Support in resolving complex problems Interface with central help desk team on bugs Help the state help desks/Ministry Users in troubleshooting issues Flag critical software errors
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Accountant
UP to RS. 40,000 per
PG degree in Commerce/Acc
At least 3 years experience in
5 years experience in accounting with
Train the district help desk provide support to preparation of project annual budget estimate
month
ounting/ICWA with at least 50% marks
accounting with exposure in budgeting & auditing out of which 2 years should be in government /PSU Expertise in MS Office including world and PowerPoint
exposure in budgeting & auditing . Knowledge of administrative system and procedures of the central government software will be an added advantage Strong computer skills, especially In the use of MS office
keeping in view of the approved allocations and past expenditure under the project revised estimates and ensure its submission to the CPMU Keep track and maintain database of funds released by CPMU and the yearly utilization certificates to be submitted by the state; process timely revalidation of unspent balances, if any Ensure timely submission of financial reports to CPMU Process of bills for timely payment/re-imbursement of all expenditures incurred in the SPMU including monthly remuneration of the Consultants and other project staff Keep track and maintain ledger book of all expenditures incurred in the CPMU and ensure reconciliation with pay & accounts office on a quarterly basis Liaison with the AGCE for annual audit of the project Financial statements of the SPMU
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Assistant District Coordinator (IT)
Up to rs 15,00/ per month Up To Rs 30,000/- Per Month
Graduate Graduate or certificate Diploma in Computer Science or IT
As Per State Norms Application maintenance & Support Minimum 3 Year
As Per State Norms Formal Training on IT/Computer. Experience working with technology and software application support.
Any other financial related activities of the project that may be assigned by the Director As Per State Norms Train Block Coordinator and Block Project Assistant and supervise their work. Support District level ICDS official on uses of CAS system. Escalate issue as needed.
Proven Ability to Successfully Handle Multiple task within a team environment. Great Attention to Details and Problem Solving Skills
Provide general application support i.e. solve issues escalated from Block level in regard to mobile application, web application or reporting. Extend help for lost/ stolen phones. Monitor worker activity report. Follow up on actions from activity report.
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District Project Assistant(Pr ogram)
Up to Rs 15,000/- Per Month
Post Graduate Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Management/ Social Science/Nutriti on, with at least two year of work experience, preferably in the development sector in case of Graduate degree, a minimum work experience of four years will be required.
Good oral & written communication skills in local language and fair skills in English
Experience of working with NGOs/Any Government Department
Support DPO in the implementation of ISSNIP in the District. Development of District level project action plans and also ICDS district annual plans.
Good computer skills/knowledge of internet/e-mails
Monitoring and supervision of implementation of project activities in all the Blocks.
Ability to work in a team and willingness to travel extensively
Organisation of relevant trainings for functionaries at the district and block level. Compilation of block wise monthly progress/monitoring reports and preparation of the district progress report on the project. Providing relevant information/reports to the SMPU as and when required. Maintaining database of funds received and allocated to the blocks. Maintaining all financial records and documents under the project and to provide necessary assistance to the audit as and when required. Preparation and submission of the financial reports in the prescribed format to the SPMU every month within 10 days of end of the month. Coordinate with the related line department at the district level for facilitating convergent/ multi sectoral activities under the project. Any other task assigned by DPO.
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Block Coordinator (IT)
Up To Rs 12,000/- Per Month
Graduate
Application maintenance & Support Minimum 1 Year
Formal Training on IT/Computer. Worked with front line workers in any social Development Program of Government. Experience Of Working With Technologies and Software Application Support.
Support Training of AWWs and Supervisors. Monitor CAS usage by AWWS and follow –up on low usage Troubleshooting mobile on apps Training Reinforcement Performance feedback to AWWs
Proven Ability to Successfully Handle Multiple task within a team environment. Attention to Details and Problem Solving Skills
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Block Project Assistant(IT)
Up to Rs 9,275/- Per Month
12th pass/HSC Pass out
Application Maintenance and Support Experience
Application maintenance & Support-Minimum 1 Year Worked with front line workers in any Social Development Program of government Training on IT/Mobile/Computers
travel to AWCs, as needed Submit Phones to OEM for hardware replacement and repair
Support training of AWWs and supervisors Monitor CAS usages by AWWs and follow-up on low usages Troubleshooting mobile on apps
ICT Support Related Experience Proven ability to Successfully handle multiple task within a team environment
Training Reinforcement Performance Feedback to AWWs Travel to AWCs, as needed Escalate issues as needed
Attention to details and problem solving skills
