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Job Profile

1. To provide Handholding Support to the Elected Representatives, functionaries of GPs, members of Gram Panchayat Planning Facilitation Teams (GPPFT) / Ward Planning Facilitation Teams (WPFT) / other stakeholders under one or more clusters of GPs in overall institutional strengthening of the GPs, improving governance and Participatory Planning including the application of participatory tools and techniques in the field.
2. To provide Handholding Support to the GPs under the Cluster(s) in planning and execution of IEC Plans to ensure participation of people in preparation, implementation, and monitoring of GPDP in close collaboration with identified NGOs/SHGs/CBOs/line department functionaries and communities.
3. To provide Handholding Support to the GPs under the Cluster(s) in organizing community mobilization through voluntary actions, effective Gram Sabhas& Ward Sabhas, collection of Primary and Secondary data including GIS-based data, situation analysis and preparation of Development Status Report by each GP under the Cluster.
4. To coordinate with block administration, line department offices pertaining to the Cluster(s) of GPs and obtain their support in effective implementation of the planned activities under the Project.
5. To provide Handholding Support to the GPs in adding exemplary values to GPDP with focus on human development, social development, ecological development, SDG compliance, transparency, accountability etc.
6. To provide Handholding Support to the GPs in the application of the eGram Swaraj portal.
7. To provide Handholding Support to the GPs in preparation of draft GP Development Plan & Budget in collaboration with Beacon Panchayat Leaders and identified NGOs / SHGs / CBOs / line department functionaries.
8. To travel extensively in geographically remote GPs under the assigned Cluster(s) and monitor the progress of the Project-related activities to ensure sustained progress and quality of outputs and outcomes.
9. To prepare and submit a progress report to the State Programme Coordinator and all others concerned as per the requirement of the Project.
10. To discharge such other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by authorities for successful implementation of the Project.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Post Graduate Degree / 2 years’ Post-Graduate Diploma in Social Science including Economics/Rural Development/Rural Management/Political Science/Sociology/ Anthropology / Social Work/Development Studies / History and similar disciplines from any recognized university.
2. Minimum academic standards: 60% marks in Secondary (Class X) or equivalent examination; 50% marks in Higher Secondary (Class XII) or equivalent examination in any discipline; 50% marks at Graduation level in any of the above-mentioned disciplines; and 50% marks at Post Graduation level in any of the above-mentioned disciplines.
3. Age: 21-30 years as of 01/11/2020. Relaxation in the Upper Age Limit: by 5 years for SC & ST candidates and by 3 years for OBC candidates.
4. Reservation of Posts: 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST and 27% for OBC Candidates
5. Agreeableness to reside at the allotted Clusters on their own arrangement, if engaged.
6. Proficiency in writing and speaking English and Hindi.
7. Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the local language, preferably for working in their own states/UTs.
8. Appropriate attitude to mix, develop rapport, and work with Elected Representatives (ER) and functionaries of GPs and rural communities in remote rural areas and strong commitment to work on mission mode for Sustainable Development.
9. Keenness to undergo thorough induction level training to be organized by the NIRD&PR and pass the standards to be set for eligibility for final deployment.
10. The knack for Capability Building & Training through demonstration and Handholding Support to ERs and functionaries of GPs and rural communities.
11. Soft skills including proficiency in MS Office (at least Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and capacity for online training and reporting.
12. Uncompromising consent and keenness to reside and remain immersed in a remote rural Cluster and to undertake extensive travel within the allotted Cluster of GPs by own means.
13. Capacity to work for prolonged hours.
14. Prior experience in the given field of work will be given preference.

Consolidated Contractual Remuneration

Rs.35,000/- (Rupees thirty-five thousand) only per month, for working for 25 full days every month and for meeting the cost of travel within the Cluster of posting; Travel and subsistence on official tour outside the Cluster will be paid as per norms of the NIRD&PR.