Jharkhand Government Recruits Consultants for Nutrition Project

"Government Of Jharkhand"
STATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (ISSNIP)

DIRECTORATE OF SOCIAL WELFARE
2nd FLOOR, ENGINEERING HOSTEL
SECTOR 3, DHURWA, RANCHI. JHARKHAND - 834004
CONTRACTUAL VACANCY NOTICE
No1277
Date:12/09/2014
The state government of Jharkhand is implementing IDA (World Bank) Assisted Centrally sponsored ICDS Systems
Strengthening and Nutrition Improvement Project (ISSNIP) in 12 selected districts, namely West Singbhum, Lohardaga,
Garwah, Palamu, Latehar, Chatra, Koderma, Giridih, Dhanbad, Godda, Dumka, and Pakur. All ICDS projects and the
Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) operational in the aforesaid districts are covered under ISSNIP. To support and manage the
project implementation, a State Project Management Unit (SPMU) has been set up within the Directorate of Social Welfare.
The Directorate seeks to hire a team of Consultants with expertise in the specific technical areas to provide technical and
management support in the implementation of the project. Summary of the positions of the Consultants is as follows:
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No.
At the SPMU level
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
At district level for West

Singbhum,
Lohardaga,
Garwah, Palamu, Latehar, 10
Chatra, Giridih, Koderma,
Dhanbad, Godda, Dumka,
Pakur.
At block level in the selected 11
project blocks of the above
mentioned districts (detailed
Name of the Position
Total no. of Consolidated

Positions
Consultancy fees
per month
Consultant Nutrition and One
Rs.60,000/- p.m.
Child Development
Consultant BCC and One
Rs.60,000/- p.m.
Capacity Building
Consultant
Social One
Rs.60,000/- p.m.
Development
and
Community Mobilization
Consultant M & E and One
Rs.60,000/- p.m.
Decentralized Planning
Consultant Financial One
Rs.60,000/- p.m.
Management
Consultant Procurement
One
Rs.60,000/- p.m.
Project Associate
One
Rs.25,000/- p.m.
Accountant
One
Rs.40,000/- p.m.
District Coordinator
12 (One in
Rs.30,000/- p.m.
each district)
Project Assistant
12 (one in
Rs.15,000/- p.m.
each district)
Detailed TOR
Block Coordinator
Annexure 11
101 (One in
each project
block)
Rs.12,000/- p.m.
Annexure 1
Annexure 2
Annexure 3
Annexure 4
Annexure 5
Annexure 6
Annexure 7
Annexure 8
Annexure 9
Annexure 10
list of projects is available in 12

the website)
Project Assistants
101 (One in
each project
block)
Rs.8,000/- p.m.
Annexure 12
For further information about the Terms of References (ToRs), Qualifications and required Experiences, please log-on to
http://recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in/.Prospective candidates need to apply On line in the prescribedApplication Formby
27th September, 2014. After submitting the On line application candidates need to send the hard copy of resume along with
attested copies of certificates in proof of age, education and experience to the State Project Director - ISSNIP, Directorate of
Social Welfare, Engineering Hostel, 2nd Floor, Sector 3, Dhurwa, Ranchi 834004, Jharkhand, clearly mentioning the
Name of the Position and the preferred District / Block on the envelop.Please note that candidates can apply for more than
one post but NOT for more than one district or block. Last date of receiving hard copies of application is 30th September
2014.Only qualified short listed individuals will be called for interview / discussion and top listed candidates shall be
considered for selection. All positions as outlined above are purely 'Consultant' positions for the specific period of the project
and are being hired on contractual basis following the "World Bank Guidelines for Selection & Employment of Consultants
under IDA credit, January 2011".
Sd/(PoojaSinghal)
State Project Director - ISSNIP
Government of Jharkhand
Directorate of Social Welfare
2nd floor, Engineers Hostel, Sector 3, Dhurwa, Ranchi - 834004
Detailed Guideline Regarding Contractual Position Advertised through Notice No.1277
Hiring of Consultant for SPMU and District and Block levels under the IDA Assisted ICDS Systems
Strengthening & Nutrition Improvement Project (ISSNIP) (Credit No.5150N)
1. The Govt. of India has received a credit from the International Development Association (World
Bank) for implementing of the ICDS Systems Strengthening & Nutrition Improvement Project
(ISSNIP) in 8 (Eight) states including Jharkhand. Applications are invited for the Consultants
positions for the State Project Management Unit (SPMU), District Coordinator and District
Project Assistant for 12 districts of Jharkhand (i.e. West Singbhum, Lohardaga, Garwah, Palamu,
Latehar, Chatra, Koderma, Giridih, Dhanbad, Godda, Dumka, and Pakur), Block Coordinator and
Block Project Assistant for 101 ICDS projects in the above mentioned 12 districts under the IDA
Assisted ICDS Systems Strengthening & Nutrition Improvement Project (ISSNIP) for effective
implementation of the project;
2. The positions are purely on contract basis for the specific period of phase 1 of the project. The
positions will be offered for a period up to 31st December, 2015, with an initial probation of 6
(Six) months. A performance appraisal at the end of 6 (Six) month probation will determine
extension of the contract up to the end of phase 1 of the project;.
3. Contract will be awarded only for the project period. No claim for regular employment at any
point of time during the engagement or after expiry of the contract / termination of services, for
any reason whatsoever;.
4. Selection of the candidate on the basis of qualification, relevant experiences, and performance in
interview;
5. Preference may be given to those candidates having prior working experience with ICDS and
other related department / organisation;
6. Selection will be strictly done of the basis of merit list. Merit list will be prepared on the basis of
marks / division / grade obtained in examination passed, relevant working experiences and
performance in interview;
7. Following are the details of consultancy positions, required minimum educational qualification,
experiences and proposed honorarium:
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No.
Name of
Position
Total
no.
of
Educational
Qualification
Experience / capacity
Honorariu
m (in Rs.)
per month
Detaile
d TOR
Posit
ion
For State Project Management Unit (SPMU)
1
Consultant
(Nutrition &
Child
Development)
Post Graduate
Degree / Diploma
in Nutrition /
Public Health or
related field that
includes courses on
community
nutrition / Public
health
Post Graduate
Degree / Diploma
in Health
Communication or
Social Sciences or
Rural Development
Consultant (BCC
& Capacity
Building)
Consultant
(Social
Development &
Community
Mobilisation)
Post Graduate
Degree / Diploma
in Social Work /
Sociology /
Anthropology
Consultant
(Monitoring &
Evaluation)
Consultant
(Financial
Management)
Post Graduate
Degree in Statistics
/ Economics /
Demography /
Anthropology /
Development
Planning / Social
Work
Retired Officer
from the state
Finance / Treasury
/ Audit Services
Consultant
(Procurement)
Accountant
Post Graduate
Degree in
Engineering /
Science /
Accounting with
training in
Procurement and
Supply Chain
Management
Post Graduate
Degree in
Commerce /
Accounting or CA /
ICWA
(intermediate) level
At least 5 years of work

experience of planning and
implementing public
health/nutrition programmes
at state / district levels
especially those that have
demonstrated / piloted
innovations to improve
nutrition
implementing public
focusing on Behaviour
Change Communication and
Capacity Building
interventions
implementing public
focusing on Community
Mobilisation, Civil Society
Engagement
experience of monitoring
and evaluation in public
health / nutrition or any
large scale social sector
program
Rs.60,000/-
Annx.-1
Rs.60,000/-
Annx. 2
Rs.60,000/-
Annx. 3
Rs.60,000/-
Annx. 4
Experience in budgeting,
audit and treasury functions;
knowledge of state
budgetary, treasury and
financial rules; familiar with
the use of MS Office
especially Word, Excel etc.
At least 3 years experiences
in procurement planning
and management in state /
private sector / international
organisations
Rs.60,000/-
Annx. 5
Rs.60,000/-
Annx. 6
At least 3 years experiences

in accounting in state /
private sector / international
organisations with exposure
to budgeting, audit and
treasury controls
Rs.40,000/-
Annx. 7
Project Associate
Post Graduate
At least 2 years of
Rs.25,000/Annx. Degree / Diploma
experiences in related areas.
8
in Management /
Social Sciences
District Level Positions in .West Singbhum, Lohardaga, Garwah, Palamu, Latehar, Chatra, Koderma,
Giridih, Dhanbad, Godda, Dumka, and Pakur Districts
Sl.
Name of
Total Educational
Experience / capacity
Honorariu
Detaile
No.
Position
no. of Qualification
m (in Rs.)
d TOR
Positi
per month
on
1
District
12
Post Graduate
Rs.30,000/Annx. Coordinator
Degree/Post
experience in the relevant
9
Graduate Diploma
areas.
in
Management/Socia
l Sciences/ /Public
Health/ Nutrition
2
District Project
12
Post Graduate
At least two years of work
Rs.15,000/Annx. Assistant
Degree/Post
experience, preferably in the
10
Graduate Diploma
development sector.
in
Management/Socia
l Sciences/
Nutrition.
Block level Positions in 101 projects in the above mentioned districts
1
Block
101
Post Graduate
At least two years of work
Rs.12,000/Annx. Coordinator
Degree/Post
experience, preferably in the
11
Graduate Diploma
development sector. In case
in
of Graduate Degree, a
Management/Socia minimum work experience
l Sciences/
of 4 years will be required.
Nutrition
2
Block Project
101
Graduate Degree
Experience of working with Rs.8,000/Annx. Assistant
from a recognized
the community/local
12
University in
governments (Panchayat) at
Social
the grassroots level
Sciences/Nutrition/
Home Sciences
8. Prospective candidates need to apply On line in the prescribed Application Form by 27th
September, 2014. After submitting the On line application candidates need to send the hard copy
of resume along with attested copies of certificates in proof of age, education and experience to
the State Project Director - ISSNIP, Directorate of Social Welfare, Engineering Hostel, 2nd Floor,
Sector 3, Dhurwa, Ranchi 834004, Jharkhand, clearly mentioning the Name of the Position
and the preferred District / Block on the envelop.Please note that candidates can apply for more
than one post but NOT for more than one district or block. Last date of receiving hard copies
of application is 30th September 2014.
9. If a candidate wants to apply for more than one post separate Application Form has to be
submitted;
10. Candidates must provide valid mobile number and e-mail id in the application form. All
information related to vacancy will be provided through e-mail;
11. Application submitted other than the prescribed format will be rejected and no further
correspondence will be entertained;
12. Only best eligible qualified candidates will be called for personal interview;
13. The process of hiring consultants can be cancelled at any time without giving any reason
whatsoever;
14. Any grievances related to the contractual hiring may be brought into the notice to redressal
committee of Social Welfare Directorate.
(State Project Director)

ISSNIP - Jharkhand
STATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (SPMU)

ICDS SYSTEM STRENGTHENING AND NUTRITION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT (ISSNIP)
LIST OF DISTRICTS AND PROJECTS INCLUDED IN ISSNIP
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No.
1
District Name
Dhanbad
Project Name
Topchanchi
Jharia-Jorapokhar
Dhanbad
Tundi
Nirsa
Gobindpur
Baliyapur
Baghmara
Giridih
Giridih Sadar
10
Jamua
11
Bengabad
12
Gandey
13
Pirtand
14
Dumri
15
Bagodar (including Saria)
16
Birni
17
Dhanwar
18
Deowari
19
Tisri
20
Ganwa
21
Giridih(Urban)
22
Chatra
Huntergunj
23
Simaria
24
Pratappur
25
Chatra Rural
26
Tandwa
27
Itkhori
28
Dumka
Masalia
29
Gopikander
30
Kathikund
31
Dumka
32
Jarmundi
33
Ramgarh
34
Saraiyahat
35
Raneshwar
36
Shikaripara
37
Jama
38
Godda
Boarijore
39
Poraiahat
40
Sunderpahari
41
Godda(Rural)
42
Pathargama (including Basantrai)
43
Mahagama
44
Meharma
45
Thakurgangti
46
Pakur
Pakur
47
Hiranpur
48
Littipara
49
Amrapara
50
Maheshpur
51
Pakuria
52
Lohardaga
Bhandra
53
Kisko
54
Kuru
55
Lohardaga Sadar
56
Senha
57
West Singbhum
SadarChaibasa
58
Tantnagar
59
Manjhari
60
Jhankpani
61
Tonto
62
Kumardungi (including Hatgamaria)
63
Majhgaon
64
Jaggannathpur
65
Barajamda
66
Khutpani
67
Chakradharpur
68
Bandgaon
69
Sonua
70
Goelkera
71
Manoharpur
72
Palamu
Patan
73
Chhatarpur (including Nowdihabazar)
74
Hariharganj
75
Lasliganj
76
Husainabad (including Haidernagar)
77
Daltonganj Rural
78
Manatu (including Tarhasi)
79
Panki
80
Bisrampur
81
Chainpur
82
Daltonganj Urban
83
Latehar
Latehar
84
Chandwa
85
Balumath
86
Barwadih
87
Garu
88
Manika
89
Mahuadanr
90
Garwah
Meral
91
Majhiaon (including Kandi)
92
Ranka
93
Bhandaria
94
Nagarutari
95
Bhawnathpur
96
Dhurki
97
Garwah
98
Koderma
Koderma
99
Markacho (including Domchanch)
100
Satgawan
101
Jai Nagar
Annexure -1
ICDS Systems Strengthening & Nutrition Improvement Project (ISSNIP)
Terms of Reference (ToR) for hiring of Consultants in the State Project
Management Unit (SPMU), Directorate of Social Welfare, Govt. of Jharkhand
Position: Consultant (Nutrition and Child
I.
Development)
Background
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Govt. of India (GoI) has received a credit
from the International Development Association (World Bank) for implementation of the ICDS Systems
Strengthening and Nutrition Improvement Project S(SI NIP). This project has been designed to support
the select States and districts with high-burden of child under nutrition , in strengthening the Integrated
Child Development Services ((ICDS) Programme with the long term goal of improving child
development and nutrition outcomes. A total of 12 districts in Jharkhand have been selected for
implementation in the project. The project has a phased implementation design. Phase I of the project, to
be implemented over a three year period (2012-15), will focus on critical policy and institutional reforms
and on testing innovative pilots and Phase II, will be implemented subsequently over a four year period.
To support and manage project implementation, a State Project Management Unit (SPMU) has been set
up in Jharkhand. The SPMU is headed by the Director, Social Welfare, the State and is staffed by the
State government officials and a team of technical consultants to be contracted under the project. The
SPMU is responsible for implementation of the project in Jharkhand in line with the approved annual
action plans and procurement plans of the project. The Department of Social Welfare, Women and Child
Development, Govt. of Jharkhand seeks to hire a team of Consultants in the SPMU having expertise and
experience in the key technical areas to provide technical leadership and management support in the
implementation of the project.
II. Objective
A Consultant will be recruited on contractual basis, to support the SPMU in implementation of the
Nutrition and Child Development activities under the ISSNIP.
II.
Summary of Assignment
The Consultant (Nutrition & Child Development) will be a key member of the SPMU team and will
function under the overall guidance of the State Project Director and the ISSNIP Nodal Officer. The
Consultant will provide technical leadership, management and implementation support on all nutritionrelated activities of the project. This includes, but is not limited to support for planning, design,
operationalization, supervision, monitoring and achievement of results, working collaboratively and in
close coordination with the State Team of the Technical Assistance Agency (hired at the central
level),Coordinating with the Central Project Management Unit (CPMU) MWCD; the World Bank Project
Team, relevant line departments and other external stakeholders, for relevant inputs and facilitating
convergence of efforts.
III.
Detailed Scope of Work
Specific tasks of the consultant will inter alia, include:

Tasks with respect to the SPMU:
1.Provide technical leadership and facilitate relevant strategy development for nutrition and designing of
nutrition related activities and pilots to be implemented in the project;
2. Support development of annual state project action plans in consultation and collaboration with the
Project Director, ISSNIP Nodal Officer and other technical consultants;
3. Support adaptation and/or review of relevant guidelines, operational manuals, documents for specific
nutrition actions, developed by the CPMU and facilitate their dissemination at the state, district and subdistrict level; additionally, develop relevant documents to facilitate nutrition actions as defined by the
specific needs of the State;
4. Review proposals for innovations and pilots submitted by the project districts for their technical
soundness and relevance in improving nutrition outcomes;
5. Prepare Terms of Reference, as required, for nutrition specific activities to be outsourced to external
agencies, including the state technical agency;
6. Facilitate implementation of all nutrition related activities in the project, including multi-sectoral
nutrition actions;
7. Support the Project Director and ISSNIP Nodal Officer in organizing and facilitating meetings with
technical expert committees, relevant line departments such as, departments of health, rural development,
social welfare, agriculture, food processing etc. and other stakeholders on nutrition and multi-sectoral
issues;
8. Work with other technical consultants to ensure incorporation of nutrition inputs into all activities
designed and implemented under the project, such as training programs, behavior change communication
strategy, project MIS, operations research and evaluations etc.
9. Monitor and review progress of all nutrition related project activities and indicators (MIS data),identify
areas and Project Districts in need of support and take follow up supportive action as required;
10. Support documentation and dissemination of best practices on nutrition in the project and facilitate
cross learning on the same across project districts;
11. Support the Project Director and ISSNIP Nodal Officer in the preparation of quarterly and annual
state project progress reports for nutrition related activities;
12. Support the Project Director and ISSNIP Nodal Officer in the preparation of Phase II of the project.
Tasks with respect to the State Team of the Technical Agency:
13. Coordinate and follow up with the state technical agency for ensuring timely action on all nutrition
related deliverables that they are tasked with;
14. Inform the state technical agency about emerging needs and requirements during the course of project
implementation, and facilitate action on the same through the development of ToRs, processing relevant
approvals etc. , as required;
15. Review all nutrition related documents, guidelines, manuals, etc. prepared by the state technical
agency and provide technical inputs, as required, to ensure quality;
16. Facilitate dissemination of all guidelines, manuals etc. prepared by the state technical agency.
Tasks with respect to the CPMU:
17. Identify areas where support is required from the CPMU and seek guidance on the same;
18. Coordinate with the CPMU, obtaining necessary approvals, inputs and feedback on activities and
documents prepared under the project
19. Periodically share progress reports with relevant counterpart sat the CPMU and collate and provide
relevant information as and when required by the CPMU.
Tasks with respect to District/Block Teams:
20. Support project districts in the preparation of district annual project action plans, focusing on nutrition
activities;
21. Orient and build capacities of district and block level project staff on all nutrition related guidelines,
manuals, tools etc .prepared at the State level and facilitate the development of action plans for their
further dissemination and useat the district and block level;
22. Guide and support district and block level staff in implementing project activities in a timely manner
,with quality;
23. Review progress and performance of project related nutrition activities in the district (district level
MIS data) and carry out periodic supportive supervision visits, prioritizing poor performing districts
Interface with the external stakeholders:
24. Liaison and coordinate with the World Bank through the SPMU, seeking inputs, guidance, support as
necessary to ensure smooth implementation of project activities;
25. Liaison and coordinate with development agencies/ Civil Society Organizations/NGOs etc. to ensure
complementarity in efforts and explore possible avenues of engagement and support;
26. Any other activity, identified by the Project Director, as relevant to the project.
IV.
Deliverables
The Consultant will develop an annual work plan, listing specific activities, timelines and key
deliverables, in consultation with the State Project Director and the ISSNIP Nodal Officer in the SPMU.
Such work plan will be in line with the approved State Annual Action Plan (AAP). Performance of the
Consultant will be measured against such work plan and it will be updated every six months. Consultant
will submit quarterly progress reports stating her/his accomplishments against the agreed work plan and
also submit any other reports as required by the project.
V.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Essential:
(i)
Post Graduate Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition / Public Health or related field that
includes courses on community nutrition/public health.
(ii)
At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in planning,
implementation and monitoring of child development and nutrition programmes at state and
district levels, especially those that have demonstrated/piloted innovations to improve
nutrition or program me delivery is mandatory. (For PhD applicants, 2 years of doctoral time
may be counted as experience).
(iii)
In-depth knowledge and a full understanding of the key nutrition issues (technical and
programmatic) in the State is essential;
(iv)
Experience of working with the government departments/ projects, at least part of it being
atthe State level.
(v)
Demonstrated technical, management and supervisory skills;
(vi)
Excellent oral and written communication skills in Hindi and English and ability to converse
in local language; and
(vii)
Good computer skills (knowledge of excel, PowerPoint etc)
Desirable: Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques as well as conducting impact assessment
studies on nutrition and child development; Capacity for documentation of nutrition related good
practices. Ability to work effectively in a team, interact persuasively with a range of stakeholders, and
travel extensively.
VII. Duration and Type of Contract
The position of Consultant (Nutrition & Child Development) is purely on contract basis for the specific
period of Phase 1 of the Project. The position will be offered for a period up to 31 December2015 with an
initial probation period of six months. A performance appraisal at the end of six months will determine
extension of the contract. An annual performance appraisal mechanism will also be in place, which will
determine continuation of the Consultant till project end (December 31,2015).
VIII. Reporting arrangements
The Consultant will report to ISSNIP Nodal Officer in the SPMU and will also have a line of reporting on
technical aspects with the Nutrition Consultant in the CPMU, MWCD.
IX. Remuneration and Payment terms
The consolidated remuneration of the Consultant will beRs.60,000/-per month. Travel expenditure, per
them and other cost incidental to the travel undertaken by the Consultant will be reimbursed as per the
norms of the project and TDS will be deducted as per the Income Tax law. No other allowances would be
reimbursed. An annual increment of about 8% is envisaged, subject to satisfactory performance.
Annexure-2
Position: Consultant (BCC & Capacity Building)
I.
Background
the select States and districts with high-burden of child under nutrition, in strengthening the Integrated
II.
Objective
A Consultant will be recruited on contractual basis, to support the SPMU in implementation ofthe
behavior Change Communication & Capacity Building component of the ISSNIP.
III.
Summary of Assignment
The Consultant (Behavior Change Communication & Capacity Building) will be a key member of
the SPMU team and will function under the overall guidance of the State Project Director and the ISSNIP
Nodal Officer. The Consultant will provide technical leadership, management and implementation
support for all interventions relating to the Behavior Change Communication & Capacity Building
components in the project. This includes, but is not limited to, support for planning, design,
operationalization, supervision and monitoring of BCC and CB initiatives. S/he will be accountable for
achievement of results set for BCC and CB efforts in the State under the Project. The Consultant will
work in close coordination with the State Team of the Technical Assistance Agency hired at the central
level), the Central Project Management Unit (CPMU) of the MWCD and also the project team at the
World Bank, as required. S/he will coordinate with relevant line departments and other external
stakeholders within the State for getting necessary inputs and facilitating convergence of BCC and CB
efforts of the project.
IV.
Specific tasks of the Consultant will inter alia include:

1. Provide technical leadership and facilitate relevant strategy development for implementing Behavior
Change Communication and Capacity Building interventions in the project;
Project Director, ISSNIP Nodal Officer and other technical consultants;
3. Support adaptation and/or review of relevant guidelines, operational manuals, documents for behavior
change communication & capacity building developed by the CPMU, and facilitate their dissemination at
the state, district and block level;
4. Support the designing of specific behavior change communication & capacity building intervention to
be piloted in the state and develop relevant documents to facilitate behavior change communication &
capacity building interventions as defined by the specific needs of the state;
5. Prepare Terms of Reference, as required, for behavior change communication & capacity building
interventions to be outsourced to external agencies;
soundness and relevance in achieving project outcomes;
7. Facilitate implementation of all behavior change communication & capacity building interventions in
the project districts;
8. Support in organizing and facilitating meetings with technical expert committees relevant line
departments such as, departments of health, civil society organizations and other stakeholders on issues
related to behavior change communication & capacity building;
9. Provide relevant inputs on behavior change communication & capacity building to other state technical
consultants, as required, to support design and quality implementation of other thematic activities in the
project, such as community mobilization initiatives, project MIS, operations research and evaluations etc;
10. Monitor and review progress of all behavior change communication & capacity building interventions
and indicators (using project MIS data), identify areas and project districts in need of support and take
follow up supportive action;
11. Support documentation and dissemination of best practices on behavior change communication &
capacity building in the project and facilitate cross learning on the same across project districts;
project progress reports on behavior change communication & capacity building interventions;
13. Support the Project Director and ISSNIP Nodal Officer in the preparation of Phase II of the project.
Tasks with respect to the State Team of the Technical Agency

14. Coordinate and follow up with the state team of the technical agency for ensuring timely action on all
deliverables related to behavior change communication & capacity building that they are tasked with;
approvals etc. , as required;
16. Review all documents, guidelines, manuals, etc. prepared by the state technical agency related to
behavior change communication & capacity building and provide technical inputs, as required, to ensure
quality; and facilitate the dissemination of the same.
Tasks with respect to District/Block Teams
17. Support project districts in the preparation of district annual project action plans, focusing on behavior
change communication and capacity building activities;
18. Guide and support district and block level staff in implementing behavior change communication and
capacity building activities in a timely manner;
19. Review progress and performance of project related behavior change communication and capacity
building activities in the district (district level MIS data) and carry out periodic supportive supervision
visits, prioritizing poor performing districts;
Tasks with respect to the CPMU
20. Identify areas where support is required from the CPMU, MWCD and seek guidance on the same;
21. Coordinate with the concerned Project Manager in the CPMU, obtaining necessary approvals, inputs
and feedback on activities and documents prepared under the project;
22. Periodically share progress reports with relevant counterparts at the CPMU and collate and provide
relevant information as and when required by the CPMU;
Interface with the external stakeholders
23. Liaison and coordinate with the World Bank through SPMU, seeking inputs, guidance, support as
necessary to ensure smooth implementation of project activities;
24. Liaison and coordinate with development agencies/Civil Society Organizations/NGOs to ensure
25. Any other activity, identified by the Project Director, as relevant to the project.
V. Deliverables
Such work plan will be in line with the approved State Annual Action Plan (AAP).Performance of the
VI. Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Essential:
(i) Post Graduate Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Health Communication or Social Science or Rural
Development either with formal courses on communication and participatory training or with relevant
work experience.
(ii) At least 5 years of experience in planning and implementing public health/nutrition programmes
focused on behavior change communication and capacity building interventions. (For PhD applicants, 2
years of doctoral time may be counted as experience).
(iii) Experience of working with the government departments/ projects, at least part of it being at the State
level.
(iv) Demonstrated experience of facilitating trainings for different stakeholders
(v) Demonstrated technical, management and supervisory skills;
(vi) Excellent oral and written communication skills in Hindi and English and ability to converse in local
language; and
(vii) Good computer skills (knowledge of excel, powerpoint etc)
Desirable: Capacity for documentation of BCC/CB related good practices. Ability to work effectively in
a team, interacts persuasively with a range of stakeholders, and travel extensively.
VII. Duration and Type of Contract
The position of Consultant (BCC & CB) is purely on contract basis for the specific period of Phase 1 of
the Project. The position will be offered for a period up to 31 December 2015with an initial probation
period of six months. A performance appraisal at the end of six months will determine extension of the
contract. An annual performance appraisal mechanism will also be in place, which will determine
continuation of the Consultant till the project end (December 31,2015).
VIII. Reporting
The Consultant will report to the ISSNIP Nodal Officer in the SPMU and will also have a line of
reporting on technical aspects with the BC/ CB Consultant in the CPMU, MWCD.
The consolidated remuneration of the Consultant will beRs.60,000/-per month. Travel expenditure, per
diem andother cost incidental to the travel undertaken by the Consultant will be reimbursed as per the
Annexure-3
Position: Consultant (Social Development and Community Mobilisation)
V.
Background
from the International Development Association (World Bank) for implementation of theICDS Systems
VI.
Objective
A Consultant will be recruited on contractual basis, to support the SPMU in implementation ofSocial
Development and Community Mobilization activities under the ISSNIP.
III. Summary of Assignment
The Consultant (Social Development & Community Mobilization) will be a key member of the SPMU
Team and will function under the overall guidance of the State Project Director and the ISSNIP Nodal
Officer. The Consultant will provide technical leadership, management and implementation support on all
community mobilization and equity interventions in the project. This includes, but is not limited to
support for planning, design, operationalization, supervision, monitoring and achievement of results,
working collaboratively and in close coordination with the State Team of the Technical Assistance
Agency (hired at the central level), coordinating with the Central Project Management Unit (CPMU),
MWCD;the World Bank Project Team, relevant line departments and other external stakeholders, for
relevant inputs and facilitating convergence of efforts.
VII.
Specific tasks of the Consultant will, inter alia, include:

1. Provide technical leadership and facilitate relevant strategy development for promoting equity and
facilitating community mobilization;
Project Director, ISSNIP Nodal Officer and other technical consultants, focusing on equity issues;
3. Support adaptation and/or review of relevant guidelines, operational manuals, documents for
community mobilization and equity actions developed by the CPMU, and facilitate its dissemination at
the state, district and sub-district level;
4. Support the designing of specific community mobilization and equity interventions to be piloted in the
state and develop relevant documents to facilitate community mobilization and equity interventions as
defined by the specific needs of the state;
5. Prepare Terms of Reference, as required, for equity actions and community mobilization activities to be
outsourced to external agencies, including the state technical agency;
6. Review proposals for innovations and pilots in the areas of community mobilization submitted by the
project districts for their technical soundness and relevance in achieving project outcomes;
7. Facilitate implementation of all community mobilization and equity interventions in the project
districts;
8. Support in organizing and facilitating meetings with technical expert committees, civil society
organizations and other stakeholders on community mobilization and equity issues;
9. Provide relevant inputs on community mobilization and equity actions to other state technical
consultants, as required, to support design and quality implementation of other thematic activities in the
project, such as training programs, behavior change communication strategy, project MIS, operations
research and evaluations etc.
10. Monitor and review progress of all community mobilization and equity interventions and indicators
(project MIS data), identify areas and Project Districts in need of support and take follow up supportive
action;
11. Support documentation and dissemination of best practices on community mobilization and
promoting equity in the project and facilitate cross learning on the same across project districts;
project progress reports on community mobilization and equity interventions;
13. Support the Project Director and ISSNIP Nodal Officer in the preparation of Phase II of the Project;
Tasks with respect to the State Team of the Technical Agency:
14. Coordinate and follow up with the state technical agency for ensuring timely action on all deliverables
related to community mobilization and equity that they are tasked with;
15. Inform the state team of the technical agency about emerging needs and requirements during the
course of project implementation, and facilitate action on the same through the development of ToRs,
processing relevant approvals etc. , as required;
16. Review all documents, guidelines, manuals, etc. prepared by the state technical agency relatedto
community mobilization and equity actions and provide technical inputs, as required, toensure quality;
and facilitate the dissemination of the same;
Tasks with respect to the CPMU:
17. Identify areas where support is required from the CPMU and seek guidance on the same;
documents prepared under the project;
relevant information as and when required by the CPMU;
Tasks with respect to District Teams:
20. Support project districts in the preparation of district annual project action plans, focusing
oncommunity mobilization and equity actions activities;
21. Orient and build capacities of district and block level project staff on all community mobilization and
equity guidelines, manuals, tools etc. prepared at the State level and facilitate the development of action
plans for their further dissemination and use at the district and block level;
22. Guide and support district and block level staff in implementing community mobilization and equity
actions in a timely manner, with quality;
23. Review progress and performance of project related community mobilization and equity actions in the
district (district level MIS data) and carry out periodic supportive supervision visits, prioritizing poor
performing districts;
Interface with the external stakeholders:
24. Liaison and coordinate with The World Bank Team through SPMU, seeking inputs, guidance, support
as necessary to ensure smooth implementation of project;
25. Liaison and coordinate with development agencies/ Civil Society Organizations/NGOs etc. to ensure
26. Any other activity, identified by the Project Director, as relevant to the project;
VIII.
Deliverables
Such work plan will be in line with the approved State Annual Action Plan (AAP). Performance of the
IX.
Essential:
(i)
Post Graduate Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work, Sociology or Anthropology.
(ii)
At least 5 years of progressive experience in planning and implementing public

health/nutrition programmes focused on community mobilization, civil society engagement
and social accountability interventions. (For PhD applicants, 2 years of doctoral time may be
counted as experience).
(iii)
Experience of working with the government/development partners on the community

mobilization issue, especially at the grassroots level;
(iv)
Demonstrated technical, management and supervisory skills;
(v)
Excellent oral and written communication skills in Hindi and English and ability to converse
in local language; and
(vi)
Good computer skills (knowledge of excel, powerpoint etc.)
Desirable: Documentation skills on equity/community mobilization issues. Ability to work effectively in

a team interacts persuasively with a range of stakeholders, and travel extensively.
X.
Duration and Type of Contract
The position of Consultant (Social Development & Community Mobilization)is purely on contract basis
for the specific period of Phase 1 of the Project. The position will be offered for a period up to31
December 2015 with an initial probation period of six months. A performance appraisal at the end of six
months will determine extension of the contract. An annual performance appraisal mechanism will also
be in place, which will determine continuation till project end (December 31,2015).
VIII. Reporting
The Consultant will report to ISSNIP Nodal Officer in the SPMU and will have a line of reporting on
technical aspects with the Social Development Consultant in the CPMU, MWCD.
The consolidated remuneration of the Consultant will be Rs.60,000/ -per month. Travel expenditure, per
diem and other cost incidental to the travel undertaken by the Consultant will be reimbursed as per the
Annexure-4
]ICDS Systems Strengthening & Nutrition Improvement Project (ISSNIP)
Position: Consultant (Monitoring & Evaluation)
I. Background
II. Objective
A Consultant will be recruited on contractual basis, to support the SPMU in implementation of the
Monitoring & Evaluation component of the ISSNIP.
III. Summary of Assignment
The Consultant (Monitoring & Evaluation) will be a key member of the SPMU team and will function
under the guidance of the State Project Director and the ISSNIP Nodal Officer. The Consultant will
provide technical leadership, management and implementation support for all activities relating to
Monitoring, Evaluation and Decentralized Planning in the project. This includes, but is not limited to
support for planning, design, operationalization, supervision, monitoring and achievement of results,
working collaboratively and in close coordination with the State Team of the Technical Assistance
Agency (hired at the central level), coordinating with the Central Project Management Unit (CPMU),
MWCD; the World Bank Project Team, relevant line departments and other external stakeholders, for
relevant inputs and facilitating convergence of efforts.
IV.
Specific tasks of the Consultant will inter alia include:

1. Provide technical leadership and facilitate decentralized planning in ICDS at the district level
2. Support implementation of all project related monitoring and evaluation activities including support the
roll-out of the revised ICDS MIS across all districts in the state
Project Director, ISSNIP Nodal Officer and other technical consultants
4. Support adaptation and/or review of relevant guidelines, operational manuals, documents for
monitoring, evaluation and decentralized planning, developed by the CPMU, and facilitate their
dissemination at the state, district and sub-district level
5. Support the designing of monitoring, evaluation and decentralized planning interventions to be piloted
in the state and develop relevant documents to facilitate monitoring, evaluation and decentralized
planning as defined by the specific needs of the state
soundness and relevance in achieving project outcomes
7. Facilitate implementation of all monitoring, evaluation and decentralized planning initiatives in the
project districts
8. Identify emerging needs from the project and facilitate action on the same through the State Technical
Agency and/or through the engagement of short term consultants
9. Support the Project Director and ISSNIP Nodal Officer in organizing and facilitating meetings with
technical expert committees, relevant line departments such as, department of health and other
stakeholders on issues related to monitoring, evaluation and decentralized planning
10. Provide relevant technical inputs to other consultants, as needed, to improve the quality, design and
implementation of other activities in the project, such as facilitating the development of indicators for
monitoring community mobilization and behavior change communication initiatives, results frameworks
for different pilots and innovations etc.
11. Monitor and review progress of all project interventions and indicators (project MIS data), especially
progress towards the achievement of trigger indicators for Phase II of the project, identify lagging districts
and interventions and facilitate supportive follow up action
12. Share collated MIS data with the Project Director, ISSNIP Nodal Officer and other technical
consultants for their review and action
13. Support documentation and dissemination of best practices in the project, especially best practices in
monitoring, evaluation and decentralized planning and facilitate cross learning on the same across project
districts
project progress reports, inter alia, providing relevant data from the project MIS, results from various
operations research, evaluations etc.
15. Support the Project Director and ISSNIP Nodal Officer in the preparation of Phase II of the project
Tasks with respect to the State Team of Technical Agency

16. Coordinate and follow up with the state team of the technical agency for ensuring timely action on all
deliverables related to monitoring, evaluation and decentralized planning that they are tasked with
approvals etc. , as required
18. Review all documents, guidelines, manuals, etc. prepared by the state technical agency related to
monitoring, evaluation and decentralized planning and provide technical inputs, as required, to ensure
quality; and facilitate the dissemination of the same
Tasks with respect to the CPMU
19. Identify areas where support is required from the CPMU and seek guidance on the same
documents prepared under the project
relevant information as and when required by the CPMU
Tasks with respect to District Teams
22. Support project districts in the preparation of district annual project action plans, focusing on
monitoring, evaluation and decentralized planning initiatives
23. Orient and build capacities of district and block level project staff on all monitoring, evaluation and
decentralized planning related guidelines, manuals, tools etc. prepared at the State level and facilitate the
development of action plans for their further dissemination and use at the district and block level
24. Guide and support district and block level staff in implementing monitoring, evaluation and
decentralized planning initiatives in a timely manner, with quality
25. Review progress and performance of all project interventions in the district (district MIS data), with a
focus on monitoring, evaluation and decentralized planning interventions and carry out periodic
supportive supervision visits, prioritizing poor performing districts
Interface with the external stakeholders
26. Liaison and coordinate with the World Bank through SPMU, seeking inputs, guidance, support as
necessary to ensure smooth implementation of project activities
27. Liaison and coordinate with development agencies/Civil Society Organizations/NGOs to ensure
complementarity in efforts and explore possible avenues of engagement and support
28. Any other activity, identified by the Project Director, as relevant to the project
V. Deliverables
deliverables, in consultation with the State Project Director and the ISSNIP Nodal Officer in the
SPMU. Such work plan will be in line with the approved State Annual Action Plan (AAP). Performance
of the Consultant will be measured against such work plan and it will be updated every six months.
Consultant will submit quarterly progress reports stating her/his accomplishments against the agreed work
plan and also submit any other reports as required by the project.
VI.
Essential:
(i) Post Graduate
Planning/Social Work
Degree
in
Statistics/Economics/Demography/Anthropology/Development
(ii) At least 5 years of progressive experience of monitoring and evaluation in public health/nutrition or
any large social sector programmes. (For PhD applicants, 2 years of doctoral time may be counted as
experience).
(iii) In-depth knowledge of M & E techniques and methodologies including knowledge of conducting
operations research, household surveys and qualitative assessments
(iv) Experience of developing MIS tools and facilitating M&E trainings

(v) Experience of working with the government/development partners in the areas of M & E/decentralized
planning will be an added advantage
(vi) Excellent oral and written communication skills in Hindi and English and ability to converse in local
language; and
(vii) Good computer skills (knowledge of excel, powerpoint etc.)
Desirable: Ability to work effectively in a team, interact persuasively with a range of stakeholders, and
travel extensively.
VII.
The position of Consultant (M & E) is purely on contract basis for the specific period of Phase 1 of the
Project only. The position will be offered for a period up to 31 December 2015 with an initial probation
period of six months. A performance appraisal at the end of six months will determine extension of the
contract. An annual performance appraisal mechanism will also be in place, which will determine
continuation of the Consultant till the project end (December 31, 2015).
VIII.
Reporting
The Consultant will report to the ISSNIP Nodal Officer in the SPMU and will also have a line of
reporting on technical aspects with the M & E Consultant in the CPMU, MWCD.
IX.
Remuneration and Payment terms
The consolidated remuneration of the Consultant will be Rs. 60,000/-per month. Travel expenditure, per
diem and other cost incidental to the travel undertaken by the Consultant will be reimbursed as per the
Annexure-5
Position: Consultant (Financial Management)
I.
Background
II. Objective
A Financial Management Consultant will be recruited on contractual basis to support the SPMU with
finance and accounts related tasks under the aegis of the ISSNIP.
II.
The Financial Management Consultant would be responsible for supporting the State Project Director and
the ISSNIP Nodal Officer in all financial management functions under the project, which will include:
i. Preparation of annual budgets: Provide support to timely preparation of project annual budget
estimate keeping in view of the approved allocations and past expenditure under the project, revised
estimates (if any) and ensure its submission to the department.
ii. Tracking of funds released by GoI: Keep track and maintain database of funds released under the
project by GoI to the extent of 90% of the approved allocations.
iii. Allocation of budget to districts and blocks: Once the budget is approved by the state legislature
and released by the finance department, ensure timely allocation of the budget to the district and blocks
and maintain the budget allotment register.
iv. Liaison with Finance Deptt. for budget allocation, re-allocations and other approvals as may be
necessary from time to time.
v. Collection of expenditure reports and reconciliation with Treasury and AG: collection of monthly
financial reports from the districts and blocks and ensuring reconciliation with the treasury and AG
(A&E) at-least on a quarterly basis.
vi. Consolidate and control over: advance contingency bills and receipt of utilization certificates (UC)
from NGOs/other agencies where funds are released to NGOs/other agencies.
vii. Prepare and submit quarterly Interim Unaudited Financial reports (IUFR) and Utilization
Certificates to CPMU: Consolidate the financial reports received from the districts; prepare and submit
IUFR in the prescribed format to the CPMU in MWCD within 30 days of the end of the quarter. Also,
ensure timely submission of UCs to CPMU.
viii. Liaison with the State AG (Civil Audit) for annual audit of the project financial statements: this
will involve preparation of annual financial statements, reconciliation of project expenditures with the AG
(A&E), schedules of pending AC Bills and UCs as of March 31, 2014 and facilitate in completion of
audit by the AG as per standard Terms of Reference by July 31 of each year and submit it to CPMU by
August 31 of each year.
ix. Any other financial related activities of the project that may be assigned by the project, including
payment of bills etc. and ensuring adequate internal controls to support the payments.
x. Oversight & capacity building of districts/ blocks: Ensuring (by way of training & support to the
District Accountants) that common reporting formats as provided in financial guidelines are used by
districts in order that consolidation of accounts is facilitated at state level and reviewing the accounts and
records of the DSWO/CDPO on a periodic basis by way of field visits.
xi. Addressing audit objections: Coordinating with the DSWOs to address the audit objection/internal
control weaknesses, issues of disallowances, if any.
xii. Coordination with the CPMU: Maintain close coordination with the Financial Management
Consultant in the CPMU.
IV. Background and Experience
- Retired Officer from the State Finance/Treasury/Audit Services/AG with experience in budgeting, audit
and treasury functions;
- Knowledge of State budgetary, treasury and finance rules;
- Familiar with the use of MS Office especially Excel, Word etc.
V. Timeline and Deliverables
This is a full-time position, purely on contract basis. The service is initially for a period of one year. The
contract is renewable till end of Phase I of the project i.e. December 31, 2015, subject to satisfactory
performance, for the duration of the project. Performance review will be conducted by the Project
Director, SPMU.
VI. Reporting
The Financial Management Consultant will report to the Project Director and will be stationed at the
SPMU office.
VII. Remuneration and Payment terms
The consolidated remuneration of the Financial Management Consultant will be maximum of Rs.
60,000/- per month subject to the prevailing conditions of employing the retired officials in the State
Govt. and will be paid on a monthly basis. Travel expenditure, per diem and other cost incidental to the
travel undertaken by the Consultant will be reimbursed as per the norms of the project and TDS will be
deducted as per the Income Tax law. No other allowances would be reimbursed. An annual increment of
about 8% is envisaged, subject to satisfactory performance.
Annexure-6
Position: Consultant (Procurement)
I.
Background
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Govt. of India (GoI) has received acredit
Strengthening and Nutrition Improvement Project S(SI NIP). This project hasbeen designed to support
II.
Objective
A Procurement Consultant will be recruited on contractual basis to support the SPMU for the
procurement of goods, non-consultancies and consultancies as per the approved procurement plan for
ISSNIP ensuring full compliance with World Bank Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA
Credits (January 2011), and Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers
(January 2011) and the principles of economy, efficiency, transparency and fair competition.
III.
1) Based on the approved State Annual Action Plans (AAP), update procurement plan periodically as
required and share with CPMU and the World Bank for their No Objection;
2) Share updated, approved procurement plans with the districts covered under the project and ensure its
disclosure on state Government website;
3) Ensure timely implementation of approve procurement plans - procure goods and services as per
approved procurement plan following World Bank procurement guidelines for goods and consultancy
services respectively;
4) Liaise with technical team members to develop expressions of interest, technical specifications for
goods, bid documents, terms of reference for non-consultant and consultant services, requests for
proposals, evaluation criteria for goods and works, selection criteria for non-consultants and consultants,
contract documents and amendments to contracts, where necessary;
5) Secure no objections from CPMU and World Bank for prior review procurements as well as for Terms
of Reference, shortlist of consultants, recommendation for award of contract for consultancies, and
amendments to contract, where necessary;
6) Prepare and issue clarifications to bidders queries in support of fair and transparent procurement
processes;
7) Facilitate/undertake evaluation of bids in consultation with qualified technical experts;
8) Participate in negotiations and supporting contract award;
9) Liaise with Financial Management Consultant and the technical team to ensure all quality deliverables
enumerated in contracts are secured, prior to release of the final payment tranche;
10) Review quality of goods procured and disseminated through the project and recommend remedial
actions where quality of goods are compromised;
11) Maintain all documentation and procurement records for annual post procurement reviews;
12) Maintain and manage records of all contractors, suppliers and consultants;
13) Establish a procurement complaint mechanism consistent with the requirements of the World Bank
Procurement Guidelines, resolving complaints and sharing reports on each complaint with the Bank;
14) Provide bi-annual procurement progress report to CPMU and the Bank for their review and records;
15) Maintain close coordination with the Procurement Specialist in the CPMU.
IV.
Qualification and Experiences
1) Post graduate degree in Engineering/Science/Accounting with training in Procurement and Supply

Chain Management;
2) At least 3 years experience in procurement planning and management in State/Private
Sector/International Organization;
3) Thorough knowledge of administrative system and procedures of state government;
4) Exposure to procurement guidelines of the World Bank;
5) Strong computer skills, especially in the use of MS Word, Power Point and Excel;
6) Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Language.
V.
Timeline and Deliverables
performance, for the duration of the project. Performance review will be conducted by the ISSNIP Nodal
Officer.
VI. Reporting
S/he will report to the ISSNIP Nodal Officer and will be stationed at the SPMU office.
VI.
The consolidated remuneration of the Procurement Consultant will be Rs. 60,000/- per month and will be
paid on a monthly basis. Travel expenditure, per diem and other cost incidental to the travel undertaken
by the Consultant will be reimbursed as per the norms of the project and TDS will be deducted as per the
Income Tax law. No other allowances would be reimbursed. An annual increment of about 8% is
envisaged, subject to satisfactory performance.
Annexure-7
Position: Accountant
XI.
Background
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Govt. of India (GoI) has received acredit
Strengthening and Nutrition Improvement Project S(SI NIP). This project hasbeen designed to support
II. Objective
A Consultant for the position of Accountant will be recruited on contractual basis to support the SPMU with
finance and accounts related tasks under the aegis of the ISSNIP.
XII.
The Accountant will be responsible for supporting the concerned ISSNIP Nodal Officer and the Financial
Management Consultant in the SPMU in all accounting related functions under the project, which will include:
i.
Provide support to timely preparation of project annual budget estimate keeping in view of the
approved allocations and past expenditure under the project, revised estimates (if any) and ensure
its submission to the department.
ii.
Keep track and maintain database of funds released under the project by GoI to the extent of 90%
of the approved allocations.
iii.
Ensure timely allocation of the budget to the district and blocks and maintain the budget allotment
register.
iv.
Process bills for timely payment/re-imbursement of all expenditures incurred in the SPMU
including monthly remuneration of the Consultants and other project staff, ensuring
adequate internal controls to support the payments.
v.
Collection of monthly financial reports from the districts and blocks and ensuring reconciliation
with the treasury and AG (A&E) at least on a quarterly basis.
vi.
Consolidate and control over advance contingency bills and receipt of utilization certificates (UC)
from NGOs/other agencies where funds are released to NGOs/other agencies.
vii.
Prepare and submit quarterly Interim Unaudited Financial reports (IUFR) and Utilization
Certificates to CPMU.
viii.
Liaison with the State AG (Civil Audit) for annual audit of the project financial statements:
ix.
Any other financial related activities of the project that may be assigned by the project,
XIII.
Background and Experience
Post Graduate degree in Commerce/Accounting or C.A/ ICWA (Intermediate level) pass./

At least 3 years experience in accounting in State/Private Sector/International Organization with
exposure to budgeting, audit and treasury controls;
Knowledge of administrative system and procedures of State government;
Strong computer skills, especially in the use of MS Word, Power Point and Excel;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in Hindi and English Language.
V. Timeline and Deliverables

performance, for the duration of the project. Performance review will be conducted by the Project Director,
SPMU.
VI. Reporting
S/he will report to the ISSNIP Nodal Officer and will be stationed at the SPMU office.
VII. Remuneration and Payment terms
The consolidated remuneration of the Accountant will be Rs. 40,000/- per month. Travel expenditure, per diem
and other cost incidental to the travel undertaken by the Consultant will be reimbursed as per the norms of the
project and TDS will be deducted as per the Income Tax law. No other allowances would be reimbursed. An
annual increment of about 8% is envisaged, subject to satisfactory performance.
Annexure-8
Position: Project Associate
I.
Background
the select States and districts with high-burden of child under nutrition, in strengthening the Integrated
II.
Objective
The Project Associate will be recruited on contractual basis to provide management support to the
project implementation, under the overall guidance of the State Project Director/ISSNIP Nodal Officer.
III.
Specific tasks of the Project Associate will be to provide all necessary support to the ISSNIP Nodal
Officer/Technical Consultants in the SPMU for effective planning, management and implementation of
the project activities as per the agreed project action plan. In particular, s/he will support in the following
tasks:
a) Development of project annual action plans;
b) Monitoring and supervision of implementation of the project activities;
c) Correspondence with the District and Block teams providing relevant information and data;
d) Compilation of district -wise monthly progress/monitoring reports and preparation of the State-level
monitoring reports on the project;
e) Organizing and facilitating review and other meetings on the project;
f) Coordination with the Technical Consultants in the SPMU, State Team of the Technical Assistance
Agencyand also with the CPMU;
g) Regular updating/uploading of project data/information on the State WCD Website;
h) Maintenance of all project documents and records;

i) Any other activity relevant to the project as assigned by the State Project Director / ISSNIP Nodal
Officer.
IV. Deliverables
The Project Associate will develop an annual work plan listing key deliverables in consultation with the
SPMU, to be updated every six months and will submit bi-annual progress reports stating her/his
accomplishments against the agreed work plan.
IV.
Qualifications and Experiences
Essential: Post Graduate Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Management / Social Science, with at least 2
years of work experience in the relevant areas. In case of Graduate Degree, a minimum work experience
of 4 years will be required.
Desirable: Understanding of social sector programmes relating to health, nutrition, education, water and
sanitation etc.; Experience of working with Government/NGOs will be an added advantage; Good oral
and written communication skills in Hindi and fair in English; Good computer skills; Ability to work in a
team, and willingness to travel extensively.
V.
The position of Project Associate is purely on contract basis for the specific period of Phase 1 of the
Project. The position will be offered for a period up to 31 December 2015 with an initial probation period
of six months. A performance appraisal at the end of six months will determine extension of the contract.
An annual performance appraisal mechanism will also be in place, which will determine continuation till
project end (December 31, 2015).
VI.
Reporting
S/he will report to the ISSNIP Nodal Officer in the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) at the State
HQs.
VII.
The consolidated remuneration of the Project Associate will be Rs.25,000/ - per month and will be paid
on a monthly basis. Travel expenditure, per diem and other cost incidental to the travel undertaken by the
Consultant will be reimbursed as per the norms of the project and TDS will be deducted as per the Income
Tax law. No other allowances would be reimbursed. An annual increment of about 8% is envisaged,
subject to satisfactory performance.
Annexure-9
Terms of Reference (TOR) for hiring of District Coordinators in the State of Jharkhand under
ISSNIP
I. Background
The State Government of Jharkhand has set up a State Project Management Unit (SPMU) under the
Directorate of Social Welfare to implement the ICDS Systems Strengthening and Nutrition Improvement
Project (ISSNIP) funded by the World Bank. The SPMU is responsible for implementation of the project
in Jharkhand State in line with the approved annual action plans of the project. A total of 12 districts in
Jharkhand have been selected for implementation in the project. The Directorate of Social Welfare,
Jharkhand, seeks to hire the suitable candidates as District Coordinator in each of the selected districts
under ISSNIP to provide management, monitoring and capacity building support for the implementation
of the project activities.
II. Objective
The District Coordinators will be recruited on contractual basis to provide the required management and
implementation support for all project activities in the district, under the overall guidance of the State
Project Director and in coordination with the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO). S/he will be
responsible for the achievement of district level project targets.
III. Detailed Scope of Work
Specific tasks of the District Coordinators will, inter alia, include the following:
a) Develop district level project annual action plans in coordination and consultation with the
DSWO;
b) Provide support in preparation of the ICDS District Annual Plans with assistance of the
State/District Team of the Technical Assistance Agency (hired by the Central Project
Management Unit of the MWCD);
c) Support and supervise timely implementation of all project activities and pilots in the district;
d) Make regular monitoring and supportive supervision visits to provide on-site support to Block
Coordinators and the ICDS Supervisors;
e) Periodically assess capacity building needs of district and block level project staff and ICDS
functionaries and organize and facilitate relevant trainings in coordination with the SPMU;
f) Ensure effective coordination between the existing ICDS programme activities and project
activities (wherever required) in collaboration with the DSWO;
g) Ensure timely allocation of budgets to the blocks and maintain database of funds received and
allocated to the blocks under the project;
h) Maintain all financial records and documents under the project and provide necessary assistance
to the Audit as and when required;
i) Prepare and submit the financial reports in the prescribed format to the SPMU every month
within 10 days of end of the month;
j) Prepare monthly progress/monitoring reports in the prescribed formats and submit the same to
the SPMU;
k) Coordinate with the related line departments at the district level for facilitating convergent/ multisectoral activities under the project;
l) Facilitate ongoing capacity building initiatives for ICDS functionaries; and
m) Facilitate engagement with potential civil society organizations, NGOs, etc. for partnership and
support for project implementation.
IV. Deliverables
The District Coordinator will develop an annual work plan listing key deliverables in consultation with
the SPMU, to be updated every six months and will submit bi-annual progress reports stating her/his
accomplishments against the agreed work plan.
V. Qualifications and Experience
Essential: Post Graduate Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Management/Social Sciences/ /Public Health/
Nutrition, with at least 3 years of work experience in the relevant areas.
Desirable: Understanding of the social sector programmes relating to health, nutrition, education, water
and sanitation etc.; Experience of capacity building, working with NGOs; and demonstrated planning,
management and supervisory skills; Good oral and written communication skills in Hindi and English;
Good computer skills; Ability to work in a team, and willingness to travel extensively. The position is
based in the district headquarter.
VI. Duration and Type of Contract
The position of District Coordinator is purely on contract basis for the specific period of Phase 1 of the
VII. Reporting
S/he will report to one of the ISSNIP Nodal Officer in the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) at the
State HQs.
VIII. Remuneration and Payment terms
The consolidated remuneration of the District Coordinator will be Rs. 30,000/- per month and will be paid
Annexure-10
Terms of Reference (TOR) for hiring of District Project Assistant in the State of Jharkhand under
ISSNIP
I. Background
II. Objective
The District Project Assistant will be recruited on contractual basis to provide support to the District
Coordinator in all his/her functions in the effective management and implementation of the project
activities in the district.
Specific tasks of the Project Assistant, District, will be to provide all necessary support to the District
Coordinator in the following tasks:
i.
Development of district level project action plans and also ICDS District Annual Plans
ii. Monitoring and supervision of implementation of all project activities in all the blocks
iii. Organization of relevant trainings for functionaries at the district and block level
iv. Compilation of block-wise monthly progress/monitoring reports and preparation of the district
progress reports on the project
v. Providing relevant information/reports to the SPMU as and when required
vi. Allocation of budgets to the blocks and maintaining database of funds received and allocated to the
blocks under the project;
vii. Maintaining all financial records and documents under the project and to provide necessary assistance
to the Audit as and when required;
viii. Preparation and submission of the financial reports in the prescribed format to the SPMU every
month within 10 days of end of the month;
ix. Coordinate with the related line departments at the district level for facilitating convergent/ multisectoral activities under the project;
x. Facilitate engagement with potential civil society organizations, NGOs, etc. for partnership and
support for project implementation;
xi. Any other activity relevant to the project, identified by the District Coordinator.
4. Deliverables
The Project Assistant, District will develop an annual work plan listing key deliverables in consultation
with the District Coordinator, to be updated every six months and will submit bi-annual progress reports
stating her/his accomplishments against the agreed work plan.
5. Qualifications and Experiences
Post Graduate Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Management/Social Sciences/ Nutrition, with at

least two years of work experience, preferably in the development sector. In case of Graduate Degree,
a minimum work experience of 4 years will be required.
Experience of working with NGOs/any Govt. Deptt will be an added advantage
Good oral and written communication skills in Hindi and fair skill in English
Good computer skills/knowledge of internet/email
Ability to work in a team, and willingness to travel extensively.
The position is based in the district headquarter.

6. Duration and Type of Contract
The position of Project Assistant is purely on contract basis for the specific period of Phase 1 of the
7. Reporting
S/he will report to the District Coordinator under the project.
8. Remuneration and Payment terms
The consolidated remuneration of the Project Assistant, District will be Rs. 15,000/- per month and will
be paid on a monthly basis. Travel expenditure, per diem and other cost incidental to the travel
undertaken by the Consultant will be reimbursed as per the norms of the project and TDS will be
deducted as per the Income Tax law. No other allowances would be reimbursed. An annual increment of
about 8% is envisaged, subject to satisfactory performance.
Annexure-11
Terms of Reference (TOR) for hiring of Block Coordinators in the State of Jharkhand under
ISSNIP
I. Background
II. Objective
The Block Coordinator will be recruited on contractual basis to provide management and implementation
support for all project activities in the block, under the guidance of the District Coordinator and in close
coordination with the ICDS Child Development Project Officer (CDPO). S/he will be responsible for the
achievement of block level project targets.
Specific tasks of the Block Coordinator will, inter alia, include:
i.
ii.
Support and supervise implementation of all project activities in the block

Provide inputs and support to the development of district level project action plans as well as
ICDS District Annual Plans
iii. Organize and facilitate relevant trainings for capacity building of ICDS Supervisors and AWWs
in coordination with the District Team
iv. Carry out regular monitoring and supportive supervision visits to provide on-site support to
AWWs and monitor project implementation
v. Ensure effective coordination between the existing ICDS programme activities and project
activities (wherever required) in collaboration with the CDPO
vi. Maintain all financial records and documents under the project; and provide necessary assistance
to the District Coordinator during Audit of the project expenditure;
vii. Prepare and submit the financial reports in the prescribed format to the District Coordinator every
month;
viii. Prepare monthly progress/monitoring reports in the prescribed formats and submit the same to
the District Coordinator;
ix. Coordinate with related line departments at the block level for facilitating convergent/multisectoral activities under the project;
x. Facilitate engagement with community based organizations such as womens groups, youth
groups etc. for partnership and support for project implementation.
IV. Deliverables
The Block Coordinator will prepare an annual work plan listing key deliverables in consultation with the
District Coordinator, to be updated every six months and will submit bi-annual progress reports stating
her/his accomplishments against the agreed work plan.
V. Qualification and Experience
Graduate Degree from a recognized University in Social Sciences/Nutrition/Home Sciences, with a
minimum of 2 years of work experience in any organization/NGO, preferably in the development
sector.
Experience of working with the community/local governments (Panchayat) at the grassroots level
will be an added advantage;
Good oral and written communication skills in Hindi and fair in English;
Good computer skills/knowledge of internet/email;
The position is based in the block headquarter.
The position of Block Coordinator is purely on contract basis for the specific period of Phase 1 of the
VII. Reporting
S/he will report to the District Coordinator under the project.
The consolidated remuneration of the Block Coordinator will be Rs. 12,000/- per month and will be paid
Annexure-12
Terms of Reference (TOR) for hiring of Block level Project Assistant in the State of Jharkhand
under ISSNIP
I. Background
II. Objective
The Block Project Assistant will be recruited on contractual basis to provide support to the Block
Coordinator in all his/her functions in the effective management and implementation of the project
activities in the district.
Specific tasks of the Project Assistant, Block will be to provide all necessary support to the Block
Coordinator in the following tasks:
xi. Supervising overall implementation of the project activities in the block
xii. Organization/facilitation of the trainings of the ICDS Supervisors and AWWs in coordination with
the District Team
xiii. Making regular supportive supervision visits to AWCs provide on-site support to AWWs and
monitor project implementation
xiv. Maintaining all financial records and documents under the project; and providing necessary
assistance to the District Team during Audit of the project expenditures;
xv. Preparing financial reports in the prescribed format for submission to the District Coordinator every
month;
xvi. Preparing monthly progress/monitoring reports in the prescribed format and submit the same to the
District Coordinator; etc.
IV. Deliverables
The Project Assistant, Block will develop an annual work plan listing key deliverables in consultation
with the Block Coordinator, to be updated every six months and will submit bi-annual progress reports
stating her/his accomplishments against the agreed work plan.
V. Qualifications and Experiences
Graduate Degree from a recognized University in Social Sciences/Nutrition/Home Sciences
Experience of working with the community/local governments (Panchayat) at the grassroots level
will be an added advantage;
Good oral and written communication skills in Hindi and fair in English;
Good computer skills/knowledge of internet/email;
The position is based in the block headquarter.

The position of Project Assistant is purely on contract basis or the specific period of Phase 1 of the
VII. Reporting
S/he will report to the Block Coordinator under the project.
The consolidated remuneration of the Project Assistant, Block will be Rs. 8,000/- per month and will be
paid on a monthly basis. Travel expenditure, per diem and other cost incidental to the travel undertaken
by the Consultant will be reimbursed as per the norms of the project and TDS will be deducted as per the
Income Tax law. No other allowances would be reimbursed. An annual increment of about 8% is
envisaged, subject to satisfactory performance.

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"Government Of Jharkhand"

STATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (ISSNIP)

At district level for West

Name of the Position

Total no. of Consolidated

list of projects is available in 12

At least 5 years of work

At least 3 years experiences

(State Project Director)

STATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (SPMU)

Bagodar (including Saria)

Pathargama (including Basantrai)

Kumardungi (including Hatgamaria)

Chhatarpur (including Nowdihabazar)

Husainabad (including Haidernagar)

Manatu (including Tarhasi)

Majhiaon (including Kandi)

Markacho (including Domchanch)

Detailed Scope of Work

Specific tasks of the consultant will inter alia, include:

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Demonstrated technical, management and supervisory skills;

Good computer skills (knowledge of excel, PowerPoint etc)

Detailed Scope of Work

Specific tasks of the Consultant will inter alia include:

Tasks with respect to the State Team of the Technical Agency

VI. Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Detailed Scope of Work

Specific tasks of the Consultant will, inter alia, include:

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

At least 5 years of progressive experience in planning and implementing public

Experience of working with the government/development partners on the community

Demonstrated technical, management and supervisory skills;

Good computer skills (knowledge of excel, powerpoint etc.)

Desirable: Documentation skills on equity/community mobilization issues. Ability to work effectively in

Duration and Type of Contract

Detailed Scope of Work

Specific tasks of the Consultant will inter alia include:

Tasks with respect to the SPMU:

Tasks with respect to the State Team of Technical Agency

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

(iv) Experience of developing MIS tools and facilitating M&E trainings

Duration and Type of Contract

Remuneration and Payment terms

Detailed Scope of Work

Detailed Scope of Work

Qualification and Experiences

1) Post graduate degree in Engineering/Science/Accounting with training in Procurement and Supply

Detailed Scope of Work

Background and Experience

Post Graduate degree in Commerce/Accounting or C.A/ ICWA (Intermediate level) pass./

V. Timeline and Deliverables

Detailed Scope of Work

h) Maintenance of all project documents and records;

Qualifications and Experiences

Duration and Type of Contract

Remuneration and Payment terms

Post Graduate Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Management/Social Sciences/ Nutrition, with at

Experience of working with NGOs/any Govt. Deptt will be an added advantage

Good computer skills/knowledge of internet/email

Ability to work in a team, and willingness to travel extensively.

The position is based in the district headquarter.