National Institute of Rural Development- Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) is the country’s apex organisation for training and research in various aspects of rural development. We actively monitor several Government of India rural empowerment initiatives, and serve as a think tank for policy formulation by the Ministry of Rural Development.
Online applications are invited from the interested candidates for the post of Mission Managers- (01 Post– Financial Inclusion, 01 Post-MIS) to work under The Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana –National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)–Aajeevika-Resource Cell, NIRD &PR, NERC, NH – 37, Jawahar Nagar, Khanapara, GUWAHATI, ASSAM
Terms of Reference:
Within the overall guidance of DIRECTOR, NRLM Resource Cell, NIRDPR and NMMU-NRLM, and direct Supervision of Deputy Project Director, Mission Manager would –
Financial Inclusion: Facilitate Bank credit linkages, conduct trainings for Bankers and SRLM staff, conduct trainings to CBOs(SHG,VO and CLFs), development of cadres like Bank Sakhi, Business correspondent, development of book keeping system and audit etc.,
Management Information System (MIS): Facilitate technical support in rollout of MIS, conduct trainings for SRLM staff, conduct trainings to CBOs(SHG,VO and CLFs), close coordination with NMMU, MoRD and other stakeholders
- Anchor specified theme(s)/activities in NRLM-RC and specified states
- Prepare Annual action plan of NRLM Resource cell in general and in select themes and select states in particular
- Plan monthly activities based on the annual action plan, implement and report the progress to NRLM-RC and NMMU/NRLM
- Support NMMU in general and CB Team in particular in various elements of Capacity Building in NRLM at various levels, including planning, orientation, consultation and review workshops
- Liaison with other Resource Cells in NIRD, National Resource Organizations and NMMU/ NRLM, apart from other units within NIRD, in relation to the specific themes and states
- Coordinate with and support SRLMs, SIRDs etc., in specific states in Capacity Building Area, including building trainers/resource persons’ pools
- Build and manage partnerships with Capacity Building Resource Agencies, Community Institutions etc.
- Build and take the services of resource persons and their pools in various themes
- Support in developing and managing the training and activity calendar(s)
- Support in meeting the capacity building and related demands from NRLM at various levels
- Facilitate/ Participate in Briefing/ debriefing, Exposure/ Immersions, ToTs, Training, Process/ Video/ Best Practice
- Documenting, Module Development, IEC and Training Material Development etc., in NIRD, in States and in the field
- Undertake fieldwork and field stay in anchor states for not less than 6 days a month
- Guide/ mentor Project Professionals, State Thematic Experts and NRLM Fellows
- Take up any other activity as assigned by the Deputy Project Director, from time-to-time
Eligibility Requirements:
Age: Not more than 55 years
Qualification: Post Graduate or equivalent in Science, Applied Science, Engineering, Technology, Management, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Dairying, ICT, Economics, Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Work, Rural Development/Management, Development Studies or related fields.
Experience: Preferably more than 12 years of overall experience in development sector in general and preferably more
than 7 years of relevant experience at state (SRLMs)/ National level (NMMU) in –
- Working with large poverty reduction and livelihoods projects based on building SHGs and SHG Federations
- Exposure and working with NRLM at state level or above
- Coordination and facilitation of senior, complex teams
- Training and Capacity Building Staff &Community members, leaders, cadres and institutions
- Training of Trainers and Managing Community Training and Community Professional Training function in large community development projects
- Working with Resource Pools and Resource Organizations while managing training function in large development projects
- Design and implementation of participatory training and capacity building modules
Competencies:
- Comprehensive understanding of NRLM processes and activities
- Working knowledge of MS Office
- Excellent Reading , Writing and Communication skills in HINDI and ENGLISH
- Good Participatory training and facilitation skills, with ability to conduct training in Hindi
- Skills in Designing Training, Module Development and building Trainers
- Willingness for fieldwork and extensive travel across the country
- High integrity and ethical standards
- Cultural, gender, religion, and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Strong faith in the capacity of the communities and community cadres
- Teamwork and conflict resolution skills
- Planning and using time and resources optimally
- Information analysis and management
- High energy and positive/constructive attitude
- Openness to critical feedback and differing points of view
Remuneration payable: Rs.80,000/-per month(Consolidated)
Application Procedure: Online Application to be submitted at NIRD-PR Website If applying for Mission Manager – MIS , Click Here and If applying for Mission Manager – Financial Inclusion, Click Here
Last Date to apply: 09 June 2018
