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"Government Of Jharkhand" STATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (ISSNIP) DIRECTORATE OF SOCIAL WELFARE 2 nd FLOOR, ENGINEERING HOSTEL SECTOR – 3, DHURWA, RANCHI. JHARKHAND - 834004 CONTRACTUAL VACANCY NOTICE No…1277… 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: Sl. No. Name of the Position Total no. of Positions Consolidated Consultancy fees per month Detailed TOR At the SPMU level 1 Consultant Nutrition and Child Development One Rs.60,000/- p.m. Annexure 1 2 Consultant BCC and Capacity Building One Rs.60,000/- p.m. Annexure 2 3 Consultant Social Development and Community Mobilization One Rs.60,000/- p.m. Annexure 3 4 Consultant M & E and Decentralized Planning One Rs.60,000/- p.m. Annexure 4 5 Consultant Financial Management One Rs.60,000/- p.m. Annexure 5 6 Consultant Procurement One Rs.60,000/- p.m. Annexure 6 7 Project Associate One Rs.25,000/- p.m. Annexure 7 8 Accountant One Rs.40,000/- p.m. Annexure 8 At district level for West Singbhum, Lohardaga, Garwah, Palamu, Latehar, Chatra, Giridih, Koderma, Dhanbad, Godda, Dumka, Pakur. 9 District Coordinator 12 (One in each district) Rs.30,000/- p.m. Annexure 9 10 Project Assistant 12 (one in each district) Rs.15,000/- p.m. Annexure 10 At block level in the selected project blocks of the above mentioned districts (detailed 11 Block Coordinator 101 (One in each project block) Rs.12,000/- p.m. Annexure 11

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Page 1: Government Of Jharkhand STATE PROJECT … Palamu, Latehar, Chatra, Koderma, Giridih, Dhanbad, Godda, Dumka, and Pakur. All ICDS projects and the Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) operational

"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

No…1277… 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:

Sl. No.

Name of the Position Total no. of Positions

Consolidated Consultancy fees per month

Detailed TOR

At the SPMU level 1 Consultant – Nutrition and Child Development

One Rs.60,000/- p.m. Annexure – 1

2 Consultant – BCC and Capacity Building

One Rs.60,000/- p.m. Annexure – 2

3 Consultant – Social Development and Community Mobilization

One Rs.60,000/- p.m. Annexure – 3

4 Consultant – M & E and Decentralized Planning

One Rs.60,000/- p.m. Annexure – 4

5 Consultant – Financial Management

One Rs.60,000/- p.m. Annexure – 5

6 Consultant – Procurement One Rs.60,000/- p.m. Annexure – 6 7 Project Associate One Rs.25,000/- p.m. Annexure – 7 8 Accountant One Rs.40,000/- p.m. Annexure – 8

At district level for West Singbhum, Lohardaga, Garwah, Palamu, Latehar, Chatra, Giridih, Koderma, Dhanbad, Godda, Dumka, Pakur.

9 District Coordinator 12 (One in each district)

Rs.30,000/- p.m. Annexure – 9

10 Project Assistant 12 (one in each district)

Rs.15,000/- p.m. Annexure – 10

At block level in the selected project blocks of the above mentioned districts (detailed

11 Block Coordinator 101 (One in each project block)

Rs.12,000/- p.m. Annexure – 11

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list of projects is available in the website)

12 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

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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:

Sl. No.

Name of Position

Total no. of

Educational Qualification

Experience / capacity Honorarium (in Rs.) per month

Detailed TOR

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Position

For State Project Management Unit (SPMU) 1 Consultant

(Nutrition & Child Development)

1 Post Graduate Degree / Diploma in Nutrition / Public Health or related field that includes courses on community nutrition / Public health

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

Rs.60,000/- Annx.-1

2 Consultant (BCC & Capacity Building)

1 Post Graduate Degree / Diploma in Health Communication or Social Sciences or Rural Development

At least 5 years of work experience of planning and implementing public health/nutrition programmes at state / district levels focusing on Behaviour Change Communication and Capacity Building interventions

Rs.60,000/- Annx. - 2

3 Consultant (Social Development & Community Mobilisation)

1 Post Graduate Degree / Diploma in Social Work / Sociology / Anthropology

At least 5 years of work experience of planning and implementing public health/nutrition programmes at state / district levels focusing on Community Mobilisation, Civil Society Engagement

Rs.60,000/- Annx. - 3

4 Consultant (Monitoring & Evaluation)

1 Post Graduate Degree in Statistics / Economics / Demography / Anthropology / Development Planning / Social Work

At least 5 years of work experience of monitoring and evaluation in public health / nutrition or any large scale social sector program

Rs.60,000/- Annx. - 4

5 Consultant (Financial Management)

1 Retired Officer from the state Finance / Treasury / Audit Services

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.

Rs.60,000/- Annx. - 5

6 Consultant (Procurement)

1 Post Graduate Degree in Engineering / Science / Accounting with training in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

At least 3 years experiences in procurement planning and management in state / private sector / international organisations

Rs.60,000/- Annx. - 6

7 Accountant 1 Post Graduate Degree in Commerce / Accounting or CA / ICWA (intermediate) level

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

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8 Project Associate 1 Post Graduate Degree / Diploma in Management / Social Sciences

At least 2 years of experiences in related areas.

Rs.25,000/- Annx. -8

District Level Positions in .West Singbhum, Lohardaga, Garwah, Palamu, Latehar, Chatra, Koderma, Giridih, Dhanbad, Godda, Dumka, and Pakur Districts Sl. No.

Name of Position

Total no. of Position

Educational Qualification

Experience / capacity Honorarium (in Rs.) per month

Detailed TOR

1 District Coordinator

12 Post Graduate Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Management/Social Sciences/ /Public Health/ Nutrition

At least 3 years of work experience in the relevant areas.

Rs.30,000/- Annx. - 9

2 District Project Assistant

12 Post Graduate Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Management/Social Sciences/ Nutrition.

At least two years of work experience, preferably in the development sector.

Rs.15,000/- Annx. - 10

Block level Positions in 101 projects in the above mentioned districts 1 Block

Coordinator 101 Post Graduate

Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Management/Social Sciences/ Nutrition

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.

Rs.12,000/- Annx. - 11

2 Block Project Assistant

101 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

Rs.8,000/- Annx. - 12

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;

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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

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STATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (SPMU)

ICDS SYSTEM STRENGTHENING AND NUTRITION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (ISSNIP)

LIST OF DISTRICTS AND PROJECTS INCLUDED IN ISSNIP

Sl. No.

District Name Project Name

1 Dhanbad Topchanchi

2 Jharia-Jorapokhar

3 Dhanbad

4 Tundi

5 Nirsa

6 Gobindpur

7 Baliyapur

8 Baghmara

9 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)

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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

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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

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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

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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 Development)

I. 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 nutrition-related 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;

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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 sub-district 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;

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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;

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(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.

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Annexure-2

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 (BCC & Capacity Building)

I. 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 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. Detailed Scope of Work

Specific tasks of the Consultant will inter alia include: Tasks with respect to the SPMU:

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1. Provide technical leadership and facilitate relevant strategy development for implementing Behavior Change Communication and Capacity Building interventions 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 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; 6. Review proposals for innovations and pilots submitted by the project districts for their technical 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; 12. Support the Project Director and ISSNIP Nodal Officer in the preparation of quarterly and annual 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; 15. 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;

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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 complementarity in efforts and explore possible avenues of engagement and support; 25. Any other activity, identified by the Project Director, as relevant to the project. V. 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. 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.

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(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. IX. Remuneration and Payment terms 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 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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Annexure-3 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 (Social Development and Community Mobilisation)

V. 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.

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. Detailed Scope of Work

Specific tasks of the Consultant will, inter alia, include: Tasks with respect to the SPMU:

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1. Provide technical leadership and facilitate relevant strategy development for promoting equity and facilitating community mobilization; 2. Support development of annual state project action plans in consultation and collaboration with the 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; 12. Support the Project Director and ISSNIP Nodal Officer in the preparation of quarterly and annual 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;

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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; 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 counterparts at the CPMU and collate and provide 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 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;

VIII. 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.

IX. Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Essential:

(i) Post Graduate Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work, Sociology or Anthropology.

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(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. 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 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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Annexure-4 ]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 (Monitoring & Evaluation)

I. 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 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. Detailed Scope of Work

Specific tasks of the Consultant will inter alia include:

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Tasks with respect to the SPMU: 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

3. Support development of annual state project action plans in consultation and collaboration with the 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

6. Review proposals for innovations and pilots submitted by the project districts for their technical 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

14. Support the Project Director and ISSNIP Nodal Officer in the preparation of quarterly and annual 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 17. 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

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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

20. Coordinate with the CPMU, obtaining necessary approvals, inputs and feedback on activities and documents prepared under the project

21. Periodically share progress reports with relevant counterparts at the CPMU and collate and provide 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 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.

VI. Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Essential: (i) Post Graduate Degree in Statistics/Economics/Demography/Anthropology/Development Planning/Social Work

(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

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(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. Duration and Type of Contract

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 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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Annexure-5 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 (Financial Management) I. 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 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. Detailed Scope of Work

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.

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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.

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Annexure-6 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 (Procurement) I. Background

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Govt. of India (GoI) has received acredit from the International Development Association (World Bank) for implementation of the“ICDS Systems Strengthening and Nutrition Improvement Project S(SI NIP”). This project hasbeen 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 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. Detailed Scope of Work

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;

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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 bidder’s 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 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 ISSNIP Nodal Officer. VI. Reporting S/he will report to the ISSNIP Nodal Officer and will be stationed at the SPMU office.

VI. Remuneration and Payment terms 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.

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Annexure-7 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: Accountant

XI. Background

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Govt. of India (GoI) has received acredit from the International Development Association (World Bank) for implementation of the“ICDS Systems Strengthening and Nutrition Improvement Project S(SI NIP”). This project hasbeen 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 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. Detailed Scope of Work

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.

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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 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 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.

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Annexure-8 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: Project Associate

I. 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

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. Detailed Scope of Work

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;

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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. Duration and Type of Contract

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. Remuneration and Payment terms

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.

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Annexure-9

ICDS Systems Strengthening & Nutrition Improvement Project (ISSNIP)

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/ multi-

sectoral activities under the project; l) Facilitate ongoing capacity building initiatives for ICDS functionaries; and

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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 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).

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 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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Annexure-10

ICDS Systems Strengthening & Nutrition Improvement Project (ISSNIP)

Terms of Reference (TOR) for hiring of District Project Assistant 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 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.

III. Detailed Scope of Work

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/ multi-sectoral 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.

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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 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).

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.

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Annexure-11

ICDS Systems Strengthening & Nutrition Improvement Project (ISSNIP)

Terms of Reference (TOR) for hiring of Block 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 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.

III. Detailed Scope of Work Specific tasks of the Block Coordinator will, inter alia, include:

i. Support and supervise implementation of all project activities in the block ii. 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/multi-

sectoral activities under the project; x. Facilitate engagement with community based organizations such as women’s groups, youth

groups etc. for partnership and support for project implementation.

IV. Deliverables

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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;

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

The position is based in the block headquarter.

VI. Duration and Type of Contract The position of Block Coordinator 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).

VII. Reporting

S/he will report to the District Coordinator under the project.

VIII. Remuneration and Payment terms

The consolidated remuneration of the Block Coordinator will be Rs. 12,000/- 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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Annexure-12

ICDS Systems Strengthening & Nutrition Improvement Project (ISSNIP) Terms of Reference (TOR) for hiring of Block level Project Assistant 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 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.

III. Detailed Scope of Work

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;

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

The position is based in the block headquarter.

VI. Duration and Type of Contract The position of Project Assistant is purely on contract basis or 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).

VII. Reporting

S/he will report to the Block Coordinator under the project.

VIII. Remuneration and Payment terms

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.