NABARD Consultancy Services

(A wholly owned subsidiary of NABARD)

(An ISO 9001: 2015 Company)

Requirement of Project Based Contract Staff for execution of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
(DDU-GKY) in New Delhi

NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS), a wholly owned subsidiary of NABARD is a leading consultancy
organization in the field of agriculture and rural development (www.nabcons.com). NABCONS as the Central
Technical Support Agency (CTSA) for 18 States under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-
GKY) of Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India, invites ONLY ONLINE applications from
Indian Citizens for the following posts as Project Based Contract Staff.

The posting for various post at Corporate Office, New Delhi will be as under:

S.No. Name of the Post No. of post Place of Posting

1 Program Coordinator 02 Corporate Office, New Delhi
2 Consultant-Quality Assurance 02 Corporate Office, New Delhi
3 Consultant Placement Coordinator 01 Corporate Office, New Delhi
4 Consultant -MIS Manager 01 Corporate Office, New Delhi
5 Consultant- IEC and Branding 01 Corporate Office, New Delhi
6 Consultant- Appraisal 02 Corporate Office, New Delhi

The recruitment is project based on contract basis for initial period of one year, which can be extended based on
performance review and to be co-terminus with the project period.

A. Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Coordinator

 To lead the team of Consultants and Associate Consultants stationed at Corporate Office and Regional
Office and TSA.
 Coordinate overall operation system and processes involved in implementation of DDU-GKY projects.
 Support in better management of reporting and information flow from SRLM/TSA/States to Corporate
Office and Vice-versa.
 To ensure that appropriate standards of conduct are established and complied with as per DDU-GKY
Scheme/ guidelines, which may accessed at the following link:
http://ddugky.gov.in/sites/default/files/SOP/DDUGKY_CNN_aligned_Guidelines_July_2016.pdf
and Standard Operating Procedures which may be accessed at the following link:
http://ddugky.gov.in/sites/default/files/SOP/SOP_Part_1.pdf &
http://ddugky.gov.in/sites/default/files/SOP/SOP_Part_2.pdf

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 To implement, maintain and manage an effective system of controls covering non-financial as well as
financial activities by improving the organizational planning, operational systems, processes, information
flow and reporting.
 To be responsible for reporting and communication to NABCONS Corporate Office (Delhi) & Regional
Office, MoRD, Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) etc.
 To represent the CTSA in review meetings in NABCONS Corporate Office, SRLMs, MoRD etc.
 Review the implementation and efficiency of quality and inspection systems.
 Conduct Capacity building of various stakeholders like SRLM officials, PIAs etc. on DDU-GKY Standard
Operating Procedures.
 Shall develop proposals for business development in skill ecosystem.
 Undertake Skill Gap Analysis, Aspiration Study, IA Study, Tracer Study etc.
 Develop repository of best practices.
 Facilitating ToT, R&D Activities under DDU-GKY.
 To facilitate SRLMs/PIAs in scouting new PIAs, facilitating application process and undertaking appraisal of
proposals.
 Undertaking placement and financial verification as and when required.
 Any other work assigned from time to time.

2. Consultant-Quality Assurance

 Supervision of project sites to ensure established protocols have been implemented.

 Provide capacity building to all project monitoring staff, including staff of partner
SRLMs/SSDMs/PIA.
 Design and/or adopt monitoring, evaluation, and learning tools appropriate for Skilling
projects.
 Review the implementation and efficiency of quality and inspection systems.
 Conduct real-time analysis for better project implementation and organizational learning.
 Routinely conduct quality control checks.
 Attend periodical meetings with MoRD/SRLMs/SSDMs to review project implementation,
identify challenges in monitoring, and plan for corrective measures.
 Support program management.
 Any other work assigned from time to time.

3. Consultant Placement Coordinator

 Build and maintain strong relationships with employer partners.

 Track all activities and compliances of CXO Meet, Industry Connect, Job Mela etc.
 Identify the number and types of positions available and suitable for DDUGKY trained candidates.
 Assist with maintaining employer database(s) and submit periodic reports as and when required.
 Organizing and conducting networking events for all stakeholders.
 Any other work assigned from time to time.

4. Consultant -MIS Manager

 Provide support and maintenance to existing management information systems (MIS).

 Oversees and carries out the development and implementation of technology related user-training
programs.
 Develops MIS documentation to allow for smooth operations and easy system maintenance.
 Perform data analysis for generating reports on periodic basis.
 Provide strong reporting and analytical information support to management team.

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  Any other work assigned from time to time.

5. Consultant - IEC and Branding

 Identify & document lessons learnt and good practice at all levels & disseminate appropriately.
 Preparation of training modules/ training materials/ training calendar at State/ District and Block level.
 Development of periodic Situation Analysis/ Issue Briefs/ Theme Papers on work done.
 Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly IEC plan of action and activity calendar at state and district level.
 Develop Newsletter/Case studies/ documentation of best practices/ learnings.
 Develop the concepts and designs of campaigning material as necessary from time to time.
 Any other work assigned from time to time.

6. Consultant - Appraisal

 Conduct desk based screening of project proposals as per the guidelines and notifications of MoRD.
 Conduct Qualitative appraisal of project proposals as per the guidelines and notifications of MoRD.
 Field visit to HQ of applicant organizations as per the guidelines and notifications of MoRD.
 Attend Pre PAC/PAC meeting at SRLMs.
 Attend Review meetings at MoRD & States and undertake capacity building of stakeholders as and when
required from time to time.
 Any other works assigned from time to time.

B. Eligibility Criteria

a. Educational Qualification:

Sr. No. Position Minimum Qualification Preferred Qualification

1 Program Graduation (full time) in any subject with Proficiency in reading, writing and
Coordinator 2 years full time PG degree qualification speaking in English and Hindi
in Management, Agriculture, Economics,
Social sciences, and other related Proficiency in Report writing, MS-
discipline with minimum 55% marks from Excel, MS-Word, Power point is
a recognized institution. desirable

2 Consultant- Graduation (full time) in any subject with Proficiency in reading, writing and
Quality post-graduation full time degree or speaking in English and Hindi
Assurance diploma in Rural
Development/Agriculture/ Allied sector Proficiency in Report writing, MS-
to Agriculture and other related discipline Excel, MS-Word, Power point is
with minimum 55% or equivalent CGPA desirable
from a recognized institution.
3 Consultant Graduation (full time) in any subject with Proficiency in reading, writing and
Placement MBA in HR (full time) with minimum 55% speaking in English and Hindi
Coordinator or equivalent CGPA from a recognized
institution Proficiency in Report writing, MS-
Excel, MS-Word, Power point is
desirable
4 Consultant -MIS Graduation (full time) in B.E./B. Proficiency in reading, writing and
Manager Tech./BCA (Comp. Sc./IT) with full time speaking in English and Hindi
Masters in Computer Application (MCA)
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 with minimum 55% or equivalent CGPA Proficiency in Report writing, MS-
from a recognized institution. Excel, MS-Word, Power point is
desirable
5 Consultant- IEC Graduation (full time) in any subject Should be well versed with Publisher,
and Branding with two year full time degree in Mass In Design, Corel, Pinnacle video soft
Communication and Journalism with ware
minimum 55% or equivalent CGPA from
a recognized institution.
6 Consultant- Graduation (full time) in any subject with Report writing should be a integral
Appraisal full time MBA (Finance)/M.Com. /Post part.
Graduation degree or diploma in Rural
Development/Agriculture/ Allied sector Analytical Skills.
to Agriculture and other related discipline
with minimum 55% marks or equivalent Proficiency in reading, writing and
CGPA from a recognized institution. speaking in English and Hindi

Proficiency in Report writing, MS-

Excel, MS-Word, Power point is
desirable

b. Experience:

Sr. No. Position Essential Experience Desired Experience

1 Program Coordinator 7 years of post-qualification Candidates with relevant work
experience with minimum 4 experience in Monitoring & Evaluation/
years in Monitoring & Appraisal of projects under DDU-GKY or
Evaluation/ Appraisal in Rural any other skill training projects by Govt.
Development/ Skill of India or State Government with
Development/Livelihood/ experience of web based
Monitoring of Social Sector monitoring/appraisal.
Schemes.
2 Consultant-Quality 3 years of Post Qualification Candidates with relevant work
Assurance experience of working in experience in monitoring projects under
Monitoring and Evaluation in DDU-GKY or any other skill training
Rural Development/Skill projects by Govt. of India or State
Development/ Livelihood/ Government with experience of web
Monitoring of Social Sector based monitoring.
Schemes, with minimum one
year in Monitoring and
Evaluation of Skill Development
and Livelihood projects.
3 Consultant Placement 3 year of post qualification Candidates with relevant work
Coordinator experience in the relevant experience in monitoring projects under
field/similar academic DDU-GKY or any other skill training
institutions and preference will projects by Govt. of India or State
be given to candidates proficient Government with experience of web
in liaisons with various industries based monitoring.
for placement. Should have
minimum of 1 year experience as
an Officer in Public Relations in
Educational Institutions/Public
Sector
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 Undertakings/ Autonomous
Bodies/ Reputed private firms.
4 Consultant -MIS 3 years of post-qualification Candidates with relevant work
Manager experience in software experience in monitoring projects under
development and management. DDU-GKY or any other skill training
Experience in working on web projects by Govt. of India or State
based MIS platform preferable Government with experience of web
on livelihoods/ skill based monitoring.
development/ rural poverty
reduction program. Should have
analytical skill in handling large
data in MS-excel.
5 Consultant- IEC and 3 Years post qualification Candidates with relevant work
Branding Experience in Communications, experience in the projects under DDU-
Development & Knowledge GKY or any other skill training projects by
Management with minimum 2 Govt. of India or State Government with
Years’ Experience in Reporting, experience of IEC and Branding.
and Editing.

Technical Knowledge in
Reporting,
Publishing, Video Production
Editing and Designing.
6 Consultant- Appraisal 3 years of Post Qualification Candidates with relevant work
experience of working in experience in appraisal of projects under
appraisal and screening of DDU-GKY or any other skill training
projects in Rural projects by Govt. of India or State
Development/Skill Government with experience of web
Development/ Livelihood/ based appraisal.
Monitoring of Social Sector
Schemes, with minimum one
year in appraisal process of Skill
Development and Livelihood
projects.

C. Remuneration:

Candidates will be paid consolidated remuneration (u/s 192 of the IT Act) based on the experience,
educational qualification and overall suitability of the candidate for the post as under:

Sr. No. Position Range of Remuneration- Per month

1 Program Coordinator Rs. 1,20,000/- per month
2 Consultant-Quality Assurance Rs. 55,000/- per month
3 Consultant Placement Coordinator Rs. 55,000/- per month
4 Consultant -MIS Manager Rs. 55,000/- per month
5 Consultant- IEC and Branding Rs. 55,000/- per month
6 Consultant- Appraisal Rs. 55,000/- per month
@The staff will be liable for tax liabilities as per Income Tax Act & Rules in force and the tax will be deducted
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 at source.

D. Other Facilities:
In addition to the remuneration as mentioned above other facilities as under will also be provided:

 Lunch allowance of Rs 2000/- per month.

 Mobile and internet allowance of Rs 1000/- per month.
 Candidates will also be eligible for PF and Gratuity as per Company’s policy. It may be mentioned that the
option for PF is irrevocable and once exercised cannot be changed in future.
 Travelling allowance, halting allowance and local conveyance facilities for official travel as applicable from
time to time under the project.
 Casual leaves of 18 days per calendar year during the contract period on proportionate basis provided that
not more than 06 days casual leave may be availed at a stretch including Saturday/Sunday/Holiday on one
occasion, absence beyond above period will be treated without pay

E. Age: as on 01 October 2019

S.No. Name of the Post Age

1 Program Coordinator Below 50 Years
2 Consultant-Quality Assurance Below 45 Years
3 Consultant Placement Coordinator Below 45 Years
4 Consultant -MIS Manager Below 45 Years
5 Consultant- IEC and Branding Below 45 Years
6 Consultant- Appraisal Below 45 Years

F. Contract Period:

The PBCS will be appointed on contract basis initially for a period of one year which may be extended based
on requirement of the project and performance or will be co-terminus with the project period. First 3 months
will be probation period during which NABCONS shall have the right to terminate the services of the individual
without any notice period or assigning any reason. Thereafter NABCONS reserves the right to terminate the
contract by giving three months notice within the contract period.

G. How to Apply:
Interested candidates may apply online in the prescribed format within 10 days from 13 November 2019 to 22
November 2019 by clicking on the following links and filling the details therein:

S.No. Name of the Post Link

1 Program Coordinator https://forms.gle/RGGQJrJBDFoh6dqq5
2 Consultant-Quality Assurance https://forms.gle/LZossfGqy6oxTSAh8
3 Consultant Placement Coordinator https://forms.gle/hZKQWNwSYFwUoxwd7
4 Consultant -MIS Manager https://forms.gle/5uJvr2wZ41toQCtK8
5 Consultant- IEC and Branding https://forms.gle/syGu2UZCEUjFz41D9
6 Consultant- Appraisal https://forms.gle/SgcsZad5gd8dibfU9

In case the above link does not work, you may also copy and paste the link in your web browser and fill the details
therein.

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H. Last date for submission of online applications: 22 November 2019

I. General Information:
 Only Shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. Location for the Selection process will be
indicated in the call letter. The candidates may kindly note that any cost incurred by them for attending
the interview will not be reimbursed by NABCONS.
 The applicant may submit the declaration in the Google form with respect to the educational qualification
and experience. Self-attested copies of educational qualifications and experience certificates to be
compulsorily submitted at the time of the interview. Original documents would be required for
verification.
 Place of posting of the candidate appointed will initially be at Corporate office, New Delhi. They may
however be liable to be posted anywhere in India as per project requirement.
 NABCONS will not provide accommodation for the selected/appointed candidates.
 List of selected and waitlisted candidates for the post will be uploaded in NABCONS website
(www.nabcons.com) after the selection process is completed. The validity of the panel of selected and
waitlisted candidates will be co-terminus with the project.
 No correspondence will be entertained from any ineligible and non-selected candidate in all matter
regarding eligibility, the selection process, documents to be produced for the selection process,
assessment, prescribing minimum qualifying standards, number of vacancies, communication of result ,
etc. the company’s decision shall be final and binding on the candidates and no correspondence shall be
entertained in this regard.
 The final appointment will be based on the decision of selection committee constituted for the purpose.
Company reserves the right to increase/ decrease the number of posts or not to fill up any of the posts.
 The appointment shall be subject to being found medically fit, for which purpose the candidate shall be
required to undergo the protocol of medical tests upon reporting at place of posting. The continuance in
NABCONS’s service shall be subject to remaining medically fit to discharge duties and responsibilities. The
decision of NABCONS regarding medical fitness shall be final and binding on the candidate.
 The selected candidates will have to sign a one year bond with the company - In case for any reason, the
selected candidate leaves the services of the Company before the contract period of one year from the
date of commencement of duties (excluding the unauthorized leave) then the candidate shall forthwith
pay a sum equivalent to one (01) month remuneration as mentioned in section (C) above. This amount will
be in addition to shortfall in notice period, if any. Acceptance request for relieving in such case will not be
given till the realization of Bond amount.
 Merely satisfying the eligibly criteria does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview. NABCONS
reserves the right to call only the requisite number of candidates for the interview depending on number
of responses, after preliminary screening / shortlisting with reference to candidate's qualification,
suitability, experience, etc as per eligibility criteria.
 Applications received after the due date shall not be entertained and will be rejected.
 Under no circumstances applications by hand or any other mode will be entertained. The application
submitted through online mode provided in this advertisement will only be accepted.
 The contractually engaged staff shall have no legal claim to regular absorption either during the period of
contract or after the period of contract expires. Similarly, the Contract Appointee will have no claims as to
seniority
 NABCONS reserves the right to cancel the recruitment for the captioned post without assigning any reason
at any stage.

Advt. Ref. No. NABCONS/CO-HR/016(a)/PBCS/2019-20 Dated: 13 November 2019

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