RASHTRIYA GRAM SWARAJ ABHIYAN (RGSA)

DGSL/PM/C/01/2024 25-06-2024
NOTIFICATION
Applications are invited from qualified and experienced candidates for appointment on
contract basis to various posts for a Project Management Unit (PMU) of Rashtriya Gram
Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) in Local Self Government Department (LSGD), Kerala. Interested
candidates may apply via ONLINE mode only by filling the prescribed online application form
given in the website of Centre for Management Development (CMD), Thiruvananthapuram
(www.cmd.kerala.gov.in). The online application submission link will open on 27/06/2024
(10.00 am). The last date for submitting the online application will be 11/07/2024 (05.00
pm). The details are as follows;

I. Post Project Manager

No. of Vacancy 01
MBA/MA in Public Administration/Rural Management -
Qualification
(Regular Stream)
10 years’ experience in the implementation and management of
developmental projects in Government/Local Government Sector.
Experience
Experience in financial management systems. IT based
analytical skill is essential.
The main task for Project Manager is to support the Nodal Officer
for smooth implementation of RGSA projects. He/She should have
the capacity to manage projects, taking care of
Financial/Administrative/Legal aspects. The team leader should
have the following competency;
 Good knowledge in developmental administration and various
Key functions related to local self governments.
Responsibilities  Ability to coordinate district project managers and reporting of
project progress to higher officers.
 Good leadership, technical competence and professional skill for
timely implementation, coordination and management of
activities.
 Good interpersonal and communication skills.
 Good reporting skills in English and Malayalam.
Remuneration Consolidated pay of Rs. 43,155/- pm.
Age Maximum age limit is 45 Years as on 31/12/2023.
The appointment is on Contract basis for a period of One year.
The contract will be renewed every year, if necessary based on
Contract Period
performance reviews.
The work location will be at Thiruvananthapuram.
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II. Post District Project Manager & Specialist (MIS)
No. of Vacancy 02
Qualification B.Tech in CS/IT or MBA in System Management.

4 years’ experience in Management Information System.

Experience
Experience in software development, programming are desirable.

The main task for District Project Manager & Specialist (MIS) is to
Implement and monitoring of projects at district level strengthen
the M&E system of panchayts to improve the internal monitoring
systems and there by improve the capacity of local bodies. District
Project Manager & Specialist (MIS) will monitor inputs and outputs,
evaluate outcomes and use these information for changes in
policies, programmes etc. The District Project Manager & Specialist
(MIS) should have the following competency;

Key  Good knowledge in panchayat administration and related

Responsibilities aspects of local governments.
 Good leadership, technical competence and professional skill
for timely implementation, coordination and management of
activities.
 Sound knowledge in information and technology essential for
information management and local governments.
 Ability to work in a team, develop synergies and establish
effective working relations with various stakeholders.
 Good interpersonal and communication skills.
 Good reporting skills in English and Malayalam.

Remuneration Consolidated pay of Rs. 31,920/- pm.

Age Maximum age limit is 45 Years as on 31/12/2023.
The appointment is on Contract basis for a period of One year.
The contract will be renewed every year, if necessary based on
Contract Period performance reviews.

The candidates should be willing to work in any part of Kerala.

Instructions / Informations for Candidates

1. Admittance to various stages of the recruitment will be provisional only and will not
confer any claim for appointment unless various other conditions of selection processes
are satisfied. Detailed scrutiny of the applications/credentials will be conducted before
interview/appointment. Any discrepancy found during the detailed scrutiny will result in
the rejection of the candidature.
2. Age: Maximum age limit is fixed as 45 Years as on 31/12/2023for the above posts.
3. Post qualification work experience of the Candidate until 31/05/2024 will be
considered.

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4. Candidates will have to upload their passport size photograph (taken within six months),
signature and copies of certificates proving qualification and experience while submitting
the application. The photograph and signature must be in JPEG format. The size of the
photograph must be less than 200 kb and the size of the signature should be less than
50 kb. The copies of certificates shall be either in JPEG format or in PDF format and shall
not exceed 5mb size.
5. The Qualifications should be from UGC approved Universities/Technical
Board/Institutions. The candidates those who claim equivalent qualification instead of
qualification mentioned in the notification shall upload the relevant Government Order or
an equivalency certificate issued by UGC approved Universities/Technical
Board/Institutions from Kerala to prove the equivalency at the time of online application,
then only such qualification shall be treated as equivalent to the prescribed qualification
concerned.
6. Candidate should clearly mention the percentage of marks (G.P.A if any should be
converted into percentage) scored in their qualifying examination in the application. In
the event of any information provided by the candidate being found false or incorrect at
any stage, their candidature/appointment is liable to be cancelled/terminated without
any notice.
7. Principal Directorate of LSGD, Kerala/CMD is not responsible for any discrepancy in
submitting the application through Online. Before submission of the online application,
candidates must check that they have filled correct details in each field of the online
application form. After submission of the online application form,no change/ correction/
modification will be allowed under any circumstances. Requests received in this regard in
any form like Post, Fax, Phone, Email, by hand, etc. shall not be entertained.
8. Candidates must upload their qualification certificates and experience certificates while
applying. Those who fail to upload the certificates shall be summarily rejected.
9. Principal Directorate of LSGD, Kerala/CMD reserves the right to shortlist the number of
candidates for interview, as the case may be for the post based on marks secured in the
written test.
10. Candidates should provide a valid email ID (personnel) and mobile number as all
correspondence pertaining to recruitment will be communicated on email address and
mobile number provided at the time of filling online application. Any request for change
of mobile number and e-mail address will not be entertained at any stage.
11. Principal Directorate of LSGD, Kerala reserves the right to reject the candidature/cancel
the appointment/cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any
reason.
12. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.

Sd/-
Authorized Signatory

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