Application Invited - Public Health Engineering Department
Newspaper Advertisement WORLD BANK ASSISTED RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROJECT BIHAR STATE WATER AND SANITATION MISSION (BSWSM) (PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT) VISHVESHWARIYABHAWAN, BAILEY ROAD, PATNA-800015. Application Invited For Selection of Individual (1) Financial Management Specialist, (2) Procurement Specialist, (3) Communication and Social Development Specialist (4) M&E & MIS Specialist (5) Environment Specialist and (6) Project Supervisor for District Project Management Unit (DPMU) at 10 districts of Bihar namely Patna, Saran, Nalanda, Nawada, Purnea, Muzaffarpur, Begusarai, Munger, Banka and West Champaran under the Bihar State Water & Sanitation Mission (BSWSM) under Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) , Govt. of Bihar, Patna. Under the aegis of Public health Engineering Department, the Bihar State Water and Sanitation Mission implementing the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MoDWS), Government of India and World Bank assisted Rural Water and Sanitation Project for Low Income States in 10 districts of Bihar. The project includes setting up of a dedicated District Project Management Unit (DPMU) within District Water and Sanitation Committee (DWSC) to provide the requisite technical and managerial support to SPMU for ensuring time-bound implementation and support supervision of activities implementation. In this regard, there is the invitation for eligible individual specialists/ consultant to indicate their interest in providing the above Services for following positions: Sl. No. 1. Consultant Position No. of Position in each project districts Procurement Specialist 1 2. Social Development & Communication Specialist 1 3. M & E & MISSpecialist 1 4. Financial Management Specialist 1 5. Environment Specialist 1 Desired qualification A minimum of Master Degree in Commerce/Management/Economics and At least 5 years of work experience with 3 years in procurement field or alternatively, having responsibilities with a substantial content of his/her position in the procurement area 5 years of relevant working experience. OR Retired Officers from Accountant General (AG) Office or Bihar Finance Services with minimum level of Senior Account Officer with a minimum of Master degree in Commerce/Management/Economics. A minimum of Post Graduate Degree in Sociology/ Social Work/ Social Sciences Gender Studies/ Rural Development 5 years of relevant experience in rural /community development/ NGO sector/ . Experience in water and sanitation sector desirable A minimum of Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma in Management/ Rural Development/ Statistics/IT 5 years of relevant experience in Government/ NGO/ Multi-lateral aid agency projects Experience in water and sanitation sector desirable Experience in establishing frameworks/ systems for MIS/ monitoring and evaluating projects or programmes, preferably in the rural space A minimum of Master Degree in Commerce/ MBA in 5 years of relevant working experience or Retired Officers from Accountant General (AG) Office or Bihar Finance Services with minimum level of Senior Account Officer A minimum of Post-Graduation in Science/ Environment science/ Graduate Engineer in Environment 5 years of relevant experience Sl. No. 6. Consultant Position No. of Position in each project districts Project Supervisor 1 Desired qualification Experience in water and sanitation sector desirable In-depth understanding of environment and water quality issues A minimum of Diploma in Civil Engineering with minimum 3 years relevant experiences preferable in water and sanitation sector th Interested individuals may submit their application online at http://phedmis.bih.nic.in/up to 15 May 2015 on or before 00:00 server hrs.Candidates who have applied against the above advertisement need to apply again against the fresh advertisement for the aforesaid positions.Please visit at the http://phedmis.bih.nic.in/ to download the “TOR” for the above positions or contact at the address below: Any enquiry about EoI can be made in written only to Project Director, RWSSP Bihar State Water and Sanitation Mission (BSWSM) VishveshwariyaBhawan, Bailey Road, Patna - 800015. Tel : 0612 – 2545087 Fax : 0612 – 2545586 Email: bihar.rwss.lis.worldbank@gmail.com The Project Director, RWSSP reserves the right to reject all or any of the proposals without assigning any reason thereof. (Uday Kumar Singh) Project Director, RWSSP WORLD BANK ASSISTED RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROJECT BIHAR STATE WATER AND SANITATION MISSION (BSWSM) (UNDER PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, GOVT. OF BIHAR) VISHVESHWARIYABHAWAN, BAILEY ROAD, PATNA-800015. FILE NO: WB/DPMU/SPECIALIST/APPOINTMENT/1034/2014 Application Invited For Selection of Individual (1) Financial Management Specialist, (2) Procurement Specialist, (3) Communication and Social Development Specialist (4) M&E & MIS Specialist (5) Environment Specialist and (6) Project Supervisor for District Project Management Unit (DPMU) at 10 districts of Bihar namely Patna, Saran, Nalanda, Nawada, Purnea, Muzaffarpur, Begusarai, Munger, Banka and West Champaran under the Bihar State Water & Sanitation Mission (BSWSM) under Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) , Govt. of Bihar, Patna. Under the aegis of Public health Engineering Department, the Bihar State Water and Sanitation Mission implementing the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MoDWS), Government of India and World Bank assisted Rural Water and Sanitation Project for Low Income States in 10 districts of Bihar. The project includes setting up of a dedicated District Project Management Unit (DPMU) within District Water and Sanitation Committee (DWSC) to provide the requisite technical and managerial support to SPMU for ensuring time-bound implementation and support supervision of activities implementation. In this regard, there is the invitation for eligible individual specialists to indicate their interest in providing the above Services for following positions: Sl. No. Consultant Position No. of Position in each project districts Desired qualification 1 A minimum of Master Degree in Commerce/Management/Economics and At least 5 years of work experience with 3 years in procurement field or alternatively, having responsibilities with a substantial content of his/her position in the procurement area 5 years of relevant working experience. OR Retired Officers from Accountant General (AG) Office or Bihar Finance Services with minimum level of Senior Account Officer with a minimum of Master degree in Commerce/Management/Economics. 1. Procurement Specialist 2. Social Development & Communication Specialist 1 3. M & E & MIS Specialist 1 4. Financial Management Specialist 1 5. Environment Specialist 1 A minimum of Post Graduate Degree in Sociology/ Social Work/ Social Sciences Gender Studies/ Rural Development 5 years of relevant experience in rural /community development/ NGO sector/ . Experience in water and sanitation sector desirable A minimum of Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma in Management/ Rural Development/ Statistics/IT 5 years of relevant experience in Government/ NGO/ Multi-lateral aid agency projects. Experience in water and sanitation sector desirable. Experience in establishing frameworks/ systems for MIS/ monitoring and evaluating projects or programmes, preferably in the rural space A minimum of Master Degree in Commerce/ MBA in 5 years of relevant working experience or Retired Officers from Accountant General (AG) Office or Bihar Finance Services with minimum level of Senior Account Officer A minimum of Post-Graduation in Science/ Environment science/ Graduate Engineer in Environment, 5 years of relevant experience Experience in water and sanitation sector desirable In-depth understanding of environment and water quality issues 6. Project Supervisor 1 A minimum of Diploma in Civil Engineering with minimum 3 years relevant experiences preferable in water and sanitation sector The main objective of the assignment is to recruit dedicated, well qualified and experienced personnel as per the qualification, job profiles and experience described in the Terms of Reference (visit Latest Updates under http://phedmis.bih.nic.in/for accessing the TOR). The selection will be made on a transparent, competitive and gender sensitive process. These will be contract positions, with consolidated pay package, and are co – terminus with the project. Short listing and Selection of Individual Consultants will be done by a Committee constituted by BSWSM. The Consultants will have the following overall main tasks: a) Coordinate implementation of RWSSP activities as per the direction and Program Implementation Plan (PIP) including reform policies, institutional arrangements, fund flow to Gram Panchayats and PRIs and effective tracking mechanisms. b) Coordinate with the various implementing agencies for program activities implementation so as to maximize efficiency of implementation. c) Coordinate with the team at PHED, BSWSM, DCPMC, SO and implementing agencies at Gram Panchayat levels to effectively implement projects, disbursement of funds and reporting on program monitoring. d) Other tasks are mentioned in TOR. Interested individual should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The criteria for short listing are: 1. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of relevant working experience and educational qualification. 2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for personal interview. 3. Date, time and venue of selection will be informed through e-mail only. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with method set out in the Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011. Further information can be also obtained at the address below during office hours [1000 to 1700 hours]. th Interested individuals may submit their application online at http://phedmis.bih.nic.in/up to 15 May 2015 on or before 00:00 server hrs.Candidates who have applied against the above advertisement need to apply again against the fresh advertisement for the aforesaid positions.Please visit at the http://phedmis.bih.nic.in/ to download the “TOR” for the above positions or contact at the address below: Any enquiry about EoI can be made in written only to Project Director, RWSSP Bihar State Water and Sanitation Mission (BSWSM) VishveshwariyaBhawan, Bailey Road, Patna - 800015. Tel : 0612 – 2545087 Fax : 0612 – 2545586 Email: bihar.rwss.lis.worldbank@gmail.com The Project Director, RWSSP reserves the right to reject all or any of the proposals without assigning any reason thereof. (Uday Kumar Singh) Project Director, RWSSP Term of Reference BIHAR STATE WATER AND SANITATION MISSION, PATNA World Bank assisted Rural Water Supply and Sanitation for Low Income State’s Project (SECTOR PROGRAM) TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICT PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNITS A. Introduction The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MoDWS) and the World Bank have jointly developed the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project for Low Income States (RWSS-LIS) with an objective to ‘improve piped water supply and sanitation services for selected rural communities in the target states through decentralized delivery systems’. The Project will be implemented in identified Districts of the four Project States namely Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh through a district wide approach. The Public Health Engineering Department, Government of Bihar will be implementing the above program in the selected ten districts of Bihar namely Patna, Nalanda, Nawada, Begusarai, Munger, Banka, Purnea, Saran, Muzaffarpur and West Champaran. In order to execute the implementation of the Project in Bihar, the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) has been established at the State level located within Bihar State Water Sanitation Mission (BSWSM). Similarly, the setting up of District Project Management Unit (DPMU) is envisaged in each District to implement the Project. It is planned that each DPMU will have a dedicated team headed by Executive Engineer (DWS). The DPMU will be located within District Water Sanitation Mission (DWSM) and District Water Sanitation Committee (DWSC) and will function within overall guidance of DWSM/DWSC. The DPMU will work closely under the supervision and direction of the BSWSM/SPMU and will provide necessary support to the DWSM/DWSC for project planning, implementation and supervision. To implement the schemes and project village level activities, the DPMU will be supported by District Project Management Consultants (DPMCs) and their Support Organizations (SOs). B. Scope of Work The DPMU will be responsible for planning, implementation and monitoring of the project in the District. The DPMU will provide the requisite technical and managerial support to District Project Management Consultants (DPMCs) and their Support Organization (SO), Gram Panchayats (GPs) and Gram Panchayat Water and Sanitation Committee (GPWSC), District, Block and Village Officials related to Project, and co-ordinate with them to ensure effective implementation of the Project. The DPMU will perform the following functions: Support the implementation of project including program policies, communications and capacity building, infrastructure programs, institutional and implementation arrangements, governance and accountability measures, safeguard compliance including social and environment, monitoring and evaluation programs, technical and social audits, procurement and financial management functions. Develop annual work plans, capacity and communication strategies, systems and norms of implementation as per project design. Coordinate with SPMU to seek necessary inputs as well as provide regular and timely reports Provide support to GPs and Gram Panchayat Water and Sanitation Committees in interaction with DPMC/SOs. Provide guidance and monitor the functioning of DPMC/SOs and hand-hold them in the initial period of implementation. Receive technical and managerial guidance from nodal department through the Executive Engineers at District level. Advise the various implementing agencies for project management so as to maximize efficiency of implementation. Provide assistance in identification of GPs/Projects/Schemes based on the criteria of the BSWSM and facilitate agreements between GPs and DWSCs as per the scheme cycle Coordinate with various Departments at the District level and the implementing agencies at District/ PRI levels to effectively implement Projects, disbursement of funds and reporting on Project Monitoring Supervise the schemes and contracts awarded. Any other relevant assignment given by DWSM/DWSC/BSWSM/SPMU. C. Composition of DPMU The DPMU will be headed by the Executive Engineer, drawn from the government, who will report to District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM). They will provide overall strategic support to facilitate the implementation and monitoring of RWSSP-LIS at district level. He/She will be also supported by technical, accounts and other secretarial staff, all drawn from government. The DPMU will have key specialist Consultants in the areas of Community Mobilisation, Technical Support in Water and Sanitation, Social and Environmental aspects, Communication, Financial Management, Procurement and M&E along with Project Manager who will provide necessary coordination support. DPMU in each Project District will comprise of Project Manager (Executive Engineer) with one Assistant Project Manager (Assistant Engineer), one Project Supervisor (Junior Engineer), 4 Support Staffs (Office Assistant-2, Data Entry Operator-1, Peon-1) and 5 Consultants (Community and Communication Development Specialist-1; Environment Specialist-1; M&E &MIS Specialist-1; Finance Specialist-1 and Procurement Specialist-1) in each Project District. Executive Engineer -cum- Member Secretary of the DWSC will be Project Manager. Assistant Engineer and Junior Engineer of PHED in the District will be deputed to DPMU. Assistant Engineer–cum- Assistant Project Manager will act as Technical Consultant in DPMU. Support Staff will be deputed from the concerned PHED Divisions or outsourced in case of non availability. Services of consultants will be hired. The details ToR of Officer/ Specialist/Consultant/Staff are annexed: Bihar State Water and Sanitation Mission VishveshwaraiyaBhawan Complex, Bailey Road, Patna-15 Term of Reference for Procurement Specialist 1. POSITION: Procurement Specialist (01) 2. PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT Provide technical support to District Water and Sanitation Committee (DWSC) in the implementation of ‘improve piped water supply and sanitation services for rural communities through decentralized delivery systems’ 3. PROGRAMME AREAS Programmatic implementation, financial activities coordination and expenditure related activities support supervision under the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project for Low Income States (RWSS-LIS) 4. BASIC OBJECTIVE TO WHICH THE CONSULTANCY IS RELATED To provide procurement Coordination and Implementation Assistance and Related Resource Mobilization as per project need. 5. DUTY STATION District Headquarters of Patna, Nalanda, Nawada, Begusarai, Munger, Banka, Purnea, Saran, Muzaffarpur and West Champaran 6. DURATION 3 years-(annual extension will be given annually on satisfactory performance) The employment may be terminated through one month notice from either side or one month’s salary (gross) in lieu of notice period. 7. SUPERVISOR Project Manager-cum-Executive Engineer-cum-Member Secretary, DWSCs 8. Desired Qualification and Experiences A minimum of Master Degree in Commerce/Management/Economics and At least 5 years of work experience with 3 years in procurement field or alternatively, having responsibilities with a substantial content of his/her position in the procurement area 5 years of relevant working experience. OR Retired Officers from Accountant General (AG) Office or Bihar Finance Services with minimum level of Senior Account Officer with a minimum of Master degree in Commerce/Management/Economics. 9. HONORARIUM AND OTHER ENTITLEMENTS Rs. 30,000/-PM all inclusive 10. MAJOR TASK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED Provide procurement support during implementation as per the project agreement. Provide support in the empanelment of agencies, development of standard bid documents for procurement, etc. for effective implementation of the project. Assist in the procurement related capacity building activities including during procurement assessment and the procurement system development process including preparation of various manuals, bid and other documents, etc. Work on procurement matters across sectors in the performance of the project’s fiduciary and service functions, seeking guidance on complex projects/issues from SPMU and NPMU. Review and handle the technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement as per the World Bank Procurement Guidelines. Provide operational advice on concepts, policies and procedures for procurement. Participate in supervisory functions at all levels; assess procurement implications of project design, evaluate institutional capacity of implementing entities and develop suitable procurement plans; conduct prior and post reviews of contracts. Negotiate and resolve difficult procurement issues with agencies and handle questions/ complaints from senior officials and contractors on bidding and award issues. Design and conduct workshops to educate procurement professionals in implementing agencies at district and sub district levels on approach to procurement, as well as on specialized procurement topics. Prepare a range of procurement-related documents and reports; and provide guidance and training to junior procurement staff. Monitor the procurement related activities and report Support in other relevant tasks as assigned. 11. Monthly Deliverables: Monthly report indicating the activities undertaken, tasks accomplished and results achieved based on monthly plan. The following minimum deliverables are expected: a. Procurement Progress report related Project Implementation b. Monthly status on district level procurement status and related of activities c. Progress report on the Sanitation and Drinking Water Quality implementation in the district d. Ensuring enhanced Financed based MIS implemented within districts 12. Age : Not More than 65 years Bihar State Water and Sanitation Mission VishveshwaraiyaBhawan Complex, Bailey Road, Patna-15 Terms of Reference for Social Development and Communication Specialist 1. POSITION: Social Development and Communication Specialist (01) 2. PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT Provide technical support to District Project Management Unit (DPMU) in the implementation of ‘improve piped water supply and sanitation services for rural communities through decentralized delivery systems’ 3. PROGRAMME AREAS Programmatic interventions implementation coordination and activities support supervision under the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project for Low Income States (RWSS-LIS) 4. BASIC OBJECTIVE TO WHICH THE CONSULTANCY IS RELATED To provide Coordination and Implementation Assistance and Related Resource Mobilization as per project need. 5. DUTY STATION District Headquarters of Patna, Nalanda, Nawada, Begusarai, Munger, Banka, Purnea, Saran, Muzaffarpur and West Champaran 6. DURATION 3 years-(annual extension will be given annually on satisfactory performance) The employment may be terminated through one month notice from either side or one month’s salary (gross) in lieu of notice period. 7. SUPERVISOR Project Manager-cum-Executive Engineer-cum-Member Secretary, DWSCs 8. Desired Qualification and Experiences Minimum of Post Graduate Degree in Sociology/ Social Work/ Social Sciences (Sociology/ Psychology/ History/ Geography/ Political Science/ Humanities/ Gender Studies/ Women Studies/ Social welfare/ Rural Development) - - 5 years of relevant experience in the water and sanitation sector particularly with multi sectoral development agencies/ NGOs/ Consultants/ Government Organizations in participatory development approaches; Prior exposure to development communications essential Understanding of decentralization principles and community engagement process Understanding of sector institutions at district, block and village levels Exceptional degree of integrity, judgment and tact in handling the most sensitive, diverse and confidential Strong communication skills in English, Hindi and Local Language 9. HONORARIUM AND OTHER ENTITLEMENTS Rs. 30,000/-PM all inclusive 10. MAJOR TASK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED 1. Assistance to GPs and GPWSCs in implementing the water supply and sanitation schemes in the project villages. Support in social safeguard compliance as per the project design in each scheme and project villages. 2. Support in preparing and implementing a comprehensive capacity building strategy and action plan for the District. 3. Support in preparing and implementing communication strategy and action plan. Prepare IEC materials for different project phases based on best practice examples and readily available IEC materials. 4. Contribute towards execution of institutional and implementation arrangements 5. Contributing to detailing out of the Project Implementation Plan for implementation at district and downstream, development of contracts and service agreements required under the Project. 6. Support in undertaking workshops at various levels on the implementation of various reform initiatives envisaged as a part of the Project. 7. Support DPMC/SOs in effectively carrying out their activities and supervise their outputs and contributions. 8. Timely submission of all relevant project progress reports, budget and utilization certificates. 9. Support in other relevant tasks as assigned. 11. Monthly Deliverables: Monthly report indicating the activities undertaken, tasks accomplished and results achieved based on monthly plan. The following minimum deliverables are expected: a. Progress report on Project Implementation Plan (PIP) & Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) b. Monthly status on district level Social mobilization and communication activities c. Progress report on the Sanitation and Drinking Water Quality implementation in the district d. Ensuring behaviour change communication and capacity building plan for beneficiaries & stakeholdersgetting implemented within districts 12. Age :Not More than 45 years Bihar State Water and Sanitation Mission VishveshwaraiyaBhawan Complex, Bailey Road, Patna-15 Term of Reference for M& E & MIS Specialist 1. POSITION: M & E & MIS Specialist (01) 2. PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT Provide technical support to District Water and Sanitation Committee (DWSC) in the implementation of ‘improve piped water supply and sanitation services for rural communities through decentralized delivery systems’ 3. PROGRAMME AREAS Programmatic interventions implementation coordination and activities support supervision under the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project for Low Income States (RWSS-LIS) 4. BASIC OBJECTIVE TO WHICH THE CONSULTANCY IS RELATED To provide Coordination and Implementation Assistance and Related Resource Mobilization as per project need. 5. DUTY STATION District Headquarter of Project Districts 6. DURATION 3 years-(annual extension will be given annually on satisfactory performance) The employment may be terminated through one month notice from either side or one month’s salary (gross) in lieu of notice period. 7. SUPERVISOR Executive Engineer-cum-Member Secretary, DWSCs 8. Desired Qualification and Experiences A minimum of Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma in Management/ Rural Development/ Statistics/IT 5 years of relevant experience in Government/ NGO/ Multi-lateral aid agency projects Experience in water and sanitation sector desirable Experience in establishing frameworks/ systems for MIS/ monitoring and evaluating projects or programmes, preferably in the rural space 9. HONORARIUM AND OTHER ENTITLEMENTS Rs. 30,000/-PM all inclusive 10. MAJOR TASK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED Report on progress of the project (reforms, financial disbursements and other relevant indicators and formats) and flag issues to the DWSM/DWSC, SWSM, SPMU, NPMU from time to time. Monitor schemes sanctioned under the project and progress in terms of physical, financial targets and against overall monitoring parameters. Follow up with DPMC/SOs and PRI/GP level institutions for updation of data and provision of progress reports. Support in implementing capacity building activities relevant to monitoring and evaluation and social audits. Ensure that data and information in the MIS System is maintained and up-to-date. Support the development of annual work plans and budgets, including annual milestones. Ensure that village officials are inputting accurate and timely data in the MIS and provide regular analysis of the project implementation. Supervise the MIS, M&E, and Social Audit systems of the project. Prepare performance reports of various components of project for external and internal review. Identify and formulate lessons learned to be integrated into broader project improvement plan. Conduct regular review meeting with related stakeholders. Support in other relevant tasks as assigned. 11. Monthly Deliverables: Monthly report indicating the activities undertaken, tasks accomplished and results achieved based on monthly plan. The following minimum deliverables are expected: a. Progress report on Project Implementation b. Monthly status on district level programme implementation and communication activities c. Progress report on the Sanitation and Drinking Water Quality implementation in the district d. Ensuring enhanced MIS implemented within districts 12. Age :Not More than 45 years Bihar State Water and Sanitation Mission VishveshwaraiyaBhawan Complex, Bailey Road, Patna-15 Term of Reference for Financial Management Specialist 1. POSITION: Financial Management Specialist (01) 2. PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT Provide technical support to District Water and Sanitation Committee (DWSC) in the implementation of ‘improve piped water supply and sanitation services for rural communities through decentralized delivery systems’ 3. PROGRAMME AREAS Programmatic implementation, financial activities coordination and expenditure related activities support supervision under the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project for Low Income States (RWSS-LIS) 4. BASIC OBJECTIVE TO WHICH THE CONSULTANCY IS RELATED To provide Financial Coordination and Implementation Assistance and Related Resource Mobilization as per project need. 5. DUTY STATION District Headquarter of Project Districts 6. DURATION 3 years-(annual extension will be given annually on satisfactory performance) The employment may be terminated through one month notice from either side or one month’s salary (gross) in lieu of notice period. 7. SUPERVISOR Executive Engineer-cum-Member Secretary, DWSCs 8. Desired Qualification and Experiences Minimum in Master Degree in Commerce/ MBA, 5 years of relevant working experience OR Retired Officers from Accountant General (AG) Office or Bihar Finance Services with minimum level of Senior Account Officer 9. HONORARIUM AND OTHER ENTITLEMENTS Rs. 30,000/-PM all inclusive 10. MAJOR TASK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED Prepare realistic budgets of DPMU based on work plans, consolidated annual budget for the project and coordinate for timely submission. Monitor budget variances between planned expenditure and receipts and the actual expenditures and receipts of DPMU and analyze such variances; keep the head of the DPMU/SPMU informed of such variances. Assist in arranging timely and adequate flow of funds as per the approved work plans and utilization norms. Support in implementing capacity building activities for village level institutions relevant to financial management and audits. Maintain accounts of DPMU on Tally and ensure that they are up-to-date. Ensure that the accounts are up-to-date and if not, will bring it to the notice of the head of the DPMU/SPMU. Ensure monthly consolidation of the DPMU accounts. Prepare the quarterly consolidated interim unaudited financial reports of the project as per the project agreements. Assist in proper planning and execution of external and internal audits of the project. Ensure that significant audit observations, if any, are addressed in a timely manner. Ensure that any major internal control lapses, if any, pointed out by internal auditors of DPMU are addressed in a timely manner. Timely escalation of issues pertaining to financial management, which She/he perceives to be a potential bottleneck in project implementation to the head of the DPMU/SPMU. Support in other relevant tasks as assigned. 11. Monthly Deliverables: Monthly report indicating the activities undertaken, tasks accomplished and results achieved based on monthly plan. The following minimum deliverables are expected: a. Financial Progress report on Project Implementation b. Monthly status on district level programme implementation and expenditure/planning of activities c. Progress report on the Sanitation and Drinking Water Quality implementation in the district d. Ensuring enhanced Financed based MIS implemented within districts 12. Age : Not More than 65 years Bihar State Water and Sanitation Mission VishveshwaraiyaBhawan Complex, Bailey Road, Patna-15 Term of Reference for Environmental Specialist 1. POSITION: Environmental Specialist (01) 2. PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT Provide technical support to District Project Management Unit (DPMU) in the implementation of ‘improve piped water supply and sanitation services for rural communities through decentralized delivery systems’ 3. PROGRAMME AREAS Programmatic implementation, institution building activities coordination and organization development related activities support supervision under the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project for Low Income States (RWSS-LIS) 4. BASIC OBJECTIVE TO WHICH THE CONSULTANCY IS RELATED To provide technical assistance in environment and water quality issues andintegrity, judgment and tact in handling the sensitive, diverse and confidential materials 5. DUTY STATION District Headquarters of Project District 6. DURATION 3 years-(annual extension will be given annually on satisfactory performance) The employment may be terminated through one month notice from either side or one month’s salary (gross) in lieu of notice period. 7. SUPERVISOR District Project Manager-cum-Executive Engineer-cum-Member Secretary, DWSCs 8. Desired Qualification and Experiences Post Graduate Degree in Science/ Environment science/Graduate Engineer in Environment - 5 years of relevant experience in the water and sanitation sector Experience of working in community based rural water supply and sanitation sector In-depth understanding of environment and water quality issues Exceptional degree of integrity, judgment and tact in handling the most sensitive, diverse and confidential materials Strong communication skill in English, Hindi and Local Language Must be computer literate. 9. HONORARIUM AND OTHER ENTITLEMENTS Rs. 30,000/-PM all inclusive 10. MAJOR TASK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED Ensure that all legal and regulatory provisions relevant to the environmental safeguards and World Bank safeguards policies are satisfactorily met through the project processes in each scheme and project villages. Ensure that environmental assessment is an integral part of planning and preparation of the proposed schemes of water supply and sanitation. Report to the SPMU and the World Bank on Environment Management Framework/Plan (EMF/EMP) compliance progress as part of regular program reporting requirements. Support in the implementation of EMF/EMP for the projects. Support in environmental sanitation activities as per the project design. Support in implementing communication and capacity building activities relevant to environmental safeguards. Support DPMC/SOs in implementing environmental safeguards s adopted in the project Support water quality program of project in terms of planning, capacity building, implementation, surveillance, monitoring and data analysis Timely submission of all relevant project progress reports, budget and utilization certificates Support in other relevant tasks as assigned. 11. Monthly Deliverables: Monthly report indicating the activities undertaken, tasks accomplished and results achieved based on monthly plan. The following minimum deliverables are expected: a. Organisation Development Activities Progress report related to Project b. Monthly status on district level domain specific progress report c. Progress report on the Sanitation and Drinking Water Quality implementation in the district d. Ensuring enhanced target v/s achievement based MIS implemented within districts 12. Age : Not More than 45 years Bihar State Water and Sanitation Mission VishveshwaraiyaBhawan Complex, Bailey Road, Patna-15 Term of Reference for Project Supervisor 1. POSITION: Project Supervisor (01) 2. PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT Provide technical support to District Water and Sanitation Committee (DWSC) in the implementation of ‘improve piped water supply and sanitation services for rural communities through decentralized delivery systems’ 3. PROGRAMME AREAS Programmatic implementation, institution building activities coordination, financial management, reporting and organisation development related activities support supervision under the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project for Low Income States (RWSS-LIS) 4. BASIC OBJECTIVE TO WHICH THE CONSULTANCY IS RELATED To provide supervision and monitoring support to Project Manager in overall programme implementation and Related Resource Mobilization as per project need. 5. DUTY STATION District Headquarters of Patna, Nalanda, Nawada, Begusarai, Munger, Banka, Purnea, Saran, Muzaffarpur and West Champaran 6. DURATION Related to programme implementation time period 7. SUPERVISOR Project Manager-cum- Member Secretary, District State Water & Sanitation Committee 8. Desired Qualification and Experiences Diploma in Civil Engineering with minimum 3 years relevant experiences preferable in water and sanitation sector 9. HONORARIUM AND OTHER ENTITLEMENTS Rs. 20,000/- per month 10. MAJOR TASK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED Support Project Manager in technical and managerial support provisions in programme implementation Support Project Manager in developing work plan and ensuring successful implementation of activities as per Project Implementation Plan (PIP). Support Project Manager in coordinating and supervising functioning of the DPMC/SO team engaged in the district. Support Project Manager for developing annual capacity building plans and implement them. Support Project Manager for providing technical and managerial support to procurement and financial management activities. Support supervision support in the monitoring and evaluation activities with focus on governance and accountability issues. Support Project Manager for conducting timely performance evaluation of DPMC/SO and submitting report to DPMS/DWSC/SPMU/SWSM. Support Project Manager for providing handholding support to other team members as and when required. Support Project Manager for timely submission of all relevant project progress reports, budget and utilization certificates. Support in other relevant tasks as and when assigned. 1. Monthly Deliverables: Monthly report indicating the activities undertaken, tasks accomplished and results achieved based on monthly plan. The following minimum deliverables are expected: a. Overall Programme Implementation Progress report related with project wise updates b. Monthly status on district level project related capacity building, HR development and financial activities c. Progress report on the Sanitation and Drinking Water Quality implementation in the district d. Ensuring enhanced target v/s achievement based MIS implemented within districts 11. Age :45 years _____________________________________________________________________
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