Job Description of SPMU Team Members

Job Description of SPMU Team Members

Name of Position	Key Areas of Responsibilities	Key outputs	Key Deliverables
1. Project Director	· Champion and Guardian of VKP Rules · Secretariat Functions of VKSS · Oversee, guide and supervise project implementation · Co-ordination of State level stakeholders including World Bank · Advocacy and strategic support	· Achievement of all performance triggers in various phases · Ensuring achievement of key performance indicators as defined in the results framework · Sending of all periodic and statutory reports and financial statements to Government of Tamil Nadu and World Bank on time including action taken reports on audits	· 15 Districts and Batches 1-3 PFT staff all in place and trained · All capacity building agencies and other consultants on board · Batch 1 and 2 village activities underway in all districts as per implementation phasing schedule · Strategic communications at state and district level workshops to raise awareness and build support for project · All field level complaints satisfactorily redressed · Monitoring and Learning system functional
2. Additional Project Director (Operations)	· Assist Project Director in overseeing, guiding and implementing project implementation · Co-ordinate activities of functional units of Management Team, Appraisal and Monitoring Team, DPMUs, PFT etc. · Plan and Co-ordinate project cycle activities · Oversee Village Development Cycle and monitor progress of Village Development Plan implementation · Assist Project Director on policy formulation · Be responsible for the complaints redressal and conflict resolution at field level through communication tree. · Constituting evaluation committees for GP incentive fund and formulate the processing mechanism for applications.	· Adherence to service standards in atleast 90% of the transactions at district and state level. · At least 30% of total GPs have accessed both trenches of GP Incentive Fund · Financial and physical progress achieved as per agreed annual action plan	· Annual Work plans for DPMU Teams and SPMU Specialists for all 4 quarters prepared, compiled, monitored and issues reported to the PD and Bank. · All Batch 1&2 villages have received first installment of VPRC fund as per service standards · Service standards developed and complied with · Targets and annual plan of JSDF pilots, including GP model, met and 10 GPs received 1st and 2nd installment of funds · Issues with Village development cycle (VPRC and Livelihood) identified and reported to PD on a regular basis · District Leaders and teams functioning effectively and responsibilities delegated to them

Name of Position

Key Areas of Responsibilities

Key outputs

Key Deliverables

1. Project Director

· Champion and Guardian of VKP Rules

· Secretariat Functions of VKSS

· Oversee, guide and supervise project implementation

· Co-ordination of State level stakeholders including World Bank

· Advocacy and strategic support

· Achievement of all performance triggers in various phases

· Ensuring achievement of key performance indicators as defined in the results framework

· Sending of all periodic and statutory reports and financial statements to Government of Tamil Nadu and World Bank on time including action taken reports on audits

· 15 Districts and Batches 1-3 PFT staff all in place and trained

· All capacity building agencies and other consultants on board

· Batch 1 and 2 village activities underway in all districts as per implementation phasing schedule

· Strategic communications at state and district level workshops to raise awareness and build support for project

· All field level complaints satisfactorily redressed

· Monitoring and Learning system functional

2. Additional Project Director (Operations)

· Assist Project Director in overseeing, guiding and implementing project implementation

· Co-ordinate activities of functional units of Management Team, Appraisal and Monitoring Team, DPMUs, PFT etc.

· Plan and Co-ordinate project cycle activities

· Oversee Village Development Cycle and monitor progress of Village Development Plan implementation

· Assist Project Director on policy formulation

· Be responsible for the complaints redressal and conflict resolution at field level through communication tree.

· Constituting evaluation committees for GP incentive fund and formulate the processing mechanism for applications.

· Adherence to service standards in atleast 90% of the transactions at district and state level.

· At least 30% of total GPs have accessed both trenches of GP Incentive Fund

· Financial and physical progress achieved as per agreed annual action plan

· Annual Work plans for DPMU Teams and SPMU Specialists for all 4 quarters prepared, compiled, monitored and issues reported to the PD and Bank.

· All Batch 1&2 villages have received first installment of VPRC fund as per service standards

· Service standards developed and complied with

· Targets and annual plan of JSDF pilots, including GP model, met and 10 GPs received 1st and 2nd installment of funds

· Issues with Village development cycle (VPRC and Livelihood) identified and reported to PD on a regular basis

· District Leaders and teams functioning effectively and responsibilities delegated to them

Name of Position	Key Areas of Responsibilities	Key outputs	Key Deliverables
Program Support Unit
3. Specialist (Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation)	· Implementing Monitoring Learning and Evaluation System including external process monitoring · Commission and monitor baseline studies, mid term review and end line evaluation · Operationalise participatory Monitoring and Learning system · Responsible for coordinating conduct of half yearly Process Monitoring · Form and institute learning groups at project level and facilitate conduct of learning groups meetings/review meetings. · Prepare action plans for implementation of critical M & L findings and feedback reports for dissemination among project staff. · Develop and guide in maintaining Community Monitoring System · Identify thematic areas and facilitate conduct of studies on identified themes. · Act as a repository of M & L data and information. · Planning and implementing frequency of data flow and data collection mechanisms for Project Implementation · Undertake field visits and participate in internal learning forums including documentation of best practices · Identify the training needs of M & L functionaries at district, cluster levels and coordinate with Capacity Building unit to organise training. · Design and launch website for the project.	· 95% of the Village Organizations effectively monitor project implementation, maintain proper records and submit monitoring reports · 90% of the Village level Poverty Reduction Committee & GP maintain and updated Community Score cards · Quarterly meetings held in village, cluster, district and state for internal learning	· Completion of Baseline study · Piloting of M&L component in JSDF completed and key learnings incorporated into the main M&L framework. · M&L manual developed · Concurrent Process M&L component developed and first exercise commissioned in Batch 1&2 districts · Quarterly reports submitted to PD and Bank · Monthly checklist of key milestones developed and monitored · District and PFT M&E staff trained and regularly mentored
4. Specialist -MIS(Management and Information System)	· Identification of MIS indicators and co ordinate with MIS agency. · Facilitate preparation of base registers and reporting formats a the community and PFT levels. · Make arrangements for hardware and software requirements at district and cluster level and commission, implement and monitor MIS system · Training project staff at various levels on MIS · Analyse MIS and other data, prepare district wise reports on progress of project in different areas, identify critical gaps and disseminate information among project stakeholders. · Analyse qualitative indicators for performance monitoring. Help in internal learning meetings and action taken reports. · Website updated periodically	· Maintaining data base on all project activities at all levels. · All reports are generated on time · Data base on the financial releases-both EAG ,Village level Poverty Reduction Committee, GP ·	· Completion of MIS study and · implementation of MIS including input monitoring and Reporting system · Convergence achieved between MIS and FM/accounting systems · All project staff, state, districts, PFT, trained on the use of MIS · Timely generation of monthly MIS data and progress reports ·
5.. Specialist – Communications	· Design and implement communication strategy and action plan · Design logo, theme song for the project · Facilitate production of communication, mass media and IEC tools and materials. · Monitor the functioning of communication teams and plan strategies based on field needs · Documenting Key activities of the project at state level · Document and disseminate Lessons Learnt from the Project · Assisting the Project Director in Public Relation Management	· 80% of the households from target poor and 100% of CBOs are aware of the project principles, non negotiable and objectives. · Issues of monthly news letters at state level · Half yearly compilation of Success stories and Key learning.	· Communications strategy and action plan agreed and operationalized · Communications training for DPMU/PFT staff completed and reviewed on a monthly basis · Theme songs, video publicity film and other IEC materials pre-tested, ready and disseminated to all DPMUs and PFTs · Monthly issues of News Letter published and contents updated/revised as necessary · Communications Resources database developed and shared with districts · District and PFT communication staff mentored on a regular basis
6. Specialist - Human Resource	· Recruitment of project staff at all levels. · Capacity building of the state team · Operationalising the incentive system, performance appraisal system · Designing and implementing the HR Policy including administrative rules. · Maintenance of personnel data. · Complying with statutory regulations relating to personnel. · Assisting Project Director in handling the legal issues. · Be responsible for the complaints redressal mechanism for the project staff. · Ensuring enabling, facilitating and coordinating style of functioning of staff at all levels. ·	· Maintaining at least 90% of staff positions at all levels. · Ensuring the staff turnover less than 15%	· HR Policy document approved by TNPVS governing body · Performance appraisal system approved and functional · Personnel data system operational · All 120 positions at the 15 DPMUs and 90% of the 440 positions in 88 PFTs hired and in position · All Junior Professional positions identified are filled · Internal SPMU team building workshop and external retreat undertaken · SPMU functioning as a cohesive team, with respective roles and unit aims understood All district functioning as effective teams with powers and responsibilities delegated
7. Specialist Financial Management and Society Affairs contd…..	· Prepare Annual budget for the Project. · Society affairs State and District · Disseminate key lessons learned on financial Management and issue of guidelines. · Ensure smooth flow of Project funds to District units and to CBOs. · Assisting Project Director in Secretarial obligations including preparing agenda, follow-up the minutes etc. with the assistance of the Superintendent. · Payment of consultancy charges to consultants such as NCRCL, Srijan info tech, SIRD, NIRD, Gandhi Gram Rural Institute etc., · Any other work assigned by Project Director.	· Develop and communicate Financial Manuals and Guidelines · Financial Planning, Control and Auditing · Implement Financial Management System. · Arrange for auditing of State Society accounts. · Prepare and publish annual accounts and financial progress reports.	· 90% of VPRC have access to funds in less than two weeks from appraisal / certification of milestone. · Audits of the Society at all offices are completed and Action Taken Reports published within 3 months of closure of books. · 90% of monthly, quarterly half yearly and annual financial reports published within 30 days of end of the reporting period.
8. Accounts Officer	· Salary disbursements and processing of all claims of staff and administrative expenses · Bank reconciliation · Compilation of Financial Progress data of DPMUs and consolidation · Ensuring maintenance of books of accounts of State District units and PFTs and consolidation · Remittance of Income Tax and filing of Income Tax. · Rectification of audit queries with the replies given by the Specialist concerned. Any other work assigned by Project Director.	· Books of accounts of State, District units and PFTs kept upto date · Salaries and other staff claims and administrative expenses paid as per service standards. · Financial database of the State and district Units maintained upto date.	· All DPMUs and PFTs maintain up to date accounts · No travel or expenses claims older than 15 days of SPMU staff are outstanding for payments · Accounts of the SPMU and financial database is maintained up to date · Convergence achieved between MIS and FM systems District and PFT FM staff trained and regularly mentored
Financial Management and Society Affairs Specialist and Accounts Officer	· Joint responsibilities · Liaising with GoTN for budgetary releases · Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for the project · Liaise with auditors for completion of audit, place the audited accounts before the General Body of State Society, filing of annual returns, holding of meetings, minutes & statutory formalities · Prepare and update over all project policies and rules on Financial Management and internal Internal Auditor, Statutory Auditor and AG Auditor.	· 95% timely release of funds to the Districts and CBOs including EAGs as per agreed service standards. · 95% of VPRCs and EAGs are maintaining accurate and updated accounts. · 95% timely reimbursement of claims from IDA	· Revised FM Manual and FM training manual developed (with CB agencies) · All villages applying for VPRC fund and EAGs applying for Livelihood Fund received funds within 15 days of application · All groups which received funds maintain accurate books of accounts · FMR for all the quarters submitted on time District and PFT FM staff trained in community financial management and accountability and regularly mentored

Name of Position

Key Areas of Responsibilities

Key outputs

Key Deliverables

Program Support Unit

3. Specialist (Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation)

· Implementing Monitoring Learning and Evaluation System including external process monitoring

· Commission and monitor baseline studies, mid term review and end line evaluation

· Operationalise participatory Monitoring and Learning system

· Responsible for coordinating conduct of half yearly Process Monitoring

· Form and institute learning groups at project level and facilitate conduct of learning groups meetings/review meetings.

· Prepare action plans for implementation of critical M & L findings and feedback reports for dissemination among project staff.

· Develop and guide in maintaining Community Monitoring System

· Identify thematic areas and facilitate conduct of studies on identified themes.

· Act as a repository of M & L data and information.

· Planning and implementing frequency of data flow and data collection mechanisms for Project Implementation

· Undertake field visits and participate in internal learning forums including documentation of best practices

· Identify the training needs of M & L functionaries at district, cluster levels and coordinate with Capacity Building unit to organise training.

· Design and launch website for the project.

· 95% of the Village Organizations effectively monitor project implementation, maintain proper records and submit monitoring reports

· 90% of the Village level Poverty Reduction Committee & GP maintain and updated Community Score cards

· Quarterly meetings held in village, cluster, district and state for internal learning

· Completion of Baseline study

· Piloting of M&L component in JSDF completed and key learnings incorporated into the main M&L framework.

· M&L manual developed

· Concurrent Process M&L component developed and first exercise commissioned in Batch 1&2 districts

· Quarterly reports submitted to PD and Bank

· Monthly checklist of key milestones developed and monitored

· District and PFT M&E staff trained and regularly mentored

4. Specialist -MIS(Management and Information System)

· Identification of MIS indicators and co ordinate with MIS agency.

· Facilitate preparation of base registers and reporting formats a the community and PFT levels.

· Make arrangements for hardware and software requirements at district and cluster level and commission, implement and monitor MIS system

· Training project staff at various levels on MIS

· Analyse MIS and other data, prepare district wise reports on progress of project in different areas, identify critical gaps and disseminate information among project stakeholders.

· Analyse qualitative indicators for performance monitoring.

Help in internal learning meetings and action taken reports.

· Website updated periodically

· Maintaining data base on all project activities at all levels.

· All reports are generated on time

· Data base on the financial releases-both EAG ,Village level Poverty Reduction Committee, GP

· Completion of MIS study and

· implementation of MIS including input monitoring and Reporting system

· Convergence achieved between MIS and FM/accounting systems

· All project staff, state, districts, PFT, trained on the use of MIS

· Timely generation of monthly MIS data and progress reports

5.. Specialist – Communications

· Design and implement communication strategy and action plan

· Design logo, theme song for the project

· Facilitate production of communication, mass media and IEC tools and materials.

· Monitor the functioning of communication teams and plan strategies based on field needs

· Documenting Key activities of the project at state level

· Document and disseminate Lessons Learnt from the Project

· Assisting the Project Director in Public Relation Management

· 80% of the households from target poor and 100% of CBOs are aware of the project principles, non negotiable and objectives.

· Issues of monthly news letters at state level

· Half yearly compilation of Success stories and Key learning.

· Communications strategy and action plan agreed and operationalized

· Communications training for DPMU/PFT staff completed and reviewed on a monthly basis

· Theme songs, video publicity film and other IEC materials pre-tested, ready and disseminated to all DPMUs and PFTs

· Monthly issues of News Letter published and contents updated/revised as necessary

· Communications Resources database developed and shared with districts

· District and PFT communication staff mentored on a regular basis

6. Specialist - Human Resource

· Recruitment of project staff at all levels.

· Capacity building of the state team

· Operationalising the incentive system, performance appraisal system

· Designing and implementing the HR Policy including administrative rules.

· Maintenance of personnel data.

· Complying with statutory regulations relating to personnel.

· Assisting Project Director in handling the legal issues.

· Be responsible for the complaints redressal mechanism for the project staff.

· Ensuring enabling, facilitating and coordinating style of functioning of staff at all levels.

· Maintaining at least 90% of staff positions at all levels.

· Ensuring the staff turnover less than 15%

· HR Policy document approved by TNPVS governing body

· Performance appraisal system approved and functional

· Personnel data system operational

· All 120 positions at the 15 DPMUs and 90% of the 440 positions in 88 PFTs hired and in position

· All Junior Professional positions identified are filled

· Internal SPMU team building workshop and external retreat undertaken

· SPMU functioning as a cohesive team, with respective roles and unit aims understood

All district functioning as effective teams with powers and responsibilities delegated

7. Specialist

Financial Management and Society Affairs contd…..

· Prepare Annual budget for the Project.

· Society affairs State and District

· Disseminate key lessons learned on financial Management and issue of guidelines.

· Ensure smooth flow of Project funds to District units and to CBOs.

· Assisting Project Director in Secretarial obligations including preparing agenda, follow-up the minutes etc. with the assistance of the Superintendent.

· Payment of consultancy charges to consultants such as NCRCL, Srijan info tech, SIRD, NIRD, Gandhi Gram Rural Institute etc.,

· Any other work assigned by Project Director.

· Develop and communicate Financial Manuals and Guidelines

· Financial Planning, Control and Auditing

· Implement Financial Management System.

· Arrange for auditing of State Society accounts.

· Prepare and publish annual accounts and financial progress reports.

· 90% of VPRC have access to funds in less than two weeks from appraisal / certification of milestone.

· Audits of the Society at all offices are completed and Action Taken Reports published within 3 months of closure of books.

· 90% of monthly, quarterly half yearly and annual financial reports published within 30 days of end of the reporting period.

8. Accounts Officer

· Salary disbursements and processing of all claims of staff and administrative expenses

· Bank reconciliation

· Compilation of Financial Progress data of DPMUs and consolidation

· Ensuring maintenance of books of accounts of State District units and PFTs and consolidation

· Remittance of Income Tax and filing of Income Tax.

· Rectification of audit queries with the replies given by the Specialist concerned.

Any other work assigned by Project Director.

· Books of accounts of State, District units and PFTs kept upto date

· Salaries and other staff claims and administrative expenses paid as per service standards.

· Financial database of the State and district Units maintained upto date.

· All DPMUs and PFTs maintain up to date accounts

· No travel or expenses claims older than 15 days of SPMU staff are outstanding for payments

· Accounts of the SPMU and financial database is maintained up to date

· Convergence achieved between MIS and FM systems

District and PFT FM staff trained and regularly mentored

Financial Management and Society Affairs Specialist and Accounts Officer

· Joint responsibilities

· Liaising with GoTN for budgetary releases

· Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for the project

· Liaise with auditors for completion of audit, place the audited accounts before the General Body of State Society, filing of annual returns, holding of meetings, minutes & statutory formalities

· Prepare and update over all project policies and rules on Financial Management and internal

Internal Auditor, Statutory Auditor and AG Auditor.

· 95% timely release of funds to the Districts and CBOs including EAGs as per agreed service standards.

· 95% of VPRCs and EAGs are maintaining accurate and updated accounts.

· 95% timely reimbursement of claims from IDA

· Revised FM Manual and FM training manual developed (with CB agencies)

· All villages applying for VPRC fund and EAGs applying for Livelihood Fund received funds within 15 days of application

· All groups which received funds maintain accurate books of accounts

· FMR for all the quarters submitted on time

District and PFT FM staff trained in community financial management and accountability and regularly mentored

Name of Position	Key Areas of Responsibilities	Key outputs	Key Deliverables
Livelihood Unit
10. Specialist - Micro Finance	· Ensuring mobilization of left out poor as per PIP list into SHGs. · Ensuring SHGs are members of federations at higher levels · Build the capacity of the federations to provide value added services to SHGs including micro finance services. · Develop guidelines and manuals on micro finance · Developing and implementing accounting and financial monitoring systems for SHGs and their federations. · Help build capacity of micro finance staff at the cluster/district level · Arrange for technical assistance on micro finance. · Prepare progress reports on micro finance activities Liaise with micro finance partners at national level	· 95% of identified target poor mobilized into SHGs and credit rated. · 90% of SHGs are federated at appropriate levels and providing services to SHGs and rated as good	· Preparation of pre-project SHG baseline (for project villages) · Guidelines and training manual on SHG Micro Finance developed · All Batch 1 and 2 SHGs have received accounts training and are keeping books of accounts maintained and up to date. · District and PFT staff trained and regularly mentored · Follow-up/refresher training plan for SHGs developed and followed
11. Specialist – Bank Linkage	· Networking with Banks, MFIs etc., and develop cost effective financial tie ups for SHGs/EAGs/Federations. · Developing and implementing all kinds of financial services and support systems · Developing training modules, organizing orientation and review workshops for the financial institutions. · Resolving operational issues relating to credit linkage.	· 95% of the SHGs become credit worthy and link up with banks · 95% of EAGs are able to raise equity contribution/bank linkage.	· Training module for orientation of financial institutions and staff developed · At least one Bank linkage set up in each of the 15 districts · Streamlined lending processes agreed with banks/MFIs (simplified forms and formats, reduced process steps, etc) to ensure access for SHGs/EAGs · Joint appraisal process for EAG proposals developed and agreed with Banks/MFIs · District and PFT staff trained and regularly mentored

Name of Position	Key Areas of Responsibilities	Key outputs	Key Deliverables

12. Specialist – Business Development – Livelihoods

· Develop all the guidelines for the participatory planning at the village level to develop livelihood Business plan Proposal

· Support and monitor DPMUs in preparing the rate bank, panel of appraisers etc.,.

· Hiring environmental agency and coordinating EMF compliance.

· Facilitating mobilization of EAGs and their federations

· Guidance in appraisal and compliance check of Livelihood business plans and certification of milestones and release of livelihood funds.

· Identify district specific livelihood opportunities and resource institutions for the various target groups

· Supporting development of demonstration sites at district levels.

· Constitute state/district level thematic groups and arrange for knowledge sharing to identify new opportunities to generate and/or test the viability of innovative ideas.

· At least 25% of cluster based EAGs are federated and functioning as business enterprises with partnerships with private sector organizations or other institutions and are financially viable

· At least 90% of EAGs receive support for livelihood business plan Proposal in accordance with agreed service standards.

· Resource analysis and opportunity assessment completed in all villages and recommendations disseminated district-wise and among PFTs

· EAG Livelihood business plan Proposal guidelines and appraisal formats finalised and tested in the JSDF villages

· District-wise databases/rosters of local livelihoods partners/resource institutions developed and updated and disseminated among district teams

· District-wise rate banks and panel of appraisers prepared and disseminated, and appraisers trained

· District and PFT staff trained in facilitating preparation of Livelihood business plan Proposal and supporting EAGs and regularly mentored

13. Specialist – Business Development – Marketing, Partnerships and Linkages

· Facilitate partnerships, collaborations for livelihood business plan Proposals

· Explore and link up opportunities for forward and backward linkages like, input supply, marketing tie-ups etc.

· Explore and establish partnership for export promotion

· Scout for potential business opportunities and disseminate the information to the districts and villages

· Arrange for and on line dissemination of information on markets, products, prices and emerging trends.

Build capacity of DPMU and PFT team members on livelihood aspects.

Develop functional training manuals

· Constitute state/district level thematic groups and arrange for knowledge sharing to identify new opportunities to generate and/or test the viability of innovative ideas.

· Identify district specific livelihood opportunities and resource institutions for the various target groups

· Arrange for trade fair, business development tours, exposure visits

· Maintain and monitor livelihood portion of web portal

· Convergence with the schemes of other line departments, agencies etc.,

· Identifying the institutions for skill development and employment generation

· At least 80% of EAGs working in partnerships with private sector organizations or other institutions

· At least 10% of identified very poor have imparted skill development training in at least 90% of the GPs.

·     At least 25% of cluster based EAGs are federated and functioning as business enterprises with partnerships with private sector organizations or other institutions and are financially viable





· Resource analysis and opportunity assessment completed for all 15 project districts, and recommendations and findings disseminated among district and PFTs

· State level database on potential partners and products set up and maintained and disseminated among district teams

· Livelihoods Expos, Markets and Workshops organised

· At least one partnership established in each of the 15 districts

· Web-site/portal established and online

· Training of District and PFT livelihood staff in facilitating preparation of Livelihood Sub Project Proposal and supporting EAGs

Name of Position	Key Areas of Responsibilities	Key outputs	Key Deliverables

Institutions Unit

14. Specialist

Capacity Building

· Developing and implementing Capacity Building Plan for the project.

· Identifying and contracting capacity building agencies and orienting them.

· Preparing and revising the training modules for induction trainings of project staff.

· Organizing exposure visits for the project staff at district, PFTs and community.

Developing and updating roster of resource persons functional area wise and orienting them.

· At least 90% of PFTs, District units receive positive scores through community scorecards.

· Capacity Building Action Plan with timeline and resources/budget.

· All CB agencies are hired and contracted with clear ToR, and thoroughly oriented on the project and key themes.

· The 120 DPMU members and 905 PFT members received induction and functional training

· Final CB training modules developed, tested, approved and used.

· Roster of resource persons updated and available for reference and hiring for various training programs.

· Monitoring the training calendar.

· Identifying capacity needs and arrange for demand driven trainings.

· Organizing handholding support for field level functionaries and CBOs.

· Identify and develop potential trainers from among project staff.

· Monitor capacity building activities for VPRC members and village institutions

· At least 2 exposure visits organized by all project staff, PFT members and community

· At least 2 ‘training of trainers’ sessions organized for project staff who would be imparting training at various levels.

· Develop a simple training evaluation and feedback system to monitor impact of CB/trainings

Name of Position	Key Areas of Responsibilities	Key outputs	Key Deliverables

15. Specialist –

Community Driven Development, and Social Safeguards

Ensure the increased % of participation

· Developing participatory identification of poor, disabled and vulnerable tools and train the GP members and PFT on these methodologies

· Guiding VPRC/GP to set up and update village bulletin boards and display boards. of people in Gram Sabha and % of participation of target poor.

· Support project staff on training and equipping Social Audit Committee and VPRC members on project principles.

· Prepare, update and disseminate Community Operational Manual (COM) and Guidelines to the CBOs at the village level.

· Reviewing and providing feedback on village level processes – PIP, VPRC formation, Planning, implementing etc.,

· Develop, help implement and monitor gender inclusion strategy for the project.

· Develop guidelines and guide implementation of activities to include youth in project activities.

· Help CBOs in identifying and developing para professionals.

Monitor capacity building activities for VPRC members and village institution.

· At least 90% of CBOs of poor/very poor women are occupying decision-making positions in Village level Poverty Reduction Committee and EAGS.

· At least 90% of VPRCs have accessed and managed project funds according to project rules and procedures.

· Four annual revisions of Community Operational Manual based on learning and feedback from field and independent reviews.

· At least 80% of GPS having minimum 7 para professionals per GP to be developed.

· Atleast 90% of VPRCs including tribal VPRCs consistently get satisfactory performance scores in community score cards.

· PIP Manual based on the experiences from JSDF Pilots revised and shared with field staff

· Gender and Youth strategies with action plans revised

· Revised COM, based on JSDF and Batch 1/2 field-based learning and updated

· SAC training manual/guidelines developed and shared with District teams

· SACs are constituted, trained and functioning in all Batch 1-3 villages

· All villages, DPMUs and SPMU have bulletin boards and display boards with project information, updated regularly.

· All VPRCs, GPs and subcommittees are trained in COM and scheduled for refresher trainings

· Community-community exchanges and skill sharing organised

District and PFT staff trained in checking compliance with “Non-negotiables” and regularly mentored and monitored

Name of Position

Key Areas of Responsibilities

Key outputs

Key Deliverables

16. Specialist – Disability, Tribal and Vulnerability

· Identifying, contracting, orienting and monitoring resource organizations and resource persons to assist in implementing disability and tribal plan

· Support in identifying and contracting BDFAs and orient them on project , review and monitor the performance.

· Preparing the training manuals for the facilitator (Special), Community Disability Facilitator and train them.

· Guide and support the DPMU to take up disability and vulnerability activities in the district

· Bringing convergence with the schemes implemented by other agencies.

· Plan and implement tribal development strategy for the project.

· Constitute Tribal Steering Committee both at State and District level

· Prepare and Communicate Manuals and Guidelines on inclusion of Disabled, tribal and Vulnerable in project activities

· Sensitize and build capacity of PFT teams in planning and implementing Livelihood Sub Project Proposals for disabled , tribal and vulnerable