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Programme Monitoring Unit (PMU) for Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India Background.

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJ&E) is the nodal department of the Government of India for the overall policy, planning and coordination of programs/ schemes for the development and welfare of marginalised and vulnerable groups. Under MSJ&E there are many schemes designed and implemented through various Central/ State Govt. Departments/ other implementing agencies need to be monitored and evaluated from time to time.

The Department through its programmes and schemes strives to build an inclusive society wherein members of the target groups are provided adequate support for their growth and development. The mandate of the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (SJ&E) is the empowerment of the socially, educationally and economically marginalized sections of society including (i) Scheduled Castes, (ii) Other Backward Classes, (iii) Senior Citizens, (iv) Victims of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, (v) Transgender Persons( Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 (vi) Beggars (vii) De-notified and Nomadic Tribes (DNTs), (viii) Economically Backward Classes (EBCs) and (ix) Economically Weaker Section (EWS).

Department of Social Justice & Empowerment engages in the development/updating of legislation, policies and guidelines at the national level for
effective implementation of the Department’s objectives and also oversees the implementation of the various existing laws.

Eligibility

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for the monitoring of schemes and programs encourage young professionals under the age of 28 holding a graduate or post-graduate degree in social work from the top 400 institutes (200 Colleges & 200 Universities) of the country ranked by MHRD under NIRF 2021 ranking to apply for the post of PMU (state coordinators) for a tenure of two years on contractual basis.

Timeline of submission of online applications: 2nd April 2022 to 30th April 2022 11:59 PM.

Job Description:

The mandate of the PMU (State Coordinators) is to go to the field and give the Ministry feedback on the ways schemes are being implemented for
ensuring efficient implementation and if need be mid-course correction.

PMU will be stationed at the National Institute of Social Defence, New Delhi and is expected to widely travel to the states.

Qualifications:

• Should be a graduate or postgraduate in Social Work (Final year passed out only)
• Should have experience in socially relevant engagement including but not limited to research, policy analysis, project management, and Ngo management.
• Proficiency in the usage of computer, strong presentation and communication (written & oral) skill is essential.
• Age limit: He or she should not be more than 28 years of age (The cut-off date of age shall be the last date of online submission of application)

Salary:

Consolidated remuneration of up to Rs. 75,000/- per month

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the implementation of the project in the designated Department/ State/Region under MoSJ&E, Govt of India
• Ensure that the assigned activities are fully accomplished, meet expected technical and management quality standards, and are delivered on schedule
• Ensure that the project is implemented in accordance with the partnership agreement and in line with the Standard Operating Protocol of the MoSJ&E, Govt of India
• Ensure that information, records and documentation necessary to monitor the project are maintained and are available at all times for inspection
• Conduct visits/travel to States/districts for organizing and evaluating the programmes for at least 15-20 days each month.
• Ensure that relevant data and records are maintained with full confidentiality and responsibility
• Foster and maintain effective and professional relationships with and between all project staff, partners and stakeholders
• Organize and facilitate meetings between key stakeholders and regular coordination meetings in accordance with the governance structure of the project.
• Perform any additional work as assigned by the management from time to time.