NABARD Consultancy Services

(A wholly owned subsidiary of NABARD)

(An ISO 27001:2013 & 9001: 2015 Company)
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Requirement of Project Based Contract Staff for various positions under the project “PMU for
Fisheries Department, New Delhi”

NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS) is a wholly owned Company of NABARD and a leading
consultancy organization in the field of agriculture and rural development (www.nabcons.com).
NABCONS invites ONLY ONLINE applications from Indian Citizens for 09 posts in various capacities on
contract basis as Project Based Contract Staff for various positions under the project “PMU for
Fisheries Department”

2. Details of vacancies and Place of Posting:

Sr.No. Post Vacancy Place of posting

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist New Delhi

1 1
Gender Specialist New Delhi
2 1
Aquaculture Specialist New Delhi
3 1
Insurance Specialist Hyderabad
4 2
Value Chain Specialist – Ornamental Fish New Delhi
5 1
Fish Waste Management Specialist New Delhi
6 1
Climate Change Specialist New Delhi
7 1
Senior Insurance Specialist Hyderabad
8 1
9

3. Desired educational qualification, experience and remuneration details are given below:

Post Scope of work Qualification/ Experience +

Expertise
Monitoring and  Overall responsibility of development and  Master’s in Rural Development or
Evaluation implementation of a monitoring system equivalent.
Specialist including for a Management Information  15 years of experience in
System (MIS) for efficient monitoring all project/program implementation,
project activities. management or monitoring, of
 Support and facilitate integration of the which at least 5 years in
MIS and other monitoring requirements monitoring and evaluating public
in the National Fisheries Digital Platform. sector development projects
 Develop scope of specific evaluation and including social audits.
“lessons learnt” studies and analytics.  In-depth knowledge of rural
 Ensure implementation of project results economic development issues in
framework a management tool used to India, preferably in the fisheries
plan, monitor, and evaluate the outcomes and aquaculture sector.
and impact of a project.
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  Ensure quality assurance relating to  Experience of using the state of art
monitoring and evaluation. project monitoring tools including
 Overall responsibility to guide, handhold IT-based tools.
the work of the M&E and Verification  Proven capacity to work hard and
Consultants. produce quality products within
 Overall responsibility for preparation and tight deadlines.
finalization of all Quarterly and Annual  Excellent oral and written
Project Progress Reports. communication skills in English.
 Support implementation of the Project
and any other program assigned by the
Project Director.
Gender  Appraisal of project/program activities  Masters’ degree in
Specialist and the details of implementation; and Demography/Sociology or a
appraisal and dialogue with stakeholders related field in the Social Sciences,
and expert groups in the country to with emphasis on qualitative
mainstream increased coverage of research methods.
inclusion of all disadvantaged individuals  10 years of relevant experience of
working on projects or analytical
and groups, especially women, to be able
work in the field of social
to receive high levels of benefits from the
inclusion, gender and
project/program. development issues in rural
 Based on above, preparation of draft economic sectors in India
plans for expanding the scope of: (i)  Preference will be for above
inclusion of disadvantaged individuals experience in fisheries sector
and groups, (ii) facilitation of enterprise Expertise in analytical works and
development led by disadvantaged implementation programs in
individual/group, especially women, promoting (i) enterprise
within the overall scope of the specific development and (ii) decision-
activities; (iii) specific communication, making roles of women and other
handholding or any other facilitation disadvantaged individuals and
required to promote interests and higher groups
benefit-sharing among disadvantaged  Extensive experience in research
and policy-level analysis.
individual/group, especially women.
 Substantial experience in design,
 Support in carrying out Gender-
monitoring and evaluation of
Responsive Data Collection and Analysis gender projects.
 Facilitate work of the M&E and  Proven capacity to work hard and
Verification Consultants, especially produce quality products within
related to gender aspects. tight deadlines
 Excellent oral and written
 Do advocacy and promotion of Gender
communication skills in English.
mandate as per scheme
 Support implementation of the Project
and any other program assigned by the
Project Director.
Aquaculture  Promote Good Aquaculture Practices in  Masters in Fisheries/Zoology or
Specialist all fisheries enterprises supported by the equivalent.
Project.  At least 7 years of technical
 Facilitate fisheries enterprises supported experience in the field of
by the project to implement, comply and Fisheries/Aquaculture and related
monitor Good Aquaculture Practices. activities

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  Foster collaboration between farmers,  Exposure and experience in
processors, researchers, and government implementing Good Aquaculture
agencies to advance the aquaculture Practices.
sector.
 Proven project management skills
 Foster knowledge exchange among
stakeholders in the aquaculture industry  Proven capacity to work hard and
produce quality products within
 Administer and execute policies & tight deadlines.
guidelines relating to operations, training,
& supervision  Excellent oral and written
communication skills in English.
 Facilitate work of the M&E and
Verification Consultants
 Support implementation of the Project
and any other program assigned by the
Project Director.
Insurance  To assist the PMU in implementation of  MBA with 5 years of Experience in
Specialist Aquaculture Insurance. the field of insurance, designing
 Deals with all matters related to insurance insurance products etc.
within the project, including assessing
 Strong working knowledge of
insurance needs, procuring appropriate
insurance products and
insurance coverage, managing insurance
underwriting guidelines
claims, and ensuring compliance with
 Preference would be given to
insurance requirements.
candidate worked with
 To provide data and reports on Insurance
international organizations like
policy, claims experience, and other key
World Bank, ADB, AFD, KFW, GIZ
metrics to management.
etc.
 Collaborating with all stakeholders across
departments, functions, and levels of the
organization related to implementation
of Aquaculture Insurance.
Value Chains  Develop SOPs for Production/Culture of  Masters in Fisheries/ Zoology
Specialist – Ornamental Fishes suitable for different (Fisheries) or equivalent
Ornamental Fish regions  At least 10 years of experience in
 Develop and communicate Eligibility and research and development in
Performance Criteria for Ornamental Fish Ornamental Fish Production,
Value Chains for support under the Technologies and Trade
Project  At least 5 years of experience in
Develop Guidance Notes for augmented working with a private sector
marketing for Ornamental Fish Value business preferably with a focus
Chains, including collaboration with
on business development
network of industry players in
 Exposure to International
ornamental fish trade
Ornamental Fisheries Industry.
 Foster collaboration and knowledge
exchange among stakeholders in the  Proven capacity to work hard and
ornamental fish industry produce quality products within
 Facilitate work of the M&E and tight deadlines.
Verification Consultants
 Excellent oral and written
communication skills in English.

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  Support implementation of the Project
and any other program assigned by the
Project Director.
Fish Waste  Develop, communicate and promote  Masters in Fisheries Technology/
Management Guidance Notes on Options for managing Fisheries or equivalent
Specialist Fish Waste; Reducing Fish Loss; and  At least 10 years of experience in
Converting Fish Waste into Resources promoting and researching
(Enterprises and Businesses) protein-rich fish feed industry and
 Develop and communicate Eligibility and use & processing of fishmeal
Performance Criteria for Fish Waste  Exposure to national and
based Enterprises for support under the international fish feed, fish
Project processing industry
 Support in designing of various
 Valid experience in waste
communication materials.
management industry
 Organizing workshops, seminars,
trainings etc. to spread awareness and  Proven capacity to work hard and
educate stakeholders. produce quality products within
 Facilitate work of the M&E and tight deadlines.
Verification Consultants
 Support implementation of the Project  Excellent oral and written
and any other program assigned by the communication skills in English.
Project Director.
Climate Change  Development of guidelines for the supply  Masters (or higher) in
Specialist chain and value chains supported by the science/engineering or a related
project to reduce GHG emissions; and field
providing guidance to individual  At least 15 years of experience in
value/supply chains in integrating such energy and resources efficiency, or
GHG emission reduction measures in
production process management
their business plans.
in private sector.
 Facilitate energy-efficiency, water-
efficiency and other resources efficiency  At least 5 years of experience in
(such as lean production system) audits in reducing energy-intensity of
the value chains and supply chains production processes.
supported by the Project.
 Demonstrable knowledge of
 Preparation of comparative
climate change science and policy
studies/analysis of aquaculture
technologies and processes across the  Exposure to the concept of
value chains and supply chains for best development of integrated cold
climate benefits. chain solutions, and experience of
 Organize industry consultation meetings,
working with evolving cold-chain
seminars, workshops and other
technologies and energy-efficient
communication campaign to induce
technologies.
mitigation measures in the fisheries and
aquaculture sector.  National and international
 Development of guidelines and exposure to GHG emission
communication materials to induce reducing technologies in small-
resilience and adaptation measures in the scale industrial and SME sector
fisheries and aquaculture sector.
 Preference with respect to strong
 Foster collaboration and partnerships
across sectors, disciplines, and knowledge of climate change
stakeholders to address the complex and research and the effects of climate
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 interconnected challenges of climate change above experience in
change. fisheries or agriculture-based
 Facilitate work of the M&E and industry
Verification Consultants, especially
related to mitigation and adaptation  Proven capacity to work hard and
aspects. produce quality products within
 Ensure regular standardized monitoring tight deadlines
and reporting of net GHG savings from  Excellent oral and written
the project. communication skills in English.
 Support implementation of the Project
and any other program assigned by the
Project Director.
Senior Insurance  Overall responsibility for coordinating  MBA with 10 years of Experience
Specialist development and implementation of in the field of insurance,
the Aquaculture Insurance. designing insurance products
Coordination with NFDB. etc.
 Assist the PMU in implementation of
 Strong working knowledge of
insurance component of the Sub-
insurance products and
scheme.
underwriting guidelines
 Compiling statistics on claims, loss ratios,
and other data to develop pricing models  Preference would be given to
that determine insurance rates candidate worked with
international organizations like
World Bank, ADB, AFD, KFW, GIZ
etc.

4. (a) Remuneration
i. Candidate will be paid consolidated remuneration based on the experience, educational
qualification and overall suitability of the candidate for the above-mentioned posts.
ii. Salary will be commensurate based upon experience and last drawn salary.
iii. The candidates will be liable for tax liabilities under section 194 J of the Income Tax Act & Rules
in force and the tax will be deducted at source.

5. Contract Period
The Project Based Contract Staff (PBCS) would be hired on contract basis initially for a period of 11
months which may be extended based on the requirement of the project and performance or will be
co-terminus with the project period.

6. How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply online in the prescribed format within 15 days from 10 October 2024
to 25 October 2024 by clicking links and filling the details therein:

Post Link to apply

Sr.No.
1 Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist https://forms.office.com/r/7BM3S2tYEb
2 Gender Specialist https://forms.office.com/r/ZFbZbed4hS

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 3 Aquaculture Specialist https://forms.office.com/r/EMX8EsNyba
4 Insurance Specialist https://forms.office.com/r/rAjeCpGTZi
5 Value Chain Specialist – Ornamental Fish https://forms.office.com/r/LZ6QmCe5B9
6 Fish Waste Management Specialist https://forms.office.com/r/Mzwy7SsSmF
7 Climate Change Specialist https://forms.office.com/r/cwNJ7VXsaK
8 Senior Insurance Specialist https://forms.office.com/r/J0A6SfxQNk

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

Instructions

i. Before applying, candidates should read all the instructions carefully and ensure that they fulfil
all the eligibility criteria for the post. NABCONS would admit candidates on the basis of the
information furnished in the ON-LINE application and shall verify their eligibility at the stage of
interview/ joining. If, at any stage it is found that any information furnished in the ON-LINE
application is false/incorrect or if according to the NABCONS, the candidate does not satisfy the
eligibility criteria for the post, his/her candidature will be cancelled and he/she will not be
allowed to appear for the interview/joining not allowed to continue, if joined.

ii. Candidates are requested to apply only ON-ONLINE through NABCONS website
(www.nabcons.com). No other mode of submission of application will be accepted.

iii. Important Dates/ Timelines

Last date for submission of online

25 October 2024 (Midnight)
applications
NABCONS reserves the right to make change in the dates indicated above.

Please note that corrigendum, if any, issued related to the above advertisement will be published
only on NABCONS website (www.nabcons.com).

7. General Information

 Only Shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview and may also be assessed for their
proficiency in MS Office/ data management. Location for the interview 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 interview may be held in person or through virtual mode as may be required.

 The applicant may submit the declaration in online form with respect to the education
qualification and experience. Self-attested copies of education qualifications and experience
certificates are to be compulsorily submitted at the time of the interview. Original documents
would be required for verification.
 Place of posting of the posts will be as per the locations mentioned in Section 2 above. The
candidates can be posted anywhere in India depending upon the project requirement. Further, as
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 a part of their functioning the above consultants may be required to travel across the mentioned
state and other parts of the country from time to time. 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.
 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.
 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 / short listing with reference to
candidate's qualification, suitability, experience, etc. 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.
 The selected candidates shall not take up any part time / full time employment or assignments
elsewhere or do any business during the period of their contract with NABCONS. The engagement
shall automatically be terminated if he/ she joins any other organization without giving prior
information. In such an event, NABCONS shall have the right to claim compensation/ damages, if
any, as it may deem fit.
 NABCONS reserves the right to cancel the recruitment for the captioned posts without assigning
any reason at any stage.

Advt. Ref. No. NABCONS/CO-HR/11/PBCS/2024-25 Dated: 10 October, 2024

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