JOB INFORMATION
Position Information:
Job Position : Associate Practitioner
Sector/Theme : Governance & Health
Current Locations : Blocks of Bihar
Appointment : Immediate Joining
Duration : 2 years (subject to renewal based on performance)
Organization Information
Since its inception in 2016, Transforming Rural India Foundation (TRI) has been deeply focused on an integrated approach to village development to accelerate mobility across all generations. We believe in bringing solutions through multi-sector changes through engaging community-based institutes like Self Help Groups (SHGs), Panchayati Raj Institutes (PRIs) and Front-Line Workers (FLWs) together to closely work with the government.
TRI works directly with more than one million people in 2000 villages across India’s poorest states and impacts close to over 60 million rural Indians through its formal engagement with governments at different levels.
For more information you may visit https://www.trif.in
Primary Role of the Position: This position plays a critical role in designing, delivering and monitoring of support architecture to strengthen local governance and its multi-sectoral planning and implementation specially around health and health determinants and develop system of training and capacity building of elected representatives and relevant stakeholders.
The selected candidate will be placed at block level to work around accelerating the Institutional capacity and service delivery of Gram Panchayats through support in modelling of GPDP planning, intensification of 9 thematic localization of Sustainable Development Goals with specific focus to health and its determinants. One of the critical areas of work is to support the Training and Capacity building efforts through district and block level authorities training institutions and integrate various digital tools for robust monitoring of various programmes. Capacity building of PRIs and preparing of yearly calendar would be one of the agendas of support.
Key Accountabilities:
Strategic Planning & Policy Development:
- Develop strategies and plans that align with LSDGs and strengthen planning processes incorporating the specific needs and challenges of health and health determinants of the three their Panchayati Raj Institutions
- Develop structured mechanism for monitoring implementation of approved GPDPs and incorporation of budget in annual plans
- Support the Block Administrations in Progress tracking of GPDP plans and regular updating to district/block level officials/ and PRIs through monthly report cards
- Coordinate with district and block PR offices and provide handholding support in training & CB in quality GPDP preparation. Further, engage with Gram Panchayats and demonstrate the model GPDP focussing on health and health determinants in order to scale-up best practises
- Facilitate in rolling out digital platforms to support the learning and training mechanism of respective stakeholders like YFs, PRI members, FLWs etc.
- Operationalize and sustain PRI-CBO convergence interventions on the ground
- Collaborate with local health authorities to understand their objectives, priorities and align it with grassroot level planning to become its community agenda
- Work with Block and District Panchayat representatives to build the system of regular monitoring and review and equip them with perspective around LSDGs and on-ground planning and execution
- Make regular field visits, training and handholding for local team and support them by demonstrating quality planning and monitoring processes
Training & Capacity Building
- Facilitate in rolling-out new age modules, digital platforms and related materials for the training and capacity building for PRIs and related stakeholders like SHGS and FLWs etc like Healthy Panchayat.
Tracking and Monitoring of Investments
- Facilitate developing and execution of a system of investment tracking vis-à-vis plans and formalize process protocols for it – analysis and use of data for strengthening the process to have better outcome-oriented plans
- Undertake studies on expenditure patterns of past years relevant to the needs of women and children and related health outcomes
Transparency & Reporting
- Maintain transparency by providing timely and accurate reports on activities, outcomes and challenges
- Share the information with the community, Panchayat representatives and relevant government authorities to ensure accountability and build trust
Advocacy & Communication
- Advocate for additional resources and support from higher government levels or external funding sources when needed
- Effectively communicate te progress and success of your public health initiatives to create awareness and garner support
Knowledge/Skills:
- Understanding of local, state governance policies and frameworks
- Understanding of decentralized planning processes and operationalization of large-scale training and capacity building programmes
- Familiarity with the structure, functions, and responsibilities of Panchayats, local government bodies, and their thematic areas, especially health and nutrition
- Proficiency in collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to assess the impact of health programs and make informed decisions
- Knowledge of budgeting and financial management, including the allocation and effective use of funds
- Strong communication and advocacy skills to effectively convey the importance of public health initiatives to stakeholders and secure support
- Expertise in designing and conducting training programs to build the capacity of Panchayat representatives and community committees
- Understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to tailor health programs and communication to the cultural and linguistic preferences of the community
Qualification / Work Experience:
- Post-graduate degree in Social Work / Public Policy / Rural Development / Health Management / Governance or related field, with more than 3 years of work experience
- Experience of working with Panchayats and development programmes – understanding of process procedure of working of PRIs, Govt. Dept and SHGs
- Understanding of IT based modules and implementation and tracking
- Knowledge of central/state sponsored schemes, rights and entitlement focused towards creation of individual assets, social security and poverty alleviation
- Willingness to stay and extensive travel in rural areas of respective State
- Excellent reading and writing skills in Hindi and English
To apply, kindly click on the link https://www.trif.in/careers/ . The deadline for submission of application is 01 Dec 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for further process.
Transforming Rural India Foundation (TRI) is an equal opportunity organization. Women candidates that had taken life cycle break are encouraged to apply.
Compensation shall commensurate with experience.
TRI expects the highest standards of professional practice in all its work and contact with people; and recognizes that `safeguarding’ is an organizational and an individual responsibility. It recognizes its responsibility and commitment to promote and ensure security, safety and wellbeing of people in its offices/work - spaces/locations and different work contexts.
Job offer made will be subject to a self-disclosure, satisfactory clearance and satisfactory verification of qualifications and work history.
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