Name of Position : Panchayat Raj, Rural Development and Urban Development Sector Expert
Number of Positions : 1 (one)
Method of Recruitment : Contractual through open market
Age Limit : Candidates should be below 50 years of age as on the date of advertisement.
Location of Posting : Hyderabad
Remuneration (per month) : Rs.1,00,000/- (Consolidated inclusive of allowances)
Education Qualifications :
Essential :
• A post-graduate degree in Urban Planning, Rural Development, Public Administration, Social Work, Economics, Sociology, Architecture, Political Science or a related field.
Desirable :
• In-depth knowledge of Panchayat Raj systems, municipal administration, decentralized governance processes, and rural and urban development policies in India.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software for data-driven decision-making and evidence-based programming.
Experience :
• Minimum 8 (eight) years’ experience in Panchayat Raj, Rural Development, and Urban Development projects.
• Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating sustainable development initiatives across rural and urban sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-sectoral projects, including policy formulation, capacity building, and community engagement.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management with governmental, non-governmental, and international organizations.
• Familiarity with relevant policies, laws, and guidelines related to rural and urban governance.
• Proven experience in preparing high-quality reports, policy briefs, and presentations.
• Experience in leading teams, project management, and monitoring and evaluation of development interventions.
• The experience of internship/training will not be considered.
Job description / Duties & Responsibilities:
• Maintain Synergy between the State Planning Department, LKI, and NITI Aayog for coordinated development efforts.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on matters related to Panchayat Raj, Rural Development, and Urban Development.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and evaluations of Panchayat Raj, rural governance, and urban development systems, recommending improvements for better governance and service delivery.
• Assess the performance, functions, and capacities of Panchayat Raj institutions (Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samithis, and Zilla Parishads) in planning, implementation, and monitoring of rural development programs and services.
• Assist in designing and implementing programs aimed at strengthening governance structures across concerned sectors.
• Develop training modules and capacity-building programs for functionaries’ across sectors.
• Support the Planning Department in facilitating reforms in sectors.
• Assist State in strengthening the innovation, monitoring, and evaluation ecosystem
• Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to promote decentralized governance, community participation, and inclusive development.
• Prepare reports, policy briefs, and other
• knowledge products on Panchayat Raj, rural, and urban development issues.
• Draft sectoral strategies, development plans, policy briefs, presentations, documents, and socio-economic goals for the sectors, aligned with national and state priorities.
• Assist the State in preparing proposals for Panchayat Raj, rural, and urban development projects for implementation by the State Government.
• Facilitate innovation ecosystems and support strengthening monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for sectors.
• Organize and facilitate workshops, training, and cross-learning platforms for development professionals.
• Document best practices, emerging trends, and successful interventions from both rural and urban sectors.
• Provide advisory support to local governance institutions (Gram Panchayats, Municipalities, etc.) in participatory planning, budgeting, social audits, and community development.
• Ensure regular updates on the progress of projects via dashboards or portals.
• Preparation of development strategies, sectoral targets, socio- economic goals and State Vision @2047, SDG reports as per State's requirements and roadmap to achieve the same
• Undertake other tasks as assigned by the supervisor (Team Leader) in the interest of the mission.
Knowledge and Skills :
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Experience in Stake holder management
• Experience in drafting reports and reviewing detailed project Reports
• Prior experience with Government, UN agencies and other international organizations is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience related to National/State planning
• Excellent Analytical & Problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate projects and teams effectively across rural and urban settings.
• In-depth knowledge of the Sustainable
• Development Goals (SDGs) and their application in both rural and urban contexts.
Languages Requirements :
• Excellent verbal and written English, Telugu language skills and demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural Environment.
Leave :
• Entitled to have State government enlisted holidays
• Individuals will be entitled to leaves of (18) days in the entire year
Apply Here: : https://planningonboarding.cgg.gov.in/erecruitment