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Consultant for Development of Detailed Project Report (DPR)

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Consultant for Development of Detailed Project Report (DPR)

About the Position

  • Job Title: Consultant for Development of Detailed Project Report (DPR)
  • Number of positions: 1
  • Location: Thawe & Gopalganj Blocks, Gopalganj District, Bihar
  • Grade: Not Applicable
  • Salary Range: Competitive fees commensurate with experience
  • Type: Project Based (From August 2025 to September 2025)
  • Qualification required: i)Postgraduate degree in Data management / Statistics / Management or related field ii)Degree/ Diploma holder in civil engineering (preferable)
  • Experience required:
  1. Minimum 7 years’ experience in development planning, preferably in rural health and education.
  2. Demonstrated expertise in infrastructure planning, costing, and government scheme convergence.
  3. Proven track record in community engagement and participatory planning.
  4. Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills

Application closure date: 22nd August 2025

  1. Background

The Nayee Disha initiative aims to address critical gaps in health and education services across 10 panchayats in Thawe and Gopalganj blocks of Bihar. The intervention seeks to overcome challenges posed by high migration, socio-economic inequalities, and inadequate service delivery by strengthening community outreach, improving infrastructure, and fostering local ownership. The DPR will form the foundation for a three-year comprehensive intervention plan, aligned with government schemes and community priorities.

  1. Rationale for DPR Development

Preliminary landscaping and community consultations have revealed:

a. Significant infrastructure deficits in schools, health facilities, and community spaces.

b. Limited availability of equipment, diagnostic tools, and digital infrastructure.

c. Need for structured capacity building of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI), frontline workers, and community members.

d. Untapped potential of existing community platforms (e.g., youth clubs, School Management Committees) for monitoring and ensuring quality.

The DPR will provide an evidence-based roadmap for integrated infrastructure and programmatic interventions over three years, ensuring sustainability through convergence with relevant schemes.

3. Objectives
The consultant will:
a) Conduct comprehensive assessment of needs covering infrastructure, equipment, human resources, and community engagement based on primary and secondary data provided by the team of PCI India.
b) Recommend priority interventions with clear phasing over three financial years.
c) Develop infrastructure development plan with phased procurement schedules, technical specifications, and indicative budgets.
d) Outline capacity building strategy for stakeholders and community platforms.
e) Establish a monitoring & quality assurance framework using community platforms

4. Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for:

a. Rationale & Needs Assessment
• Mapping existing facilities, resources, and service delivery gaps in health and education.
• Identifying socio-cultural and governance factors influencing access.
b. Infrastructure Planning
• Propose infrastructure improvements at Anganwadi centers, schools, health sub-centers, youth clubs, and community gathering places.
• BOQ (Bill of Quantities) with year-wise targets for three years.

c. Equipment & Tools Requirement
• Identify essential diagnostic, educational, and ICT tools.
• Provide technical specifications, indicative costs, and procurement plan.

d. Capacity Building Framework
• Suggest training needs for PRIs, frontline workers, and teachers.

e. Activation of Existing Community Platforms
• Strengthen youth groups, and SMCs for monitoring, grievance redress, and quality assurance.

f. Financial & Implementation Plan
• Prepare a three-year budget with Capex & Opex break-up.

5. Deliverables
a) Inception Report – methodology, work plan, and data collection tools.
b) Infrastructure & Resource Mapping Report – gaps and opportunities.
c) Draft DPR – with thematic and infrastructure recommendations, budget, and phasing.
d) Final DPR – incorporating stakeholder feedback, complete with technical annexures.

  • Reporting to:- Lead Strategic Partnerships & Systems

 

What can you expect in PCI

  • A warm, inclusive and happy work environment.
  • An empowering organisation structure which values individual’s skills, competencies and potential.
  • Leadership roles for women is encouraged and given preference in selection and training.

Recruitment Process

  1. Applications will be shortlisted based on the specified criteria mentioned in the Job Description.
  2. The process could also include presentation of the assignment.
  3. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend one or more rounds of panel interview/s.

The complete process usually takes 2 to 3 weeks. Those moving to the final round of interviews will be hearing from the People & Culture team. We prefer in person meetings but in case of location distances, we are happy to meet you virtually.

After the final round, if you are not selected for the position advertised, we will inform you over a mail. However, we invite you to apply to other open positions. We always look forward to engaging with talent that add value to our endeavours in various capacities.

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