WALK-IN-INTERVIEW Eligible candidates are invited to attend Walk-in-interview in the Office of OSDMA, Rajiv Bhawan, Bhubaneswar on 24 th and 25 th January, 2014 at 10.00AM as per Schedule published in the website of OSDMA for different posts to be engaged on contractual basis for implementation of the Odisha Disaster Recovery Project (ODRP). Interested candidates are required to come with their resumes, two recent passport size photographs, one set of copies of all certificates, mark sheets and other relevant documents in support of their qualifications and experience, if any, along with the originals for verification. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview. The authority reserves the right to reject any or all the application or cancel the entire selection process without assigning any reason thereof. The detailed ToR for contractual engagement, required qualification, experience, remuneration, vacancy position, date and time of walk-in interview etc are available in the official website of OSDMA www.osdma.org. Sd/- Managing Director
Sl. No. List of personnel for selection and contractual Engagement for implementation of Odisha Disaster Recovery Project (ODRP) Technical personnel Name of the Post No.of Vacancy Required qualification/ experience Place of working Date of Interview Time Rs, per month including conveyance and other allowances 1 Executive 5 As per TOR Bhubaneswar 24.01.2014 10.00 AM 40000 Engineer (civil) 2 Executive 1 As per TOR Bhubaneswar 24.01.2014 10.00 AM 40000 Engineer (Electrical) 3 Executive Engineer (Water Supply) 1 As per TOR Bhubaneswar 24.01.2014 10.00 AM 40000 4 Planner/Architect 1 As per TOR Bhubaneswar 24.01.2014 10.00 AM 30000 5 MIS Specialist 1 As per TOR Bhubaneswar 24.01.2014 10.00 AM 30000 6 Assistant Engineer (civil) As per TOR 24.01.2014 10.00 AM 30000 7 Junior Engineer, civil 2 PMU 7 Ganjam 1 Puri 1 Khordha 21 Ganjam 1 Khordha 4 Puri As per TOR Bhubaneswar Ganjam, Puri & Khordha districts Ganjam, Khordha & Puri, districts 25.01.2014 10.00 AM 25000 Sl. No. Social Personnel Name of the Post No.of Vacancy 1 Social Expert 1 PMU 2 Ganjam 1 Puri 2 Community Mobiliser 21 Ganjam 4 Puri 1 Khordha Required qualification/ experience As per TOR As per TOR Place of working Bhubaneswar Ganjam & Puri Ganjam Puri & Khordha Date of Interview Time 25.01.2014 10.00 AM 30000 25.01.2014 10.00 AM 20000 3 GIS Assistant 1 As per TOR Bhubaneswar 25.01.2014 10.00 AM 20000 Rs, per month including conveyance and other allowances For entry into the Rajiv Bhawan, candidates are requested to contact the Rajiv Bhawan reception counter from 10.00AM to -12.00 noon on the scheduled dates.
TOR for engagement of technical personnel at PMU and PIU level 1. Draft TORs for Executive Engineer Executive Engineer Location: OSDMA office, Bhubaneswar, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha districts Reporting to: PMU and PIU heads Objective: Ensure technical soundness of all infrastructure interventions under the project Responsible for the technical / engineering component of the housing project Ensure that the project is implemented following the agreed guidelines and documentation requirements Responsible for developing the design, costing of all housing options and infrastructures Lead at the field level for the contract management to be followed for the housing project Lead the construction management of the housing project Monitor and report project progress on periodic basis Identify and help resolve specific issues that arise during implementation at field level Provide strategic, engineering support to the District/Block level housing support teams for effective project progress Provide technical guidance and implementation support to field team for the housing projects Take adequate quality control steps at the field implementation. Review and ensure the project achieves its desired objective qualitatively Make extensive travel to the field locations and help in implementation and provide consolidated periodic reports. Organize appropriate training and capacity building events for the stakeholders Identify issues, highlight and troubleshoot project related issues in consultation with the OSDMA Head office and District Administration Coordinate and supplement with District Administration, Total Sanitation campaign counterparts and other stakeholders like Third Party Quality Auditors and Project Management Consultants, NGOs, and others Certify the progress of works, quality of works for stage payments Any other relevant activity designated by OSDMA to ensure proper implementation of the housing component Masters / Graduation in Civil Engineering. 15 years of proven experience in management of social housing project / Building construction Proven experience in management of civil contract management. Familiarity with working and functioning of development agencies (NGOs, government in similar nature of housing projects will be an added advantage). Proficient in English and Oriya, both written and spoken. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in post-disaster reconstruction projects, and working in coastal areas. Retired persons of State Government / State Government undertakings like CDA/ BDA/ Housing Board within age of 62 years by 15.01.2014 may apply.
2. Draft TORs for Assistant Engineer Assistant Engineer Location: OSDMA, Ganjam, Khordha and Puri districts Reporting to: Executive Engineer in PMU and PIU level Objective: Responsible for technical soundness of all infrastructure interventions in the district under his/her responsibility Responsible for the technical / engineering component of the housing project Ensure that the project is implemented following the agreed guidelines and documentation requirements Responsible for developing the design, costing of all housing options and infrastructures Lead at the field level for the contract management to be followed for the housing project Will lead the construction management of the housing project in the Blocks Monitor and report project progress on periodic basis Identify and help resolve specific issues that arise during implementation at field level Provide strategic, engineering support to the District/Block level housing support teams for effective project progress Provide technical guidance and implementation support to field team for the housing projects Take adequate quality control steps at the field implementation. Review and ensure the project achieves its desired objective qualitatively Make extensive travel to the field locations and help in implementation and provide consolidated periodic reports Organize appropriate training and capacity building events for the stake holders. Identify issues, highlight and troubleshoot project related issues in consultation with the OSDMA Head office and District Administration Coordinate and supplement with District Administration, Total Sanitation campaign counterparts and other stakeholders like Third Party Quality Auditors and Project Management Consultants, NGOs, and others Certify the progress of works, quality of works for stage payments Any other relevant activity designated by OSDMA to ensure proper implementation of the housing component The engagement is for one year subject to good conduct and satisfactory performance. Engagement will be effective from the actual date of joining in OSDMA, Bhubaneswar The engagement can be terminated at any time with one month notice by either party. The engagement is temporary and accrues no obligation/ right on the part of employer or employees, as the case may be, for any claim of regularization of service in future.
Masters / Graduation in Civil Engineering / Diploma in Civil Engineering 10 years of proven experience in management of social housing project / Building construction Proven experience in management of civil contract management Familiarity with working and functioning of development agencies (NGOs, government in similar nature of housing projects will be an added advantage) Proficient in English and Oriya, both written and spoken Priority will be given to candidates with experience in post-disaster reconstruction projects, and working in coastal areas. Retired persons of State Government / State Government undertakings like CDA/BDA/ Housing Board / Municipal Corporations within age of 62 years by 15.01.2014 may also apply.
3. Draft TORs for Junior Engineer Junior Engineer Location: Ganjam, Khordha, Puri districts Reporting to: Assistant Engineer Objective: Support the Assistant Engineer in the field for to ensure technical soundness of all infrastructure interventions in the district under his/her responsibility Responsible for the technical / engineering component of the housing project Ensure that the project is implemented following the agreed guidelines and documentation requirements Responsible for developing the design, costing of all housing options and infrastructures Lead at the field level for the contract management to be followed for the housing project Will lead the construction management of the housing project in the Blocks Monitor and report project progress on periodic basis Identify and help resolve specific issues that arise during implementation at field level Provide strategic, engineering support to the District/Block level housing support teams for effective project progress Provide technical guidance and implementation support to field team for the housing projects Take adequate quality control steps at the field implementation. Review and ensure the project achieves its desired objective qualitatively Make extensive travel to the field locations and help in implementation and provide consolidated periodic reports Organize appropriate training and capacity building events for the stakeholders Identify issues, highlight and troubleshoot project related issues in consultation with the OSDMA Head office and District Administration Coordinate and supplement with District Administration, Total Sanitation campaign counterparts and other stakeholders like Third Party Quality Auditors and Project Management Consultants, NGOs, and others Certify the progress of works, quality of works for stage payments Any other relevant activity designated by OSDMA to ensure proper implementation of the housing component The engagement is for one year subject to good conduct and satisfactory performance. Engagement will be effective from the actual date of joining in OSDMA, Bhubaneswar The engagement can be terminated at any time with one month notice by either party. The engagement is temporary and accrues no obligation/right on the part of employer or employees, as the case may be, for any claim of regularization of service in future. Diploma / Degree in Civil Engineering.
5 years of proven experience in management of social housing project / Building construction Proven experience in management of civil contract management Familiarity with working and functioning of development agencies (NGOs, government in similar nature of housing projects will be an added advantage) Proficient in English and Oriya, both written and spoken Priority will be given to candidates with experience in post-disaster reconstruction projects, and working in coastal areas. Retired persons (JE&AEs) of State Government / State Government undertakings like CDA/ BDA / Housing Board / Municipal Corporations within age of 62 years by 15.01.2014 may also apply.
4, Draft TORs for MIS Specialist MIS Specialist Location: OSDMA office, Bhubaneswar Reporting to: General Manager Objective: Responsible for the developing and managing the MIS systems and databases, producing map-based reports for project monitoring and evaluation. Manage the GIS based Decision Support System to assist in Monitoring and Evaluation Provide GIS maps and related geo location information for DRPs Assisting in the creation of maps as necessary for project reports Any other relevant activity designated by OSDMA to ensure proper implementation of the housing component. Review and clearance of Environmental sections of DPRs Review the preparation of necessary Environmental Assessments and Environmental Management Plans for the project Review and approve the contractor s Implementation plan with the Supervision Consultant for the environmental measures, as per the ESMF Carry out the necessary processes for environmental clearances, including CRZ Liaise with the various central and state government agencies on environmental and other regulatory matters Continuously interact with the NGOs and community groups to be involved in the project Assist the Supervision consultants in establishing dialogue with the affected communities and ensure that the environmental concerns and suggestions from such interactions are incorporated and implemented in the project Review the environmental performance of the project through site visits and assessment of the periodic environmental and social reports submitted by contractors Provide support and assistance to the Government Agencies and the World Bank to supervise the implementation of the ESMF during the construction as well as operation stage of the project Report to the Project Director on the Environmental aspects pertaining to the project Prepare periodic (monthly, quarterly, and annual) report and document good practices and lessons learnt for dissemination within the GoO and externally Prepare Environmental due diligence reports as necessary Post-graduate in Environmental Science or related field/ B Tech. In Computer Science/ B.Tch IT, with training in GIS Minimum 5 years of experience in handling the environmental issues regarding restoration and reconstruction projects preferably for externally funded projects Proficiency in computer skills including experience of MS Word, Excel, Project, and GIS Fluency in both oral and written English and Odia Priority will be given to candidates with experience in post-disaster reconstruction projects, and working in coastal areas The candidate must be below 35 years of age by 15.01.2014 to be eligible.
4. Draft TOR for Architect / Planner Architect Planner Location: OSDMA office, Bhubaneswar Reporting to: Project Director Objective: Responsible for technical soundness of all site plans under the project, and overseeing all design related works Carrying out site plans for housing sites and/or reviewing the site plans prepared by third parties, providing comments, and having final responsibility for clearing them Reviewing, providing comments, and having final responsibility for clearing model house designs Overseeing that site plans and model housing designs are properly implemented by contractors, carrying out field visits to sites, and registering observations Supporting project staff with regards to design/planning related responsibilities such as: preparing and reviewing TORs and bidding documents, participating in evaluation of bids, etc. Inform the Project Director about any issue arising that might affect project implementation on a timely manner, and propose solutions Any other relevant activity designated by OSDMA to ensure proper implementation of the housing component Architect or Civil Engineer with masters degree in Housing or Planning At least 5 years of experience in rural housing, working with communities Proficient in English and Oriya, both written and spoken. Basic computer skills: email, word and excel as minimum. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in post-disaster reconstruction projects, and working in coastal areas. Retired persons of State Government / State Government undertakings like CDA/BDA/ Housing Board within age of 62 years by 15.01.2014 may also apply.
Draft TORs for Social Expert, Community Mobiliser, GIS Asssitant at PMU and PIU level 1. Social Expert Location: OSDMA office, Bhubaneswar, Ganjam District Reporting to: Project Director/ General Manager/ Collector Objective: The Social Expert will function in close coordination with PMU and PIU for Social Housing and will be placed at OSDMA and Ganjam district and will be responsible for overseeing the social management process for the project, specifically social housing and associated works Analyze social risks and social issues and integrate these into the planning and implementation of the social housing activities. carry out social screening and prepare social action plans; Prepare social mobilization and community participation plans for planning and implementing social housing activities at the village level; Review and clear community housing and settlement layout plans prepared in consultation with beneficiaries by the Social Expert and Community Mobilisers; Work with the Architect and Planner to carry out this task. Monitor the work of the Social Expert /Community Mobilisers responsible for planning and monitoring of social housing activities at the district and block levels; Undertake field visits periodically, hold supervision meetings with the Social Experts and Community Mobilisers to plan and monitor participatory aspects of the social housing activities; Coordinate with NGOs, field Staff, Consultants, and contractors and guide them in addressing social inclusion and equity issues with reference to resettlement, needs of special populations such as scheduled caste and tribal groups, and gender issues. Monitor the implementation of the Social Management Plans / Resettlement Action Plans and assess and ensure their compliance with the Environment and Social Management Framework Coordinate with relevant agencies (Dept of SC and ST, DoWCD, to assess and address livelihood and empowerment needs of the special population groups in the disaster recovery Plan and carry out participatory monitoring by village recovery committees (VRC) through the CDOs and NGOs and document lessons learnt for future activities. Review the periodic progress reports prepared by CDOs and independent monitoring reports prepared by the external M&E Agency and supervision consultants on the preparation and implementation of social plans and plan and implement remedial measure necessary Ensure mid-term and external evaluation of social housing project, and social action plans and document processes, problems and best practices and lessons learnt. Coordinate hiring of NGOs/consultants and monitoring their activities and outputs; Prepare and implement training and capacity building plans of the project functionaries (TOTs for CDOs, community mobilisers, field staff to train village recovery committees) to address social issues associated with the project. Interact with the Social Development Specialist of the World Bank on social and environmental management activities of the project. Review and clearance of Environmental sections of DPRs Review the preparation of necessary Environmental Assessments and Environmental Management Plans for the project
Review and approve the contractor s Implementation plan with the Supervision Consultant for the environmental measures, as per the ESMF Carry out the necessary processes for environmental clearances, including CRZ Liaise with the various central and state government agencies on environmental and other regulatory matters Continuously interact with the NGOs and community groups to be involved in the project Assist the Supervision consultants in establishing dialogue with the affected communities and ensure that the environmental concerns and suggestions from such interactions are incorporated and implemented in the project Review the environmental performance of the project through site visits and assessment of the periodic environmental and social reports submitted by contractors Provide support and assistance to the Government Agencies and the World Bank to supervise the implementation of the ESMF during the construction as well as operation stage of the project Report to the Project Director on the Environmental aspects pertaining to the project Prepare periodic (monthly, quarterly, and annual) report and document good practices and lessons learnt for dissemination within the GoO and externally Prepare Environmental due diligence reports as necessary Organize trainings of the PIU staff on Environmental issues Manage the GIS based Decision Support System to assist in Monitoring and Evaluation Provide GIS maps and related geo location information for DRPs Assisting in the creation of maps as necessary for project reports Any other relevant activity designated by OSDMA to ensure proper implementation of the housing component. Post Graduate in Rural Management, Development Studies, Social Work, Planning, Social Sciences and Business Management At least 7 years experience in community development, community mobilization, resettlement, disaster management, gender and rural development. Experience in social housing will be of advantage. Conversant with the participatory tools such as PRA, micro-planning, participative monitoring and evaluation in community development, housing and watsan and rehabilitation activities. The candidate should be well versed with the socio-economic conditions of beneficiaries and should be able to communicate in the local language Previous professional work experience in the state and work in the World Bank/ADB assisted projects shall be considered favorably. Fluency in both oral and written English and Odia The candidate must be below 35 years of age by 15.01.2014 to be eligible. OSDMA is an equal opportunity employer and women candidates are encouraged to apply
Draft TORs for Community Mobilzer 2 Community Mobilzer Location: District/Block /Village level Reporting to: Social Expert/ Collector at DPIU Objective: The Community Mobilzer will function in close coordination with Social Expert/ PIU at district level for Social Housing and will be placed at District/ Block / Village and will be responsible for implementation the social mobilization process for the project Mobilize community for construction of social housing Collection of field level data for housing project Collection of Photography of construction works and social processes At the time of execution of the project, social issues may be raised by individuals/ community. Mobilize, coordinate and solve the issues and document the process. Since ODRP is a World Bank assisted project, project implementation guidelines regarding social and environmental issues should be followed. Solve social issues if raised and document the process Coordinate with nodal NGO/Block/ District Office Send monthly report on all achievements Any other relevant activity assigned by OSDMA to ensure proper implementation of the housing component. Graduate in Social Sciences At least 3 years experience in community development, community mobilization, resettlement, disaster management, gender and rural development. Experience in social housing will be advantage Conversant with the participatory tools such as PRA, micro-planning, participative monitoring and evaluation in community development, housing and watsan and rehabilitation activities. Fluency in both oral and written English and Odia The candidate must be below 35 years of age by 15.01.2014 to be eligible. Computer literate OSDMA is an equal opportunity employer and women candidates are encouraged to apply
Draft TORs for Environment assistant for filed/gis Assistant GIS Assistant Location: OSDMA office, Bhubaneswar Reporting to: General Manager/ GIS Expert in PMU Objective: Responsible for taking up filed level environmental activities and managing the MIS systems and databases, producing map-based reports for project monitoring and evaluation. Carry out GIS based Decision Support System to assist in Monitoring and Evaluation at field level Collected information for preparation of GIS maps and related geo location information for DRPs Assisting in the creation of maps as necessary for project reports Any other relevant activity designated by OSDMA to ensure proper implementation of the housing component. Review and clearance of Environmental sections of DPRs Review the preparation of necessary Environmental Assessments and Environmental Management Plans for the project Carry out the necessary processes at field level for environmental clearances, including CRZ Liaise with the various line departments and agencies on environmental and other regulatory matters Continuously interact with the NGOs and community groups to be involved in the project Assist the Supervision consultants in establishing dialogue with the affected communities and ensure that the environmental concerns and suggestions from such interactions are incorporated and implemented in the project Report to the General Manager/ GIS Expert on the Environmental aspects pertaining to the project Prepare Environmental due diligence reports as necessary Graduate in Environmental Science or related field, with training in GIS Minimum 3 years of experience in handling the environmental issues regarding restoration and reconstruction projects preferably for externally funded projects Proficiency in computer skills including experience of MS Word, Excel, Project, and GIS Fluency in both oral and written English and Odia Priority will be given to candidates with experience in post-disaster reconstruction projects, and working in coastal areas The candidate must be below 35 years of age by 15.01.2014 to be eligible.