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Profile of Key Personnel

Technical Cell is envisaged to play a critical role in preparation of the ‘Slum Free City’ plan and implementation of RAY. A team of 6 (six) specialist shall form the TC.

The Urban / Town Planning specialist will be the team leader.

Required Qualifications and experience of specialists are as under :

1 MIS Specialist

The primary responsibility of the MIS expert will be to support speedy internalization of the MIS, data management, accurate reporting, strive to improve the IT systems of RAY and proactively recommend ways to make it more effective and efficient.

Scope of Work

Coordination of data entry and file uploads into systems to be used by DUSIB on a regular basis.
Work closely with the GIS expert in GIS-MIS integration and development of a GIS-based Slum MIS.
Slum surveys data management, statistical analysis and MIS.
Integration of various databases with slum surveys and cluster databases.
Coordinate management of electronic data of slum clusters, reports and numerical data. This may involve conversion of data and reports in hard copy to electronic form, as well as their storage in an organized filing system.
Furnishing of reports/Quarterly Progress report etc.
Encourage use of IT to produce training materials and manuals; increasingly impart an understanding and use of e-learning among staff; stay abreast latest developments in the IT sector and transfer emerging technology as relevant to DUSIB.
Any other related tasks that may be entrusted upon by DUSIB.

Qualification and Experience

BE/B Tech Computer Science/Electronics, MCA/PGDCA in IT; MSc Computer Science.
Minimum of three years experience in government / semi govt / autonomous organization / private company of repute in role of Information Technology.
Experience of software development & database management, MIS application development etc.
Experience of at least one project in government involving surveys / citizen data bases and corresponding analysis.
Desirable : Experience of statistical analysis using SPSS, R, Minitab, RapidMiner etc.
Desirable : Software development on open source databases.
Ability to work in a team and train staff on the job to use the systems and assist in day to day issues related to IT.
Fluency in English and Hindi is essential
Age limit : 40 years or less

2 GIS Specialist

The primary responsibility of the GIS expert will be to integrate JJ Cluster/slum MIS, property databases and other spatial-non-spatial databases with Delhi Govt GIS, carry out analysis required from time-to-time and provide support in use of GIS for planning, management and decision support.

Scope of work

Integration of survey MIS data with GIS.
Collating spatial and non-spatial information on to GIS.
Integration of cluster data, property data with GIS.
Co-ordinate with Geo-Spatial Delhi Limited (GSDL), Delhi Government and other government bodies.
Assist in forming specifications for application of GIS in management systems.
Support speedy deployment of GIS and its continuous use by the DUSIB and pro-actively.
Train DUSIB staff on use of GIS and recommend ways to effectively use it for and efficient
Work closely with the MIS Specialist/expert in utilising GIS, and MIS data for management and decion support system.
Work closely with the Urban planners on the team and provide guidance in the development of Slum Development Plans and a Slum free City Plan.
Provide advice to DUSIB for capacity building on use of GIS.
Encourage use of GIS in the various planning functions DUSIB.
Any other related tasks that may be entrusted upon by DUSIB

Qualification and Experience

Master degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Geography, Computer Science or other relevant discipline with 3 years of work experience.
Demonstrated proficiency and creative application of GIS in the urban context.
Experience of at least one project involving use of GIS for urban planning.
Experience of ArcGIS / Quantum GIS/GRASS / other GIS applications in creating spatial and non-spatial databases and multi layer analysis.
Must have worked for at least one municipal / govt projects involving development of municipal or industrial area.
Desirable : Experience of application development of Google Earth / Google Maps.
Age limit : 40 years or less

3 Urban / Town Planning Specialist

The Town Planning Specialist will be the team leader.

S/he will carry out all the functions of town planning / urban planning for RAY Slum Free City plan and provide support to DUSIB in adherence to the planning guidelines of RAY/JNNURM.

Scope of Work

Manage the functionality of the team, monitor its out put and take measures to ensure that the team meets the requirements.
Provide advice for improvement of activities related to urban planning.
Assist in preparation of Slum Free City plan, program, design and implement specific parts of the slum free city plan
Co-ordinate with various Land Owning Agencies and Municipal / Infrastructure services / Utility services organisations.
Assist in selection of best model for in-situ development and deciding options for relocation of untenable slums.
Assist in integration of spatial data, and slum survey information at slum and city level to create GIS enabled slum MIS.
Assist in training DUSIB staff in use of GIS/MIS for planning.
Assist in use of integrated GIS for town planning and for RAY.
Provide technical support in implementing provisions related to urban planning and slum improvement, land use and land tenure especially for urban poor, environmental planning etc.
Any other related tasks that may be entrusted upon by DUSIB.

Qualification and Experience

Master Degree in Planning and Architecture with specialization in Urban Planning.
Minimum of eight years work experience in urban planning.
Experience of at least two urban infrastructure projects involving planning of new facilities / urban expansion / improving habilibilty.
Experience of at least one project involving creating development plans for ULBs.
Experience of leading a team of at least two personnel for a period of two years or more.
Desirable : experience of reform oriented projects.
Desirable : experience of housing development project.
Experience of at least one project where GIS has been used for planning.
Fluency in English and local language essential.
Age limit : 45 years or less

4 Social Development Specialist

The Social Development specialist shall play a key role in taking forward the core principles of community participation, community development with regard to internalising stakeholder consultations into the planning as well as operating procedures for RAY. He/She will provide advisory support to ensure community participation in other planning and practices of infrastructure development and optimising the community participation on urban governance.

Scope of work

Provide advice in all matters relating to pro-poor governance, strengthening and empowerment of local communities, social development, community participation urban poverty alleviation.
Assist in developing partnership with civil society, CBOs, NGOs in implementing housing projects.
Guide and support implementation of mechanisms for pre-project community consultations and streamlining inputs into slum free city plan.
Support effective community participation processes in preparation of Slum Free City plan.
Devise communication strategies to make the communities aware of their responsibilities in keeping environment clean, preserving and helping in making the investments secure and complying with requirement of the RAY.
Devise strategies to develop platforms for interface between the DUSIB / Delhi Govt / Infrastructure service providers / Utility Services providers and the beneficiaries in the backdrop of the housing projects under RAY.
Assist in establishing networks with civil society and private sector, and other line departments such as health, education and social welfare in order to bring convergence of their schemes/leverage their schemes with projects under RAY.
Design and conduct surveys periodically and Support social aspects of policy and legal reforms.
Advise in developing capacity building modules in local language for conduct of training programmes on RAY
Any other related tasks, including advocacy at state level that may be entrusted upon by DUSIB.

Qualification and Experience

Master degree in Social Science / MSW / Sociology or related field.
Minimum of three year of demonstrated work experience in social and community development.
Experience of at least one year in managing development programs for slum dwellers.
Demonstrated experience of implementing social sector reforms.
Experience in designing capacity building activities, preferably in the municipal environment.
Desirable : Experience of at least one project involving implementation of government policies for slum development preferably in urban areas.
Desirable : Experience of projects involving social surveys and analysis for policy support.
Experience of training and capacity building in social development and community participation processes.
Fluency in English and local language essential
Age limit : 40 years or less

5 Project Engineering Specialist

Project Engineering Specialist will be responsible for providing overall guidance and support on all aspects of planning, design, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of slum infrastructure projects undertaken under Slum Free City Plan.

Scope of Work

Provide technical support as necessary in design and implementation of slum infrastructure works – water supply, drainage, roads, solid waste etc.
Provide technical advice in tendering process, design and supervision of infrastructure works.
Review the Detailed Projects Reports (DPRs) for precision and detail and provide feedback as necessary.
Support DUSIB to prepare project monitoring formats and report with precision on progress of construction and utilization of funds under RAY.
Develop and disseminate guidelines on project preparation, procurement and other related activities.
Assess the training needs in engineering and assist DUSIB to access quality training on site or at recognized centres of excellence.
Any other related tasks that may be entrusted upon by DUSIB.

Qualifications and Experience

Post graduate degree in Civil Engineering with specialization, preferably in, public health engineering.
Minimum of three years experience in procurement, design, and supervision of infrastructure works.
Experience of using project management tools like MS Project, Primavera etc.
Knowledge of standards and procedures for ensuring quality and monitoring compliance.
Experience of managing at least one housing project of 500 or more houses.
Desirable : Prior experience as municipal engineer or working for a government civil engineering / infrastructure project of six months duration or more.
Fluency in English and Hindi language essential.
Age limit : 40 years or less

6 Capacity Building Specialist

The Capacity Building/Training Coordinator will play a key role in taking forward the core principles of RAY with regard to appreciation and implementation of the reforms, internalizing stakeholder consultations into the operating procedures and practices of infrastructure development and optimizing the community participation in urban governance.

Capacity building and training will be critical for the preparation and implementation of slum- free city action plan.

Scope of work

Provide advice on matters relating to capacity building, training, need analysis and training development processes.
Assess barriers and constraints, training requirements, institutional weaknesses, absorptive capacity constraints to implement slum infrastructure projects and urban reforms, issues of sustainability of created assets, and other social and institutional risks at state and ULB level.
Advise in developing capacity building modules in local language for conduct of training programmes on RAY.
Support in building the database of trainers and resource persons on urban poverty alleviation, planning, community participation, social development, engineering etc.
Support city level capacity building/training coordinator in organising training programmes and bringing in resource persons for taking sessions during training programmes
Advise, collate and disseminate reports of the trainings and capacity building programme
Train stakeholders in community participation aspects of planning, execution and operations management.
Organise training to State level officials and non-officials in various guidelines, manuals, tools and techniques for Slum-free City Planning, and oversee the support from the select nodal institutions on capacity building/training programmes and handholding support on GIS Mapping, Slum Survey & MIS, Slum-free City Planning and Legislative Framework for Inclusive City Planning.
Any other related tasks, including advocacy at state level that may be entrusted upon by DUSIB.

Qualification and Experience

Masters or doctoral degree in Urban Planning and Management, Social Sciences.
Minimum of three year of demonstrated work experience in the development areas, preferably in urban development.
Implemented at least two governance reforms .
At least one year experience in training in organizational behaviour and management of institutional change processes.
Experience in designing capacity building activities, preferably in the municipal environment .
Experience of at least two years in managing training / capacity building programs.
Desirable : Experience of at least one year in managing training / capacity building programs for municipal bodies.
Fluency in English and local language essential
Age limit : 40 years or less