STATE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT - NORTH EAST

(A Unit of MHRD, Govt. of India for Implementation of World Bank Assisted Projects in Technical Education)

Advertisement No.: SPIU-NE/Rectt/2018/02 Dated 18th September 2018

Requirement of Consultants/ Nodal Officers in State Project Implementation Unit – North

East (SPIU-NE) for World Bank assisted project - Technical Education Quality
Improvement Programme – Phase III (TEQIP-III) of Ministry of Human Resource
Development (MHRD) on contractual basis for North Eastern States
Applications are invited from Indian Citizens for the posts of Nodal Officer/Consultant (Academic
and Finance) for State Project Implementation Unit – North East (SPIU-NE) comprising of
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura
(SPIU-NE office at Guwahati), under Technical Education Quality Improvement Program
(TEQIP-III) of MHRD on contract basis.
Name of the posts: Nodal Officer/Consultant
Number of post: 02 (two)
Pay Range: ₹ 75,200 - ₹ 1,40,900/- per month
Age Criteria: Should not exceed 50 years as on the last date of advertisement
Mode of engagement: On contractual basis for the project period (subject to review of
performance on annual basis)
Sl No. Designation Discipline No. of Posts
1 Nodal Officer/Consultant Academics 1
2 Nodal Officer/Consultant Finance 1
Total No. of Posts 2
Details of Eligibility for the different posts:
1. Nodal Officer/Consultant (Academics)
Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. in Engineering /Technology with minimum 05 years experience in
Teaching/Research/Training/Planning in Central/State Government, University/Institutions of Higher
Education, Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertaking
OR
Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology with minimum 08 years experience in
Teaching/Research/Training/Planning in Central/State Government, University/Institutions of Higher
Education, Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertaking
Desirable: Minimum 5 years experience in execution of externally aided projects of National/State
importance, preferably in education sector as an academic expert.
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Consultant shall work in close association with SPA and will coordinate the work of the institutions
under the purview of SPIU-NE.

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  To organise training workshops and review the funding requirements & monitor the fund utilisation
of the institutes as well as of ATUs.
 Shall review the eligibility proposal received from the institutes and submit a report on the same.
 Identifying the key areas and conducting training/workshops on the same.
 To do a need analysis on effective implementation of the project keeping in mind the vision of the
project.
 Organise pedagogical trainings
 Monitor the progress in faculty and staff development for all institutions.
 All Supervisory work of Consultants particularly of academic division.
 Accompanying the World Bank/NPIU officials in various appraisal missions of the project.
 Supervising the work of drafting of various appraisal reports
 Planning and consolidation of staff development programme as designed in PIP.
 Liaison with relevant industries for developing academic linkages
 Analyzing performance audit reports and providing proper feedback to the institutions for
improvement/innovations etc. Prepare national level performance audit report and present the
outcome during state review meetings.
 Ensuring implementation of reforms as given in PIP.
 Monitoring compliance of MOU conditions.
 Assessing periodical progress on implementation of Project components.
 Any other tasks assigned by SPIU-NE/NPIU.

2. Nodal Officer/Consultant (Finance)

Essential Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Commerce(Accounting/Finance/Auditing) or Full time
MBA or CA or ICWA with specialization in Accountancy/Auditing/Financial Management with
minimum 06 years of experience in computerized accounting system in financial management in
Central/State Government, University/Institutions of Higher Education, Autonomous Bodies and Public
Sector Undertaking.
Desirable: Minimum 02 years of experience in handling externally aided projects, like the World Bank,
in National/State level preferably in education sector as a financial expert and working experience in
any software related to Direct Fund Transfer Software System.
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Providing guidance and assistance on financial, accounting and reporting aspects to the project
institutions under SPIU-NE.
 Ensure full knowledge and systematic application of the Project Financial procedures and
requirements for financial Management as well as well-versed with fund flow and direct fund
transfer system software.
 Prepare budget for project at State level and arrange timely flow of funds to the institutions,
 Monthly Statement of Expenditure, prepare and submit Budget Estimates for the projects,
collection and compilation of UCs and audited statements of the respective institutions.
 Technical guidance on accounting control, preparation of budgets, analysis and compilation,
preparing and reporting of financial accounting, audit control and financial review, reconciliation
of accounts, monitoring of funds, release & compilation of statement of expenditure
 Accept quarterly Financial Monitoring Reports (FMRs) from the participating institutions and
guide/monitor and provide support for adherence to the fiduciary guidelines, financial management
issues,

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  Consolidate FMRs for the project and submission to the NPIU, so as to facilitate disbursement of
funds within the required timeframe,
 Hire internal and external auditors,
 Monitor quality of audit arrangements in all agencies in the states which will be funded under the
project. Regularly monitor compliance of audit observations by institutions,
 Provide support to financial management/accounting staff of institutions for resolving various
issues related with accounting/financial management aspects, reporting system etc. Facilitate
implementation of the project and providing advisory services and support for financial
management and other allied issues,
 Impart comprehensive and specialization training to project staff at various levels on financial
management and manage these training programmes through preparation of training plan, including
schedule of trainings/workshops/ seminars/orientation, and monitor implementation of the plan in
close co-ordination with the NPIU, and
 Other project aspects related to financial management, follow-up for compliance of legal covenants
at SPIU level, audit TEQIP accounts of institutions and physical verification of assets, assist in
reconciliation of TEQIP accounts and reporting information, follow up of Audit observations and
required compliance, create SPIU and institution-wise data based on various aspects of financial
management

General Terms and Conditions

1. The candidates should provide a valid Email ID and Mobile Number on which all the communication
shall be made.
2. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for the above positions.
3. Applicants are required to send the scanned copies Application Form along with supporting
documents by e-mail to [email protected] with the subject as ‘Application for the
post of Nodal Officer/Consultant (Academics/Finance)’.
4. Completed Applications (hard copy) should be sent by Speed Post to State Project Implementation
Unit-North East (SPIU-NE), Room No. 002, Ground Floor, Centre for Educational
Technology, IIT Guwahati, Amingaon, Guwahati 781039.
5. Academic qualifications should be in the chronological order starting with High School Leaving
Certificate Examination along with percentage of marks, Name of Institution, Year of Passing. The
experience certificate should include post, tenure, pay scale and nature of job.
6. Only the shortlisted candidates shall be called for an interaction/interview.
7. No TA/DA shall be paid for attending the interview.
8. At the time of interview candidates need to come with all original documents, NOC (if applicable)
and one set of photocopies of all documents for verification.
9. It is to be clearly noted that the above appointment is purely contractual basis and the engagement
does not confer any claim on the candidate to seek any other temporary/permanent employment in
MHRD/NPIU/SPIU.
10. The advertisement can be withdrawn at any time by the issuing authority without any prior notice
and no claims would be accepted for the same.
11. No fee has to be paid while applying for the post against this advertisement.
12. For details, the candidates may visit the website www.npiu.nic.in
13. The last date of application is 3rd October 2018. Applications received after the last date will not be
accepted.

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STATE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT-NORTH EAST (SPIU-NE)
APPLICATION FORM
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Post Applied for: _______________________________________________________

1. PERSONAL DETAILS:
Full Name :
(in BLOCK letters)

Date of Birth : D D M M Y Y Y Y (in DDMMYYYY format)

Age : _______________________________________________________________________
(as on 30th September 2018)
Gender : Male Female Others

Category : SC ST OBC MOBC GEN

Differently Abled : YES NO

Nationality : _______________________________________________________________________

Father’s Name : _______________________________________________________________________

Mother’s Name : _______________________________________________________________________

2. CONTACT DETAILS:
Present Address : _______________________________________________________________________

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Permanent : _______________________________________________________________________
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3. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
Examination Specialization, School / College / Year of Percentage / Grade /
Board/University
Passed if any Institute Passing CGPA Division

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4. EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
Type of
Month Month
Employment
and and Salary Scale / Nature of
Organization Designation (Permanent /
Year of Year of Grade of Pay Work
Temporary /
Joining Leaving
Contractual)

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5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
a) Have you worked in any World Bank Projects? : Yes No

b) Have you ever been disqualified from service? : Yes No

c) Do you have any relative working in EdCIL / MHRD / SPIU? : Yes No

d) If offered a position, within how many days can you join SPIU-NE? : ________________________

e) Additional information, if any, which you would like to mention in

support of your suitability for the post. This may include:

i) Additional academic qualifications :

ii) Professional training :

iii) Work experience (over and above the prescribed):

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6. LIST OF ENCLOSURES

1. _________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________

3. _________________________________________ 4. _________________________________________

5. _________________________________________ 6. _________________________________________

7. _________________________________________ 8. _________________________________________

9. _________________________________________ 10. _________________________________________

11. _________________________________________ 12. _________________________________________

13. _________________________________________ 14. _________________________________________

15. _________________________________________ 16. _________________________________________

I hereby declare that all the Statements made in this application are true and complete to the best
of my knowledge and belief.

Date: _________________

Place: _________________ ______________________________

(Signature of the applicant)

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