NABARD Consultancy Services

(A wholly owned subsidiary of NABARD)

(An ISO 27001:2013 & 9001: 2015 Company)
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Requirement of Project Based Contract Staff for various positions under the project “PMU for
Fisheries Department, New Delhi”

NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS) is a wholly owned Company of NABARD and a leading
consultancy organization in the field of agriculture and rural development (www.nabcons.com).
NABCONS invites ONLY ONLINE applications from Indian Citizens for 08 posts in various capacities on
contract basis as Project Based Contract Staff for various positions under project “PMU for Fisheries
Department, New Delhi”

2. Details of vacancies and Place of Posting:

Place of
Sr.No. Post Vacancy
posting
Value Chains Specialist – Ornamental Fish New Delhi
1 1
Value Chains Specialist – Seaweed and Integrated New Delhi
2 Mariculture 1
Fish Waste Management Specialist New Delhi
3 1
Communications Head New Delhi
4 1
Safe Fish & Traceability Program Coordinator New Delhi
5 1
Manager for National Fisheries Digital Platform New Delhi
6 1
Insurance Specialist New Delhi
7 2
08

3. Desired educational qualification, experience and remuneration details are given below:

Post Scope of work Qualification/ Experience +

Expertise
UNIT-1 – Technical, Inclusion and Gender, Environment & Climate Change
Value Chains  Develop SOPs for Production/Culture of  Masters in Fisheries/ Zoology
Specialist – Ornamental Fishes suitable for different (Fisheries) or equivalent
Ornamental Fish regions  At least 10 years of experience in
 Develop and communicate Eligibility and research and development in
Performance Criteria for Ornamental Fish Ornamental Fish Production,
Value Chains for support under the Technologies and Trade
Project  A least 5 years of experience in
Develop Guidance Notes for augmented working with a private sector
marketing for Ornamental Fish Value business preferably with a focus
Chains, including collaboration with on business development
network of industry players in  Exposure to International
ornamental fish trade Ornamental Fisheries Industry.

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  Foster collaboration and knowledge  Proven capacity to work hard and
exchange among stakeholders in the produce quality products within
ornamental fish industry tight deadlines.
 Facilitate work of the M&E and  Excellent oral and written
Verification Consultants communication skills in English.
 Support implementation of the Project
and any other program assigned by the
Project Director.
Value Chains  Develop SOPs for Production/Culture of  Masters in Fisheries/ Zoology
Specialist – Seaweeds suitable for different coastal Fisheries or equivalent
Seaweed and regions  At least 10 years of experience in
Integrated  Develop and communicate Eligibility and research and development in
Mariculture Performance Criteria for Seaweed and Seaweed Production, Processing
other Mariculture Value Chains for Technologies and Trade
support under the Project  A least 5 years of experience in
 Develop Guidance Notes for augmented working with a private sector
marketing for seaweed, including business preferably with a focus
collaboration with network of industry on business development
players in ornamental fish trade.  Exposure to national and
 Support outreach program and training international Seaweed industry
stakeholders in the value chain Demonstrated
 Provides regional and technical advice  Excellent oral and written
upon which to develop policy and communication skills in English.
regulatory frameworks with a focus on
mariculture.
 Undertakes specific technical assistance
projects in mariculture and aquatic
biosecurity
 Explore opportunities to develop value-
added products derived from integrated
mariculture systems
 Foster collaboration and knowledge
exchange among stakeholders in the
integrated mariculture industry
 Facilitate work of the M&E and
Verification Consultants
 Assists the Adviser to develop the annual
work plans and work plan reports for the
Aquaculture Section.
 Support implementation of the Project
and any other program assigned by the
Project Director.
Fish Waste  Develop, communicate and promote  Masters in Fisheries Technology/
Management Guidance Notes on Options for managing Fisheries or equivalent
Specialist Fish Waste; Reducing Fish Loss; and  At least 10 years of experience in
Converting Fish Waste into Resources promoting and researching
(Enterprises and Businesses) protein-rich fish feed industry and
 Develop and communicate Eligibility and use and processing of fishmeal
Performance Criteria for Fish Waste  Exposure to national and
based Enterprises for support under the international fish feed, fish
Project processing industry

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  Support in designing of various  Valid experience in waste
communication materials. management industry
 Organizing workshops, seminars,  Proven capacity to work hard and
trainings etc. to spread awareness and produce quality products within
educate stakeholders. tight deadlines.
 Facilitate work of the M&E and  Excellent oral and written
Verification Consultants communication skills in English.
 Support implementation of the Project
and any other program assigned by the
Project Director.
UNIT-2 – Communication, Advocacy, Branding and Knowledge Services
Communications  Develop and cause to implement the  Master’s in mass
Head Communication Strategy for the project communication/Journalism or
emphasizing: (a) need for sustainable equivalent
growth of fisheries and aquaculture; (b)  15 years of experience in
meeting increased domestic managing IEC and Communication
consumption preferences; and (c) functions in public or reputed
compliance to quality and safety norms; private sector agencies at
and (d) need for the sector to be globally leadership positions.
known for high quality, socially  Experience in designing and
responsible for environmentally implementing national and/or
sustainable. state level communication
 Create digital communications tools campaigns.
including infographics, fact sheets, and  Proven ability to develop
the creation of Story Maps communication strategies.
 Develop and cause to implement target-  Proven capacity to work hard and
group specific communication produce quality products within
campaigns. tight deadlines
 Implement communication strategy  Excellent oral and written
among all government actors in the communication skills in English
country to develop a harmonious idea and at least one (preferably two)
about quality, safety, social and Major Indian languages.
environmental standards across the
states and across all segments of fisheries
and aquaculture.
 Develop and implement a “brand” for
Indian fish and fish products.
 Develop Citizen Engagement (CE) strategy
to strengthen the communication
between the citizens and DoF (and state
fisheries departments).
 Guide and supervise the work of the
Communication and/or Event
management Firms contracted by the
PMU.
 Guide work of the M&E and Verification
Consultants especially related to
communication and reporting on
compliance to standards.
 Support implementation of the Project
and any other program assigned by the
Project Director.
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 Safe Fish &  Develop strategies for implementing a  Master in Fisheries/ Zoology
Traceability Technical Program in the fisheries and (Fisheries)
Program aquaculture sector in India irrespective of  20 years of overall experience in
Coordinator the nature of consumers (domestic or fish and fish products safety and
international), including sequencing of quality assurance;
implementation across segments of  Within above, at least 10 years of
fisheries/aquaculture and across the experience in seafood industry
geographies. preferably export-oriented
 Develop SOPs for implementing a seafood industry in managing
comprehensive Traceability System in the quality control systems, quality
country specifically for each segment assurance, traceability systems,
fisheries/aquaculture subject to and overall business management.
geographical clustering.  In-depth knowledge about the
 Develop SOPs for implementing a fisheries and aquaculture supply
comprehensive Residue Monitoring chains in India
System in the country specifically for each  Exposure to international
segment aquaculture and its value chains, Standards and compliance
subject to geographical clustering. requirements related to safe fish
 Develop all relevant Guidance Notes in and fish products.
collaboration with network of industry  Proven capacity to work hard and
players in fisheries/aquaculture value produce quality products within
chains. tight deadlines.
 Integrate these in the communication  Excellent oral and written
strategies of the Project and engage in communication skills in English.
outreach activities.
 Implement these above for relevant
activities supported by the project.
 Support in creating training materials for
producers, suppliers, manufacturers,
service providers, retailers and brands in
fisheries/aquaculture value chains.
 Contribute to organizing trainings,
workshops etc.
 Develop tools/process to solicit and
receive, analyse and organise stakeholder
inputs and take needful action
 Guide work of the M&E and Verification
Consultants
 Support implementation of the Project
and any other program assigned by the
Project Director.
UNIT-3 – Finance, Procurement, M&E, Digital Platform
Manager for  Overall responsibility for coordinating  Master’s degree in Computer
National development and implementation of the Science or Bachelor of Engineering
Fisheries Digital National Fishworkers Digital Platform or equivalent.
Platform (NFDP)  10 years of work experience in
 Strategize and prepare conceptual designing, operating and/or
design, in consultation with stakeholders managing large scale multi-
including government agencies, industry location systems in multi-vendor
associations and fishworkers’ environment.
cooperative, the NFDP including all its  In depth understanding of the
modules, interaction of the modules, Government of India (Ministry of
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 real-time updates of the information
modules, and the required mobile Apps
and any other virtual information
platforms.
 Guide and facilitate the Consulting Firms
selected by the PMU for designing,
implementation, operation and updating
the NFDP.
 Guide the integration of project related
MIS and any other program MIS as
decided by the Project Director in the
NFDP.
 Guide integration of the project assisted
information systems related to quality
assurance, food safety, traceability,
residue control in aquaculture and other
such aspects, including block chains
developed and approved by the
Department of Fisheries if any, in the
NFDP.
 Ensure generation of real-time reports
from NFDP on all such themes as decided
by the Project director.
 Support implementation of the Project
and any other program assigned by the
Project Director.
Insurance  To assist the PMU in implementation of
Specialist Aquaculture Insurance.
 Deals with all matters related to
insurance within the project, including
assessing insurance needs, procuring
appropriate insurance coverage,
managing insurance claims, and ensuring
compliance with insurance requirements.
 To provide data and reports on Insurance
policy, claims experience, and other key
metrics to management.
 Collaborating with all stakeholders across
departments, functions, and levels of the
organization related to implementation
of Aquaculture Insurance.
IT) guidelines, procedures and
software architecture for any
national digital platform
 Experience of designing suitable
solutions for a scalable & modular
MIS system
 Experience and understanding of
rural development programs of
the Government of India or large
State Government program is
desirable.
 Proven capacity to work hard and
produce quality products within
tight deadlines.
 Excellent oral and written
communication skills in English.
 MBA with 5 years of Experience in
the field of insurance, designing
insurance products etc.
 Strong working knowledge of
insurance products and
underwriting guidelines
 Preference would be given to
candidate worked with
international organizations like
World Bank, ADB, AFD, KFW, GIZ
etc.

4. (a) Remuneration
i. Candidate will be paid consolidated remuneration based on the experience, educational
qualification and overall suitability of the candidate for the above-mentioned posts.
ii. Salary will be commensurate based upon experience and last drawn salary.
iii. The candidates will be liable for tax liabilities under section 194 J of the Income Tax Act & Rules
in force and the tax will be deducted at source.

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 5. Contract Period
The Project Based Contract Staff (PBCS) would be hired on contract basis initially for a period of 11
months which may be extended based on the requirement of the project and performance or will be
co-terminus with the project period.

6. How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply online in the prescribed format within 15 days from 25 April 2024 to
10 May 2024 by clicking links and filling the details therein:

Sr.No. Post Link to Apply

1 Value Chains Specialist – Ornamental Fish https://forms.office.com/r/be53GqSvDL

Value Chains Specialist – Seaweed and
2 Integrated Mariculture https://forms.office.com/r/QKBhNKLG4W
3 Fish Waste Management Specialist https://forms.office.com/r/nAZfEnjNFd
4 Communications Head https://forms.office.com/r/gPuH5ugw2i
5 Safe Fish & Traceability Program Coordinator https://forms.office.com/r/sfvs4RRXem
6 Manager for National Fisheries Digital Platform https://forms.office.com/r/2rjCZaCZW0
7 Insurance Specialist https://forms.office.com/r/TckEuHXxsG
In case the above links does not work, you may also copy and paste the link in your web browser and
fill the details therein.

 Additionally, interested candidates may please email your updated CV on

agriculture@nabcons.in

Instructions

i. Before applying, candidates should read all the instructions carefully and ensure that they fulfil
all the eligibility criteria for the post. NABCONS would admit candidates on the basis of the
information furnished in the ON-LINE application and shall verify their eligibility at the stage of
interview/ joining. If, at any stage it is found that any information furnished in the ON-LINE
application is false/incorrect or if according to the NABCONS, the candidate does not satisfy the
eligibility criteria for the post, his/her candidature will be cancelled and he/she will not be
allowed to appear for the interview/joining not allowed to continue, if joined.

ii. Candidates are requested to apply only ON-ONLINE through NABCONS website
(www.nabcons.com). No other mode of submission of application will be accepted.

iii. Important Dates/ Timelines

Last date for submission of online

10 May 2024 (Midnight)
applications
NABCONS reserves the right to make change in the dates indicated above.

Please note that corrigendum, if any, issued related to the above advertisement will be published
only on NABCONS website (www.nabcons.com).

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 7. General Information

 Only Shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview and may also be assessed for their
proficiency in MS Office/ data management. Location for the interview will be indicated in the call
letter. The candidates may kindly note that any cost incurred by them for attending the interview
will not be reimbursed by NABCONS.
 The interview may be held in person or through virtual mode as may be required.

 The applicant may submit the declaration in online form with respect to the education
qualification and experience. Self-attested copies of education qualifications and experience
certificates are to be compulsorily submitted at the time of the interview. Original documents
would be required for verification.
 Place of posting of the posts will be as per the locations mentioned in Section 2 above. The
candidates can be posted anywhere in India depending upon the project requirement. Further, as
a part of their functioning the above consultants may be required to travel across the mentioned
state and other parts of the country from time to time. NABCONS will not provide accommodation
for the selected/appointed candidates.
 No correspondence will be entertained from any ineligible and non-selected candidate in all
matter regarding eligibility, the selection process, documents to be produced for the selection
process, assessment, prescribing minimum qualifying standards, number of vacancies,
communication of result , etc. the company’s decision shall be final and binding on the candidates
and no correspondence shall be entertained in this regard.
 The final appointment will be based on the decision of selection committee constituted for the
purpose. Company reserves the right to increase/ decrease the number of posts or not to fill up
any of the posts.
 The appointment shall be subject to being found medically fit, for which purpose the candidate
shall be required to undergo the protocol of medical tests upon reporting at place of posting. The
continuance in NABCONS’s service shall be subject to remaining medically fit to discharge duties
and responsibilities. The decision of NABCONS regarding medical fitness shall be final and binding
on the candidate.
 Merely satisfying the eligibly criteria does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.
NABCONS reserves the right to call only the requisite number of candidates for the interview
depending on number of responses, after preliminary screening / short listing with reference to
candidate's qualification, suitability, experience, etc. Applications received after the due date shall
not be entertained and will be rejected.
 Under no circumstances applications by hand or any other mode will be entertained. The
application submitted through online mode provided in this advertisement will only be accepted.
 The contractually engaged staff shall have no legal claim to regular absorption either during the
period of contract or after the period of contract expires. Similarly, the Contract Appointee will
have no claims as to seniority.
 The selected candidates shall not take up any part time / full time employment or assignments
elsewhere or do any business during the period of their contract with NABCONS. The engagement
shall automatically be terminated if he/ she joins any other organization without giving prior
information. In such an event, NABCONS shall have the right to claim compensation/ damages, if
any, as it may deem fit.
 NABCONS reserves the right to cancel the recruitment for the captioned posts without assigning
any reason at any stage.

Advt. Ref. No. NABCONS/CO-HR/02/PBCS/2024-25 Dated: 25 April 2024

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