Practitioner

This position plays a critical role in designing, delivering and monitoring of support architecture to strengthen three tier local governance system and its multi- sectoral planning and execution. Further support the department in developing system of training and capacity building of elected representatives and other stakeholders. You will be embedded with state Panchayati Raj department and will extend technical assistance for strengthening local governance system to build their capacities around localization of SDGs with special focus in areas of Healthy Panchayat, Gender Inclusive Panchayats etc. Your responsibilities, while indicative and not exhaustive, include:

Strategic support and visioning Support the State PR departments and state/regional level training institutions in designing, delivery and monitoring of local governance frameworks and structures Ideate conceptualize and design system for local governance and support in institutionalization of it with PR department Mobilization of sector experts, partners and CSOs to support in shaping the idea of strengthening local governance Support in operationalization of Panchayat-CBOs-Local Administration convergence framework

Multisectoral participatory planning Intuitional mechanism and process protocols for Multisectoral participatory planning and capacity building initiatives in Panchayat and women collective leadership aligning localizing of SDGs i.e. healthy, women friendly panchayats etc. Develop strategies and plans that align with LSDs goals and strengthen planning incorporating the specific needs and challenges of health and health determinants of the Panchayat Work with state and district authorities and Panchayat representatives to build the system of regular monitoring and review and equip them with the perspective around LSDGs and thematic participatory planning Support demonstration areas through regular field visits, training and handholding for block team and support them by demonstrating quality planning and monitoring processes

Training & Capacity Building Support in developing architecture for smooth roll-out of training and capacity building efforts aligning with People s Plan Campaign (PPC) Facilitate in developing institutional capacities to support in delivering large scale T&CB, new age modules, digital platforms and related materials for the training and capacity building for PRIs and related stakeholders like SHGS and FLWs etc. Engagement with state/regional training institutions for incorporating thematic and local governance related components in existing training modules and curricula

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