Prior to the selection process of CRPs-EP, orient all the participants on the project, criteria, selection process, nature of work, remuneration, training details, travel requirements, etc. (Refer Annexure 4.5 for selection process of CRPs-EP)
Selection of CRPs-EP
Any person meeting the eligibility criteria mentioned in the master circular can apply for the post of CRP-EP. Selection is based on a diligent process comprising a written test and some teamwork-based activities.
Training
Ensure that CRPs-EP are given training on the TED module, TEAM modules, and NRLM SVEP software, and are also given field-based assignments as the first step of their capacity building activity (Refer to Chapter 5 for details)
Placement
As a part of the placement process of CRPs-EP in the block, Individual CRPs-EP enter into a partnership with all the CRPs-EP to work as a group. They also sign a MoU with the BEPC to work as a service provider for the BRC-EP. (Refer to Annexure 4.6 for partnership deed among the CRPs-EP)
Regular Working
CRPs-EP must conduct a meeting in their group, preferably before the BEPC meeting, to finalize their work and review their work.
They must maintain books of records for their group.
(Refer to Annexure 4.7 for records to be maintained by CRPs-EP, and Annexure 4.8 for work plan preparation, assessment of work in the group, and suggested agenda for CRP-EP group meeting)Following steps should be followed in the selection process of CRP-EP
Participants – DPM, BPM, BPM (SVEP), NRO representatives, Community Cadres, CLF representatives
- Give an introduction about the project, explain criteria and process for selection, nature of work, remuneration, training details, mobility/travel requirements, family background of applicants, membership of CBOs or relationship with a CBO member
- Planning for mobilization method – Methods could be through CBOs, newspaper advertisement, notice on the panchayat board, social media etc.
- Fix a date for orientation in every CLF for mobilization
Giving information during the CLF Meeting (for follow-up)
Participants- BMMU representatives, NRO representatives, representatives from every VO
- Provide a recap about the project, selection criteria and process, nature of work, remuneration, training duration, mobility/travel requirements, family background of applicants, membership of CBOs, or relationship with a CBO member
- Discuss about the status of application
- Fix last date for application and collection method
- Fix meeting date for orientation of the interested applicants
- Planning for orientation – Select a coordinator for the process (contact the applicants, venue arrangement, materials etc.), give responsibility to the concerned person for mobilization in the concerned VO/Village
Orientation to the interested applicants
Participants- BMMU representatives, NRO representatives, CLF representatives, Applicants
- Welcome speech by SRLM team/representative
- Introduction about SVEP project - Objectives, CRP-EP selection, training duration, nature of work, role of CRP-EP
- Distribute the application form and explain how to fill
Pre-selection screening (Cluster-Level at CLF office)
Participants- BMMU representatives, NRO representatives, CLF representatives, Applicants
- Collection and verification of applications with documents
- Personal interview to understand their attitude, interest in working on field, current occupation and family support for travel and work, relationship with CBO, business experience
- Announce the list of final candidates, date, time and venue for selection
Note:
- All the participants should attend pre selection (Screening) process before the final selection
- A small audio/video message will be circulated to all the concerned staff, community cadres during the BMMU, CLF meetings. Also ensure the audio and video message get shared in all the concerned WhatsApp groups in that block
Selection Criteria
A CRP-EP should be:
- Age- between 21 to 45
- Minimum 10th pass
- Having written and oral communication abilities
- Familiar in basic mathematics
- Willing and able to travel - anywhere in the block.
- Ready to mingle with all types of people
- Ready to participate in residential training for 7-8 days continuously. Training will be conducted twice or thrice in a month.
- Having support from the family members
- Ready to spend time between training and after training on learning the process, paper work, assignment work, technical knowledge, etc.
- Having positive attitude.
- Preferably those who are active with CBO, who have business experience /knowledge /any other field work experience.
- Ready to work with a team.
