Overview
The consultant will provide technical assistance in the implementation of the Vehicle Location Tracking System (VLTS) across seven North-Eastern states, supporting solution customization and coordinating with state governments for timely operationalisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for VLTS development and rollout across seven North-Eastern states.
- Support the development of the VLTS application and dashboard for tracking PDS foodgrains.
- Assist in designing and implementing strategies to improve supply chain performance.
- Provide efficient coordination with state-level Nodal Officers for project milestone monitoring.
- Prepare regular reports, presentations, and official letters.
- Develop concept notes, proposals, and project plans.
- Provide technical assistance for improvements in VLTS systems through detailed assessments and reviews.
- Support integration of the VLTS platform with other systems and dashboards.
- Perform data analysis of PDS supply chain networks to enhance tracking efficiency.
- Use data analytics to monitor program status and performance, making actionable recommendations.
- Prepare training materials and undertake capacity building for PDS stakeholders.
- Prepare and compile relevant data and create detailed technical specifications for solution components.
Required Experience
- 1-4 years of progressively responsible professional experience working in large-scale technology or e-governance solutions with government or development agencies.
- Experience in logistics/ supply chain operations, preferably with exposure to GIS mapping and GPS based tracking systems / IoT solutions.
- Experience in MIS design, development, and data-driven decision-making.
- Experience in working independently with minimum supervision, often in fluid and ambiguous situations.
Qualifications
- Completion of secondary school education.
- A post-secondary certificate in the related in any of the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Applications, Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Business Administration.
