Positions: Research Associate

No. of position: 01

Location: Chhattisgarh

Key Job Responsibilities:

1. Engage with Education Technology-based initiative for government schools and teacher professional development

2. Work closely with the Implementation leads and coordinate with other groups of the project to plan, manage, execute, monitor, report and document and support the process of field implementation in their districts

3. Research and documentation on various themes of field intervention

4. Liaise with government departments for implementation, expansion, collaborations

5. Contribute and participate in orientation programs that may be held in connection with the initiative and would help the on-ground implementation.

6. To be flexible and responsive to ongoing field implementation needs and issues, and resolve them in a timely manner, in collaboration with the state team.

7. Coordinate/ organize orientations/programs, as necessary.

8. Take up a capacity building or teaching or other assignments as may be decided by the State lead.

Qualifications:

Post-graduate (MA in Education, MA in Development Study and MA/MSc in Public Policy) or in equivalent field/discipline.

Desirable:

• Interest in ICT in Education, MOOCs

• Attention to details

• Willingness to work in uncertain/dynamic environments

• Knowledge of Statistics and Data Analysis

Experience (3 years +):

Working with field teams involving coordination etc, preferably in school education and teacher training

Skills & Competencies:

1. Knowledge of field issues in education and familiarity with technology use in education

2. Project management and Ability to support field teams and partners

3. Written and verbal skills in Hindi & English. Fluency in Hindi speaking is must

4. Self-motivation and ability to multi-task and deal with stressful situations

5. Ability to undertake extensive field travel and for extended periods of time

6. Knowledge and familiarity with technology and education technology and large-scale reform

7. Working knowledge of Word Processor, Spreadsheet, and Presentation

Remuneration:

Gross monthly remuneration for the position will be Rs 40,000 -45,000. Offers shall be commensurate with the qualifications, experience and salary history of the selected candidate.

Location:

Chhattisgarh (Frequent travel to intervention districts/schools of Chhattisgarh and Mumbai/Bangalore offices)

Application fee:

The application fee of Rs 1000/- to be paid online. The SC/ST/PWD candidates are required to pay fees of Rs. 250/- if they attach the required certificate to the online application form. The women candidates are waived from the payment of application fees. The application will be valid only on receipt of the application fee for those who are required to pay. Fees once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.

Application process and interview:

1. Candidates are requested to apply online through the link 

2. Candidates are required to take a print of acknowledgement of online application and keep it for future reference.

3. Short-listed candidates will be informed over e-mail to appear for the online interview to be held tentatively between the third week of June 2021.

4. Short-listed candidates will be informed over e-mail to appear for the online interview.

The last date for receipt of online application: 13th June 2021 Selected Candidates are expected to join within 15 days of their selection.