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JOB OPENING FOR Program Officer – Accessibility (PO-A)DIRECTORATE FOR WELFARE OF THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADUDesignation:- Program Officer – Accessibility (PO-A)Language Required:- Tamil & EnglishDuration of Contract:- 12 months(Renewable upon satisfactory performance)Reporting Officer:- Project Director, RIGHTS/DWDA.Duty Station:- ChennaiEDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:-Full time graduate/ Post graduate in civil engineering, architecture, urban design, urban studies, urban planning, planning or equivalent from a reputed university preferred.Certificate or diploma related to fields of accessibility and universal design is desirable or any other equivalent qualification from a reputed university preferred.Candidates with certifications relevant to accessibility and universal design such as Certified Professional in Accessibility core Competencies, Professional Certificate Program in Universal Accessibility Design and Audit, and other such relevant certifications will be preferred.EXPERIENCE:-3 to 5 years’ experience in working in accessibility related convergence and advocacy.Experience of developing/implementing accessibility guidelines or tools, will be an added advantage.A candidate with above 10 years of experience in the government sector in the capacity not less than of a Tahasildar or equivalent associated with implementation of government projects at the field level will also be considered, for whom (1) and (2) is only preferable.Remuneration:-The remuneration for the consultant would be Rs.75,000 per month . Only travel expenses will be paid as per actuals. The consultant will be located at the Directorate for Welfare of the Differently abled, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Lady Willingdon College Campus, Chennai-600 005 during the course of the contracted period.The consultant may require travel as per Project requirements.The consultant will have to attend DWDA on all working days unless on an official tour as approved by PD or allowed to work from home by PD. The consultant may also be required to attend office on holidays as and when so desired by PD for disposal of urgent matters.However, no extra remuneration will be paid for attending office on holidaysInterested candidates for more details can contact on tnjobs@