JOB OPENING FOR Program Officer – Research, Learning and Impact Assessment(PO-RL&IA) DIRECTORATE FOR WELFARE OF THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU Designation :- Program Officer – Research, Learning and Impact Assessment(PO-RL&IA) Language Required:- Tamil & English Duration of Contract:- 12 months (Renewable subject to performance) Reporting Officer: - Project Director, RIGHTS. Duty Station:- Chennai EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:- (i) Full time postgraduate in social research/economics/ rural management/ development studies/ public policy/public administration/statistics/ or any other relevant discipline from a reputed university. Preferred: Individuals with experience as Fellows with GoI/ GoTN or in Fellowship programmes (minimum one year) at academic institutions of repute shall also be considered. For incumbents who have cleared the UPSC prelims/ mains, only UG qualification shall be required. EXPERIENCE:- (ii) 3-5 years of working in Research & Learning, preferably with National/State Govt. and/or development/donor/similar organizations. Experience of working on programs for empowerment of persons with disabilities. Experience of developing/implementing M&Eand MIS related to projects for persons with disabilities in Tamil Nadu would be desirable. 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 (i) and (ii) is only preferable. Remuneration:- The remuneration for the Consultant would of 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. This consultant may require travel as per Project requirements. The consultant will have to attend office, DWDA on all working days unless he/she is on 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 holidays Interested candidates for more details can contact on
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Program Officer – Research, Learning and Impact Assessment