Advt. No. 14/2020 ,No. NIRDPR/CPRDP&SSD/MoPR-RGSA-ModelGPClusters/2020-22
Position: State Programme Coordinator (No. of posts- 10)
1. Post Graduate in Economics/Rural Development/Rural Management/Political Science/
Sociology/ Social Work/Development Studies and similar disciplines (the term on PG
degree may be relaxed in case of Engineering graduates) from any recognized
university.
2. Minimum academic standards: 60% marks in Secondary (Class X) or equivalent
examination; 50% marks in Higher Secondary (Class XII) or equivalent examination in
any discipline; 50% marks at Graduation level in any of the above-mentioned
disciplines; and 50% marks at Post Graduation level in any of the above-mentioned
disciplines.
3. Sound knowledge about structure, functions, roles and responsibilities of Gram
Panchayats (GP).
4. Proficiency in Capacity Building & Participatory Training, Participatory Planning,
mentoring and monitoring.
5. Five years’ first-hand experience of having worked on Capacity Building & Training,
improving governance and participatory planning in respect of GPs.
6. Prior experience and managerial skills to lead, mentor and support a team of Young
Fellows or coordinators.
7. Proficiency in writing and speaking English and Hindi
8. Experience and keenness to undertake extensive travels in remote areas.
9. Appropriate attitude to mix, develop rapport and work with Elected Representatives
(ER) and functionaries of Gram Panchayats (GP) and rural communities in remote rural
areas and strong commitment to work on mission mode for Sustainable Development.
10. Keenness to undergo thorough induction level training to be organised by the
NIRD&PR and pass the standards to be set for eligibility for final deployment.
11. Soft skills including proficiency in MS Office (at least Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and
capacity for online reporting.
12. Capacity to work for prolonged hours.
Age: 30-50 years as on date of advertisement.
14. Relaxation in academic standards and other eligibilities may be considered in very
exceptional cases as per discretion of authority
Consolidated Contractual Remuneration: Rs.55,000/- (Rupees fifty-five thousand) only
per month plus travel and subsistence on tour as per norms of the NIRD&PR