Project Technical Support-I

1. POSITIONS VACANT: Project Technical Support-I (District Coordinators), SAMS, Multiple Districts (Baleshwar, Cuttack, Ganjam, Jajapur, Kendujhar, and Mayurbhanj), Odisha (08 Vacancies)

2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

About SAMS:

Strategic Alliance Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (SAMS) is a premier, multi-disciplinary, management consultancy, exclusively focused on servicing the needs of the Public Health and Development Sectors in India. SAMS is currently focused upon four principal practice areas, viz. Human Resource Consulting, Procurement & Supply Management (PSM), Capacity Building & Training and Management Consultancy Services.

Established in 1995, SAMS has been associated with a range of clients over the past 30 years which has included the best known, bi and multi-laterals, INGOs and NGOs in the country, apart from the Government of India (GoI) and State Governments in the above sectors.

About Project:

The National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) is an independent organization developing AI-based solutions for social good. NEN is supported by reputed global institutions. NEN works closely with central and state governments in India to collaborate on solutions in the domains of healthcare, education, and agriculture.

For more information about the organisation, please visit

NEN is implementing the ICMR-funded project titled To design an AI-based solution for the public good to automate anthropometric measurements for children from 0 months to 3 years, being strategized and implemented by NEN-AI. The project comprises a dedicated effort to build an AI-based solution for anthropometry based on a dataset of short videos (less than a minute) and images of children from 0 months to 3 years, along with their anthropometric measurements.

SAMS is helping NEN by hiring and engaging a number of data professionals under short-term consultancy contracts, who will be tasked with executing the above project.

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

A total of eight (08) Project Technical Support- District Coordinators (PTC-DCs) are being hired by SAMS on behalf of NEN for the above referenced project. The PTC-DCs will be responsible for the overall coordination of field operations, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting, as well as maintaining proper documentation. Key duties and responsibilities of PTC-DCs include:

(1) PTC-DCs will coordinate with the State Coordinator and Program Officer to oversee field operations and ensure smooth implementation of activities within their assigned districts;
(2) S/he will supervise and guide the Field Investigators, ensuring effective communication and coordination to facilitate accurate and timely data collection;
(3) S/he will monitor and ensure that all data collection activities are completed within the allotted time frame, addressing challenges and supporting resolution as needed to adhere to protocols and guidelines;
(4) S/he will actively participate in data collection efforts while ensuring the quality and timeliness of the data being gathered;
(5) S/he will coordinate with relevant officials and stakeholders as required, maintain detailed documentation, submit periodic reports to the State Coordinator and Program Officer, and assist in achieving project objectives through additional tasks as assigned;
(6) S/he should be comfortable with travel, as it is an essential part of the role.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification and Experience:
(1) Applicants must have passed 12th grade and hold a diploma in Science, Psychology, Public Health, Anthropology, Social Work, or Sociology, along with two years of experience in a relevant subject/field;
OR
(2) Three-year graduate degree in Social Science or Life Science with a specialization in Psychology, Public Health, Anthropology, Social Work, Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry, along with one year of experience in the relevant subject/field.

Experience, Skills and Competencies:

Essential
(1) Experience in anthropometric data collection;
(2) Knowledge of computer applications;
(3) Prior knowledge of using data collection applications.

Desirable
(1) Work experience in data collection in field studies;
(2) Knowledge of the local language (Odia).

5. AGE LIMIT: The upper age limit is 45 years, and the cut-off date for the age limit will be the date of submission of the application form.

6. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

The gross professional fee budgeted for this consultancy position is fixed at Rs. 23,400 per month. The professional fee will be subject to applicable tax deductions as per prevailing laws.

Note: A monthly additional travel reimbursement of up to Rs. 8,000 will be provided, based on actual expenses incurred, subject to the submission of valid receipts and supporting documentation.

7. NATURE OF ENGAGEMENT:

The PTC-DCs selected will be engaged as consultants on a full-time basis under a fixed-term consultancy contract for a period of three months with SAMS.

8. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Applicants are requested to review the general terms and conditions of the recruitment process before applying for the above positions. Please refer to the link below for the detailed T&Cs:

9. NO OF VACANCIES: 08

10. LOCATION: Baleshwar (2), Cuttack (1), Ganjam (1), Jajapur (1), Keonjhar (1) and Mayurbhanj (2).

(Note: This position requires extensive travel to project locations, and the candidate must be comfortable with it.)

11. REFERENCE: PTS-DC-SAMS

12. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar
New Friends Colony, New Delhi
Phone Nos.: ;
Website:

13. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position can apply by or before March 10, 2025