Project Technical Support-III

1. POSITION VACANT: Project Technical Support-III (State Supervisor), SAMS, Odisha, and Rajasthan.

2. ABOUT ORGANIZATION:

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 29 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 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, agriculture, etc.

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, is 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.

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3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Project Technical Support III- State Supervisor (PTC-SS) role will involve overall coordination of field operations, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting, as well as maintaining proper documentation. Key duties and responsibilities of the PTC-SS will include:

(1) PTC-SS will coordinate with the Program Officer to oversee field operations and ensure the effective implementation of activities within their assigned districts;

(2) S/he will supervise and guide District Coordinators and Field Investigators, ensuring seamless 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, and assist in achieving project objectives through additional tasks as assigned.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification and Experience:

(1) Applicants must possess a three-year degree in Science, Psychology, Public Health, Anthropology, Social Work, or Sociology, along with three years of experience in the relevant field (desirable).

OR

(2) Postgraduate degree in Science, Psychology, Public Health, Anthropology, Social Work, or Sociology.

Experience, Skills, and Competencies:

Essential

(1) Experience in leading field teams effectively;

(2) Strong ability to analyze dashboards, derive data-driven insights, and implement strategic changes in the field.

(3) Experience in anthropometric data collection;

(4) Knowledge of computer applications;

(5) Prior knowledge of using the data collection application.

Desirable

(1) Work experience in data collection in the field studies;

(2) Knowledge of the local language (Odia).

5. AGE LIMIT: The upper age limit is 50 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 36,400 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 selected candidate will be engaged as a consultant on a full-time basis under a fixed-term consultancy contract for eight months with Strategic Alliance Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (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 VACANCY: 01

10. LOCATION (Place of Posting): The Project Technical Support-III (State Supervisor) shall be expected to be in Odisha for the first round of data collection and relocate to Rajasthan for the second round of data collection.

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

11. REFERENCE: PTS-SS-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.