DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, ANDHRA PRADESH, HYDERABAD NOTIFICATION Notification No. 942/SSA/ AP /A12/2015 Dated: 27.11.2015 Applications are invited from eligible and interested persons/employees to work as Technical Support Group consultants (Engineering Design, School Health, Project Monitoring Consultant & Expert in implementation of RTE Act) in the departments of School Education A.P. Hyderabad. Last date to apply: 21.12.2015 To whom to apply: Address: State Project Director, SCERTPremises, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, B-Block, Opp: Lal Bahadur Stadium, Hyderabad, A.P. 500 001 email: admnaDssa@amail.com Mode of application: Please apply online. A Hard copy with necessary documents to be sent through RPAD/Speed Post Superimposing on the cover the consultancy applied for. Process of Selection: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Date will be informed in due course. For details visit: Website: http://ssa.ap.nic, l.Application Both soft and hard copies 2. Resume/C.V - Not more than 3-5 pages. 3. A brief description of 2-3 pages explaining how you can contribute to achieve the objectives of School Education Department and programme /Project. Documents to be enclosed: Hard copies of the documents in proof of their eligibility (Age, academic, Technical, Professional etc.,) Sd/- V.B. Ramana Murthy State Project Director, SSA, AP,Hyderabad 1 SCHOOL EDUCATION ANDHRA PRADESH: HYDERABAD TERMS OF REFERENCES The name of the post, expected qualifications and experience, Job Description/Roles and Responsibilities, Terms & Conditions of consultancy are discussed for each Consultant in the following sections: S. Name of the Post Position No. 1 Consultant Enqineerinq Desiqn 2 School Health Consultant 3 Project Monitoring Consultant 4 Consultant Expert in Implementation of Right to Education Act 2009 Level State State State No. Required 1 1 1 1 Range of Remuneration 45,00075,000 General Conditions for all types of consultants . . Age: Shall not exceed 50 years as on 01.07.2015 Period of consultancy will be for 11 months initially and likely to be extended based on performance and needs of the department. . The remuneration to be offered for the post will be within the given range, commensurate with the qualification, experience and overall performance in the interview of an individual candidate as per rules inforce. . Ability and willingness to travel extensively. . Any other works as assigned by the SPD, SSA, A.P. Hyderabad . The individual shall maintain the confidentiality in all official matters and shall not disclose/share any information with others without the permission of the SPD. . The individual should be available during all working days of the Government during office hours. In addition he should be available whenever his services are required on holidays/after office hours if required. Consultant at State Level - Engineering Design Designing Experienced and professional required to give impetus to the GoAP's focus on School Education. A - Educational Qualifications Post Graduate Degree in Structural Engineering with 65% marks in aggregate from recognized University. Should not be more than 50 years old with good health Well versed AutoCAD and STAAD software skills on school building designs . . . B- Experience required in relevant Field: . Should have minimum 15 years experience in design and civil engineering. . He/she should be well versed with Technical aspect of construction procedures, departmental codes and government orders in vogue. C- Job Description . Design and advise on various of infrastructural components of school . . . . Le., school buildings, class rooms, kitchen sheds, compound walls, toilets and drinking water smart class rooms etc., Instrument in creating indicators and to monitor performance of engineers in the department from Site Engineer, Deputy executive Engineers, executive engineer based on the day to day activities in performing the job chart. Instrument in creating in designing the program to enter progress monthly basis on line from the district and which can automatically consolidate at state level. Conducting technical trainings during introduction in the department, for reorientation after certain in duration of work experience, initiating action on lapses, misappropriation of funds etc., Implementing innovative methods /technology in both in construction technology, safe guarding environment. 3 . Improving psychological system of teacher & student in hazardless situations. . Brief knowledge on Green building concept, water harvesting and portable water management in schools. . Coordinate with MHRD and infrastructure. Consultant State Level - School State Teams on improving school Health Qualifications: Essential: ~ Post graduation in Home Science, food and nutrition, ~ Preferable in PhD/M.phil in Home science and Food and nutrition from a recog nized institution/Un iversity. Desirable: 1. At least 5 years of post qualification work experience in relevant field ( Child health) 2. Experience of working in the government sector at national! state level. 3. Experience of working in child health and knowledge about child health policies and health programmes Knowledge and skills: 1. Technical expertise in the areas of health promotion, planning and evaluation methodologies and capability to function collaboratively and productively in a multidisciplinary environment. 2. Ability to represent the program in interactions with relevant stakeholders, civil society and other agencies 3. Knowledge and skills in the formulation of technical cooperation interventions and in the development of criteria for evaluating program interventions 4. Managerial skills for the development, implementation and analysis of technical cooperation programs and activities, including budget programming 5. Ability and willingness to travel extensively 6. Interpersonal and management skills with ability to work in a deadline driven environment 4 7. Possess team working capability 8. Good command over MS-office/internet and common software 9. Good communication skills in English Job Description: >- To participate in the prepaiation of situation analysis and development of campaign, strategies for child health and to increase action among stakeholders. >- Develop, maintain and update advocacy and communication campaigns and associated work plan in accordance with agreed priorities of SSA/School Education >- To develop clear advocacy messages for each campaign issue. Prepare background communication and briefing materials for Government officials and other partners to promote campaign objectives. >- To ensure regular communication and coordination with state communication focal points on national campaign issues. Contribute to the development of state and district level capacity by coordinating state specific campaign content to increase visibility and promote advocacy objectives >- To ensure and enhance quality, consistency and appropriateness of state specific communication materials and activities. Ensure evidence based programming approach is appropriately reflected in the communication campaigns, work plan and products. Consultant at State Level - Project Monitoring A- Educational Qualifications: . Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Master Degree in Computer Application or B. Tech (IT/CS) from a recognized university with 55% in aggregate. Key skills: Power Builder, VB.net, ASP, Net, SQL, Server, Oracle, 109, MS Access & knowledge on ms-office . Degree in Education is preferable . The Candidate should have strong analytical skills with thorough working knowledge of computers and information technology. . Excellent skills in oral and written English, Telugu & Hindi. B- Experience Required in Relevant 5 Field: . . . . . Minimum 5 years relevant (post-qualification) experience in Govt. Organization /reputed Private Organization /PSU/Institute of Higher Learning/University/ Autonomous bodies with the following experience: Development of web based Monitoring Tools, Management of Database and Implementation of Data Based Application. Data Capturing, Analysis, Management, Reporting and Performance Monitoring. Developing/Modifying MIS Systems and other software applications. Design and Develop Monitoring Tools, Data Collection, Analysis and Report generation. Areas of Specific Expertise Desired: . Developing Educational programmes for Students, Teachers and Teacher Educators. . Experience in developing the curricular material for Digital Literacy/Pedagogy . Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects particularly in ICT in Education . Design and organize Trainings to stakeholders particularly in Information and Communication Technology applications C-Job Description: . To guide and support in collection/ collation and finalization of UDISE (Unified District Information System for Education) year wise, develop & manage database based on various parameters of School Education programmes. . Support preparation of Annual School Education Statistics and reports based on UDISEdata. . To support and gUide the Department in developing systems for receiving online data pertaining to the performance of Schools, Children Learning achievement and delivery of inputs and generating necessary periodic reports. . To assist in the implementation of various schemes in terms of processing and analysis of the proposals received from/by the State Governments and application of Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) System for transfer of scholarships. . Maintaining of Data Pedagogy wing. . Summative & Formative Assessment data compilation and analytics. 6 . State Level Achievement Survey (SLAS) Data Developing Application an~ generation of reports. . . Maintain Quality Monitoring Tools (QMTI - IVquarters) data process online application. . PINDICS (II quarters) data online application. . Uploading day to day Data updating in various formats. . Generating various reports and tables. . To get information/ records for review meetings, seminars, conferences, workshops and group discussions, preparation of project report, documentation work etc., . Guide and support in creating better awareness and development of Digital Literacy among Teachers, Students, Management and Staff Members. . Promote Digital Literacy in Schools and transaction of curricular subjects using computers and internet. . Support in accessing various useful web sites across the globe and download the useful materials related to curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. . To guide in developing audio and video programmes related to school curriculum and provide audio and video CDs to the schools . Networking with other national and international institutions and individuals for sharing professional ideas and technologies on day to day basis. . Support and guide in effective usage of social media i.e., Face Book, WhatsApp, Blogs, etc. for exchange as well as sharing of professional ideas among Teachers and Teacher Educators. . Networking with international agencies/institutions for exchange of Best Practices in Curriculum, Pedagogy, Assessment and Governance bQth at School and at various levels in the system. . To help and support in developing modules for developing digital literacy and use of online material for professional development of Teachers and improved learning achievement among children. In general, the Candidate should have: . strong analytical skills with thorough working knowledge of computers and information technology . good communication skills in English, Telugu and Hindi Consultant at State level- Right to Education Act 2009 (RTE) A -Educational Qualifications Essential: P.G in Educatton/ any subject Desirable: LL.B B - Experience Required in Relevant Field: 1. Minimum 5 years' experience in both administrative and academic matters out of which two years should be in dealing with RTE issues. 2. Strong RTE related advocacy experience 3. Experience in implementation of on RTE interventions. c- Job Description: 1. Analyzing gaps in RTE implementation in Andhra Pradesh and advising appropriate strategy and action plan. 2. Brining the best practices in RTE implementation in other states to Andhra Pradesh and developing program of action to take forward the same 3. Conducting of Training of Awareness orientation Programme at State Level/ District Level on implementation and monitoring on RTE Act. 4. Supporting the State Govt.in developing action plan for implementation of 25% seats in Private Schools for children from weaker sections and sensitizing private school management 5. Promote basic objectives of RTE among all stakeholders. 6. Coordination with Departments of Labour, Women & Child Welfare, Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare, Minority Welfare, BC Welfare Departments etc., . 7. Support to develop Information & Communication Technology for implementing of RTE Act. 8. Meetings with concerned Department Officials at district level and mandai level/field visits. 9. Other works as assigned by State Project Director. Sd/- V.B. Ramana Murthy State Project Director, SSA, AP,Hyderabad DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, A.P, HYDERABAD.. APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF CONSULTANT IN TECHNICAL SUPPORT GROUP IN SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT . Name of the Consultant post applied for 1. Name and designation of the applicant 2. Father's Name 3. Date of Birth 4. Place of Birth 5. Qualifications: Affix Passport size Photo . a) Academic (Specify the main subjects studied at Bachelor's Degree and Post Graduation levels) b) Professional: c) Technical/Others: 6. Employment status of applicant 7. Name & address of the office / : institution where the candidate is presently working with district name 8. Particulars of Examinations Passed -10th onwards (separate sheet may be attached. If required) 9. If selected, what notice period you: required before joining. 10. Have you ever been found guilty for any: offence under law in the past, if yes, please provide full information 11. Length of total service 9 12. Whether participated in any Edul:ationa1 : Activities? If Yes, furnish details 13. Any contribution for the Education of : focus groups Le., SC, ST, BC, Minorities and Children with Special Needs. If Yes, furnish details 14. Any research Education papers submitted on : If Yes, furnish details 15. Permanent Address Contact No: Email Id: 16. Address for Contact No. correspondence with : 17. Whether received any awards? Mention: details 18. Experience with NGOs (certificate(s) shall be enclosed 19. Any other information relevant Declaration I hereby declare that the above information furnished by me is true to the best of my knowledge. I further declare that I shall render my services in School Education Department, and I shall abide by the terms and conditions in case I am selected and posted. Otherwise, disciplinary action may be initiated against me as per rules. Signature of the Applicant Note: Enclose one additional passport size photo to the application form identical to the photo affixed above. Ecnl: C.V, Copies of document academic, professional work experience, Technical, SSC, and other relevant documents. 10