Council for Social and Digital Development

Job Description: Field Investigator (FI) – Kamrup, Assam Project: Future LEARNS 2025 Organization: NITI Aayog, Centre of Excellence in Teacher Education (CETE), Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Job Title: Field Investigator (FI) Location: Darrang District, Assam Nature of Job: Short-term contractual fieldwork (April–May 2025) involving primary data collection in: Anganwadis (standalone/co-located with schools) Preschools & Primary Schools (Grades 1–3, Govt./Private/Aided) Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) (DIETs, private DEIEd colleges, Anganwadi training centres) Key Responsibilities: Data Collection & Tools Administration: Administer 7 tools (hardcopy + digital) to: Teachers/Head Teachers : Teacher Questionnaire (Tool 3), Teacher Interview (Tool 9), Classroom Observation (Tool 12). Anganwadi Workers : Same tools as above (if standalone). TEIs : Teacher Educator Questionnaire (Tool 5), Student-Teacher Digital Form (Tool 6). Ensure consent forms are signed and audio recordings (where applicable) are properly documented. Field Protocols: Follow the Typical Visit Plan (PPT Slide 11): Schools : Meet Headmaster → Distribute Teacher Questionnaires → Conduct Classroom Observation → Interview Observed Teacher. TEIs : Coordinate with State Lead to distribute digital forms to student-teachers. Digitize data daily or within 48 hours (Google Forms/Sheets). Coordination: Work under the Assam State Lead and submit daily progress updates. Liaise with local authorities (Block Education Office/Anganwadi supervisors) for site access. Logistics: Carry Field Work Kit Hard copies of tools, consent forms, and permission letters. Notebook for field notes, and digital backups of tools. Qualifications & Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields . B.Ed./M.Ed./Diploma in ECCE candidates preferred. Experience: Prior fieldwork (education/social sectors) or research experience. Familiarity with NEP 2020’s Foundational Stage (ages 3–8) and ECCE institutions . Skills: Fluency in Assamese (mandatory) and working knowledge of English/Hindi . Proficiency in using Google Forms/Sheets for digitization. Logistics: Must have a two-wheeler (travel reimbursed at ₹500/day). Willingness to travel to remote rural areas (e.g., Darrang’s LPAP blocks). Remuneration & Benefits: Honorarium: Professionals : ₹1,000 per completed school (e.g., 30 schools ≈ ₹3,000) + reimbursements. Student Interns : ₹800 per completed school + reimbursements. Reimbursements (with bills/UPI proof): Travel : ₹300/day (shared auto/taxi/own two-wheeler). Food : ₹200/day. Stay (if needed): ₹2,000/night. Certification : Recognized by CETE-TISS . How to Apply: Submit your resume : farheen.jia@csddindia.in Job Types: Part-time, Freelance Contract length: 2 months Pay: ₹22,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month Work Location: In person