Field Investigator

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: [email protected]

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: ₹22,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person