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We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Project Manager to lead and manage Government Projects focused on educational infrastructure development, education software including Smart Classrooms, ICT Labs, and Personalized Adaptive Learning (PAL) Labs. The role demands strong project management capabilities, government liaison experience, and a thorough understanding of tender-based implementations. Key Responsibilities: 1. Project Planning & Compliance Understand requirements, BoQ, Scope of Work (SoW), and timelines. Prepare detailed project execution plans in line with client expectations. Ensure 100% compliance with audit documentation. 2. Execution & Delivery Oversee end-to-end implementation of Smart Class, ICT Lab, and PAL Lab setups. Monitor hardware/software installation, configuration, testing, commissioning and training. Ensure timely delivery, quality control, and handover of completed sites as per SLAs. 3. Vendor & OEM Coordination Coordinate with OEMs for timely supply of equipment. Manage vendor partners for manpower, logistics, training, and support services. 4. Team Leadership Supervise on-ground project teams including Site Engineers, Coordinators, and Support Staff. Track daily activities, resolve field-level issues, and enforce implementation checklists. 5. Stakeholder Management Act as primary liaison with Government authorities, School Principals, DIET/SCERT/NIC officials, and other stakeholders. Participate in review meetings, inspections, and audits conducted by the department. 6. Reporting & Documentation Maintain detailed project records: Site Readiness Reports, Delivery and Installation Reports, Work Completion Certificates, Daily Progress Reports, etc. Prepare MIS, dashboards, and weekly progress updates for internal and external reporting. 7. Training & Handover Facilitate training sessions for teachers on using Smart Class and PAL platforms. Ensure smooth handover of systems with signed documentation and feedback reports. Key Qualifications: Education : B.E./B.Tech (IT/ECE/CS/EEE/any) or equivalent. Experience : 510 years in managing large-scale government ICT/EdTech projects. Skills : Strong understanding of Smart Class, ICT Lab, and PAL technology components. Experience with project execution. Knowledge of project tools like MS Project, Excel, MS Office, etc. Ability to lead large teams and work under tight deadlines. Preferred Attributes: Experience in multi-district/state rollout of government education projects. Exposure to smart education software platforms (LMS, PAL Engines, etc.). Willingness to travel across locations and work extended hours during project go-lives.

Role & responsibilities Development and Analysis, qualification, and method transfer of Process Related Impurities analysis methods. Conducting immunoassays and cell-based assays. To maintain the records and format as per GMP requirement. Procurement and maintaining the materials and reagents required for process impurities assay. Training of team members for Process Impurities and cell-based assays. Proper record and documentation of all work conducted in hard copy and electronic formats. Follow, adhere, and implement good laboratory and safety practices and maintain the general upkeep of the lab (eg., inventory maintenance of lab chemicals and consumables). Preparation and revision of SOP, LP, SLP, development report, qualification protocol and report, transfer protocol and report and any other documents as required. Involve in the calibration and maintenance of instruments and equipment in work. Ensure the maintenance of all valid logbooks and files. Ensure the compliance to legal, ethical, safety, QA and GLP requirements of research and development organization. Ensuring good housekeeping in laboratory. Preferred candidate profile Ph.D with 3-5 years of experience (preferred) in HCD, HCP and PAL methods or M.Sc with 10-12 years experience in biosimilars and process related impurity methods

Project Role : Security Architect Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations. Must have skills : Palo Alto Networks Firewalls Good to have skills : NAMinimum 2 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary Looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Network Security Analyst to manage, monitor, and optimize the security of our network perimeter. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining firewall rules, ensuring compliance with security policies, and helping to defend against unauthorized access and threats. The role requires strong analytical skills, hands-on experience with Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Global Protect VPN and Akamai WAF, and a solid understanding of networking and security principles. Roles & Responsibilities:- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower).- Create and maintain firewall policies/rules based on business and security requirements.- Work with stakeholders to review, approve, and implement firewall change requests.- Manage and configure Akamai Kona Site Defender and Web Application Firewall policies- Tune and optimize WAF rules to minimize false positives and maximize threat detection.- Monitor and respond to bot activity using Akamai Bot Manager- Implement and maintain rate-limiting, geo-blocking, and IP reputation settings in Akamai WAF as needed.- Support incident response and forensic investigations related to web application attacks.- Conduct regular audits and rule base reviews to ensure optimal performance and policy compliance.- Participate in incident response activities related to network security.- Collaborate with network engineers and SOC teams to ensure seamless and secure connectivity.- Provide support during network migrations, segmentation projects, or security enhancements.- Document all firewall changes, configurations, and security exceptions. Professional & Technical Skills: - Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.- Hands-on experience managing enterprise firewalls.- Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, NAT, VPNs, and access control mechanisms.- Hands-on experience with Akamai WAF (Kona Site Defender) and Akamai Control Center.- Solid understanding of HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, CDN behavior, and OWASP Top 10 threats.- Experience with firewall rule creation, optimization, and troubleshooting.- Familiarity with change management processes and ITIL practices.- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Additional Information:- The candidate should have minimum experience in Pal Alto Network Firewall- This position is based at our Bengaluru office.- A 15 years full time education is required. Need to work in rotational shifts 24X7 model Qualification 15 years full time education

Role: Research Associate - Frontiers of Graduation: Building Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods in Urban India (SJY Urban) Project: Pushing Frontiers of Graduation: Building Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods in Urban India (SJY Urban) Length of Commitment: 12 Months (can be extended based on performance and availability) Language requirement: Hindi, English Location: Patna, Bihar Principal Investigators (PIs): Dr. Robin Burgess (LSE), Dr. Oriana Bandiera (LSE), Dr. Jyoti Prasad Mukhopadhyay (KREA University) and Anton Heil (LSE) Project Description: Urban poverty remains a significant issue in Bihar, where rapid urbanization and inadequate infrastructure have led to growing slum populations. Around 2.8 million people in Bihars cities face multidimensional poverty, with 1.4 million classified as severely poor (NITI Aayog 2023). Limited access to clean water, sanitation, healthcare, education, and stable jobs affects low-income families, women, youth, and informal workers. Globally, urbanization is accelerating, with Asia and Africa driving most of the growth. In many developing countries, urban expansion outpaces infrastructure development, deepening urban poverty. India exemplifies these challenges, with over 85% of its urban workforce in the informal sector, where poverty and inequality. Addressing these issues requires innovative solutions focused on the most vulnerable communities. The Bihar Urban Graduation Program, a strategic initiative within the Satat Jeevikoparjan Yojana (SJY) Urban program, is designed to address these critical issues. The program adopts a multifaceted approach to combat urban poverty by promoting sustainable livelihoods, enhancing financial inclusion, fostering social empowerment, and ensuring access to basic services. By addressing poverty from multiple dimensions, SJY Urban seeks to reduce economic vulnerability and increase resilience among the urban poor. SJY Urban prioritises women and youth, recognising their pivotal roles in achieving sustainable growth, particularly in urban settings. A focus on urban youth aligns with global calls for inclusive growth and the need to address the aspirations. About the position: J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Associate (RA). The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management and research experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The RA will report to the Research Manager and work closely with the Principal Investigators (PIs). The RA will be based out of Patna, and work out of the JEEViKA office. The RA will represent the research team on the ground and play a critical role to implement the research project. Further, the RA needs to be experienced and very comfortable in conducting fieldwork, desk analysis and literature reviews, and maintaining strong relationships with the partner organization (Government). Key Responsibilities: Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: Designing survey instruments, conducting qualitative research/scoping exercise and refining study design Managing teams: Train and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff Travel to project sites to monitor and coordinate field activities for primary data collection during intervention monitoring Overseeing the implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research design in association with our partner organizations Ensuring that the project complies with IRB and JPAL data collection and security protocols Engaging with and managing relationships with stakeholders. Maintaining relationship with partner organizations at various levels as required in the project Coordinating with teams across different verticals within JPAL on a variety of operational tasks Supervising data collection and data-entry, and ensuring data quality and productivity Assisting with data cleaning, coding, preliminary data analysis, and preparation of documents and presentations for dissemination Assisting in the preparation of documents and presentations for donor reporting as well as dissemination activities Maintain compliance with all J-PAL protocols and policies Reporting to RM and PI on all of the above-mentioned activities and any other work assigned Desired Qualifications and Experience: A bachelors degree in economics, political science, education, public policy, international development, or other related fields is required. Masters degree preferred. Relevant Experience- 1 year or more Experience of field work Prior experience in conducting evaluation assessments and qualitative studies (scoping exercise) Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations. Experience of working with Government stakeholders strongly preferred Willingness to travel Excellent management/ organizational skills and able to solve unexpected problems Knowledge of NVivo/ ATLAS.ti (preferred) Familiarity with RCTs Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Ability to deal with unstructured and dynamic environments

Required Abilities: Strong staff management skills Excellent people management and administrative skills. Good negotiating and facilitation skills. Required Work Experience : Incident Manager Degree : Bachelor of Business Studies - BBS | Associate of Science - AS | Bachelor of Arts - BA Required Knowledge : Good understanding of statistical and analytical principles and processes. To ensure the goals of the Incident Management process are achieved. Required Skills : Processmap Incident Management, Incident Response, Logicmanager Incident Management, Incident Analysis, Incident Management System, RSA Archer incident Management, Incident Investigation, Incident Management Primary Responsibility : Ensures effective communication to Senior Management, Customers, Users, and Technical staff

The Network Data and security (Pal alto, F5Load Balancer) Network Roating & Switching role involves working with relevant technologies, ensuring smooth operations, and contributing to business objectives. Responsibilities include analysis, development, implementation, and troubleshooting within the Network Data and security (Pal alto, F5Load Balancer) Network Roating & Switching domain.

The Network Data and security (Pal alto, F5Load Balancer) Network Roating & Switching role involves working with relevant technologies, ensuring smooth operations, and contributing to business objectives. Responsibilities include analysis, development, implementation, and troubleshooting within the Network Data and security (Pal alto, F5Load Balancer) Network Roating & Switching domain.