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Faculty positions in Gender

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8 years

Location

Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

JobType

full-time

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About the role

We invite applications from experienced practitioners for faculty positions in Gender to be part of the School of Continuing Education and University Resource Centre (SCE-URC).


The School of Continuing Education and University Resource Centre (SCE-URC) is responsible for in-service programmes in the domains of education, development and professional skills.

The SCE-URC aims to significantly enhance the capacity of the development ecosystem, which comprises of elected representatives, government functionaries, and civil society at large. Its primary role is to build perspectives, competencies and practical skills, which are relevant to different sets of stakeholders across all levels. Programmes will be offered across all thematic areas of human and social development.


Responsibilities:


  • Design Stage: Design, develop, and deliver high-quality training programmes based on stakeholder needs. Collaborate with experts and teams to co-create effective learning experiences. Customise, curate, and enhance learning materials to align with objectives. Develop curriculum outlines, session plans, and implementation strategies.
  • Training Stage: Orient visiting faculty and organisational leaders on the purpose of the course. Lead capacity-building for participants. Foster a community of practice, as required.
  • Ongoing Monitoring: Monitor content effectiveness and address gaps for continuous improvement. Ensure timely availability and submission of participant data and training reports.
  • Build New Courses: Be part of conversations and initiate processes to assess capacity needs of different stakeholders. Over time, build a portfolio of offerings that respond to the emerging needs of stakeholders.
  • Others: Contribute to other programmes related to wider capacity development needs of stakeholders.


Requirements:


  • Master’s degree, preferably in Gender Studies or related disciplines.
  • At least eight to ten years of experience in training, capacity building, curriculum development, learning experience design, and implementation support.
  • Ability to design and develop curriculum / material in English and Hindi and conduct short courses in English and Hindi for frontline functionaries of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) working with adolescent girls and youth.
  • Ability to reflect and think critically.
  • Good oral and written communication skills in English and Hindi.
  • Willingness to travel extensively and work collaboratively and in teams.


Desirable:

  • Practical experience in working with adolescent girls and/​or youth on gender rights and issues, constitutional values, and life skills, especially in rural India.
  • Strong networks within Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across India.
  • Prior experience of working with government departments and functionaries.


Application Procedure:


Please email the following documents to facultypositions@​apu.​edu.​in with the subject line ​“Application for faculty position in Gender – SCE-URC”:


  • Covering letter indicating the position, subject area of your interest and professional statement of purpose
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two or three recommendation letters

About the company

The School of Continuing Education and University Resource Centre (SCE-URC) is responsible for in-service programmes in the domains of education, development and professional skills. The SCE-URC aims to significantly enhance the capacity of the development ecosystem, which comprises of elected representatives, government functionaries, and civil society at large.

Skills

gender studies
curriculum development
training
capacity building
learning experience design
implementation support
critical thinking
communication