Development of Assessment Frameworks, Technical Reports, Theory of change etc.
Development of simple, standardized, yet discriminating items/assessment tools to check children s knowledge and skills for various programs in different languages
Translating and validating items and content to enhance the quality of the assessment tool
Facilitate pilot testing of the tools to enhance the quality of items, monitoring, and enumerator training as and when required
Drafting and contributing to project reports, articles, and presentations including creating appropriate visualisations for data presentation
Developing project timelines, budgets, and operational plans
Train varied stakeholders on the tool administration processes and data collection
Minimum Qualifications and Skills
Essential Qualifications Bachelor or Master s degree in Linguistics, Education, Psychology, Language Education (e.g., English, Hindi, or other Indian languages) or a related field
Language Proficiency Fluency in English and Hindi (reading, writing, and speaking). Knowledge of other Indian languages is a plus.
Essential Skills Language assessment expertise, test development skills, analytical and problem solving skills, communication and collaboration skills
Desirable Qualifications and Skills
At least 1-2 years of experience in assessment development, language teaching, implementation, or analysis.
Familiarity with assessment frameworks, test development, educational measurement theories and psychometrics will be given advantage.
Technical skills Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, or statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, Stata, jMetrik), and assessment platforms.
Attention to detail Meticulous attention to detail and ability to maintain high-quality standardized assessments.
Other Requirements
Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, including educators, policymakers, and other assessment professionals.
Collaboration Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, including educators, policymakers, and other assessment professionals.
Adaptability Willingness to learn new skills, adapt to new assessment projects, and navigate changing priorities.
Data-driven decision-making Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform assessment decisions.
Extensive travel to rural locations Be comfortable with traveling extensively to rural locations across the country, sometimes at short notice. Travel, food, and accommodation for work-related travels outside the base location shall be separately borne or reimbursed on actuals by ASER Centre.
What We Offer
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Health insurance and wellness benefits
Professional development opportunities, including training and workshops Learning environment with opportunities for field engagement
Access to mentorship and learning sessions with education and assessment experts
Opportunities to lead projects and collaborate with national and international partners