Development of simple, standardized yet discerning 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.
Travel to rural locations in support of these activities.
A minimum commitment of 2 years is required.
Qualification, Skills and Experience
Educational Qualifications
Graduation or Post Graduation in any Science stream, or Graduate/postgraduate with Science as one of the major subjects.
Experience
Experience of at least 2 years of working in the social sector and with Test Framework design, item writing, and Field Testing or experience of teaching in a classroom in science, would be preferred.
Key Skills and Knowledge Requirements, but are not limited to
Proficiency in M.S. Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
High level of communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. Strong communication skills in English and Hindi (written and oral) will be critical. Proficiency in any other Indian language will be an advantage.
Able to work under minimum supervision, handle work pressure, and deliver under tight schedules. Takes initiative and thinks innovatively, respects diversity, and is able to work in large and small groups.
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.
Desirable
Experience working in educational assessment setup. Understanding of educational assessments and measurement.