NSDA invites job applications for the post of Research Director for NSRD

Organization: National Skill Development Agency (NSDA)

Position: Research Director, National Skill Research Division (NSRD)

Location: New Delhi

No. of Position: 01

Essential Eligibility Requirements:

Educational Qualification: Ph.D degree in a field relevant to technical and /or vocational education or skill development or Labour market economics
Experience: 
— 15 years minimum experience (post qualification) in field of Vocational education & Training as well as relevant experience in designing & implementing research projects
— Experience of dealing with consultants of national and international repute
— Knowledge or experience of modern research methodology, survey methods, sampling techniques and application of econometric tools
— Academic experience of issues concerning vocational education, industrial relations, labour market analysis, economic development, international collaboration ,skill development, research guidance and revenue generation etc.

Age: Less than 50 years ( on last date of application )

Skills required: 
— Proven ability in managing and leading a team of 25- 30 people
— Demonstrated skills in networking and leveraging relationships across a range of stakeholders including donors, governments, experts and partners
— Proficiency in conceptualizing and developing proactive prospecting methodologies using such tools as constituent list segmentation, data mining and electronic and peer screenings
— Excellent written and verbal communication skills
— Willingness and ability to travel occasionally on short notice both nationally and internationally
— Domain expertise and in-depth knowledge of social sector issues in India with specific focus on skill development
— Knowledge and ability to implement principles of management, leadership, conflict resolution, negotiation and motivation
— Strong communication and collaboration skills. He/ she should be comfortable working independently and have experience designing effective work-flow management policies
— Ability to think strategically, delegate responsibility, listen carefully, build consensus and communicate and advocate effectively

Job Description:
— To provide strong leadership and supervise teams across different verticals
— To conduct regular review of project reports, case studies, assessments and facilitate access to different platforms for dissemination
— To promote and facilitate research, including collaborative and interdisciplinary, in areas related to the goals of the organization
— To oversee the proper discharge of administrative duties of the research centre including supervising personnel, financial management and operations
— To supervise the research staff by setting departmental and individual employee goals, provide routine evaluations of progress toward the same and ensure adherence to professional standards and ethics of the research division
— To establish networks between the research centres in the field in the skill development, locally, nationally and internationally
— To lead strategic planning for the research division to ensure that its objectives are aligned with overall mission objectives
— To ensure the hiring and retention of top quality technical, management and research staff
— To provide strategic directions, facilitate design of new interventions keeping in mind overall project objectives
— To provide leadership to NSRD and also showcase its projects achievements in various forums within India and outside
— To monitor and review the progress of different projects being undertaken by the division regularly

Reporting: Candidate would report to the Director General, NSDA, Government of India, and deliver on the assignments allocated as per the scope of work.

Tenure:
— The initial term of engagement shall be for maximum one year and subsequent extension(s), if any, shall be considered on case to case basis depending upon the requirement, work performance and quality output of the candidate(s).
— It is a full time assignment and the candidate will not be allowed to take up any other assignment during the tenure.

Leave: Candidate will be engaged on consultancy basis and shall be granted 8 days casual leave in a calendar year. If he/she works for less than a year, leave eligibility up to 8 days or less will be worked out on pro rata basis in that year. No other kind of leave shall be granted to them.

Salary/Fee: Selected candidates will be paid a fixed /consolidated remuneration/fee of Rs 1,50,000 per month and will not be entitled to any other allowance.

Application procedure: Interested candidates may send their curriculum vitae (CV) in the enclosed Application Format via email at hiring.nsda@gmail.com and a hardcopy may be sent to below address, superscribing the envelope as Application for Research Staff (Name of position).

To
The Director General
National Skill Development Agency Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India
Kaushal Bhawan, B-2 Pusa Road, New Delhi – 110005

Last Date to Apply: 10 October 2016, 17:00 hours

Note:
— NSDA intends to engage interested candidates to work as per the scope of work defined below, in National Skill Research Division (NSRD) under National Skill Development Agency (NSDA).
— The engagement of selected candidates is on full time basis and they shall not be permitted to take up any other assignment during the period of their engagement with the NSRD.


About NSRD, NSDA:

NSDA & its functions:
The National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) was notified through a gazette notification dated 06.06.2013. NSDA is an autonomous body of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, which is mandated to coordinate and harmonize the skill development efforts of the government and the private sector to achieve the skilling targets of the 12th Plan and endeavour to bridge the social, regional, gender and economic divide.

Functions of NSDA include the below:
— Operationalise and Implement National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)
— Establish and Operationalise Quality Assurance framework embedded in NSQF to improve consistency of outcomes in the skills landscape, which will include laying down a framework for accreditation protocols of training providers, auditors, assessment and certification in the country.
— Operationalise National Skills Qualification Committee (NSQC) to meet its objectives.
— Design and implement the National Labour Market Information System.
— Promote use of ‘Skill India’ logo on skill certificates by SSCs/Agencies adhering to the QA framework.
— Anchor Prime Minister’s Skill Development Fellow Programme.
— National Skill Research Division would also be set up under the NSDA to serve as the apex division for providing technical and research support to the National Skill Development Mission.

NSRD:
The National Skill India Mission announced the establishment of National Skill Research Division under the aegis of National Skill Development Agency to serve as a think tank for inputs on research and evolve as a credible research organization in the field of skill development at the national level. The NSRD envisions becoming an authentic, qualitative and accessible think tank for skill development related research in India.