Job Description

: Field Investigator (FI) - Kamrup, Assam

Project:

Future LEARNS 2025

Organization:

NITI Aayog, Centre of Excellence in Teacher Education (CETE), Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)

Job Title:

Field Investigator (FI)

Location:

Darrang District, Assam

Nature of Job:

Short-term contractual fieldwork (April-May 2025) involving primary data collection in:

Anganwadis

(standalone/co-located with schools)

Preschools & Primary Schools

(Grades 1-3, Govt./Private/Aided)

Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs)

(DIETs, private DEIEd colleges, Anganwadi training centres)

Key Responsibilities:

Data Collection & Tools Administration:

Administer

7 tools

(hardcopy + digital) to:

Teachers/Head Teachers

: Teacher Questionnaire (Tool 3), Teacher Interview (Tool 9), Classroom Observation (Tool 12).

Anganwadi Workers

: Same tools as above (if standalone).

TEIs

: Teacher Educator Questionnaire (Tool 5), Student-Teacher Digital Form (Tool 6). Ensure

consent forms

are signed and

audio recordings

(where applicable) are properly documented.

Field Protocols:

Follow the

Typical Visit Plan

(PPT Slide 11):

Schools

: Meet Headmaster ? Distribute Teacher Questionnaires ? Conduct Classroom Observation ? Interview Observed Teacher.

TEIs

: Coordinate with State Lead to distribute digital forms to student-teachers. Digitize data

daily

or within

48 hours

(Google Forms/Sheets).

Coordination:

Work under the

Assam State Lead

and submit daily progress updates. Liaise with local authorities (Block Education Office/Anganwadi supervisors) for site access.

Logistics:

Carry

Field Work Kit

Hard copies of tools, consent forms, and permission letters. Notebook for field notes, and digital backups of tools.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's/Master's in

Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields

.

B.Ed./M.Ed./Diploma in ECCE

candidates preferred.

Experience:

Prior fieldwork (education/social sectors) or research experience. Familiarity with

NEP 2020's Foundational Stage

(ages 3-8) and

ECCE institutions

.

Skills:

Fluency in

Assamese

(mandatory) and working knowledge of

English/Hindi

. Proficiency in using

Google Forms/Sheets

for digitization.

Logistics:

Must have a two-wheeler

(travel reimbursed at ?500/day). Willingness to travel to

remote rural areas

(e.g., Darrang's LPAP blocks).

Remuneration & Benefits:

Honorarium:

Professionals

: ₹1,000 per completed school (e.g., 30 schools ? ?3,000) + reimbursements.

Student Interns

: ₹800 per completed school + reimbursements.

Reimbursements

(with bills/UPI proof):

Travel

: ₹300/day (shared auto/taxi/own two-wheeler).

Food

: ₹200/day.

Stay

(if needed): ₹2,000/night.

Certification

: Recognized by

CETE-TISS

.

How to Apply:

Submit your

resume

: farheen.jia@csddindia.in

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: ₹22,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person