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Centre for microFinance (CmF)
Centre for microFinance (CmF) (http://www.cmfraj.org/ ), is a not for profit organization set up jointly by a group of development practitioners and academicians in conjunction with the Tata Trusts, Rajasthan state government departments and NABARD in the year 2007. It was conceptualized as a resource organization to catalyse the growth of the community-based microfinance and rural livelihoods in Rajasthan. Since 2015, it expanded its domain to multiple themes – education, nutrition and WASH with the objective of enhancing quality of life of the underprivileged rural communities. CmF’s strategic role across its thematic focus areas is to demonstrate field-level models, generate evidence and knowledge, provide technical support and capacity building to stakeholders and collaborate with development partners and research institutions to strengthen and scale effective approaches.
In education, CmF is making concerted efforts to create enabling physical environment and contextualized pedagogical processes in government schools and Anganwadis so that children enjoy the process of learning and develop strong foundational and elementary stage learning skills. CmF is working with and extending technical support to the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Rajasthan Council of School Education (RCScE), Samagra Shiksha (SMSA), Rajasthan State Council of Education Research and Training (RSCERT), Rajasthan Grameen Aajeevika Vikas Parishad (RGAVP) for strengthening the education specific interventions in the state. CmF is deepening its education work in select districts, with the aim to demonstrate scalable models on the ground and leveraging evidence and expertise to catalyse the systemic adoption of these successful practices for long-term, sustainable change.
The STEM project titled “Demonstrating Quality Secondary Education in Government Schools Reaching Marginalized Students in South Rajasthan” aims to strengthen the quality of teaching and learning in government schools in Grades 6-10 through a demonstration model focused on improving classroom practices, teacher support and student learning. The project includes focused interventions in STEM subjects (Science and Mathematics), Language learning (English and Hindi), Digital technology-enabled learning and Vocational Education.
CmF is looking for skilled professionals to bring change in the quality of life of poor through education interventions with significant and sustainable changes in functioning of Schools and learning status among children. We are inviting applications for the following positions/roles:
Position: Technical Expert– STEM (Science & Mathematics)
Positions: Multiple
Locations: Sirohi (Abu Road & Sirohi Blocks) and Dungarpur (Jhonthri & Dungarpur Blocks)
Salary: It would be competitive with market considering relevant experience, current and past CTC & professional qualifications.
Job Description: The Technical Expert – STEM (Science & Mathematics) will support the STEM program implementation in the assigned block.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement the STEM (Science & Mathematics) program in the assigned block, in coordination with the program team and relevant stakeholders.
- Mentor and handhold subject teachers and Program Executives through co-planning, classroom observations, demonstration, feedback and follow-up support.
- Demonstrate experiential, activity-, inquiry- and project-based learning approaches to strengthen conceptual understanding, problem-solving and application of Science and Mathematics.
- Ensure effective use of STEM resources – STEM kits, TLMs, experiments, learning corners and other available teaching-learning materials.
- Ensure the integration and effective use of digital technology in STEM – ICT labs, smart classrooms, digital devices, videos, simulations and other digital learning resources.
- Organise and facilitate STEM trainings, workshops, meetings, academic events and peer-learning activities at block and cluster levels and relevant system-level capacity building engagements.
- Develop, document and adapt teaching-learning resources – lesson plans, TLMs, digital resources and innovative classroom practices
- Support and ensure timely submission of MIS and reports on key outreach, outcome and impact indicators to meet reporting requirements. Provide field-level support for assessments and surveys to gather & analyse data from the assigned block.
- Identify the design and quality related issues, discuss them with the Reporting Officer, and propose field-level solutions.
- Undertake additional responsibilities as per project demands. Assist CmF team and ensure convergence of CmF’s other education components.
Expected Qualifications & Experience
- Master/Post-graduate degree in Science, Mathematics or a related discipline from a recognized university/institution. Additional qualification (M.Ed./B.Ed./other) is desirable.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in school education, teacher professional development, academic support or relevant program implementation.
- Strong understanding of Science and Mathematics pedagogy for Grades 6-10.
- Experience in developing teaching-learning resources and using STEM resources and digital technology/ICT-enabled learning approaches.
- Prior experience of working with government departments (Education/SMSA/DIET) and stakeholders at block/district level will be preferred.
The candidate should also have
- Good interpersonal and analytical skills & a team player.
- Strong communication, facilitation, coordination and documentation skills (Hindi and English).
- Ability to travel regularly to project sites in remote locations.
- Knowledge of digital technology and proficiency in basic computer applications for report preparation, data management and analysis, presentations, e-communication etc.
Interested candidates need to fill the required details through the recruitment application form [Link: https://forms.gle/rBwQRJpYTZV95eUc8]. While uploading your documents, please rename your CV and Cover Letter to include the position applied for and the location (e.g., CV – Name – Technical Expert - STEM – Dungarpur and Cover Letter – Name – Technical Expert – STEM - Dungarpur). Please note that only short-listed candidates will be intimated for interview.
Note: Selected candidates will have to submit ‘relieving certificate from the current employer’ before joining CmF. Candidate must give two references who can be contacted for professional/academic feedback of the candidate.
Centre for microFinance (CmF)
N-102 (South) 1st & 2nd Floor, Adinath Nagar, J.L.N. Marg, Jaipur – 302018; Phone: 0141-4025909
Last Date for complete application forms to reach us: October 31, 2026