Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives (CInI)
Role Details
1. Name of the position :Technical Expert (Education)-STEM and Vocational
2. Location : Khunti, Jharkhand
3. No. of vacancies: 1
4. Reporting to :Education Anchor
I. Introduction
Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives (CInI)?is a resource organization committed to improving the overall quality of life in rural and tribal regions across the Central India belt, spanning the states of Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Established in 2007 as an associate organization of Tata Trusts, CInI has pioneered several scalable and impactful programs across key thematic areas—Livelihoods, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WaSH), Education, Sports, Primary Healthcare & Nutrition. Our initiatives are aligned with the?Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030?and have been recognised on national and international platforms.
CInI anchors its work in community institutions, women’s collectives, and frontline workers. In partnership with CSOs and State Governments, we leverage technology, and robust processes to deliver sustainable, scalable impact—powered by 300+ development professionals across implementation geographies.
II. Job Purpose
The Technical Expert – STEM and Vocational Education will provide strategic and technical leadership for designing, implementing, and quality-assuring STEM and vocational education initiatives within school and community settings. The role will lead curriculum and training design, strengthen industry and institutional linkages, support M&E and data use, and ensure alignment with national and state frameworks (NEP 2020, NCF, state skill policies).
Key Accountabilities
1. Technical leadership and program design
• Lead the technical design of STEM and vocational education interventions, including theory of change, results framework, and implementation strategy aligned with NEP 2020, NCF, and state policies.
• Develop integrated models for school-based STEM labs, vocational streams, bag-less days, internships, and community skill exposure.
• Review and adapt curricula, learning resources, and practical modules to be competency-based, industry-relevant, and age-appropriate.
2. Curriculum, training, and capacity building
• Design and update competency-based curricula, training modules, facilitator guides, participant handouts, and job aids for teachers, vocational instructors, master trainers, and resource persons.gov+2
• Lead or co-facilitate state/district-level trainings, orientation workshops, and follow-up coaching on:
o STEM pedagogies, project-based learning, and lab management
o Vocational teaching methods, safety, and practical assessment
o Integration of digital tools and basic entrepreneurship skills.
3. STEM labs, infrastructure, and resource support
• Provide technical guidance on planning, equipping, and managing school STEM labs, Atal Tinkering Labs, skill labs, and multi-purpose vocational rooms.
• Develop standard operating procedures for lab safety, equipment use, maintenance, and inventory management.
• Support procurement specifications and technical vetting of equipment and TLMs for STEM and vocational streams.
4. Monitoring, evaluation, and data systems
• Lead the design and periodic revision of the M&E framework for STEM and vocational components, including indicators for:
o Student participation and completion of projects
o Practical skill acquisition and competency attainment
• Guide data collection, validation, analysis, and interpretation to inform program adjustments, state planning, and donor reporting.
• Support development of dashboards and data summaries on STEM/vocational enrollment, attendance, assessments, and outcomes.
5. Government convergence and technical support
• Provide technical support to state/district departments (School Education, Skill Development, Higher & Technical Education, etc.) for:
o Planning vocational streams and STEM integration in schools
o Training calendars, academic support structures, and resource person networks
6. Research, documentation, and knowledge management
• Lead or contribute to operational research, case studies, and evidence synthesis on:
o Effective STEM pedagogies in government schools
o Vocational education models that improve continuation in education.
• Document good practices, lessons learned, and innovation pilots; develop briefs, notes, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
7. Reporting and compliance
• Draft high-quality technical reports, concept notes, and communications in English and Hindi as required.
• Ensure program activities comply with donor requirements.
III. Eligibility and requirements
Education:
Master’s degree in Education, Vocational Education, Engineering, Science, Technology, or a closely related field.
Experience:
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in STEM education, vocational education, or skill development programs.
• Demonstrated experience working with government systems (School Education, Skill Development)
• Strong track record in curriculum design, training module development, and capacity building for teachers, instructors, and trainers in STEM/vocational areas.
Skills, Competencies and Experience:
• Understanding of NEP 2020 provisions on vocational education and STEM
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Hindi and English; ability to produce clear, donor-ready technical documents.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with basic data visualization tools is desirable.
• Ability to travel extensively within the state and work under tight deadlines.
Interested candidates should send CVs by 25 November 2026 , to recruitments@cinicell.org with Application for State Coordinator-STEM/VE as the Subject Heading
Last date of CV submission- 25 November 2026