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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.
About the Assignment
CmF invites applications for a Consultant- Technical Expert (STEM) to provide state-level technical and coordination support to the programme under its partnership with UNICEF and SMSA, Rajasthan.
The consultant will work closely with the SMSA, UNICEF, CmF team and relevant state and district stakeholders to support implementation, capacity building, monitoring and documentation, with a focus on improving Science and Mathematics teaching and learning in Grades 6-8.
Position: Consultant -Technical Expert (STEM)
Location: SMSA, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Engagement: Consultancy
Duration: One Year
Remuneration: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with SMSA and relevant stakeholders on programme implementation, review and follow-up of planned activities.
- Support the planning and delivery of capacity-building initiatives for State and District Resource Groups.
- Follow up with districts on programme progress, implementation challenges and documentation.
- Coordinate review meetings, consultations and field visits with government counterparts.
- Develop and finalise a classroom observation and mentoring framework for Science and Mathematics in Grades 6-8.
- Provide technical inputs on STEM pedagogy, teacher support and classroom practices.
- Prepare and review technical notes, progress reports, meeting records and other programme deliverables.
- Document implementation experiences, emerging learning and recommendations to inform programme improvement.
- 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 5 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 district/state 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/nHonzcx7K6d1Dpqd7 ]. While uploading your documents, please rename your CV and Cover Letter to include the position applied for and the location (e.g., CV- Name- Consultant -Technical Expert (STEM)- Jaipur). 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: November 21, 2026