ICDS, Maharastra invites application for 66 posts 2014

Commissionerate of Woman and Child Development, Pune (ICDS, Maharastra) invites applications for filling up the posts and Consultant positions for the Block Management Unit of the IDA assisted ICDS Systems Strengthening & Nutrition Improvement Project (ISSNIP) - World Bank Project on contract basis. Candidates can apply on or before March 31, 2014.

Details of posts:

• Block Coordinator: 33 Post
• Project Assistant: 33 Post

Eligibility:
Educational Qualification

1. Graduate Degree from a recognized University in Social Sciences/Nutrition/ Home Sciences, with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in any organization/ NGO, preferably in the development sector for the post of Block Coordinator.
2. Graduate Degree from a recognized University in Social Sciences/Nutrition/ Home Sciences for the post of Project Assistant.
3. Experience of working with the community/local governments (Panchayat) at the grassroots level will be an added advantage.
4. Good oral and written communication skills in Marathi and fair in English.
5. Good computer skills/knowledge of internet/ email.

Age limit: 

1. Maximum age limit: Not more than 30 years as on the closing date of receipt of application.
2. Age relaxable for Govt. servant: Up to 5 years.

Pay Scale/ Salary 

1. For Block Coordinator post: Consolidated Honorarium @ Rs 12,000 per month (with 8% increment every year)
2. For Project Assistant post: Consolidated Honorarium @ Rs 8,000 per month (with 8% increment every year)

Duration and Type of Contract 

1. The position of Block Level Posts are on contract basis for the specific period of Phase 1 of the Project.
2. The position will be offered for a period up to December 31, 2015 with an initial probation period of six months.
3. A performance appraisal at the end of six months will determine extension of the contract.
4. An annual performance appraisal mechanism will also be in place, which will determine continuation till project end (December 31, 2015).

How to apply:

1. Eligible candidates should can download the form from the website www.icds.gov.in
2. Candidates should send the form along with the attested photocopies of testimonials/ certificates relating to educational qualifications, date of birth, experience, category (SC/ST/OBC) & one recent passport size photograph affix on the application to the office of the Office of Divisional Deputy Commissioner, 1st floor, rear wing, Raigad Bhawan, CBD, Belapur, New Mumbai on or before March 31, 2014.

Selection procedure: Short-listed candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in Written Test/ Trade Test/ Practical/ Skill Test/ Interviews, which might be conducted by the administration.

Important date: Last date for submission of application: March 31, 2014.