Organization : Ministry of Human Resource and Development
Scheme Name : Jan Shikshan Sansthan

Home Page : http://mhrd.gov.in/
Details Here : http://mhrd.gov.in/jss
Terms & Conditions : http://www.indianjobtalks.com/uploads/76018-JSS.pdf

Jan Shikshan Sansthan :
Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSSs) are established to provide vocational training to non-literate, neo-literate, as well as school drop outs by identifying skills as would have a market in the region of their establishment.

Scope of Work :
The Scope of Work of Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSSs) will include the following :
** Develop/ Source appropriate curriculum and training modules covering vocational elements general awareness and life enrichment components.

** Wherever possible, JSS are encouraged to undertake
** Training equivalent to courses designed by the Directorate of Adult education, National Institute of Open Schooling and Director General Employment & Training.

** Provide training to a pool of resource persons and master trainers for conducting training as also availability of infrastructure and training – specific equipment.
** Administer simple tests and award certificates
** Network with employers and industries for trainees to get suitable placements.

Categorisation of JSS :
Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSSs), have been categorized into three categories, namely, Category ‘A’, Category ‘B’ and Category ‘C’. Different quantum of assistance has been provided for each category.

Monitoring and Evaluation :
Directorate of Adult Education, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India/ National Literacy Mission will be responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation.

Functions :
1. Identify appropriate target areas and target groups by developing socio-economic profiles.
2. Identify and procure the list of neo-literates from Zilla Saksharata Samitis and ensure that at least 25% of the clientele of JSS is neo-literates.

3. Organise training programmes for Key Resource Persons, Master Trainers and Trainees in vocational courses and for neoliterates.
4. Identify and ascertain a variety of educational and vocational needs of different categories of clientele groups.

5. Plan and organise polyvalent educational programmes and other activities including literacy, post-literacy, and continuing education to suit the learning requirements of target groups.
6. Explore, innovate, work out alternatives and try new methodologies to meet the needs of different target groups through programmes of education and training.

7. Cooperate with educational, cultural and other social organisations involved in organising programmes and activities to meet educational, vocational, social, cultural and welfare needs of target groups.

Qualification and Experience :
Essential :
1. Second Class Master's Degree from a recognised University / Institution or equivalent.
2. Seven years experience in a supervisory capacity preferably, but not necessarily, in the field of education or Social Sciences
3. Working knowledge of the local language.

Desirable:
1. BBA or MBA - Diploma / Degree.
2. Experience in Administration or Management.
3. Experience in leading a team.
4. Experience in heading an organisation.
5. Experience in guiding / conducting of research or Evaluation.

Age :
Minimum 40 years - Maximum 55 years as on the date of application

Terms and Conditions :
The selected candidate will be paid by the Board of Management of the Jan Shikshan Sansthan a remuneration of Rs.25,000/- per month (Consolidated) in case of Category “A” JSSs and Rs.20,000/- in case of Category “B” and “C” JSSs.

Facilities would also be provided by Board of Management for transport, provident fund, residential telephone and residential accommodation and such other facilities as it deems fit. The appointment would initially be on a two year contract basis extendable by one more year by mutual agreement.

Interested persons may send in their application :
The Chairman (Address of the Jan Shikshan Sansthan). The last date of receipt applications is one month after the date of appearance of the advertisement in the newspaper.

This position may also be filled up by persons on Promotion/Deputation. In such cases emoluments will be decided by the Board of Management but these will not be less than what is being currently drawn by the candidate in his parent department.

Eligible candidates will be short-listed and called for interview by the Board of Management. Outstation candidates called for interview will be reimbursed to and fro II AC Rail fare.

Persons employed in organisation would be required to have applications sent through proper channel. They would be required to furnish a “No Objection Certificate” from their employer at the time of interview.