1. POSITION VACANT: Production Specialist, Transform Schools, People For Action, Agartala, Tripura, India.

2. ORGANISATIONAL AND PROJECT BACKGROUND:

Despite India’s impressive economic growth, social inequality keeps more than 200 million people in poverty. According to the World Economic Forum, it will take seven generations for India’s poor to reach a mean income. Access to education, particularly for girls, is critical to ending this trend – per SDGs 4, 5 & 10. Evidence shows poverty could be cut in half if all children completed secondary school.

Yet, while the Indian government has invested heavily in primary education, attention at the secondary level lags. The transition from primary to secondary is low, with only 50% completing secondary school. Classroom sizes are large. Quality is inconsistent. Access to digital learning is limited. Many school management challenges exist. And teachers don’t always have the support they need to ensure good learning outcomes for all. As a result, millions of children are left behind. So the cycle of poverty continues.

People For Action (PFA) is a non-profit in India that takes action to address this issue by improving learning outcomes for students in secondary schools in India. PFA’s Transform Schools Programme worked across schools in six states and aims to deepen its impact and expand to additional States in India.

Now, Transform Schools intends to increase its reach to 20 million children by 2030 using its powerful models and high-quality resources.

Our Mission - Improving learning outcomes for secondary-school children in India.

Our Vision - Every child realises their full potential in school & life beyond.

For more information about the organisation, please visit https://www.transformschools.in/

About The Project:

Transform Schools is providing technical support to the Tripura State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) for In-service Teacher Professional Development and support within 12 aspirational blocks of Tripura under Tripura Rural Economic Growth and Service Delivery (TRESP).

Objective Of The Project:

(1) Build the capacity at SCERT and District Institute of Education and Training (DIETs)  to improve planning, implementation, and monitoring of in-service teacher professional development by developing stronger linkages with data/evidence from student learning assessments and teacher subject and pedagogical knowledge assessments.
(2) Supplement the technical and operational capacity of SCERT and DIETs to provide evidence- based support to teachers through the development and rollout of in-service professional development courses.
(3) Development of grade and subject-wise structured lesson plans and guidebooks for upper primary, secondary, and senior secondary teachers
(4) Develop communication collaterals around the teacher professional development initiatives to be rolled out under TRESP:

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Production Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating the smooth execution of project plans, while closely adhering to specified timelines.

Key Deliverable:

(1) Create an effective communications strategy and ensure its implementation as per the project requirements. (Refer to RfP);
(2) Create and manage the dissemination of communication collaterals for the project;
(3) Collaborate with the government stakeholders to understand the communication requirements and effectively manage its implementation;
(4) Manage the entire production process, from pre-production to post-production, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and on schedule;
(5) Edit and enhance raw footage, ensuring proper color grading, audio mixing, and visual effects to create visually appealing and engaging content;
(6) Utilize software and tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, or other relevant applications for video editing and post-production tasks;
(7) Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, techniques, and software in digital content editing and post-production, and implement innovative ideas to enhance the quality and impact of our productions;
(8) For all the communications collaterals ensure adherence to company standards, policies, and guidelines for quality control, branding, and copyright compliance;
(9) Collaborate with external vendors and suppliers, when necessary, to acquire additional resources or services needed for production or developing other communication collaterals.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualifications and Experience:

(1) Graduate or diploma in digital printing, media publication, film production, or image processing;

(2) Minimum 2-3 years of content editing, post-production of digital content, and short films.

Skills and Competencies:

(1) Preference will be given to candidates who have proficiency in Bangla, Kokbarok, or other dialects of Tripura;
(2) Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or other industry-standard applications;

(3) Ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, and community members;
(4) Familiarity with educational programs, initiatives, and best practices in the education sector in India;
(5) Knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools for tracking project progress.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

The consolidated remuneration for the position ranges between Rs. 6-8 lacs per annum and will commensurate with the experience and salary history of the candidate.

6. DURATION OF CONTRACT:

The contract for the Production Specialist position shall be for three years, including a three-month probationary period. Following the successful completion of the probationary period, the contract will continue for the remaining period of three years, subject to satisfactory performance evaluations and mutual agreement between the employee and Transform Schools.

7. LOCATION: Agartala, Tripura, India

8. REFERENCE: PS-TS-PFA

9. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS

Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.

1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar

New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025

Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612

10. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position, are requested to apply using the link: https://bit.ly/PS-TS-PFA at the earliest.

Due to the urgency of filling the positions, we have initiated interviews with qualified candidates even before the application deadline. Interested candidates are urged to apply at the earliest.

Transform Schools, People For Action is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability and/or marital status.