Project Technical Support (Field Investigators)

1. POSITION VACANT: Project Technical Support (Field Investigators), SAMS, Multiple Blocks, Rajasthan (46 Vacancies)

2. ABOUT ORGANIZATION:

About SAMS:

Strategic Alliance Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (SAMS) is a premier, multi-disciplinary, management consultancy, exclusively focused on servicing the needs of the Public Health and Development Sectors in India. SAMS is currently focused upon four principal practice areas, viz. Human Resource Consulting, Procurement & Supply Management (PSM), Capacity Building & Training and Management Consultancy Services.

Established in 1995, SAMS has been associated with a range of clients over the past 29 years which has included the best known, bi and multi-laterals, INGOs and NGOs in the country apart from the Government of India (GoI) and State Governments in the above sectors.

About Project:

The National Entrepreneurship Network is an independent organization developing AI-based solutions for social good. NEN is supported by reputed global. NEN works closely with central and state governments in India to collaborate on solutions in the domains of healthcare, education, and agriculture.

NEN is implementing the ICMR-funded project titled “To design an AI-based solution for the public good to automate anthropometric measurements for children from 0 months to 3 years”, being strategized and implemented by NEN-AI, is a dedicated effort to build an AI-based solution for anthropometry based on a dataset of short videos (less than a minute) and images of children from 0 months to 3 years, along with their anthropometric measurements.

For more information about organisation, please visit https://www.wadhwaniai.org/

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

A total of forty-six (46) Project Technical Support- Field Investigators (PTS-FIs) are being hired by SAMS on behalf of NEN for the above-referenced project. The PTS-FIs will be responsible for the coordination and conduct of field operations, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting, as well as maintaining proper documentation. Key duties and responsibilities of the PTS-FIs will include:

(1) PTS-FIs will conduct field operations and data collection, serving as the primary point of contact for frontline workers, data collectors, and relevant government stakeholders, within their assigned area;
(2) S/he will facilitate effective communication and coordination among all stakeholders involved in data collection and related activities;
(3) S/he will ensure accurate and timely data collection from the field, adhering strictly to the established protocols and guidelines;
(4) S/he will report field observations to the District Coordinator, assisting with the timely identification and resolution of any issues encountered;

(5) S/he will prepare and submit periodic reports on field activities, challenges encountered, and recommendations for improvements to the District Coordinator, State Coordinator, and Program Officer;
(6) S/he will maintain detailed documentation of all project-related activities and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of data throughout the project lifecycle;
(7) S/he will perform any additional tasks as assigned by the project supervisors during the project.

(8) S/he should be comfortable with travel, as it is an essential part of the role.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification and Experience:

(1) Applicants must have passed 12th grade and hold a diploma in Science, Psychology, Public Health, Anthropology, Social Work, or Sociology, along with two years of experience in a relevant subject/field.
OR

(2) Three-year graduate degree in Social Science or Life Science with a specialization in Psychology, Public Health, Anthropology, Social Work, Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry, along with one year of experience in the relevant subject/field.

Experience, Skills and Competencies:

Essential

(1) Experience in anthropometric data collection;

(2) Knowledge of computer applications;

(3) Prior knowledge of using data collection applications.

Desirable

(1) Work experience in data collection in field studies;

(2) Knowledge of the local language.

5. AGE LIMIT: The upper age limit is 45 years, and the cut-off date for the age limit will be the date of submission of the application form.

6. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

The gross professional fee budgeted for this consultancy position is fixed at Rs. 23,400 per month. The professional fee will be subject to applicable tax deductions as per prevailing laws.

Note: A monthly additional travel reimbursement of up to Rs. 8,000 will be provided, based on actual expenses incurred, subject to the submission of valid receipts and supporting documentation.

7. NATURE OF ENGAGEMENT:

The selected candidate will be engaged as a consultant on a full-time basis under a fixed-term consultancy contract with Strategic Alliance Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (SAMS), with the engagement concluding on November 24, 2025

8. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Applicants are requested to review the general terms and conditions of the recruitment process before applying for the above positions. Please refer to the link below for the detailed T&Cs: https://sams.co.in/sourcefile/General-Terms-and-Conditions-NEN-Rajasthan.pdf

9. NO OF VACANCIES: 46

10. LOCATION: Multiple Blocks, Rajasthan (Refer to the table below for location details.)

(Note: This position requires extensive travel to project locations, and the candidate must be comfortable with it.)

11. REFERENCE: PTS-FI-SAMS

12. 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

Website: www.sams.co.in

13. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to submit the online application using the link https://samsstc.com/Jobs/job-description/project-technical-support-field-investigators-sams-rajasthan/129 by or before July 20, 2025.