About the Meghalaya District Research Fellowship (MDRF)  - Overview :

Meghalaya District Research Fellowship (MDRF) Programme will be launched under the auspices of the Planning, Investment, Promotion, and Sustainable Development Department (PIPSDD), Government of Meghalaya, with Bharti Institute of Public Policy, Indian School of Business, serving as the knowledge and implementation partner. This initiative will engage educated, experienced, and dynamic young individuals to work closely with the state government at district level to promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public office. The programme seeks to foster growth and development in the state by supporting the District Magistrate & Collectors in implementation of various development schemes and addressing issues at the district level.

Job Purpose :

There is a need for dedicated professional support to the District Administration, especially, to help the administration in effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of initiatives and schemes under the district fellowship programme

The District Research Fellows would ensure a streamlined compilation of all the digital communication directed towards the district collector’s office including the grievances raised on the CM Connect helpline for that district under various sectors/domains like education, women’s safety, health and sanitation, higher education, e-governance etc. In this role, the Fellows would provide convergence between various stakeholders of the Meghalaya state government and departments within the district administration to re-engineer processes and solve implementation challenges.

Job Outline :

• All DRFs will be based out of the designated district.
• DRF would support data analysis and share actionable data and feedback.
• Under the District Collector's (DC) guidance, the DRFs would engage with multiple stakeholders including community-based organisations, NGOs, business houses, and eminent professionals for the overall development of the district.
• Work with DC in helping the convergence of different schemes and initiatives at the district level.
• Support DC in capturing best practices, and success stories and preparing reports for various consumption.
• Assist DC in managing the various grievance redressal activities at different forums.
• Assist the DC by providing analysis of various schemes and their status of implementation in the field through various line departments.
• Assist in working out innovative ways of implementation for various schemes on the ground.
• Any other responsibilities which may be assigned by the respective DC.

How to Apply :

ISB is committed to diversity at the workplace, and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Send your application through this link here. Upload your updated CV and a cover letter sharing your motivation alongwith a Statement of Purpose in no more than 500 words.

Please note: Only the applications sent through the above link will be accepted. The last date for submission of applications is September 26, 2024. Applicants will be contacted only if shortlisted for an interview. In case of any issues, please write to nitisha_jaiswal@isb.edu with the subject line “Application for Project Coordinator – Shillong, Meghalaya”.

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