Ambedkar University, Delhi (AUD) VACANT POSITIONS

VACANT POSITIONS

Ambedkar University, Delhi (AUD) is a unitary university established by the Government in 2008. It is mandated to offer undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in the social sciences and humanities. AUD is dedicated to innovative learning and research through which it seeks to understand and contribute to our social, cultural and economic life while promoting equality and excellence. AUD offers at present BA Honours programmes in History, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, English and Mathematics, MA in Development Studies,Environment & Development, Psychology, Gender Studies, History, Economics, Sociology, English, Education, Visual/Performing/Cinematic/Literary Art and Business, Public Policy & Social Entrepreneurship. AUD is now recruiting for various academic positions.

FACULTY POSITIONS: There are vacant faculty positions in the School of Business, Public Policy & Social Entrepreneurship, School of Culture & Creative Expressions, School of Design, School of Law, Governance & Citizenship, School of Development Studies, School of Education Studies, School of Human Ecology, School of Human Studies and in the School of Liberal Studies. In addition, there are vacant faculty positions in the following centres: Centre for Social Science Research Methods, Centre for Early Childhood Education and Development, Centre for English Language Teaching, Centre for Publishing and Centre for Community Knowledge. We invite applications from teachers and researchers as well as practitioners both in university and non-university environments. AUD has a special interest in interdisciplinary areas of studies. We follow a system of appointing a teacher as faculty concurrently in more than one School or programme as per his/her expertise and interest and the needs of the University. Every teacher of the University is concurrently on the faculty of the School of Undergraduate Studies. AUD follows norms of appointment and services set by the UGC. Reservations are in accordance with the rules of the Government of NCT of Delhi. Conditions of service, incentives and allowances are similar to those in central universities. Appointments can also be made on deputation or on renewable contracts for fi xed terms. Please visit our website www. aud.ac.in for further details.

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN: The University invites applications from eligible candidates possessing the minimum essential qualifi cation andexperience for the posts of Assistant Librarian on Regular/Deputation basis. Please visit our website www.aud.ac.in for details regarding qualifi cations and terms of service.

Applications must be submitted online using the AUD online Job portal which can be accessed at this address: http://jobportal.aud.ac.in.

There is no application fee. For any further information contact Dean (Academic Services), Ambedkar University, Delhi at: acadservices@aud.ac.in. Those who applied earlier in response to our advertisement in September 2011 also need to apply afresh online. Applications Deadline: 14th June, 2013.

nternational Conference on Women Empowerment: Global Perspective

Dear Sir / Madam and Scholars

Greetings!

 

          We are extremely happy to invite you for a two day International Conference on Women Empowerment: Global Perspective scheduled to be held on 27^th & 28^th, September, 2013 at Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari (80 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram (TRIVANDRUM) Airport), Tamil Nadu, India.The Conference will be organized by the EAST (Environmental Advisory for Sustainable Trust) Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.  

Here with we have attached the International conference Broucher for your kind. We ask you to forward the conference boucher to you beloved once. 

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With regards and wishes

          Dr.G.Paramasivan Ph.D.

Chairman

EAST (Environmental Advisory for Sustainable Trust)

Tirunelveli - 627002, Tamilnadu, India

91 462 2561436  +91 8902 81436, +91 89036 71436

www.eastrust.org

NATIONAL SEMMINAR

ON

TRIBAL LIVELIHOOD

CHALLENGES AND OPORTUNITIES

24th & 25th June, 2013

Organized by

Center for Rural Studies (CRS)

Department of Rural Management and Development,

Tripura University

In Collaboration with

TRIBAL RESEARCH AND CULTURAL INSTITUTE

Government of Tripura

SUB-THEME

Important, but not exclusive, sub-themes to be included:

1. Conceptual and methodological understanding of Tribal livelihood and assessment

2. Cultural values, ethics, norms, adaptation and strategies

3. Management of resources, Conflict resolutions, negotiations and governance

4. Livelihood Asset – Human, Physical, natural, Financial, Social

5. Livelihood sources – Agriculture, horticulture, forestry, NTFP (bamboo), rubber,

Sericulture, handloom& Handicraft, Animal resource, etc.

6. The role of institutions, including the interrelation between local communities,

educational & training institutes, NGOs and the state (various Government

departments)

7. Policy, Entitlement, empowerment and property rights

8. Gender aspects and social change

9. Vulnerability and outcome

CALL FOR PAPERS
    • Interested participants must submit the abstract (around 250 words) and full paper
      in .doc/.docx format (Font: Times New Roman, 12 pts.) typed in double space
     leaving in 1.5 inch margin on left side and 1.25 inch in other sides on A-4 paper
     through email to jayantard@gmail.com .
• The paper should be original one, not submitted / published elsewhere.
• The abstract of the selected papers will be eligible for publication in the
   Conference proceedings.
• A few selected papers may be published in TUI (A journal on Tribal Life & Culture,
    Published by Tribal Research & Cultural Institute, Govt. of Tripura; ISSN No- 2319-
   7382)/ Edited Book subject to review exclusively based on merit.
• The APA Referencing style guide may be followed.

IMPORTANT DATES

Last date of submission of Abstract: 30.04.2013
Last date for communication regarding acceptance of paper : 10.05.2013
Last date of submission of full paper: 7.06.2013

ACCOMMODATION
Limited number of accommodations may be provided to outstation participants. The
outstation participants are requested to contact the organizer well before the scheduled
date for their booking of accommodation.

REGISTRATION FEES
No registration fees for the participants.

TRAVELING EXPENDITURE
No TA/DA for the participants of the seminar except selected invited speakers.

VENUE
Tripura University, Suryamaninagar, Agartala, Tripura West.
For further details, please contact:

Convener :
Dr. Jayanta Choudhury
Asst. Professor, Department of Rural Management & Development
Coordinator, Centre for Rural Studies
Tripura University
Suryamoninagar,Tripura-799022
Mobile : 09436123886
E-mail : jayantard@gmail.com

Co-convener :
Mr. Samrat Goswami
Asst Professor, Department of Rural Management & Development
Tripura University
Suryamoninagar,Tripura-799022
Mobile : 09402137271
E-mail : sam449@gmail.com

Mr. Arobindo Mahato
Asst Professor, Department of Rural Management & Development
Tripura University
Suryamoninagar,Tripura-799022
Mobile : 09863426466
E-mail : arobidoyp@gmail.com

THIRD PEOPLES EDUCATION CONGRESS

To


All Members of Social Science Faculties
Various Universities / Colleges of India

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am happy to inform you that I have been chosen as convener for “Social Science Education And Research System” symposium in the forthcoming Third Peoples Education Congress to be held on the FOCAL THEME THE INDIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM THE CRISIS AND THE SHIFTING PARADIGMS, November 19-23, 2012 at Ahmedabad.

In this regard I solicit your kind cooperation by contributing a paper relevant to the symposium topic through your personal participation to make it a grand success.
I am enclosing herewith the broacher with complete details as sent by the organizers for your kind information. The same may be kindly displayed on the notice board of your departments and may also be shared amongst our fellow teachers / researchers / and students so as to enable them also to participate in the above said symposium.
for more details please visit :www.pcedu.org.in/wordpress
Please feel free to contact me for any further clarification,
I trust and hope that you will do the needful in the matter

Thanking you



With best regards



Yours sincerely

Prof. (Mrs.) N. Vijaya
Department of Economics
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009 (AP), INDIA
+91 98491-92525
E-Mail: vijayachandert@yahoo.co.in

National Seminar on Micro Finance – Issues and Challenges

3rd National Seminar on Micro Finance – Issues and Challenges

Call for Papers



Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD), Lucknow, India is a society established by National bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), India in 1983 as an apex level institute offering training, research and consultancy services on various aspects of agriculture, rural development and rural finance. BIRD has set up within its fold a Centre for Microfinance Research (CMR) to take up research activities in the field of microfinance for facilitating policy initiatives and improvements in design and delivery system of microfinance services. The Centre has established four sub centres at Indian Institute of Bank Management (IIBM), Guwahati, Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), Chennai, Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Jaipur and Chandragupt Institute of Management (CIM), Patna.



CMR is organising its 3nd National Seminar on Microfinance – Issues and Challenges at Lucknow on 01-02 December 2011. Microfinance practitioners, economists, bankers, policy makers and other stakeholders are expected to participate in the Seminar. For the purpose, papers on the broad themes mentioned below are invited from researchers/practitioners in the field of microfinance.



1. Regulatory challenges for client protection in microfinance

2. Enhancing outreach of microfinance: Role of Technology

3. Microfinance through co-operatives: Performance and prospects

4. Revival of rural artisans, handloom and handicraft cluster bases: Potential role of microfinance



Interested researchers/practitioners are requested to submit their papers, not exceeding 6000 words, latest by 30 August 2011. Abstracts not exceeding 200 words should also be submitted alongwith the papers. All papers will be reviewed for their suitability for presentation in the Seminar. Detailed guidelines for submission of papers are available on our website www.birdindia.org.in. Authors of the selected papers will be invited to present their papers in the proposed seminar for which they will be paid II AC rail fare/ Airfare by economy class by the shortest route. All the papers selected for presentation in the seminar will be published in our journal ‘The microFINANCE REVIEW’ to be released during the seminar for which concurrence of the authors may be expressed.


The papers may be mailed to birdjournal@yahoo.in and bird@sancharnet.in or posted to the Director, Bankers Institute of Rural Development, CMR, Sector ‘H’, L.D.A. Colony, Kanpur Road, Lucknow – 226 012 so as to reach on or before 30 August 2011 (Phone : 0522 2421187, 2421007, 2421137, Fax : 0522 2421176, 2421047)


Lucknow, India S K Chatterjee
Director

Appointments

Appointments
INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH

(DEEMED)

The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) was established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in the year 1987 as an advanced research Institute for the study of national and Global development issues. The Institute is recognized as a Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act and offers M.Sc. Programme in Economics, M.Phil/Ph.D and External Ph.D in Development Studies. The Institute is governed by a Board of Management (BoM) consisting of distinguished academicians and policy makers in the country. The Chairman of the BoM is the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. The Institute is located on a beautiful 14 acre campus at Goregaon East , Mumbai.

IGIDR invites applications from well qualified and experienced persons for the following posts on contract basis initially for a period of two years which may be extendable.

1. Communications Manager cum Editor : 1 post

Qualification, Experience : The applicant must hold a Masters Degree, preferably in a communication related subject with specialization in Journalism from a reputed University with minimum 2 to 5 years of experience in field of communications and ability to demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of communication activities – media, websites, publications, marketing, social media, events etc. Proven and demonstrable experience of working with wide range of media, developing media strategies and relations, preparing press releases etc. Experience working with e-communications, including preparing and sending e-bulletins, supporter updates etc. Excellent writing and interpersonal skills including the ability to influence across the organization and externally.

Desirable: Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of oral and written communications and interpersonal relations skills in order to determine the most effective proposals.

2. Assistant Administrative Officer (HR): 1 post

1.Qualification, Experience : The applicant must be a Post Graduate / MBA in HR

Management. Should have demonstrated initiative, leadership and supervisory skills, strong communication skills in English (Both oral and written). Should have 2 to 5 years of experience in related areas or areas in which communication skill is demonstrated. AAO (HR) would be responsible for implementation of IGIDR’s approved HR and administrative policies and procedures.The incumbent has to actively interact with the Faculty, Administration and other staff members. He/she will provide leadership in ensuring equity and transparency in application of the policies.
3. Assistant Administrative Officer (Events and External Relations) : 1 post

a. Qualification, Experience : The applicant must have a Post graduate Degree. Should have demonstrated initiative, leadership and supervisory skills, strong communication skills in English (Both oral and written). Should have at least 2 to 5 years of experience in related areas or areas in which communication skill is demonstrated. The incumbent has to actively interact with faculty, Administration and other staff members.


4. Civil Engineer : 2 post


1.Qualification , Experience : The applicant must be a Post graduate / graduate in Civil / Mechanical Engineering with at least 2 to 5 years of experience in maintaining large campuses . The job requires a hands-on approach and excellent co-ordination skills for maintaining the entire campus.


General Information:

a. Contract appointment: All the above posts are on contract basis initially for a period of two years which may be extendable .

b. Age : For all the above posts is 30 to 45 years

c. Remuneration : Remuneration will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

d. For Nature of JOB please refer to our website www.igidr.ac.in

Mere fulfillment of the minimum qualifications etc. will not vest any right on a candidate for being called for test /interview. The Institute reserves the right to short list the candidates for interview and relax the selection criteria in exceptional cases.

Eligible and interested candidates may submit their application along with all relevant documents showing proof of age, experience ,qualification and three references, by 10th June, 2011 to :

Jai Mohan Pandit
Registrar
Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research
Santosh Nagar, Film City Road,Goregaon(E), Mumbai-400065
Email: registrar@igidr.ac.in Website: http://www.igidr.ac.in
Phone: 91-22-28401336/28416505 Fax: 91-22-28402752/28416399

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CENTRE FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL STUDIES (CESS),
Nizamiah Observatory Campus, Begumpet, Hyderabad,
Andhra Pradesh– 500 016; Web site: www.cess.ac.in
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The Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Hyderabad invites applications for one position of Associate Professor for its ‘Research Unit for Livelihoods and Natural Resources’ funded by the Jamsetji Tata Trust on contract basis for a period of two years in the pay scales as recommended by the 6th Pay Commission and adopted by the UGC/ICSSR. Qualifications: (a) good academic record with a Ph.D. in a social science discipline, (b) a minimum of 55% marks at the Master’s degree level, (c) minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution, (d) published work of good quality with a minimum of 5 researchpublications, and (e) demonstrated capacity to undertake independent research related to livelihoods and natural resources, particularly focusing on forest, dry-land and river basin ecosystems.Selection Procedure: Candidates shortlisted will have to appear for an interview. The Selection Committee is free to consider reputed scholars who may not have applied. Application: Application on plain paper should be sent to the Director, CESS at the above address in an envelope marked “Application for RULNR Faculty”. The application should be accompanied by: (a) curriculum vitae including academic record and a full list of publications, (b) copies of three publications, (c) names and addresses of three referees. Candidates, who need to send their applications through proper channel, may send an advance copy to meet the deadline. Candidates may also consider joining on deputation from other academic organizations.
plications should reach by June 4, 2011.