Kudumbashree National Resource Organisation (Kudumbashree NRO) is looking for Senior Interns for a six-month engagement on a national project under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. Selected candidates would be trained by Kudumbashree, State Poverty Eradication Mission of the Government of Kerala, which is a National Resource Organisation for the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). Candidates, on completion of training would work closely with Kudumbashree NRO
supporting a national programme for six months.

Responsibilities
1. To function as frontline support personnel for answering queries raised by the States implementing the programme mentioned above, online and over phone.
2. To apply a problem-solving approach, responding to the queries as well as escalating those needed to appropriate levels as directed by the Programme Management Unit.
3. Closely work with the Programme Management Unit at Kudumbashree NRO and with the National Mission Management Unit of NRLM to generate reports based on the data entered by the States in the MIS applications supporting the programme.

Why it makes sense for an aspiring Social Development Professional or those seeking future assignments or jobs in Government or Non-Governmental Organisations
The internship will provide training on a national-level programme in rural development.
It will expose the incumbents to the intricacies of programme implementation at different levels.
It will make the incumbents aware of the challenges at the cutting-edge while rolling out a national programme.
It will provide an opportunity to understand the use of information and communication technologies in programme monitoring at the national level.

Who can apply?

• Post graduates in Social Work, Sociology, Management, Rural Management, Social Sciences or any other discipline and Graduates in engineering with or without experience.
• The candidates should have high levels of fluency in English and native fluency in one of the following Indian languages – Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Bangla (As these are the major medium of instruction in the states implementing the programme this year).
• Candidates with a problem-solving approach, keenness to learn policy issues, programme strategies, and larger development issues of the country. 

Stipend
Selected Senior Interns will get a consolidated monthly stipend of Rs 30,000/- for six months.

Follow up
Senior Interns completing the term successfully will be provided with a certificate by Kudumbashree National Resource Organisation. 

Selection Process
The applicants will be selected through a multi-stage selection process:
1. Short-listing of suitable candidates based on review of application in the prescribedformat
2. Analysing the linguistic skills
3. Personal Interviews for final selection 

Submission of Applications

Applications for the positions will consist of the following:
1. Cover Letter
2. Application in the given format
3. Copy of Curriculum Vitae
Completed applications super scribed with “Application for the post of (specify postapplied for) in Kudumbashree-NRO”, is to be received at the following address on orbefore 5 pm on 15th September 2024.

Address to submit applications:

The Executive Director, Kudumbashree NRO, III Floor, Carmel Towers,
Vazhuthacaud P O Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695014. 

Completed signed applications may be submitted through email to email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Note:

• Only applications complete in all respects will be considered. Cover letter,Application in the given format and copy of CV should be submitted together andshould be signed by the applicant.
• Submissions through e-mail should be in pdf format and all documents should carry the signature of the applicant
• No supporting document is to be provided along with the application. Applicant may provide authenticated copies of certificates & credentials when asked for, and make available originals for verification.
• No enquiries related to the Selection process will be entertained.