Sanchar InfoTech (SIPL) is a for-profit organisation in the field of promoting and supporting IT in education Pratham InfoTech Foundation and Pratham Mumbai Education Initiative are undertaking a Localization project for creating Open Education Resources in Indian Languages with the help of Sanchar Infotech Private Limited. Sanchar InfoTech is looking for 2 persons with flare for FOSS with following profile
1. Good knowledge in Marathi ( soon other languages may be needed) 2. Facility and fluency with FOSS environment and web 3. Keen interest in education and educational software 4. This is not a coding job but familiarity with programming needed 5. Readiness to travel ,mostly urban or semi-urban interior as needed
Job involves
1. Localization of educationl contents/softwares 2. coordinating of translations of educational content as open education resources (OER) 3. Support translators with computer skills 4. maintenance of the web site with content, liaison with software developers if any changes needed 5. Testing of the localized educational contents including translated interfaces of softwares 6. advocacy of the OER in schools 7. support to managers of school computer labs with FOSS environment and OER 8. training of teachers
Qualification
1. Formal qualification unimportant : graduates from any stream or technical diploma holders preferred 2. Good knowledge of Marathi and English essential : Sample translation will be used as test 3. Skill , familiarity or willingness and ability to learn FOSS , (e.g Computer Masti (IIT-B) , Netlogo (ccl.northwestern.edu ), www.curriki.org) 4. experience with education ( B Ed training or teaching experience) with computers will be an advantage
Salary : 8 to 10k pm (consolidated)
Location: Kurla+Powai+Home
Freshers will be considered for apprenticeship : 3000 PM (consolidated) , 3 month training before placement Working Part-Time and assignment basis,flexible hours with some work from home will also be considered
Appointment will be for one year, renewable subject to project funding Apply thru email with biodata and SOP to : sneha.pratham@gmail.com
Jitendra Shah Director , Content Development Cell Pratham Infotech Foundation