Programme Manager@ASAP

Programme Manager@ASAP is a promising and demanding job  role under the skill development mission of Government of Kerala. 

Role as PM

• ASAP offers Job Flexibility but strictly demands time-bound actions
• Must be VERY GOOD Campaigner. It is your responsibility to garner more students/trainees to the kitty of ASAP. 
• No limits for creativity, ideas and execution of your plan at your authority
• Travel is an inevitable component and you have to reach at any of the institution by 8.00 A.M to monitor classes (8 to 9 every day) 
• Office Time 9 to 5.30 
• Targets have to be maintained
• Good expertise in Basic IT
• Its a mission mode project and you have to work on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays for sure (Compensatory off can be taken). 

The nature of employment of the cadre is purely contractual.

Selection Process

Round 1: Preliminary screening test – Currently NASSCOM test is being used for preliminary screening- candidates who scores 60% and above in the NAC test qualify for the next round - case study presentation. (Thorough mock tests are suggested) 

 Round 2: Case study presentation - The candidates shall be given a case study to analyze and prepare a presentation of 5 minutes duration. Preparation time of one hour will be given for this task. Candidates scoring 60% and above in this round will be shortlisted for personal interview. 

 Round 3: Personal Interview - Personal Interview will be conducted by a duly constituted Selection Committee.

(All the selected PMs have to attend a training and one month Case Study at any of the ASAP institutions and its nearby area.)

Salary and Benefits

• Rs.25000 PM + Travel allowance of minimum of Rs.2500/- + communication allowance of Rs.2000/-.
• Base pay is fixed by adding 10% increment for each of the minimum qualifying years to the Consolidated pay in the previous grade plus 10% grade progression benefit (The proposed percentage of incentive according to the different levels of performance rating are: a. 15% for Rating 1 b. 12% for Rating 2 13 c. 8% for Rating 3 d. No increment for Rating 4 and 5.)
• Programme Managers from Grade A to E would be eligible for availing the Contributory Provident Fund benefits. 
• The Programme Managers shall be covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS)wherein 10% of the consolidated pay shall be made by ASAP and corresponding deduction would be made from Programme Manager for NPS. 
• The families (self, spouse and two dependent children up to 25 years) of all Programme Managers would be covered under the hospitalisation insurance policy. 
• The maternity expenses would be covered
• HRA shall be uniform 10% of consolidated pay drawn across all grades. 
• All mandatory national holidays shall be declared as Public Holidays.
• The female Programme Managers would be entitled for maternity leave  and a male Programme Manager would be eligible for Paternity leave of five working days. 

Skill Development Executive (SDE) at ASAP

SDE of ASAP

SDE is the transformational trainer Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) and ASAP is the skill development mission of Government of Kerala. Role of SDE is most suited to an individual who dares to see changes in front of them. You will be allotted with 25-35 students from higher secondary/colleges, most of them are wish to get a suitable jobs immediately after their current studies. Offer them with necessary skill sets in Communicative English, Basic IT Skills and Personality/Life Skills. ASAP assures that every SDE is getting proper guidance and training well before that. Note that your classes shall be crossed the boundaries of traditional four walls of the class room, as the curriculum of ASAP is totally activity oriented. Simply, facilitate them to participate in the gamification strategy of ASAP to inculcate required professional skills indirectly. Students are expected to qualify the APTIS Test designed by the British Council.  ASAP has around 4000 SDEs in Kerala.

Do you wish to be an SDE of ASAP ?

Criteria 1 : - Must be a Graduate

Criteria 2 : - Good Proficiency in English Language Skills (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking)

Criteria 3 : - Strong Social Commitment . (Unrelenting passion towards change. SDE is entrusted to make a VISIBLE CHANGE among students, in their personal and professional life)

Criteria 4 :- Expertise to handle training

(This will be checked during the Selection Test, Case Study and Interview)

Type of Assignment

• Purely part-time
• After the successful completion of the NAC Test, Interview and Transformational Training, SDE can approach Programme Managers of Skill Development Centres across Kerala. 
• SDE will be allotted with an institution based on the vacancy and discretion of the Programme Manger . SDE may remains unallotted if no vacancy is notified
• They are expected to complete 180 hours of the Foundation Module of ASAP. 100Hrs of Communicate English and 80 hrs of Basic IT Skills.
• One Hour (Preferebly 8 to 9). In rare cases 3.30 to 4.30 and 4.30 to 5.30 depends up on the class dispersal time of institutions)
• Not more than one hour can be taken a day
• An SDEs is not encouraged to take class at more than one institution

Selection

You have to undergo following steps successfully to be an SDE.

1. NASCOM NAC Test
2. Personality Test
3. Transformation Training
4. Micro Training Test
5. IT Training

Remuneration

Rs. 500/hr

Note - SDE is purely a part-time engagement. We always prefer you to associate along with a secured career.