Government of Andhra Pradesh – Tribal Empowerment Fellowship

Government of Andhra Pradesh – Tribal Empowerment Fellowship

About Government of Andhra Pradesh – Tribal Empowerment Fellowship

The Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) is dedicated to the development of the Scheduled Tribes in Andhra Pradesh and is mandated to design & implement programs for their integrated development, with an intent to bridge gaps in various development indices between the STs and the larger society. In this direction, the GoAP have brought in the Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Tribes Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan (Planning, Allocation and Utilization of Financial Resources) Act, 2013, with the intent to determine, diagnose and remediate gaps in the development and welfare indicators of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

The core activities of the Department of Tribal Welfare pertaining to the welfare and education of the Scheduled Tribes are carried out by the Andhra Pradesh Tribal Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (APTWREIS), which manages 199 Residential Educational Institutions across Andhra Pradesh to provide 360 degree support (health, boarding and lodging, rigorous academic programs) to about 60000 students

DESIGN OF THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME:

The Government of Andhra Pradesh have embarked on an ambitious vision for all-round and sustainable socio-economic development of the state through various new schemes under the strategic intervention – ‘Navaratnalu’ . ‘Imparting quality education to all’ is a key pillar of ‘Navaratnalu’, underscoring the need for continuous improvement in various aspects governing the ‘learning’ in APTWREIS institutions.

The Tribal Empowerment Fellowship is designed to provide young professionals, a rich working exposure to policy design and program implementation, while synergizing their knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for improving the learning eco- system and ultimately the learning outcomes in APTWREIS institutions. In this regard 4 fellows may
be provided for giving young professionals 2 for academic section, 1 for Planning section and 1 for IT wing. The rigorous, full-time Fellowship program is an opportunity for India’s brightest and most promising youth, from the best universities and workplaces among the world, to work in tandem with the government and support the design & implementation of innovative and self-sustainable solutions in the field of school education. Fellows get exposed to the grass root realities of India’s Welfare system and begin to cultivate the knowledge, skills, and mindsets necessary to attain positions of leadership in Welfare Sector. The Fellowship is not only an opportunity for professional advancement and contribution to the developmental outcomes of marginalized communities but also a good networking opportunity.

The Fellows are provided a (1) week hands-on induction program on a rotating basis with the key staff. A further (1) week field level immersion program is designed to expose Fellows to district and field level operations. The fellows are then placed for the remainder of their term in one of the specific verticals mentioned in this notification, where they will play an anchoring role in identifying gaps and in designing and implementing relevant, scalable programs. The specialized verticals where the fellows maybe placed will depend on requirement, aptitude and relevant qualification. It is envisaged that the successful fellow by the end of the fellowship term, will be placed in good stead to take up careers in Government, Non – Governmental Organizations, and the Private sector.

Fellows who work in each of the specific verticals mentioned in this notification will be mentored by, and report to the Secretary, APTWREIS. All the Fellows will be appraised on their performance every (6) months. There is a probationary period of (3) months post which, subject to satisfactory performance, the Fellows are confirmed. The probationary period may be extended if necessary.

Fellows who showcase outstanding final outcomes maybe considered for appropriate longer-term engagements. However, successful completion of the Fellow shippers does not confer any right on any candidate for any engagement with the Government of Andhra Pradesh or its agencies.

For more details about Eligibility and application process please refer the Information Document

Application Link

For any queries write to secretarygurukulam(at)gmail.com

Last Date for submission of application: 15.07.2021

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