The IGNCA requires one Project Coordinator and eight Project Assistants on contract basis to work in the project ‘Archiving of IGNCA resource material and collections

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts invites applications for the post of Project Coordinator and Project Assistants on contract basis.

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. Of India is visualized as a Centre encompassing the study of all arts, especially in their dimension of inter relationship and mutual interdependence. The IGNCA seeks to place the arts within the context of the natural and human envi ronment. The fundamental approach of the centre in all its work is multi-disciplinary and holistic.

The IGNCA requires one Project Coordinator and eight Project Assistants on contract basis to work in the project ‘Archiving of IGNCA resource material and collections.’ The Contractual Term will be for one year. The job responsibility of Project Coordinator and Project Assistants are as under:-

Project Coordinator (One position) - This full time position is for coordi nating and participating on day to day basis in the project; interacting with IGNCA depa rtments and divisions as necessary. Candidates with Archive, Museum of Library background and with at least 6-7 years experience are eligible.

The Project Coordinator will work under the overall guidance of the Project Director.

Qualification and Experience: 

1.M.Phil or Ph.D in Humanities.

2. Experience in handling of research projects, leading a team.

3. Experience in documentation and research in areas related to culture will beconsidered an asset.

4. Excellent computer skills.

5. Ability to train and supervise a team.

6. Experience or exposure to cataloguing standards for objects, audio visual media, crafts etc.

7. Good communication skills, leadership abilities.

8. Interest and general knowledge of traditional arts and crafts, performing arts of India, and related areas.

Remuneration -Rs.60,000/- per month.Place of Posting-IGNCA, New Delhi.

Age - Not more tha n 55 Years. 

Project Assistants (Eight Positions)

Qualification and Experience:-

1. Master Degree or M.Phil in Humanities or Social Sciences including Museum Studies, Library Science etc. Specialization in Music and Perf orming Arts, Anthropology, Crafts, Textiles, Folk and Tribal Arts, Audio - visual media will be an asset.

2.Work experience in memory institutions like archives, museums,libraries etc. is desirable, proficiency in using MS office is mandatory. Database creation/Data entry skills will be considered an asset.

3. Experience/familiarity with cataloguing standards of museums, libraries and archives is desirable.

Remuneration – Rs.30,000/- per month.

Period- One year

Place of posting- IGNCA, New Delhi.

Age- Not more than 35 years.

Candidates are requested to apply i n the prescribed form given below, supported by self attested copies of testimonials addressed to the Director (Admn.), Indira Gandhi National Centrefor the Arts, 11 Man Singh Road, New Delhi-110001 to reach on or before 15th October,2015.

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