Madras Institute of Development Studies

Invites applications for the post of Publication Officer. Appointments will be made on contractual basis. Retired Editors/ Assistant Editors with relevant work experience may also apply.

Qualifications 

Essential: A Master’s Degree in any discipline from a reputed University, demonstrated strong written and spoken English and Tamil languages skills through publications, lectures and presentations, understanding of dissemination of knowledge products through print and electronic formats including providing content for the websites. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.  

Desirable additional qualifications: A certificate or degree in mass communication. 

Understanding of organisation of workshops and conferences in academic or public policy context. Working knowledge of publishing software. 

Experience A minimum of five years of working experience in a reputed Research Institution / University in the said capacity, or Served for a minimum of five years as Editor / Assistant Editor in a reputed newspaper / communication media agency/ publishing house. Experience in a supervisory role is desirable. Pay Pay will be based on experience and qualifications, and consistent with the pay band applicable to the post. 

NOTE: 

[1] Every applicant is required to provide the names and addresses of two referees not associated with MIDS. 

[2] The last date for receipt of application including names of referees will be June 20, 2016. 

[3] The hard copy of the application, along with the curriculum vitae should be sent to “The Director, Madras Institute of Development Studies, 79, Second Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai 600 020” in a closed envelope superscribing, “Application for the Post of Publication Officer, MIDS” and also send a soft copy of the same through e-mail to adminofficer@mids.ac.in.