JAINPedia to Recruit More Personnel

The Stg Pds 800K project, Jainpedia project is progressing as scheduled and first public exhibition of the work done so far will take place during 2010 at V & A Museum. The contractors for the project were appointed last year who have been doing the ground work. The Institute appointed two personnel of its own to support the contractors' work. Now the Institute has to start managing the main part of the project and needs to recruit senior personnel to manage this work. Currently two posts need to be be filled, these are detailed below and applications from suitable candidates are invited:

1. Project Manager

The Institute of Jainolgy is looking for a full time project manager for supporting its £800K investment in the development of JAINpedia a unique on line resource for Jainism using contextualised Jain scriptures - see http://blog.jainpedia.org/?p=3#more-3

The role includes managing relationships with leading organisations including Kings College London, V&A Museum, British Library and Universities in Europe and India.  Activities will include implementing outreach and educational services, volunteer support and liaison, and technical liaison as part of the JAINPedia rollout.

The role would suit a highly adaptable self starter who is excellent at managing relationships and a strong sense of quality in delivery Experience of community/voluntary work and a South Asian language would be of advantage.

Salary would be in line with experience and the post would be based in Borehamwood. Travel in the UK would be required, and own car is essential.

In the first instance, email with a CV and a covering letter.  

The Institute of Jainolgy is looking for a consultant expert Jainologist for supporting its £800K investment in the development of JAINpedia a unique on line resource for Jainism using contextualised Jain scriptures - see http://blog.jainpedia.org/?p=3#more-3

The role includes managing relationships with leading organisations including Kings College London, V&A Museum, British Library and Universities in Europe and India. 

Activities will include advising on all aspects of the project. The role will require the following skills and qualifications;

·   with academic qualifications internationally recognized through publications
·   with knowledge of Indian languages (Prakrit, Sanskrit and some modern languages)
·   with knowledge of the UK manuscript collections
·   with skills in manuscriptology and recognized experience with manuscripts

In the first instance, email with a CV and a covering letter.