Inviting Applications for Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellows Scheme (PMRDF)

Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellows Scheme (PMRDF) is an excellent opportunity to create a resource pool of high quality development professionals ready to be deployed as Prime Minister Rural Development Fellows (PMRDFs) in the IAP districts by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, New Delhi

Applications are invited from the committed young people to contribute to enhancing development and welfare of the people in rural and tribal areas of the country:

Post: Prime Minister Rural Development Fellows (PMRDFs)

Number of Positions: The final number of PMRDFs to be posted in the IAP districts will be 180. The recruitment of PMRDFs will be done in two phases. In each phase, 90 candidates will be finally selected after the training programme. This will assist in ascertaining the efficacy of the placement of the batch.

Duration of Posting: The fellows will be appointed for a period of two years on a fixed contract, extendable for one more year based on performance. The PMRDF will be offered an attractive compensation that would include HRA, health insurance and other support.

Eligibility Criteria:

- Must be 25-30 years old

- Must be a postgraduate in Social Science / Science / Management or a graduate in Law / Engineering / Medicine

- Knowledge of hindi and a local language used in an IAP district is desirable.

- Work experiemce is preferred

Method of Selection: Selection will be through an open advertisement process. Respondents will be asked to submit an application in a pre-designed form with supporting documents on academic and extra-curricular activities, particularly in social work and relevant fields. They would need to provide three recommendations, one of which should be from an academic institution.

- Fill the application and submit it online. The applicant will receive an acknowledgement of its receipt. All information asked for must be provided. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

- Assessment of the applicant’s intention to apply for the position will be based on the write up they submit with the application.

- Indicate knowledge of local languages and district preferences.

Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their qualifications and experience. Selection will be on the basis of the written synopsis; group discussions and interviews will be used to test the candidate’s motivation, leadership, social and negotiating skills.
 
Last date for Submitting Applications - Dec 4th, 2011

For more information about this announcement, visit this link: http://rural.nic.in/pmrdfs/

Vacancy at Tamilnadu Vazhndhu Kaatuvom project

Tamilnadu Vazhndhu Kaattuvom Project is an empowerment and poverty alleviation project implemented by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department of Government of Tamil Nadu with World Bank assistance. The project is being implemented across 2509 Village Panchayats in 70 Backward Blocks in 16 districts of the state. The Project interventions include financial inclusion and promotion of livelihood opportunities. Please visit http://vazhndhukaattuvom.org for more details.

Currently, the project is looking for motivated and dynamic persons for the post of District Project Manager to lead our District Project Management Units. The maximum age limit for the position is 45 years as on 01.07.2010. The salary package for the position is approximately 3.90 lacs per annum. The salary package consists of a consolidated monthly remuneration, travel allowances as per Grade I officer norms, car facility, travel and communication allowances, accident insurance cover, etc. 

Last date for applying for the above mentioned vacancy is given as 21st October 2010.

For a detailed Job Description, please visit www.sids.co.in/tnvkp

Vacancy announcement: Programme Manager in Silver Innings

POSITION TITLE: Social Worker/ Programme Manager
REPORTING TO: President / Director
LOCATION: Mumbai, India


Silver Innings is a Social Entrepreneur organization dedicated for the cause of elderly and their family members. We are committed in ensuring that ageing becomes a positive, rewarding experience for all. On 10th April 2008 Silver Innings (SI) started off with a website www.silverinnings. com which contains comprehensive information for elderly and issues related to them. After the success of the website, Silver Inning Foundation an NGO was started initially to provide non-institutional services for the elderly.

Silver Inning Foundation (SIF) requires a full time Social Worker for managing services and projects that we are currently running and also planning to start. Trained Social Worker or person with experience in the social sector with passion to work for Senior Citizens need only apply. The person concerned should be interested and willing to work for the cause of the elderly. He or she should be Passionate, Progressive, Non materialistic, Self Starter, open to new ideas and Technology friendly.

The roles and responsibilities would include the following:

• Initiation and co-ordination of projects
• Conducting surveys
• Writing reports/proposals
• Conducting volunteers meetings
• Managing and coordinating with volunteers
• Representing SIF at various forums
• Handling dementia cases and other case work
• Handling Elder Abuse
• Counseling
• Attending conference/seminar
• Organizing/Conducti ng Workshop, Lecture, Talks
• Coordination with government authorities
• Handling CSR projects
• Networking with NGO’s and organizations
• Advocacy
• Fund Raising
• Events and activities

Must Have/Be:

• Operations and management skill
• Leadership skills and ability to manage and motivate team/teams
• Skills in Networking and Advocacy
• Good communication & representational skills.
• The incumbent must be able to commit to a minimum of 3 year full time stint.
• Patience and good listeners
• Entrepreneurial skills
• Willing to learn
• Open mind and progressive thinker
• Must be willing to travel any where in India

Preference:

• Mumbai based candidates only
• Fluent in English, Marathi and Hindi Necessary
• Proposal and project report writing skill
• Ready to join immediately/ 15 days
• Fresh / 1 years experience

Qualification:

• BSW /MSW
• BA/MA Sociology / Psychology

Please note as SIF is startup organisation Salary will not be in five digits (will be from Rs.5,000/- to Rs.9,000/- p.m. depending on education,skill and experience) for at least one year and later it will be decided as per appraisal report and performance.

Interested individuals may please submit their CV, with a passport size photo ,Salary expectation and 3 references by only email to silverinnings@ gmail.com with the subject line indicating SW/PM-SIF. No phone calls in this regards will be accepted and application by post/courier will not be entertained. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The last date of receiving applications is 15th July 2009. Appointment will be preferably from 1st August 2009.

Vacancy announcemnent in National Innovation Foundation (NIF)

(Advt. No. : NIF/Advt/02/09) Announcement Date : June 8, 2009

National Innovation Foundation (NIF), Ahmedabad, an autonomous registered society in 2000 and now likely to be a grant-in-aid institution under Department of Science and Technology, Government of India invites highly motivated professionals for senior positions. Chief Innovation Officer (CIO/CEO) National Coordinator–Scouting & Documentation (NC-S&D) National Coordinator - Intellectual Property Rights National Coordinator - Information Technology and Dissemination Finance and Administrative Officer (F&AO) Finance and Administrative Associate (F&AA) Innovation Officers/Fellows Copy Editor /Content Creators/Communicators All positions are contractual and do not carry any other allowance. Applications should be sent with a detailed CV, passport size photograph, sample of work/reports, two reference letters, and a note explaining the suitability for the post applied to "The Executive Vice Chairperson, National Innovation Foundation, PO Box - 15051, Ahmedabad 380 015" email (jobs@nifindia.org ) within 21 days of the appearance of the advertisement. For further information about this announcement, visit this link

Vacancy announcement for the position of Senior Program Officer/ Communications Officer in APSA

The Association for Promoting Social Action (APSA) - Sexual Health Intervention Project (SHIP) partners with street/slum- children based NGOs in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

The major objectives of the project are 1). To increase awareness of the sexual health issues faced by street and out-of-school slum youth and children 2). To increase the reach, influence and scope of the APSA-SHIP Children’s Toolkit (CTK) and NGO Training of Trainer’s (TOT) manual in South India.

They are looking for a new senior program officer to join their team!

Please apply by submitting a cover, a resume plus writing sample. Please make sure all three are included in your application package. For all inquires and resume submission, please email us at office@streetkids-SRH.org.

Deadline for applications is July 20th, 2009

Main Responsibilities:

• Build marketing and networking strategies for all the conferences that are planned by SHIP over the next two years.
• Implement and help strategize in building alliances between NGO partners, including facilitating mentorship responsibilities.
• Manage marketing of the SHIP publication materials (newsletter, publications, production information materials).
• Co-develop and co-write the APSA-SHIP Introductory Training Program.
• Help coordinate, organize and plan the regional consultations, training programs and the NGO staff planning meetings.
• Will be one of the master trainers of the program starting from the Introductory Training in 2010. Will be the master trainer for one round of preparatory trainings (3 multi-day trainings) in 2011 and for the introductory trainings in 2010 and 2011.
• Help to develop and write content for the SHIP yearly publication.
• Responsible for maintaining communication with the NGO partners on updates and reminders.

Skills Needed for the Position

• At least 3 years (5 years preferred) experience in managing a highly challenging project.
• Must have excellent communication skills – both spoken and written
• Must have experience working with grassroots (street-children) NGOs and their staff in India
• Must have good professional English writing skills.
• Experience desired in areas of public health, sexual health, or sexuality. Some experience in providing health-related or sexuality-related trainings a plus.
• Experience desired in working with/for disadvantaged children or youth. Should have a good understanding of the (sexual) realities of street and out-of-school slum children.
• Must have a good understanding of youth sexuality/ teenage sexual development, and a good knowledge of sexual health issues.
• Spoken south regional language skills preferred (Kannada, Tamil and especially Telugu).
• Masters Degree (or equivalent degree) in a relevant field preferred.
• Requires excellent multi-tasking skills.
• Requires excellent “people” skills: able to deal with different stake-holders and team-members.
• Must be comfortable to discuss and work on sex and sexuality issues.
• Will be based in Bangalore.
• Some travel within India required.

A generous salary will be provided accordance to experience and qualifications.

For more information about this organisation, visit this link and for more information about this project, visit this link.

Job Vacancies at GoI-UNDP Disaster Risk Reduction Programme

United Nations Development Programme has announced the following job vacancies under the GoI-UNDP Disaster Risk Reduction Programme:

1. Project Officer, Disaster Risk Reduction
2. Project Officer (Institutional Strengthening)
3. Project Associate (IEC Materials)
4. Project Associate (Manuals & Guidelines)

For detailed job description of the other vacancies in UNDP India, visit this link

Vacancy for the Position of Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in NACO - last date 10th July 2009

National AIDS Control Organisation Invites application for the post of Monitoring & Evaluation Officer under National AIDS Control Programme-III for working at State AIDS Control Societies at Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Job Description:

• Assist development of the M&E plan for the state.
• Ensure quality and timely reporting from all units in the state.
• Ensure functional Computerized MIS in State.
• Perform on-sight data validations and data verification.
• Analyze the data regularly and give feedback for decision making.
• Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual reports for SACS.
• Participate and support other survey, research studies and surveillance as and when needed.
• Assist in development of training plans and curriculum for CMIS/M&E and its organization.

Qualification & Experience:

• Post Graduate in Statistics or related subject with specialization in Demography/Bio-statistics/Operations Research/Sampling.
• Advance degree/diploma or a post graduate course in Computers from an institute of repute.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience of working in a field of monitoring of projects preferably in the field of health or social development/handling data and analysis and working on computerized databases and analysis software.
• Knowledge of local language.

Age : Below 45 Years

Remuneration : Rs. 17,000 to 25,000 based on qualification and experience.

Eligible candidate may send Application by email at the following email address jobs.naco@gmail.com with the subject line “Application for the post of Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at Tamil Nadu SACS” OR “Application for the post of Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at Kerala SACS”

The last date for submission of application will be 10th July, 2009

For further information, visit this link

Vacancy in Svaraj for the post of Sanitation & Waste Management Officer

Job Description:

Post: Sanitation & Waste Management Officer
Qualification : B.Tech (Environment Engineering)/M.Sc/B.Sc(Environmental Sciences)
Experience : 3-5 years

Job profile

• Study and analyze the local sanitation and waste management situation
• Help devise and implement cost effective and participatory, waste management /treatment solutions that are eco friendly and sustainable.
• Build awareness, motivate the communities to own and participate in the management of waste
• Dialogue, lobby with the Industries, Municipal bodies and Pollution Control agency for proactive at-source treatment of effluents and scientific and environ-friendly discharge of treated waste/effluent.
• Promoting community initiatives in low cost waste disposal and management
• Do process and outcome documentation for in-house and reporting to other stakeholders

Skill Set: - Project planning, monitoring and evaluation; Public Relations and Management; Budgetary Understanding; communications with written skills in Kannada and English

Salary : Rs. 13,000 – Rs.15,000/-

For more information about this vacancy, visit this link

Career opportunities in Azim Premji Foundation

Set up with financial resources contributed by Azim Premji, Chairman, Wipro Corporation, Azim Premji Foundation aims at making a tangible impact on key social issues by working in active partnership with government and other relevant sections of the society. Funding will be of catalytic nature and will require immense leveraging to create the necessary impact. The foundation has a dream of contributing to the future of India by transforming the lives of millions

Vacancies in the Foundation:

Position	Team	Location	Email
Member	Academics and Pedagogy	Bangalore, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand	saumya@azimpremjifoundation.org
Member	Digital Media for Learning	Bangalore	saumya@azimpremjifoundation.org
People Development Professionals	Education Management	Bangalore	em@azimpremjifoundation.org
Operations Management Professionals	Education Management	Bangalore	em@azimpremjifoundation.org
Education Policy Professionals	Education Management	Bangalore	em@azimpremjifoundation.org
Quality Management Professionals	Education Management	Bangalore	em@azimpremjifoundation.org
Public Finance Professionals	Education Management	Bangalore	em@azimpremjifoundation.org
Member	Education Management	Bangalore	em@azimpremjifoundation.org
Case Study Developers	Education Management	Karnataka	em@azimpremjifoundation.org
Admin Support Professionals	Education Management	Karnataka	em@azimpremjifoundation.org
Specialists - People Development Facilitators - People Development	People and Institutional Capacity Development	Bangalore	swati@azimpremjifoundation.org
Team Members	Programs, Uttarakhand	Uttarakhand	anant@azimpremjifoundation.org
Team Members	Programs, Rajasthan	Rajasthan	gautam@azimpremjifoundation.org
Team Members	Programs, Gujarat	Gujarat	pushpa@azimpremjifoundation.org
Team Member	Academics and Pedagogy	Shorapur, Karnataka	academics@azimpremjifoundation.org
Team Member	Research and Documentation	Shorapur, Karnataka	research@azimpremjifoundation.org

For any further information, please contact :

People Function,
Azim Premji Foundation
134 Doddakannelli,
Next to Wipro Corporate Office,
Sarjapur Road,
Bangalore - 560035

Telephone : 91- 80 - 66144900 / 01 / 02
Fax : 91 - 80 - 66144903

For more information about the organisation and the current job openings, visit the link