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For the upcoming JEEVIKA project in Madhya Pradesh with 6 partner organizations,

KDSS-KHANDWA

PRAGATI-JHABUWA

IDSSS-INDORE

GCSS-GWALIOR

KSWS-UJJAIN

JDSS-JABALPUR

We Invite applications from the suitable candidates for the following positions:

Position: Project Coordinator ( 6 positions)

Brief about the JEEVIKA project

The project is being supported by the Caritas India (one of the leading humaniteriarian organization in the world) and would be implemented by the partner organizations. The positions would be based at the partners organization level and the staff would work for the partner organisation.  It’s a new innovative project involve expertise on Project management, field work, research work, capacity building, blog writing and innovations.

Name of the Post: Project Coordinator

Location: Shehore, Shivpuri, Khandwa, Umariya, Jhabuwa, Ujjain  (Madhya Pradesh)

Functional Area: Programme Management

Qualification & Experience:

• Post Graduate in Rural Management, Rural Development, Social work, Development Management, agriculture, Horticulture, Sociology, forest management, enterprise development, sustainable development and other related subjects (social sciences) from a reputed institution with at least  60% of marks.
• Experience in the area of community development especially in sustainable agricultural and government schemes (NREGS) activities through CBOs.
• Experience in the area of government Liasioning
• Ability to undertake unaccompanied travel in interior rural areas.
• At least  1-3 years of experience in development sector

Other skills required

• Effective verbal and written communications skills in English & Hindi.
• Excellent command over MS Office ( especially on word, excel & power point)
• Knowledge and experience of blog writing
• Action Research

Expertise required (negotiable)

• On Result Based Management ( RBM)
• MGNREGA
• FRA
• RTI
• Organic Cultivation

Responsibilities

§         Set overall directions/strategies of the project

§         Regular follow up on implementation and participatory monitoring of the project to attain desirable outputs.

§         Regular liaison with CARITAS INDIA for reporting and guidance. Implementation of overall plans within the district specific context and proper monitoring and reporting.

§         Extensive field visits to support direct actions field area.

§         Liaison with district administration for effective policy advocacy

§         Undertake capacity building initiatives at the grassroots for effective learning and support. Planning and conducting trainings.

§         Prepare best management of capacity building inputs through participatory monitoring and documentation.

§         Review the progress of activities at cluster of villages

§         Develop strategy for intervening with the marginalized sections of the village and provide handholding support to women/ dalit members as per needs.

§        Documentation of capacity building experiences for replication. Ensure timely completion of the activities and proper documentation

§         Providing access to information to Panchayat and Gram Sabha members

Salary and other benefits: 15000/- PM (depends on the individual qualities and experience) plus travel allowance, trainings and opportunity to be the part of an innovative project.

What we look for

While assessing a candidate, we look for job specific skills, comparable experience, ability to work well with others, initiative, analytical & problem solving ability, ability to organize, plan and execute and most importantly, potential. It goes without saying that one must be passionate about working for the development of the people.

Application procedure (For Project Coordinator)

How to apply:

Interested candidates (both male and female) can send their CV along by 31^st  July 2012  to recruitmadhyapradesh@gmaiul.com  and to vinodnmtt@gmail.com  letter and a page note (not more than 200 words) on ‘Importance of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in better management of MGNREGA’.

Must  WRITE “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF PROJECT COORDINATOR and place applied for (……..)”  subject line.

CV: We ask that you send us your CV outlining your education, work & voluntary experience & any relevant training attended with dates of completion. We ask that you also include contact details of two referees. Ensure your CV is no more than 2 pages long (2sides of A4)

Cover letter: The cover letter is the most important part of your application. It should be used to tell us how your experience, achievements, skills, knowledge & training gained in past employment & other activities will enable you to perform the requirements of the job. Ensure your cover letter is no more than 1 page long (1 sides of A4).

Before you apply, please take the time to understand various innovative projects of Caritas India ( on www.liferajasthan.blogspot.com, www.haritprayas.blogspot.com or www.caritasindia.org ) and about partner organization( http://www.mpsss.org/ )  and its work and the role you are applying for.

Interviews would startsoon.

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