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Do you feel change is important?

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For one of the most innovative development project in Bundelkhand region (Jhansi) .We invite applications from the suitable candidates for the following positions:

Position: Project Coordinator

JCSS (Jhansi-Uttar Pradesh) is one of the leading non-profit organization working in the Bundelkhand region for the upliftment of the deprived community. It works in the area of community development, human trafficking, women empowerment, Natural Resource Management (NRM) and Livelihood.

At present JCSS-Jhansi needs a young dynamic and highly active Project Coordinator for the upcoming a new innovative & thematic project based on livelihood, rights and entitlement in the 20 villages of the Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh .

Brief about the thematic project

The project is being supported by the Caritas India and is based on the Result based Management (RBM) system. The core theme of the project is livelihood and entitlements. It’s an innovative project involve expertise on Project management, field work, research work, capacity building, blog writing and innovations.

To know more on project you can log on to www.haritprayas.blogspot.com

You can also watch videos of the project on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY5dS9YpI-o

Name of the Post: Project Coordinator

Location: jhansi

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. Fresher with passion and commitment to bring change are welcome.

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: 15700/- 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 with a cover letter by 25^th September 2012  to haritprayas@gmail.com . Feel free to write for any query .

Female candidates would be encouraged to apply.

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).

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.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY JUST TO GET THE JOB, IF YOU ARE JUST LOOKING FOR JOB HARIT PRAYAS IS NOT YOUR CHOICE, HARIT PRAYAS IS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO BRING CHANGE!

We are not searching for someone who is extra ordinary, but we are searching for some one ordinary with extraordinary qualities!