Arghyam, works in the water and sanitation sector since 2005. Our vision is “Safe, sustainable water for all”. The emphasis, of all that we do in Arghyam, is on equity and sustainability. Addressing the issues of the poor and the vulnerable in accessing water for their basic daily needs is a priority for us. Addressing these issues in a manner that is environmentally sustainable is important if the outcome is to be effective over time. We believe that the key to achieving this is in better water management which requires effective governance.
Description:
Arghyam is looking for a Project Officer for Communication and Advocacy for the Gram Panchayat Organisation Development (GPOD) Project.
Qualification and Experience:
Degree in developmental studies / Social Science/ Communication / Journalism with 4 to 5 years of experience in the relevant field. Person with an open mind, with capability and interest in the creating solutions for complex problems. Exposure to organizing and management, reasonable skills in communication and presentation would be essential. Exposure to development sector desirable. Workable knowledge of Kannada desirable.
Duration: 1 year, starting ASAP.
Job responsibilities:
- Prepare plan of detailed activities/programs required for activities related to Communications and Advocacy.
- Design formats/forms etc. after studying relevant government documents, capturing data on a regular basis with the help of the Gram Panchayat and NGO partner and conduct preliminary analysis for presentation and further discussions at various levels: Gram Panchayat, District, State and GOI.
- Organise workshops with relevant stakeholders for dual purposes- sharing and strengthening our findings as well as for advocacy.
- Create tool for organisation development and capacity building (along with an external agencies, if required) targeted towards interested Gram Panchayats.
- Conceive and write a quarterly newsletter providing project updates and send it to relevant stakeholders. The present monthly newsletter format may be used or fine-tuned as per need.
- Conceive and maintain a webpage for the project in our website or India Water Portal, as decided, uploading multimedia inputs from Gram Panchayats, NGO partners, citizens, government agencies etc.
- Any other activities as per the project’s need.
Last date to apply: February 14, 2012
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Contact details:
Arghyam
#599, 12th Main, HAL 2nd Stage,Indiranagar,
Bangalore - 560008
Phone: +91 (080) 41698941 / 42
Email: jobs@arghyam.org
Website: http://www.arghyam.org/