Jobs and other Opportunities

Nilgiri Wildlife and Environment Association (NWEA) is conducting a Wildlife Census for Nilgiris North, Nilgiris South and Gudalur Forest Divisions from February 25 -27. This is a count for all mammals.

Over 100 volunteers are needed for this count which is simultaneously done in  three Forest divisions with support and guidance of the Forest Department.

Society for Promoting Participative Ecosystem Management (SOPPECOM), Pune is looking for two Research Associates/Assistants for its work on water conflicts and right to water and sanitation as part of the Forum for Policy Dialogue on Water Conflicts in India.

Qualifications:

• M. Phil./Post Graduate degree in a relevant discipline
• Two to three years of research or work experience preferred

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• Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist

              Population Foundation of India (PFI)

              Location: Chattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand
              Last Date: 13th February, 2011

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• Senior Researchers for Rural Water Programme

              Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)          
           
              Location: New Delhi
              Last Date: 1st March, 2011

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For 12th Indicorps Fellowship class beginning this August, there are 27 challenging openings all across the country from Punjab to Tamil Nadu and Gujarat to Bihar with projects focusing on environment, education, microfinance, community development, public health, women’s empowerment and more. As an intense, total-immersion leadership program, Indicorps encourages individuals of Indian origin to explore their role as a catalyst for change.

Eligibility:

For the 2011 fellowship year (as per Government of India's definition), Indicorps will accept applications from qualified persons of Indian origin who have a university degree or five years of applicable work experience from anywhere in the world.

The International ReSource Award is worth USD 150 000 in total and is granted to one or several projects selected by an international jury. Launched in 2002, the ReSource award is an internationally recognised prize for leadership in implementing the principles of sustainability in watershed management. It is conferred annually. The prize money is awarded exclusively for project implementation activities and not for building-up or strengthening the organizations that are submitting an application.

Eligibility to participate:

NGOs, private, scientific or public institutions and similar bodies are invited to participate in the tender for the International ReSource award for Sustainable Watershed Management. Projects comprising more than one institution (eg public-private

ICICI Fellows is a pioneering leadership programme where the Fellows spend two years working on grassroots development projects with NGOs interspersed with modules on management training and leadership development. The entire experience provides Fellows with knowledge, insight and commitment to inclusive growth.

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• Energy & Water Analysts
  
     Social Impact
  
     Location: India
     Last Date: 10th February, 2011
  
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India has reflected significant leadership both through initiating on domestic commitments as part of its National Action Plan and through its willingness towards extending the Kyoto Protocol. The national mission action plan on climate change has initiated on institutional strengthening activities and increased activity at local level to tackle problems arising out of Climate Change. Indian Network for Climate Change Assessment released a major new report that provides an assessment of impact of climate change in 2030s on four key sectors in four climate sensitive regions of India.

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We have taken up evaluation of 65 water sheds in Northern districts of Karnataka. These water sheds are spread across Bagalkot,Raichur, Koppala, Bellary and Davanagere districts.

Grassroutes is a Fellowship Program that supports outstanding and passionate young people to go on road-trips for social change.  The select group of young people will travel across India, meet change-makers, work with social ventures, learn about developmental issues, live with the community and return with stories of social change, which will enable them to inspire a larger community into taking action.