Voluntary Citizen or Civil Society Sector
Sphere India offers multiple openings - Focal points for various programmes - Apply by December 24, 2012
Posted on 14 Dec, 2012 01:22 PMAbout Sphere India
Sphere India is a National Coalition of Humanitarian Agencies working in India. The members include key nodal agencies from Govt. of India, UN Agencies, INGOs, NGO Networks and National NGOs. Sphere India works with the mission to enhance the quality and accountability of humanitarian Action in India and protecting the rights and dignity of people affected by natural calamities or conflict situations in India.
Location
New Delhi with travel (50%)
Job description
The focal point coordinates and leads all the work related to the programme. He/she will play the key role in engaging respective programmatic and thematic sub-committee, drafting action plans as per suggested strategies and leading the implementation of activities. He/she is expected to manage all project management functions for the agreed projects and assist in program development.
Dialogue with impact investors, Indian Institute for Human Settlements, Bangalore, December 12, 2012
Posted on 09 Dec, 2012 12:53 PMOrganizers
WASSAN invites applications for the posts of 'Coordinator – Capacity building' in Chhattisgarh - Apply by December 15, 2012
Posted on 29 Nov, 2012 10:43 AMAbout WASSAN
WASSAN is a national level resource support organization working mainly for strengthening community based natural resource management programs in different parts of the country.
WASSAN and its partners are providing capacity building support services to State Level Nodal Agency, Government of Chhattisgarh from Nov 2012. As part of this mandate, WASSAN is establishing a secretariat for supporting Integrated Watershed Management Projects (IWMP) in Chhattisgarh state. WASSAN is looking for a team of professionals who could be part of this secretariat at Raipur, Chhattisghar state.
Coordinator – Capacity building (2 positions) - Requirements
Persons with at least 5 years of experience in participatory watershed management with a specific focus on capacity building; research and technical support services are expected to apply.
Post graduates in engineering, social work, agriculture and other relevant disciplines are eligible to apply.
Splash invites applications for the post of Country Director - India
Posted on 17 Nov, 2012 02:27 PMAbout Splash
Splash's mission is simple: To change the lives of vulnerable children in impoverished urban areas by providing clean, safe drinking water to orphanages, schools, children’s hospitals, street shelters, and rescue homes.
The idea behind Splash is not to create new institutions‚ÄĒbut to help existing ones get even better.
India’s economic policies are destroying biodiversity and livelihoods: Commitments under CBD are not being met, says a statement issued by Indian civil society organizations
Posted on 18 Oct, 2012 05:45 PMThe blind pursuit of economic growth is coming at massive costs, both to natural ecosystems and to hundreds of millions of ecosystem-dependent people, who are being affected by mining, dams, power plants, ports, industries, and other such projects.
Privatising the Commons- A book review in Economic and Political Weekly
Posted on 15 Oct, 2012 07:35 PMPublished in the Economic and Political Weekly, this article sheds light on the issue of privatising the natural resources, which are commonly shared by the rural people. These resources include forests, pasturelands, wastelands, coasts, lakes and rivers.
Impact Awards 2013, STARS Foundation invites applications for recognising organisations that achieve excellence in serving the disadvantaged children - Submit by November 12, 2012
Posted on 12 Sep, 2012 09:08 PMAbout the Awards
The STARS Impact Awards identify and support local organisations that achieve excellence in the provision of services to disadvantaged children and that demonstrate effective management practices.
Each main Impact Award combines US$100,000 of unrestricted funding with tailored consultancy support and a package of media benefits, offering organisations the flexibility they need to respond to local challenges and plan for the future. Our approach is underpinned by a rigorous selection process, developed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Infochange India invites applications for the 2012 Infochange Media Fellowships - Apply by October 15, 2012
Posted on 10 Sep, 2012 11:50 PMDescription
Infochange India (managed by the Centre for Communication and Development Studies) is a leading reference point for information and analysis on a range of issues in the social sector – from environment, poverty, livelihoods and public health to women and child rights, social exclusion, displacement, education, governance and globalisation. We welcome proposals that uncover and illustrate topical issues and contemporary debates in any of these areas. The final output must combine detailed research with original reportage from the grassroots, background, perspective, analysis and, when appropriate, views and information from experts.
Citi Foundation with Access Development Services invites applications for Citi Micro Enterprise award, New Delhi - Apply by August 31, 2012
Posted on 30 Aug, 2012 10:42 AMThe Citi Micro Enterprise Awards is an endeavor to recognize and honor exemplary micro enterprises, whose members and owners have overcome poverty and other socio-economic challenges, to successfully build slef sustaining businesses, create employment and contribute meanigfully to their communities. In its 9th year, Citi Foundation has partnered with ACCESS development Services to implement the Awards.
Draft - Scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers (recognition of forest rights) amendments rules 2012- Document by Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Posted on 29 Aug, 2012 09:27 PMThis document by Ministry of Tribal Affairs sheds light on the rules related to the rights of the Scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers.