CCDS (www.ccds.in) is a leading social change resource centre based in Pune. We:
- Manage www.infochangeindia.org, a leading web resource base on social justice and sustainable development issues
- Conduct research, capacity-building and advocacy on issues related to social and economic rights, democratic governance etc
- Publish high-quality dossiers and information packages, and
- Run a unique civil society outreach programme called Open Space (www.openspaceindia.org), using literature, cinema, art, workshops, seminars etc to reach out to people and promote debate and action on social justice issues.
We’re looking for motivated professionals committed to human rights for the following positions:
Programme Director
This is a senior position. You will be responsible for building a strong team and promoting institutional stability and long-term growth, managing programmes, networking with national/international organisations and preparing regular reports. You should have a background in development and/or communications, with strong management and people skills, and excellent writing/communication skills.
Programme Coordinator, Open Space
To strengthen and coordinate our social and cultural initiatives amongst citizens in Pune and at the national level. You must have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to inspire and initiate change and citizens’ action/advocacy. You should have a background and interest in the social sciences, human rights and social justice issues, and combine that with strong communication and leadership skills.
Researchers
You need to be a young and committed media/development research professional, to research, compile, travel and report on human rights and sustainable development issues related to South Asia. You need to have excellent writing skills in English.
Manager, Resource Mobilisation
To build and implement models of institutional sustainability, and find new ways to reach out to wider audiences. You must have excellent skills in networking, the ability to increase outreach and circulation of our publications and develop and strengthen revenue-generating models for our publications and capacity-building programmes. Prior experience in resource mobilisation and social marketing is essential. We are looking for young and energetic management graduates or someone with a track record in resource mobilisation and marketing.
Send your application and CV by email, within the next 10 days to: infochangeindia@dishnetdsl.net. State the position applied for in the subject line of your email.
All positions are based in Pune. UGC payscales are applicable for programme staff
