[Reader-list] Job Vacancies

[Shilpa Phadke]

Job Vacancies at THE PUKAR Gender and Space Project

PUKAR (Partners for Urban Knowledge Action and Research is a cross sectoral
and inter-disciplinary collective of young researchers and practitioners
concerned with understanding the urban experience in Mumbai.

As part of a project funded by IDPAD (Indo-Dutch Programme on Alternative
Development), the Gender and Space Project, is researching 'Safety in
Public Spaces: Women in Mumbai'. 

This research aims to explore concerns of safety and security in the
context of the presence of women in public space in a mega-city. It will
interrogate the concepts of safety, security and risk and examine the
ideological underpinnings of the varied meanings attached to these terms.
The project will examine women's own negotiations in producing safety for
themselves, decisions at the state and personal levels regarding the safety
of women in public spaces which may contribute to reducing women's access
to public space, and the underlying ideologies.

The aims of the research are to:

·	Contribute to the knowledge base on various questions around cities,
public space and gender.

·	Raise awareness regarding concerns of safety for vulnerable groups.

·	Influence urban planning and policy making.


Gender & Space Project, PUKAR has the following vacancies for the 'Safety
in Public Spaces: Women in Mumbai' research in Mumbai:

1. 	One Research Assistant
The Candidate should have a background in the Social Sciences having
completed post-graduate degree and have demonstrated some interest in
gender related concerns. Work profile includes collecting data through a
variety of techniques including ethnography, group discussions, interviews
and walks. The individual will work closely with others on the team. This
is a full time post for the duration of the project which is until June 2006. 

2. 	One Legal Assistant
The Candidate should have a degree in law, and an interest in and awareness
of gender law and have some familiarity with the legal network in Mumbai.
The job profile involves looking at case law, case histories and the law
itself insofar as it relates to the question of women in the context of
public space. This is an assignment and is compatible with the Candidate
being involved in other activity. It need not be a full time job. The
remuneration will be defined for the task rather than in terms of time-frame. 

To apply, please send a resume and a 300-500 word essay on why you are
interested in the project by email to: genderspace at pukar.org.in and
genderspace at yahoo.co.in 

All applications should clearly indicate the post applied for. Applications
will be accepted until November 10, 2003.