[Reader-list] Research Assistants needed

[zainab at xtdnet.nl]

Dear All,
Please forward this email to persons who may be interested in applying.
Regards,
Zainab

Praja Foundation requires a Research Assistant for it's Mumbai Citizens
Handbook Project

Our aim is to bring out a detailed handbook on the state of governance in
Mumbai to further citizens understanding of the working of government - on
the ground. The handbook will look at major departments of the Municipal
Corporation of Greater Mumbai as well as other agencies concerned with civic
governance. Each chapter will also have recommendations and reforms for
improving governance. Praja also seeks to follow up on the recommendations
made in the handbook to improve transparency, accountability and better
governance in Mumbai city.

We require research assistants and interns for this purpose. The project
started in December 2004 and shall continue till July 2005 (may be
extended).

For the position of Reseach Assistant, the candidate should preferably have
a Masters degree in social sciences, humanities or social work with 1-2
years experience. Freshers can also apply. Fluency in Hindi and Marathi
would be required as the project involves interaction with BMC staff.

Should be proficient in MS Office programs especially Word and Excel.

Those with a Bachelors degree or in the process of completing a masters can
apply as interns.

Please send your CV to the above address or email it to yazad [at] praja
[dot] org
All inquiries to be directed to yazad [at] praja [dot] org


Zainab Bawa
Bombay
www.xanga.com/CityBytes