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PUKAR 

Seeks Project Coordinators for Empowering Youth

 

PUKAR (Partners for Urban Knowledge, Action & Research)

is an independent research-action organisation which hopes to contribute to the global debate on urbanization and globalization. Founded in 2001 by Professor Arjun Appadurai, PUKAR makes constant efforts to create a common forum for debate over the issues that impact the lives of the citizens. In these debates, PUKAR makes every effort to seek active participation of Mumbai's citizens in imagining and planning the future of this vibrant mega-city.

 

Youth Fellowship Programme

 

This Unique and innovative programme helps the youth in Mumbai Metropolitan Region to:

1  Explore social, cultural, economic and political aspects of their neighbourhoods

2   Develop innovative research techniques with PUKAR's assistance

3  Generate research-action projects that in turn, will change the paradigm of knowledge production and create new knowledge anchored in the city

4   Develop critical analysis and new perspective regarding their locality and community and help them to negotiate the city on their own terms



Please ignore if you have already applied.



Position: Project Coordinator

 

Primary Responsibilities:

 

Conceptual Contributions:

Contribute ideas, methods and other contextual designs to create a programme which is more befitting to the demands of the youth and the current times.

 

Administrative Contributions:

 

1)    Selection Process

As a member of the selection committee, consisting of the Executive Director of PUKAR, Director of the Y.F. Programme and the Coordinator, dialogue with prospective applicants and assist them in developing their proposals to meet the requirements

2)    Orientation Workshops 

In collaboration with the PUKAR Team, design and implement the orientation workshop and act as a resource person depending upon one's own individual skills

3)    Group Meetings: 

As one of the two Project Coordinators, work with, mentor and monitor 10 - 12 youth groups spread throughout the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Conduct two meetings with each group per month, discussing the status of the project. Assist groups in their research, conceptualizing community events and any workshops that the group may benefit from 

4)    Fellowship meetings

Conduct meetings with the catalysts and the PUKAR Team every other Saturday afternoon at the PUKAR Office

5)    Assist groups with research report and public documentation 

6)    Design and implement the final exhibition / graduation of all the Youth Fellows in collaboration with the PUKAR Team

7)    Submit quarterly reports (oral and written) of the Fellowship programme, to the Advisory Committee, the funding organisation, to PUKAR Trustees and Associates 

8)    Occasionally represent PUKAR and the Youth Fellowship Programme at conferences and seminars 

9)    Publicity, Networking

Develop a larger profile for the programme and the organisation through interaction with the media, institutions - educational, non-profits, corporates - and individuals. 

 

Skill Set Required:

Strong communication, negotiation and mentoring skills. Enthusiasm, creativity and innovative ideas will be given a strong preference. 

Physical endurance and ability to travel by public transport in the metropolitan region is a must.

 

Relevant Experience:

One to two years of work experience either with youth or a developmental organisation will be valued. 

Fresh graduates can apply.

 

Educational Qualifications:

Masters or equivalent education in any branch

 

Remuneration Package:

Rs. 15,000/- per month  

Travel allowance for field work upto Rs. 1000/- (actual)

Telephone allowance for field work upto Rs. 500/- (actual)

Yearly renewable contract

 

Please apply by April 10, 2007, with your CV. 

Please provide contact information of two people who could act as your reference. 

(Fresh graduates can give names of their professors)

Candidates shortlisted for an interview will be notified.



Please send your application to: 

pukar at pukar.org.in  

or 

mail it to:

Dr. Anita Patil-Deshmukh

Executive Director, PUKAR

1-4 Kamanwala Chambers, Sir PM Road, Fort, Mumbai, 400 001 

T:      022- 6574-8152   

F:      022- 6664-0561






PUKAR (Partners for Urban Knowledge Action and Research)
 
Address:: 1-4, 2nd Floor, Kamanwala Chambers, Sir P. M. Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 001
Telephone:: +91 (22) 6574 8152 
Fax:: +91 (22) 6664 0561
Email:: pukar at pukar.org.in
Website:: www.pukar.org.in
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