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The Foundation for Ecological Security (FES) works towards the ecological restoration and conservation of land and water resources, in a variety of eco-fragile and degraded landscapes across the country. The projects of FES are located in three of the ten bio-geographic zones of the country including the Semi-arid regions, the Deccan plateau in peninsular India and the Coast. Our work is focused on common lands, collectively managed by the local communities and upon which large sections of the community especially the poor continue to depend upon for their sustenance and livelihood. Currently, FES is working in about 2,200 villages, in 27 districts, addressing about 1,30,000 hectares of common land in the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Northeast.
Description:
FES is seeking to hire Senior Project Officers/Project Officers for its various Project locations to immediately undertake the following key responsibilities:
1. Assisting in the evolution and strengthening of village institutions and village specific bylaws for the governance of natural resources
2. Lead a cluster of Villages/Team in the implementation of watershed projects with emphasis on Commons.
3. Documenting the project processes as well as assist in other communication modes
4. Networking with government officials and local NGOs.

Qualifications:
Postgraduates in Social work/social sciences/rural development/management with at least 4 years experience. Excellent language skill particularly written English and good analytical and communication skills is a prerequisite. Remuneration will be based on qualification and relevant working experience.

Interested candidates are requested to send their C.V with three professional references to the below mentioned email address or by post at the address mentioned

Last date: February 10, 2012.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Contact details:
Foundation for Ecological Security,
PB no. 29
Anand 388 001, Gujarat
Email: ed@fes.org.in
Website: www.fes.org.in.