Description: Sanchal Foundation, works for the Hazard Centre's research, publications, technical assistance & training programs to help community organization in 20 cities across India participate in urban renewal & reform programs.
Qualification: A background of environmental science or any science graduate with inclination to work for environment.
Job Description:
Conducting primary and secondary research on issues related to environment and sustainability.
Testing of air, water and soil by using various test equipments like spectrophotometer, colorimeter, handy air sampler etc.
Analysis of data and preparation of simple textual and visual material on environmental issues before urban activist groups, mass organizations, and labour associations.
Conduct and participate in a series of public meetings, seminars, workshops, and conferences.
Eventually produce a policy and strategy framework that would enable the urban poor to assert a sustainable model of urban development.
Should be proficient in writing/ speaking, both Hindi and English as a medium of communication.
Should be comfortable in working in the field and communicating with the community members, as a lot of primary research conducted at Hazards Centre requires direct interaction with the primary stakeholders in the field.
Should be prepared to travel anywhere in India at short notice.
Remuneration: Scale for fresher starts at Rs. 13,068.00 (Consolidated). However, a person can be placed in higher grade depending on past experience relevant for the job.
Contact details: Ford Foundation 55 Lodi Estate New Delhi 110 003, India Tel. (+91) 11-4710-5300 Email: hazardscentre@gmail.com Website: http://www.fordfoundation.org/