Country: India
Closing date: 30 Nov 2019
About us
United for Hope is an international non-profit organisation whose mission is transforming small villages in rural India into prosperous and dignified places, where communities thrive and individuals are empowered to make decisions about their future.
Our Smart Village approach combines three overarching areas: Education, Social Enterprise and Community Services. Having successfully implemented our pilot Smart Village in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, we are now working to expand our program in Haryana.
For more information on our work and projects, please visit: http://www.unitedforhope.org
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual motivated to gain experience in the rural development sector and actively engage in a variety of projects and initiatives.
We are looking for a committed, self-driven and highly adaptable individual to assist our international team with both field and office work.
Main responsibilities include:
· Assist in the development, planning, logistics, implementation and monitoring of all current projects (including Education initiatives, awareness work, community services, etc.)
· Assist in planning, developing and preparing proposals for upcoming projects
· Contribute to grant research, grant writing and partnership development
· Create and provide support in the creation of high quality presentations, pitches, financial documents, reporting and communication materials
· Support the implementation of the organisation's communication strategy (social media, PR, online content, etc.)
· Assist in execution of all onsite project activities according to skill and interest (teaching, leading workshops or other initiatives, participating in awareness work, business development, etc.)
· Be involved in other tasks as required
Desired skills and experience:
· Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant topic (Education, Sustainable Development, International Cooperation, etc.) or previous experience in a relevant field or demonstrated interest in these fields
· Impeccable written and oral skills in English (knowledge of Hindi and/or Bhojpuri will be considered an advantage)
· Strong command of Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Knowledge of design software is a bonus
· Willingness to combine field and office work
· Excellent research, communication and management skills
· Proactivity, creativity, commitment and flexibility
· Ability to work individually and as part of an international, multi-disciplinary team
· Willingness to live and work in rural India, in shared accommodation
· Ability to connect to people and genuine passion for rural development
Duration: from the beginning December 2019 onwards; candidates should be able to commit for a minimum of 6 months (longer preferred).
The role entails working and living onsite at our Community Centre, located in a remote rural area of the Kushingar District, in Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Shared onsite accommodation with domestic staff, modern facilities, solar energy, clean water and internet is provided at no cost. A monthly stipend is offered to cover food costs and other living expenses.
How to apply:
Please send your updated CV and cover letter (in English) to tara@unitedforhope.org