Country: India
Closing date: 31 Jan 2020
About Blossom Trust
Blossom Trust was founded in 1993 as a grassroots NGO with the initial focus on social, economic empowerment of underprivileged women and a safe and nurturing space for vulnerable children living in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. Over time, our vision has broadened by supporting those living with HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Diabetes, building community capacity in disadvantaged areas of Tamil Nadu, while still remaining true to our original objective of child and women's advocacy.
Blossom has built its international donor base with volunteer outreach, an internship programme and establishing partnerships with global stakeholders involving beneficiaries in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of its projects.
Our goal is to create a strong foundation for sustainable community ownership, and national coalitions. Blossom Trust undertakes a variety of community-based projects ranging from; child wellness, the economic empowerment of women, environmentally focused agricultural and health advocacy, community education and national coalitions for marginalized groups infected/affected by HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Diabetes.
Find out more about our projects on our website: https://www.blossomtrust.org
What We are Looking For
Blossom Trust is seeking a highly motivateed Project Coordinator Intern to help us target regional growth opportunities for our services, develop strategies, and implement various projects in line with our goals in Tamil Nadu. We are looking for someone with a basic knowledge of the project-cycle to support the development of public health proposals targeting marginalised rural populations in India. At the moment our priority projects are in the areas of HIV, Tuberculosis, and Diabetes with a focus on the empowerment of women and girls. Any specific experience in these areas is preferred but not readied. You will work alongside the Fundraising and Office Communications Coordinator, the Grant Coordinator and the Director of Blossom Trust, Mercy Annapoorani.
As we are a local NGO with resource limitations, candidates must be flexible and ready to take on other responsibilities as needed. Candidates will work in a small team and will need to be able to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
Duration
The successful candidate will be primarily based in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. On occasion we agree for you to work remotely throughout India. Our team works on a full-time basis from 10:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Saturday. Your work schedule is flexible depending on you and your time management skills. We ask for a minimum commitment of 3 months starting ASAP. Longer stays are welcome - please state your preference in the cover letter.
Responsibilities
As Project Coordinator you will be part of the team that is in charge of creating new projects, overseeing the current running projects and the evaluation of completed projects. Tasks include, but are not limited to:
Research: Identify gaps and possible opportunities in the region. To develop a proposal, you must familiarize yourself with the foundation's goals and with our project’s financial needs. You will need to stay up to date on current best practices in the development field.
Planning: Develop and track internal calendar of proposal deadlines for applying, monitor and evaluation of community impact and report findings to stakeholders.
ReportWriting: Prepare concept papers, letters of inquiry, donor reports, proposals and project outlines
Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitoring and evaluating projects success and making the necessary changes, researching successful project implementation methods and incorporating them
Donor Relations: Support Fundraising and Office Communications Coordinator in creating and maintaining crowdfunding projects and communication strategies.
VolunteerManagement: Oversee the recruitment, screening and stay of volunteers.
Qualifications and Skills
Required
Bachelor's degree. Ideally in Project Management, International Development, Global Health or a related field
Demonstrated knowledge of the project cycle
Experience in organising and prioritising work
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Drive
Strong writing and research skills
Effective team player with the ability to work and think independently, and to be resourceful and proactive.
Adaptable, patient, respectful of diversity and cultural differences
Proficiency in English
Desired
Masters degree
Experience with grant writing
Experience living in a developing country
Demonstrated interest in India
Demonstrated interest in International development
Demonstrated interest in HIV/AIDS or tuberculosis prevention
Demonstrated interest in Environmental and agricultural sustainability
Demonstrated interest in Women’s rights or children’s rights
Compensation
3,000 Rupees per month
Board and lodging: basic full-time accommodation and 2 simple meals a day (6 days a week)
Official certificate of completion
How to apply:
Please send a CV along with a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your intended period of stay to Emilia Johnson at blossom.projectmanager@gmail.com before 31st January 2020. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.