Jobs and other Opportunities

The Patel School of Global Sustainability (PSGS) fosters sustainable urban communities and environments through collaborative research, education and community involvement. Its research generates innovations and new knowledge that will help cities around the world, including those in developing countries, to reduce their ecological footprint, while improving their form and function to make them healthier, more livable and resilient. Through its research, PSGS influences global practice and policy and has become the hub of a global network of sustainability experts.

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WaterAid India (WAI) is an international nongovernmental organisation focused exclusively on improving poor people’s access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation in developing countries. WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer.

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WASH Specialist (This vacancy is for Indian nationals only)

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Samarthan is a support organisation working in the area of participatory development and governance primarily in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh since 1995. We strengthen civil society organisations, Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies and provide a supportive bridge between the voices of the underprivileged and policy makers.. Samarthan is a leading NGO in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh working on various projects supported by Ford foundation, UNFPA, SJTT, UNICEF, UNDP, Water Aid etc.

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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.

Ground Report India (GRI), one of the most widespread international eJournals for India for ground reporting and citizen media in the world having more than 90,000 subscribers in more than 60 countries and circulated to 1.4 million persons. GRI is committed to professional journalism, ground reporting, freedom of expression and the people.

‘Support to Improve Climate Research and Information Services in South Asia’ (SICRISA) is a two-year project which aims to increase the quality and quantity of climate change research from South Asia. This will be achieved by training and mentoring South Asian scientists through fellowships and writing workshops, and by publishing two special editions of journals.

Arghyam, works in the water and sanitation sector since 2005. Our vision is “Safe, sustainable water for all”. The emphasis, of all that we do in Arghyam, is on equity and sustainability. Addressing the issues of the poor and the vulnerable in accessing water for their basic daily needs is a priority for us. Addressing these issues in a manner that is environmentally sustainable is important if the outcome is to be effective over time. We believe that the key to achieving this is in better water management which requires effective governance.

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For a Better Manipur (FBM) and NECEER, Imphal are going to organise a photo exhibition cum contest in March 2012 at New Delhi. Photographers from different parts of the country and across the globe can participate in the photography competition by sending in their photos.

Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE) will catalyse the process of ameliorating hardships to human beings in desert ecosystems of Gujarat, following sound ecological principles and carefully using scientific knowledge, imaginative technology and capital.