Associate – Civic Participation
Organization: Janaagraha
Location: Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
Industry: Non-Profit Trust
Description:
Function as a key associate for implementation of the civic participation program in Karnataka and be the full owner of the program at the Mangaluru city level.
Fully own the delivery of all commitments under the MoU of Janaagraha with the Mangaluru City Corporation to facilitate Ward Committees and Participatory Budgeting.
Build and maintain a strong relationship with the Mangaluru City Corporation leadership and officials, the citizens and the civil society organisations, as well as political leaders of Mangaluru to create a lively forum for civic action.
Work closely with the state Program Lead for Civic Participation to implement the program strategy.
Plan and conduct interactions and meetings with various stakeholders of the program.
Undertake travel to other cities and towns in Karnataka, as necessary, to support the program requirements and assimilate the best practices
Undertake Research and Surveys as required for the program.
Conduct trainings for the various collaborators.
Prepare reports of different initiatives undertaken by the organisation
Participate in periodic reviews of the project
Plan, design and implement innovative campaigns to engage citizens and organisations in a constructive manner with the Corporation activities and in improving the quality of governance and liveability in Mangaluru.
Draft letters and press releases, file RTI applications as required by the program. Manage media and social media as required by the program.
Manage media and social media as required by the program.
Qualification:
Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent in any domain. Any formal or informal education / training in the areas of public administration, public policy, social work, business administration or other relevant fields is desirable.
Should have minimum 2-5 years' experience in the areas of governance, public administration, advocacy, social work, politics, media, research, marketing, communication, or similar domains
Candidates from alternative academic backgrounds with outstanding academic and career accomplishments and relevant work experience would also be considered
Proficiency in MS Office suite particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with a working knowledge of analysis of data & visualization hat competencies does it take to be Associate - Civic Participation?
Must believe in bringing change in the quality of life in the city through a structured participatory program of citizens.
Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills - including strong presentation skills
Willingness to take initiative and ownership of the project and perform all back office and field activities
Positive attitude, flexibility and ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment
Should connect and collaborate with all sections of the society cutting across economic, social and political status, gender and disabilities.
Must be able to speak, read and write and type proficiently in Kannada and English languages. Good working knowledge of Tulu and Konkani Languages is desirable.
Proven networking skills and should be capable of building strong communities of citizens and organisations in a short time.
Willingness to travel across the city to accomplish the objectives of the project.
Application Instructions:
Please write to us with your CV and a cover letter, along with a link to your updated LinkedIn profile at work@janaagraha.org with subject as "Associate - Civic Participation (Mangaluru)"
Disclaimer:
Only candidates with the required experience should apply, accompanied by a relevant cover letter.
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