[A2k] Vacancies - IT for Change - Bangalore, India

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From: Gabriela <gabriela@itforchange.net>
Date: January 12, 2010 11:37:45 PM EST
To: a2k-admin@lists.essential.org
Subject: Vacancies - IT for Change - Bangalore, India

Would it be possible to advertise the following vacancies, please?
Thanks a lot,
Gabriela Goulart
IT for Change
Research Associates to work in areas of
governance and participatory development
gender and development
About us
IT for Change (ITfC) is an NGO working in the area of information and
communication technologies (ICTs) and social change. Our work is
entirely social and developmental, and not technical. We are involved
in action research, policy advocacy and field-based projects involving
ICTs. ITfC's research and advocacy work aims to influence the
discourse and policy spaces regarding ICTs and social change (or
information society) at global, national and local levels, seeking to
build cutting edge theoretical concepts and policy responses from a
development-oriented and pro-South standpoints. We work in areas like
ICTs for development, ICTs for governance reform, ICTs and gender,
community informatics and technology governance. (Please see www.ITforChang=
e.net
  for further details.)
Job requirement
IT for Change is looking for Research Associates, separately, in the
areas of (1) governance and participatory development and (2) gender
and development, to support our current and future research and
advocacy work. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new but
fast growing area of social and development research, and also combine
research, advocacy and project experience.
The role of Research Associates involves working with the Research
Director from concept design to coordination and execution of research
projects and advocacy activities. The candidate must be able to think
strategically, work independently and author outputs of very high
quality. Research Associates are expected to take on related
programmatic responsibilities in the organisation, prepare policy
briefs and communication material, undertake dissemination of research
findings for influencing change, organize national and international
meetings and workshops, and continuously endeavor to broaden the
organisation's network of allies. Candidates should be able to speak
at least one Indian language.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for thinker-activists with a drive for making change
happen and for institution building. They should be able to show a
commitment to team work and collaborative knowledge processes.
Applicants should have a PhD or a postgraduate qualification in social
sciences with at least 5 years of relevant experience in independent
research and project management. They should have a demonstrated
passion for, and expertise in, the respective areas of work =96
governance and gender. The position requires a solid theoretical
grounding in participatory and rights based development frameworks,
strong analytical and writing skills, high quality research calibre,
experience in project management and strategic communication skills
for doing advocacy in national and global spaces. While some
acquaintance with ICTs for development and information society issues
is preferable, it is not absolutely necessary for candidates with a
keen interest in learning about and building competencies in this new
and exciting field of development discourse and work.
Remuneration will be on par with comparable levels of top NGOs in India.
To apply, please send in one or more published or unpublished writing
samples with your complete CV to jobs@ITforChange.net .
Research Assistants to work in areas of
governance and participatory development
gender and development
About us
IT for Change (ITfC) is an NGO working in the area of information and
communication technologies (ICTs) and social change. Our work is
entirely social and developmental, and not technical. We are involved
in action research, policy advocacy and field-based projects involving
ICTs. ITfC's research and advocacy work aims to influence the
discourse and policy spaces regarding ICTs and social change ( or
information society) at global, national and local levels, seeking to
build cutting edge theoretical concepts and policy responses from a
development-oriented and pro-South standpoints. We work in areas like
ICTs for development, ICTs for governance reform, ICTs and gender,
community informatics and technology governance. (Please see www.ITforChang=
e.net
  for further details.)
Job Profile
IT for Change is looking for Research Assistants, separately, in the
areas of 1) governance and participatory and (2) gender and
development, to support our current and future research and advocacy
work. The profile involves working closely with the research and
advocacy team to support various research and advocacy activities.
Research Assistants will be expected to take on related programmatic
responsibilities in the organisation, prepare policy briefs and
communication material, undertake dissemination of research findings,
and help organise national and international workshops.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for budding thinker-activists with a drive for making
change happen, and a commitment to team work and collaborative
knowledge processes. The candidate should have a postgraduate
qualification in social sciences a demonstrated passion the the
respective areas of research =96 governance and gender. A reasonable
theoretical grounding in the area of research applied for, high
quality research calibre, and strong analytical and writing skills are
a precondition. While some acquaintance with ICTs for development and
information society issues is preferable, it is not absolutely
necessary for candidates with a keen interest in learning about and
building competencies in this new and exciting field of development
discourse and work. Candidates should be able to speak at least one
Indian language.


Remuneration will be on par with comparable levels of top NGOs in India.

To apply, please send in one or more published or unpublished writing
samples with your complete CV to jobs@ITforChange.net .



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Gabriela Goulart Mora
Communication and Publications Officer
IT for Change
Tel: +91 80 26536890 or 26654134 ext. 54
Cel: +91 99611-752174
Add: #393, 17th Main, 35th Cross
Jayanagar 4th T Block
Bangalore 560041 India
www.itforchange.net