YUVA is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, caste, religion, race, gender or sexual orientation.
TO APPLY
Apply with your CV, cover letter, writing sample, current and expected salary to hr@yuvaindia.org.
Please note that we will be able to communicate only with shortlisted candidates at each stage of the selection process.
List of Vacancies
District Trainer-Raigad, Mahaashtra
ORGANISATION: Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA)
POSITION: District Trainer
TYPE OF VACANCY: Full time (1)
LOCATION (S): Raigad, Maharashtra
LAST DATE TO APPLY: 20 September 2025
DESIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master of Social Work (MSW) or a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from a recognized university.
- Prior experience working on education/youths and with any organisation is desirable.
- Skilled in communicating in Marathi/Hindi.
- Proficient in basic computer skills such as MS Office, email, and online applications.
- Sincere, hardworking, deadline-driven team worker with a commitment to work within the human rights framework.
- Comfortable working independently and interacting with different stakeholders—communities, civil society, donors, government officials, etc.
- Should be a localite of Raigad.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Qualified applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, a writing sample with their current and expected salary to hr@yuvaindia.org with a subject line “Application for District Trainer- Raigad”.
Please note that we will be able to communicate only with shortlisted candidates at each stage of the selection process.
Community Organiser-Habitat Facilitation Centre (Nagpur)
ORGANISATION: Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA)
POSITION: Community Organiser-Habitat Facilitation Centre (1)
TYPE OF VACANCY: Full Time
LOCATION: Nagpur
LAST DATE TO APPLY: 15 September 2025
ROLES:
- Form and strengthen community-based groups (SHGs, CBOs, youth groups, etc.)
- Conduct regular outreach through meetings, trainings, and workshops
- Facilitate access to legal entitlements, government schemes, and basic services
- Advocate with local authorities and relevant stakeholders on community issues
- Maintain records, document activities, and submit periodic reports
- Travel regularly within assigned areas for fieldwork
DESIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Prior experience of working with communities or with a social organisation (preferred)
- Sincere, hardworking, and committed to human rights values
- Able to work independently as well as in a team
- Strong communication skills in Marathi and Hindi
- Basic skills in documentation and report writing in Hindi/Marathi (preferred)
- Comfortable using a smartphone and basic digital tools
- Must own and be able to ride a two-wheeler for field visits
TO APPLY
Apply with your CV, two references, cover letter, a writing sample, current and expected salary with the subject line “Application for Community Organiser- HFC – Nagpur” to hr@yuvaindia.org.
Please note that we will be able to communicate only with shortlisted candidates at each stage of the selection process.
Senior Community Organiser - Mumbai (Mankhurd – Lallubhai Compound/Mandala/Kandivali/Malad)
ORGANISATION: Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA)
POSITION: Senior Community Organiser (1)
TYPE OF VACANCY: Full-time
LOCATION: Mumbai (Mankhurd – Lallubhai Compound/
Mandala/Kandivali/Malad)
LAST DATE TO APPLY: 15 September 2025
ROLES:
- Work with children and communities to strengthen child rights initiatives
- Build awareness and facilitate trainings on protection and participation
- Mobilise stakeholders and support community-based processes
- Lead campaigns and outreach programmes
- Documentation & reporting
DESIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- MA in Social Work or related fields.
- 1–2 years of fieldwork experience in the social sector, preferably in child rights, protection, and community mobilisation.
- Prior experience of working with children, women, and local systems (Police, CWC, Elected Representatives, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of child rights processes and child protection laws.
- Skills in mobilisation, facilitation, and training.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in Marathi are essential; knowledge of Hindi and English will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of computers and basic documentation.
- We are looking for a sincere, result-oriented team worker with a commitment to work within human rights frameworks.
TO APPLY
Apply with your CV, two references, cover letter, a writing sample, current and expected salary with the subject line “Application for Senior Community Organiser (Consultant)– Mumbai (Mankhurd)” to hr@yuvaindia.org.
Please note that we will be able to communicate only with shortlisted candidates at each stage of the selection process.
Project Associate (MUMBAI)
ORGANISATION: Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA)
POSITION: Project Associate (Female Only)
TYPE OF VACANCY: Full time
LOCATION (S): Mumbai, Maharashtra
LAST DATE TO APPLY: 15 September 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
- The role involves executing a project focussed on housing, basic services and informal work
- Areas of work include improving habitat, enabling access to basic services and livelihoods
- Developing innovative ways of working with communities, conceptualizing campaigns, involvement in networks and advocacy
- Field work, documentation, research and monitoring will be core tasks
DESIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge of habitat and informal workers issues
- Masters Degree with at least 2 years of prior experience of working with communities and with an organisation is desirable
- Sincere, hardworking, team worker with a commitment to work within human rights frameworks
- Should be comfortable working independently and interacting with different stakeholders
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Marathi/Hindi are essential.
- Comfortable working independently and interacting with different stakeholders—communities, civil society, donors, government officials, etc.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Qualified applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, a writing sample with their current and expected salary to hr@yuvaindia.org with a subject line “Application for Project Associate – Mumbai (Malad)”.
Please note that we will be able to communicate only with shortlisted candidates at each stage of the selection process.
Fundraising Manager (Navi Mumbai)
ORGANISATION: Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA)
POSITION: Consultant- Fundraising Manager
TYPE OF VACANCY: Full time (1)
LOCATION (S): Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
LAST DATE TO APPLY: 15 September 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Supporting YUVA’s fundraising strategy building and implementation plan
- Supporting all aspects of YUVA’s fundraising cycle, including but not limited to:
- Donor prospecting and research
- Grant writing
- Relevant fundraising collateral
- Donor database management
- Donor required documentation
- Relationship building with existing and new donors and philanthropic communities
- Staying abreast with the latest developments in the fundraising landscape, and adapting these learnings within YUVA’s context.
- Supporting YUVA’s communications team to strengthen the organisation’s fundraising potential.
- Using knowledge of emerging media trends to leverage media to enhance fundraising.
DESIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 4-5 years’ experience in fundraising within the development sector
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; fluency in Hindi and Marathi preferred; the candidate should be able to share complex ideas clearly, accurately, and concisely
- Excellent creative thinking, problem solving and teamwork skills; this role requires the candidate to build trust internally and externally to further YUVA’s fundraising objectives
- Experience in media relations
- Basic knowledge of design software preferred (Canva, Photoshop, InDesign etc.)
- Sincere, hardworking, deadline-driven team worker with a commitment to work within the human rights framework
- Comfortable working independently and interacting with different stakeholders—communities, civil society, donors, government officials, etc.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Qualified applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, a writing sample with their current and expected salary to hr@yuvaindia.org with a subject line “Application for Consultant-Fundraising Manager”.
Please note that we will be able to communicate only with shortlisted candidates at each stage of the selection process.
