Work With YUVA

ORGANISATION: Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA)

POSITION: District Trainer

TYPE OF VACANCY: Full Time (1)

LOCATION (S): Sangali-Satara, Maharashtra.

LAST DATE OF APPLICATION: 10 march 2026

ROLES:

1. Anchor and coordinate the overall process for climate planning for an urban context.
2. Lead baseline assessments and climate vulnerability assessments, and support community-level climate planning.
3. Contribute to identifying sectoral priorities, preparing action plans focussing on climate resilience, and outlining implementation pathways aligned with local needs and relevant policies, including exploring climate finance options.
4. Facilitate stakeholder engagement through city and ward level consultations, support a multi-stakeholder network, and ensure participation of women, youth, vulnerable groups and urban poor communities.
5. Liaise with municipal authorities, government departments, and key officials.
6. Support setting up and strengthening institutional mechanisms required to take climate action forward.
7. Provide technical and coordination support to the local team, including documentation, progress tracking and donor reporting.
8. Work closely with teams on housing, labour and youth, bringing in a climate lens to build shared outcomes.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A master’s degree in a relevant field is mandatory (e.g., Social Sciences, Environment, Urban Planning, Climate Sciences, Development Studies etc).
• Knowledge of conducting baseline studies, climate change vulnerability assessments, analysis and implementation roadmap planning and coordination with key stakeholders.
• Relevant prior work experience on working with women, youth, vulnerable and urban poor communities, government stakeholders and city level networks.
• Strong community engagement skills.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data from multiple sources.
• Ability to work independently effectively in a dynamic team environment, with strong outcome orientation.
• Proficiency in mapping tools and documentation software would be an added advantage.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English, Hindi and Marathi is mandatory.

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”.

Please note that we will be able to communicate only with shortlisted candidates at each stage of the selection process.

YUVA is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, caste, religion, race, gender or sexual orientation.

ORGANISATION: Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA) 

POSITION: Project Associate

TYPE OF VACANCY: Full Time

LOCATION (S):  Nagpur 

LAST DATE OF APPLICATION: 22 February 2026

ROLES:

1. Anchor and coordinate the overall process for climate planning for an urban context.
2. Lead baseline assessments and climate vulnerability assessments, and support community-level climate planning.
3. Contribute to identifying sectoral priorities, preparing action plans focussing on climate resilience, and outlining implementation pathways aligned with local needs and relevant policies, including exploring climate finance options.
4. Facilitate stakeholder engagement through city and ward level consultations, support a multi-stakeholder network, and ensure participation of women, youth, vulnerable groups and urban poor communities.
5. Liaise with municipal authorities, government departments, and key officials.
6. Support setting up and strengthening institutional mechanisms required to take climate action forward.
7. Provide technical and coordination support to the local team, including documentation, progress tracking and donor reporting.
8. Work closely with teams on housing, labour and youth, bringing in a climate lens to build shared outcomes.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A master’s degree in a relevant field is mandatory (e.g., Social Sciences, Environment, Urban Planning, Climate Sciences, Development Studies etc).
• Knowledge of conducting baseline studies, climate change vulnerability assessments, analysis and implementation roadmap planning and coordination with key stakeholders.
• Relevant prior work experience on working with women, youth, vulnerable and urban poor communities, government stakeholders and city level networks.
• Strong community engagement skills.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data from multiple sources.
• Ability to work independently effectively in a dynamic team environment, with strong outcome orientation.
• Proficiency in mapping tools and documentation software would be an added advantage.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English, Hindi and Marathi is mandatory.

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”.

Please note that we will be able to communicate only with shortlisted candidates at each stage of the selection process.

YUVA is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, caste, religion, race, gender or sexual orientation.

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: 28 February 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Mobilise and develop youth across the area.
• Form district level youth collectives and forums.
• Organise meetings, workshops and capacity building programs.
• Implement ASK program components district wide.
• Host job connection initiatives and advocacy programs.
• Establish flagship programs promoting gender equality, social justice and peace.
• Solicit local contributions to enrich youth initiatives.
• Facilitate leadership development for youth leaders at district and state level.

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.