Work With YUVA

ORGANISATION: Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA)

POSITION: Project Associate

TYPE OF VACANCY: Full time

LOCATION: Chembur, Mumbai

LAST DATE TO APPLY: 31 January 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. The role involves executing a project focussed on housing and basic services in a resettlement colony. 
2. Areas of work include improving habitat, enabling access to basic services and livelihood.
3. Developing innovative ways of working with communities, conceptualizing campaigns, involvement in networks and advocacy .
4. Field work, documentation, monitoring  of the project.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Knowledge of housing and habitat related issues
2. 2 years of prior experience of working with communities and with an organisation is desirable. 
3. Sincere, hardworking, team worker with a commitment to work within human rights frameworks. 
4. Should be comfortable working independently and interacting with different stakeholders.
5. Should be well acquainted with research processes. 
6. Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Marathi/Hindi are essential. 
7. 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- Chembur- Mumbai”

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: Community Organiser (Mumbai)

TYPE OF VACANCY: Full time

LOCATION (S):  Mumbai, Maharashtra

LAST DATE TO APPLY: 31 December 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Establish youth collectives within colleges and communities across Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• Provide comprehensive life skills and leadership training to empower young individuals.
• Conduct capacity building workshops and advocacy sessions in both communities and college campuses.
• Mobilize youth towards job readiness through training initiatives and job fairs.
• Facilitate the establishment and development of social enterprises in collaboration with youths.
• Ensure thorough documentation and reporting of all activities and outcomes.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Prior experience of working with communities & youths on issues of livelihood/education/empowerment with an organization is desirable.
2. Sincere, hardworking, team worker with a commitment to work within the human rights framework.
3. Should be comfortable working independently with youths and interacting with different stakeholders
4. Should be a graduate.
5. Strong oral communication skills in Marathi/Hindi.
6. Strong computer skills with hands on word, excel and PowerPoint.

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-Community Organiser- Mumbai”.

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

ORGANISATION: Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA)

POSITION: District Trainer

TYPE OF VACANCY: Full time (1)

LOCATION (S):  Sangli- Satara, Maharashtra

LAST DATE TO APPLY: 05 February 2025

ABOUT YUVA

Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA) was founded in 1984 as a voluntary development organisation, with a goal to intervene in issues of social justice. Our mission is to empower the oppressed and the marginalised by facilitating their organisations and institutions towards building equal partnerships in the development process ensuring the fulfilment of their human right to live in security, peace and dignity.

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.
• Documentation, MIS and reporting.

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 sangli-satara. 

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-District Trainer”. 

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: Fundraising Manager

TYPE OF VACANCY: Full time (1)

LOCATION (S):  Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

LAST DATE TO APPLY: 31 December 2024

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.