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:  15 April 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: Project Associate

TYPE OF VACANCY: Full time

LOCATION (S):  Mumbai/Navi Mumbai (1)

LAST DATE TO APPLY:   15 April 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Deepening climate equity through grassroots interventions, enabling community participation and engaging in city level governance and planning processes.
• Tracking and analysing the impact of climate policies and urban planning frameworks on vulnerable communities. Contributing to advocacy efforts through direct engagement with authorities and various forms of writing.
• Researching and writing on integrating grassroots perspectives into climate and urban policy discussions, covering areas such as city planning, just transitions, local adaptation strategies, and loss & damage.
• Developing popular education material, translating complex climate and urbanisation issues into accessible formats for diverse audiences.
• Engaging with networks, partners, and institutions working on climate action and urban equity.
• Support in organising and facilitating consultation, workshops/trainings at state/national level on the issues of climate justice; liaise with key stakeholders.
• Supporting the development of funding proposals to advance climate justice initiatives.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is mandatory (e.g., Social Sciences, Environment, Urban Planning, Climate Sciences, Development Studies etc).
• Relevant prior work experience.
• Knowledge of climate change, climate justice and policy.
• Knowledge on climate adaptations in urban poor communities – Biodiversity/Nature-Based Solutions/Ecosystem-based adaptation is an added advantage.
• Strong community engagement skills
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data from multiple sources.
• Creativity and a passion for generating innovative ideas with skills in visual representation.
• 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.

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: 15 April 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.