Name of Organisation :- Development Alternatives 

Position :- Laboratory Supervisor (Materials Testing)

Qualification :-  B.Sc./M.Sc in Physical or Analytical Chemistry/Physics

Job Type :- Regular

Location :- TARA, Ghitorni, New Delhi

No. of Position :- 01

Experience :- 4-6 years of experience in the field of building material testing at a Quality Control or Research Laboratory.

Job Description:-

• Responsible for running of materials testing lab.
• Establish and maintain quality control systems of the lab.
• Testing of materials and conducting experiments as per guidelines.
• Manage support staff of the lab.
• Monitor and be responsible for testing of materials including maintenance of relevant records of readings.
• Management of building material, cement and concrete lab and instruments.
• Procurement of lab consumables and keeping inventory.

Desireable Attributes:- 

• Good communication and documentation skills
• Experience of working in a quality control laboratory will be an added advantage.
• Ability to independently plan and carry out material testing activities and provide timely outputs to professionals.

Name of Organization :- Development Alternatives

Position :- Manager/Deputy Manager : Technology Policy & Stakeholder Management

Qualification :- Graduate/Post Graduate in Science, Engineering / Management with post graduation in environment science /engineering

Job Type :- Regular

Location :- Delhi

No. of Position :- 01

Experience :- 4-6 Years of experience in environmental management

Job Description :-

• Responsible for technology and policy interface, LCA and sustainability analysis for various businesses and technologies
• Interaction with various stakeholders in State and Central level for policy influence.
• Leading research on resource efficiency, climate change and circular economy including development of policy briefs.

Desirable Attributes :-

• Ability to interact with national and international organizations.
• Must be extremely proficient in English with excellent communication skills.
• Hard working with ability to understand and analyze research results.
• Ability to travel and interact with various agencies.
• Good management skills are an absolute necessity.

Name of Organization :- Development Alternatives

Position :- Deputy Manager : Material Sciences

Qualification :- B.Tech/M.tech/M.Sc. in Geology, Geological Sciences from a reputed University

Job Type :- Regular

Location :- Delhi

No. of Position :- 01

Experience :- 2-4 Years

Job Description :-

• Experience in identification of minerals, processing, field survey and prospecting, mineral property analysis.
• Provide prospecting and analysis services.
• Expert in client interaction & stakeholder handling. 

Desirable Attributes :-

• Good communication skills for engaging with project stakeholders in local language
• Good documentation skills (preparation of reports, case studies, MIS etc.)

Name of Organization :- Development Alternatives

Position :- Intern: Emerging Trends in Cement (Lab Based) 

Qualification :- B.Tech/M.Tech in Civil/Concrete/Chemical engineering, M.SC in Chemistry

Job Type :- Internship (3 to 6 Months)

Location :- Delhi

No. of Position :- 01

Experience :- 0-1 Year

Job Description :-

• Laboratory and pilot production of cement of various types including the use of supplementary materials.
• Production of cement including selection and analysis of raw materials, grinding studies, mix design formulations, evaluation of cement properties.
• Support to cement and concrete laboratory for analysis of cements and various tests.

Desirable Attributes :-

• Ability to write and communicate technical information clearly
• Concise analytical thinking
• Ability to carry out primary and secondary research
• Experience in working on building materials based projects is desirable.

Name of Organisation:- Development Alternatives

Position:- Deputy Manager - Partnership Management and Networking

Qualification:- Masters in Social Work/Rural Development/MBA and in any relevant field

Job Type:- Regular

 Location:- Orchha (Taragram, Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh

No. of Position:-01

Experience:- 2-3 years of experience in partnership and network management  

Job Description:-

• Innovative in knowledge capturing and managing partners

• Establish and maintain healthy relationships with partner organizations and district government and for convergence and leverage of resources under government programmes and schemes to strategically enhance organisation’s impact

• Liasioning with other stakeholders like banks, MFIs, FIs for financial inclusion and convergence with government programmes and schemes

• Networking with other CSO networks of MP and UP

• Monitoring and evaluation of projects implementing through partners in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

• Field visits to assess and facilitate project delivery at all levels

• Engagement with clients and ensuring response to their reporting requirements

• Documentation as per project deliverables, programme and organisational requirements including preparation of reports, case studies, knowledge products, database, etc.

• Guidance and support to team for the development of knowledge and IEC resources such as training manuals and documentation

• Representing organization at different platforms in official capacity

• Any other task assigned by the management

Desirable Attributes:-

• Good understanding on partnership and partner management

• Very good written and oral communication skills in Hindi and English Language (Advantage will be given who have good knowledge of local dialect of Bundelkhand region)

• Very good understanding on community level institutions such as women self elp groups and institution building

• Good networking skill

Name of Organisation:- Development Alternatives

Position:- Deputy Manager : Programme Management & Project Execution

Qualification:- Post-Graduation in any of the mentioned Agriculture Engineering / Hydro geology / Forest Management / Environment Management / Agriculture

Job Type:- Regular

 Location:- New Delhi

No. of Position:-01

Experience:- 1.5 to 2 Years

Job Description:-

• Programme management of natural resource management projects - on-going and new; reporting and documentation; client management; quality management and financial management of projects.
• Research & Implementation - conducting trainings, content development, networking and communication.
• Business development - proposal writing, developing new concepts; contacting potential funders; work towards converging the programme with other on-going initiatives.

Desirable Attributes:-

• 1+ years of project management and implementation experience
• Self-motivated, ready to travel, having documentation skills, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
• Content development skills, Partner management and training experience  will be preferred

• Manage and execute all projects in a designated geography.

• Liaison with locals and local government bodies.

• Identify possibilities for local business development.

Desirable Attributes :-

1. Should have worked in the field of WASH. 

2. Should have experience in Capacity Building and Skill Building projets

Name of Organisation :- Development Alternatives

Position :- Manager/Senior Manager : Cluster Management (Waste Management Projects)

Qualification :- Degree/Diploma in Waste Management, Environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry or Civil Engineering.

Job Type :- Regular

Location :- Delhi

No. of Position :- 01

Experience :- 5-7 year

Job Description :-

1. Manage and execute all projects in a designated geography.

 2.  Liaison with locals and local government bodies. 

 3. Identify possibilities for local business development.

Desirable Attributes :-

1. Should have worked in the field of Waste Management Sector.

2. Should have experience in Capacity Building and Skill Building  projects

Name of Organisation :- Development Alternatives

Position :- Associate Manager - Agriculture Development   

Qualification :- At least a graduate in Agriculture. However, Candidates with Master’s degree in Agronomy or soil science will be given preference

Job Type :- Regular

Location :- Taragram Pahuj (Jhansi)

No. of Position :- 01

Experience :- 0-2 Years on-ground experience in implementation of different agriculture practices.  

Job Description :-

• Implementation of different climate resilient agro-practices on ground.
• Ensure smooth on-ground implementation of different project related agriculture.
• Collect field level data at different stages of the project, assist in the analysis and interpretation of data.
• Documentation as per project deliverables, programme and organisational requirements including preparation of reports, case studies, knowledge products, database, etc.
• Establish and maintain healthy relationships with other stakeholders for convergence and leverage of resources under government programmes and schemes to strategically enhance programme area as well as organisation’s impact.
• Conduct farm demonstrations and farmers meeting at cluster level.
• Any other task assigned by the management.

Desirable Attributes :-

• Good understanding on climate resilient agriculture practices with respect to arid and semi-arid region.  
• Timely collection of agriculture related data from the field in a scientific manner.
• Good writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel extensively in field.
• Efficient team worker.

Name of Organisation :- Development Alternatives

Position :- Manager : Rural Communication   

Qualification :- Post Graduate in Rural Development/Management/Mass Communication

Job Type :- Regular

Location :- TARAgram Orchha (Tikamgarh)

No. of Position :- 01

Experience :- More than 4 years of working experience in project/programme management or development communication.  

Job Description :-

• Innovative in knowledge capturing and managing field team.
• Manage the Community Radio Station.
• Build relationship with civil society organsations/community radio stations.
• Monitoring and evaluation of different projects in Bundelkhand.
• Strategic planning, management, implementation and monitoring of strengthening institution programme and project activities for timely, efficient and effective delivery of outputs and outcomes at organisational level.
• Field visits to assess and facilitate project delivery at all levels.
• Business development i.e. proposal and budget formulation and engagement with potential clients.
• Engagement with clients and ensuring response to their reporting requirements.
• Communication programme development, documentation and field research as per project, programme and organisational requirements including preparation of reports, case studies, knowledge products, database, etc.
• Technical and capacity building support to professional team and field staff.
• Guidance and support to team for the development of knowledge and communication products and radio programmes.
• Representing organisation at different platforms in official capacity.
• Any other task assigned by the management.

Desirable Attributes :-

• Good understanding on programme management and development communication.
• Very good written and oral communication skills in English and Hindi language (Advantage will be given who have good knowledge of local dialect of Bundelkhand region).
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation of different development projects/programmes in the field.

Name of Organisation:- Development Alternatives

Position:- Deputy Manager (Programme Management : Tara Akshar+ Programme)

Qualification:- Master’s Degree or equivalent development studies, social work, rural development or appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.

Job Type:- Regular

Location:- New Delhi

No. of Position:- 01

Experience:-  1-3 Years

Job Description:-

Project Management & Monitoring :

• Represent the organization at project level by means of Client reporting, timely and monthly reports for funders/organizational assessment/internal processes
• Financial management, extension, budgeting, research & development  & file opening process for all projects. 
• Support in cluster coordination
• Capacity building of field staff/stakeholders
• Screening/short listing of trainers
• Conduct training of the trainers
• Product Portfolio Development (Knowledge products) : Develop flipcharts, Trainer manuals, learner booklets, persona wise modules, brochures, workbooks, assessment papers etc.
• Innovate in concepts, products & services
• Liaison with local stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.

Business Development :

• Proposal development & followup
• Contribute in building networks & client relationships

Desirable Attributes:-

• Ability to collaborate proactively on inter-domain/organizational initiatives.
• Proven record of creating impacts beyond project context from the outputs generated.
• Should have good written and oral communication skill.
• Good working knowledge of modern telecommunication system. IT- know-how (MS Office, Access or other database programme).

Name of Organisation :- Development Alternatives

Position :- Deputy Manager / Manager : Technology Incubation

Qualification :- B.Tech / M.Tech (Preferably in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or Similar courses)

Job Type :- Regular

Location :- Delhi

No. of Position :- 01

Experience :- 2-4 Years

Job Description :-

Responsible for development of energy portfolio- new products and technology incubation, partnership management and piloting new business models for market development 

Desirable Attributes :-

Techno - commercial understanding, Functional knowledge of Power Sector in India is a plus, Excellent Communication skills (both written and verbal), Good analytical and Problem solving skills

Name of Organisation:- Development Alternatives

Position:- Deputy Manager - Social Media & Digital Marketing

Qualification:- Masters/ Diploma in literature/ Journalism/ Development Communication

Job Type:- Regular (Full Time)

Location:- New Delhi

No. of Position:- 01

Experience:- 2-3 years (in writing and content development for different social media platforms in the development sector)

Job Description:-

• Manage all social media platforms of DA group
• Research, create, edit and share engaging content on daily basis
• Prepare the calendar in advance, in consultation with organization teams
• Monitor SEO and web traffic metrics
• Use analytics to assess progress of social media and ensure better outreach
• Support in other communication deliverables, as and when required

Desirable Attributes:-

• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to deliver creative content
• Knowledge and understanding of Social Media Analytics
• Take initiative in identifying ways to ensure high visibility and reach
• Ability to use editing or design software will be an advantage
• Previous experience of working on social media analytics tools
• Experience of at least 2 years in writing and content development for different social media platforms in the development sector

Name of Organisation:- Development Alternatives

Position:- Management Coordinator - Project implementation & Partnerships 

Qualification:- Masters in business/commerce

Job Type:- Regular (Full Time)

Location:- New Delhi

No. of Position:-01

Experience:- 8-12 years

Job Description:-

• Responsible for strategising, building new areas and positioning.
• Build enterprise and cluster development program, manage operations and track various sectoral initiatives. 

Desirable Attributes:-

• Proactive with strong entreprenuerial personality.
• Should have good networking skills.

Name of Organisation:- Development Alternatives

Position:- Manager / Senior Manager - Enterprise Development 

Qualification:- Post Graduate in Management/ Economics

Job Type:- Regular (Full Time)

Location:- New Delhi

No. of Position:-01

Experience:- 4-6 Years

Job Description:-

Management and development of our open innovation platform for enterprise development in rural communities. Responsible for :

1. Development of creative and innovative ideas centered around social innovation 
2. Development of  innovative tools and strategies and executing them with rural communities
3. Management of  systems to assess, plan, monitor and track pilots, new modules, and research
4. Oversee and increase the quality and efficiency of the platform and specialized interventions in entrepreneurship 

Desirable Attributes:-

1. Creative, strategic thinker, innovative and solution oriented to help drive the Innovations Team activities and objectives. 
2. Experience working in the Livelihood/enterprise development field.
3. Experience in  Value chains development, Market systems analysis, or rural micro-finance is a plus

Name of Organisation:- Development Alternatives

Position:- Manager / Deputy Manager - Project / Business Analytics

Qualification:- Masters in Business Administration / BBA 

Job Type:-  Regular (Full Time)

Location:- New Delhi

No. of Position:- 01

Experience:- 3-4 Years

Job Description:-

• Review business packages and enterprises models for viability assessment Performance analytics of businesses/programmes for process improvement and strategic planning
• Work closely with teams and micro entrepreneurs for improving process efficiency and Productivity of businesses

Desirable Attributes:-

• Business modeling techniques
• Cost-benefit analysis
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills