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 :- 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

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 Organization :- Development Alternatives

Position :- Manager/Deputy Manager : Climate Change Policy : Communication & Advocacy

Qualification :- Masters in Public Policy/ NRM/ Sociology/ Development Studies/ International Affairs equivalent

Job Type :- Regular

Location :- Delhi

No. of Position :- 01

Experience :- Must have minimum 4 years experience in project management, communication & advocacy of which 2-3  years of experience should be related to climate change adaptation, climate finance and mitigation.  

Job Description :-

Based in New Delhi, India, Planning and Policy Domain (PPD) of DA Group has a mandate to influence and support public policy in the transition towards sustainable development by connecting practice with policy. It develops innovative policy and practice oriented research to guide policymakers and domestic/international leaders, who develop high-impact policies that will address our national/worldwide most pressing Natural Resource Management/ Climate change related challenges. Our focus area are Sustainable Consumption & Production (water, green building material and waste management), Climate Change Resillience (Climate Change Adaptation : water/Agriculture, Climate Finance & SDG-CC Inter Linkages) AND Inclusive Development (Agriculture and FPOs, Access to Housing, Eco-Tourism, Green MSMEs and Jobs, Equity and Res. Efficiancy)

Desirable Attributes :-

Highly Desitable Experience in issues of Paris Agreement, SDGs, NDCs, GCF and other international climate policy processes related projects will be virtuous.

• Experienced in technical report writing and presentation.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), excellent editing & presentation skills, Functional knowledge of GIS would be desirable.
• Organizational Skills: Independent thinker, analytical, written and verbal communication skills, especially in English.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment, balance multiple competing priorities, and operate on short timelines. 

• Experience of working in development sectors / Government departments, towards addressing the rural livelihood issues, sustainable use of natural resources & connecting it to the larger global climate policy
• In-depth understanding of policy environment, climate change adaptation, finance at local, national and international level 
• Experience in networking & working with various stakeholders, including state departments and ministries would be preferable.
• Indepenedently planning and designing research initiatives.
• Willingness to travel.

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:- Deputy Manager - Enterprise Support Services

Qualification:- Masters in Business / Commerce / Economics 

Job Type:- Regular (Full Time)

Location:- New Delhi

No. of Position:- 02

Experience:- 0-2 Years

Job Description:-

• Undertake the implementation of projects focused on enterprise development in rural communities ,
• Customise and implement support services for enabling access to credit, marketing and training needs  for micro entrepreneurs,
• Document field implementation, observations and case studies for reporting,
• Develop and track enterprise plans, implement strategies, develop potential linkages and provide access to finance. 

Desirable Attributes:-

• Self starter, practical, committed and problem solver
• Good documentation and computer skills
• fluent in English and Hindi

Name of Organisation:- Development Alternatives

Position:- Deputy Manager / Fellow - Knowledge Management

Qualification:- Masters in Social Sciences, Communication, Business Studies 

Job Type:- Regular (Full Time)

Location:- New Delhi

No. of Position:- 01

Experience:- 0-2 Years

Job Description:-

• Knowledge Packaging , Research and Communication 
• Documentation and Communication of project activities
• Knowledge Management of project activities, results
• Monitoring and Evaluation of livelihood development programs

Desirable Attributes:-

• Expereince in developing journals and annual reports
• Skilled in building case studies/story lines/blogs
• Ability to develop collaterals and communication material 
• Conversant with latest eforum and formats for promotions and branding
• Maintain profiles of Business Development opportunities  

Name of Organisation :- Development Alternatives

Position :- Manager

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

Job Type :- Regular

Location :- Delhi

No. of Position :- 01

Experience :-  5 to 7 years

Job Description :-

• Person should have worked on medium or large infrastructure projects like irrigation management/ landscape restoration/ forest management / ground water management / watershed management / climate change / agriculture / livelihood etc.
• Have strong understanding about natural resource management, landscape restoration, forest management, climate change, ground water management, and livelihood issues.
• Have understanding about project management, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, documentation and grant management etc.
• Should have ability to write proposal and developing new concepts.
• Should have leadership quality, ready to take initiative and ability to work in a team.
• Organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, and manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to travel to remote locations and on short notice.

Desirable Attributes :-

• 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 :- Senior Manager : Programme Management (including fund raising and donor management)

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

Job Type :- Regular

Location :- Delhi

No. of Position :- 01

Experience :-  5 to 7 years

Job Description :-

• Programme development and project management.
• Fund raising and associated donor management.
• Create & manage team members.
• Development of knowledge products in the area of skill development, livelihoods, and related themes.

Desirable Attributes :-

• 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 :- Cluster Manager

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 :- Delhi NCR & Rajasthan

No. of Position :- 02

Experience :-   5-7 years (1+ years of project management and implementation. Partner management and skill development centre management experience will be preferred)

Job Description :-

• Project implementation.
• Field team recruitment and on-boarding.
• Liaison with local stakeholders such as community influencers, employers, local partners etc.
• 7+ years of project management and business development experience, including tracking, budgeting and planning projects out of which the candidate should have 5+ years of experience working with funders in the development sector.
• Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs.
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands.
• Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Desirable Attributes :-

• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands.
• 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 :- Fellows

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

Job Type :- Contractual

Location :- New Delhi

No. of Position :- 04

Experience :-  0 to 1 years.

Job Description :-

• Project execution along with documentation & reporting for existing/new projects

Desirable Attributes :-

• 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).