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 :-

• 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 :- Manager/ Sr. Manager

Qualification :- Master’s Degree or equivalent.

Job Type :- Contractual

Location :- Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad

No. of Position :- 03

Experience :- 2 - 4 Years. 1+ Years of project management and implementation. Partner management and Skill development centre management experience will be preferred.

Job Description :-

• Programme management for new project: enabling linking girls & women with jobs or apprenticeship under DA-UNDP-NSDC PMU project.
• Managing demand & supply side (Trainees pools and Employers pools).

• Liaison with local stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.
• Development of knowledge products in the area of skill development, apprenticeship, placements, 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 Organization:- Development Alternatives

Position:- Data Entry Clerk

Qualification:- BA/ Diploma in Library Sciences (Bachelor’s degree; additional computer training or certification will be an asset)

Job Type:- Regular

Location:- Delhi No. of Positions:- 01

Experience:- 1 - 2 Years

Job Description:-

• Data entry operator responsibilities include collecting and entering data in databases, including the library database and maintaining accurate records of valuable address information.
• Researching key contacts involves daily conducting research on individuals at the forefront of each thematic of the organization.
• Assistance in developing the central dashboard would involve following up with thematic teams to collect data and coordination with the IT team to make the dashboard available online.
• Our ideal candidate has essential data entry skills, like fast typing with an eye for detail and familiarity with spreadsheets and online forms.
• The candidate should b able to conduct basic research.

• The candidate will work with the knowledge management team.
• Previous experience as a data entry clerk or similar position will be considered an advantage.
• Ultimately, a successful executive will be responsible for maintaining accurate, up- to-date and useable information in our systems.

Day-to-day Tasks Include:-

• Insert data by inputting text based and numerical information from source documents within time limits.
• Compile, verify accuracy and sort information according to priorities to prepare source data for computer entry.
• Review data for deficiencies or errors, correct any incompatibility if possible and check output.
• Research and obtain further information for incomplete documents. Apply data program techniques and procedures.
• Generate reports, store completed work in designated locations and perform backup operations.
• Scan documents and print files, when needed. Keep information confidential.
• Respond to queries for information and access relevant files.
• Comply with data integrity and security policies.
• Ensure proper use of office equipment and address any malfunctions.

Desirable Attributes:-

• Proven data entry work experience, as a data entry operator or office clerk.
• Experience with MS Office and data programs and experience with understanding software.
• Familiarity with administrative duties. Experience using office equipment, like fax machine and scanner.
• Typing speed and accuracy. Excellent knowledge of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation, attention to detail.
• Confidentiality, Organization skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks.

Name of Organization:- Development Alternatives

Position:- Utility of Kota Stone dust waste to develop Low Carbon Cement (6 Months Internship)

Qualification:- Grad./ Post Grad. in Chemistry, Chemical Engg., Materials, Civil, Ceramic, Production

Job Type:- Internship

Duration:- 6 Months

Location:- TARA, Ghitorni, New Delhi

No. of Position:- 01

Experience:- Fresher’s may apply

Job Description:-

• Development of a low carbon cement from Kota stone dust waste.
• Mapping of Kota stone dust waste availability and collection.
• Raw material analysis and characterization.
• Material processing for cement blend preparation.
• Lab scale production of cement, physical and mechanical characterization.
• Results compilation and analysis Key outputs.
• Development of a new technology.
• Publication of scientific paper in peer reviewed journal.

Desirable Attributes:-

• Trainee should be proficient in communication skills, good analytical mind and aptitude of doing research. Joint work with IIT Delhi will be necessary.

Name of Organization:- Development Alternatives

Position:- Utility of Rock Slate to develop Low Carbon Cement 

Qualification:- Grad./ Post Grad. in Chemistry, Chemical Engg., Materials, Civil, Ceramic, Geology

Job Type:- Internship

Duration:- 6 Months

Location:- TARA, Ghitorni, New Delhi

No. of Position:- 01

Experience:- Fresher’s may apply 

Description:-

• Development of a new technology.
• Publication of scientific paper in peer reviewed journal.
• Mapping of occurrences of slaty rock in India.
• Understanding of geology of slates and its formation.
• Collection of samples.
• Raw material analysis and characterization.
• Material processing for cement blend preparation.
• Lab scale production of cement, physical and mechanical characterization.
• Results compilation and analysis.

Desirable Attributes:-

• Trainee should be proficient in communication skills, good analytical mind and aptitude of doing research. Joint work with IIT Delhi will be necessary.

Name of Organization :- Development Alternatives

Position :- Utility of Foundry Slag Waste in value added concrete products

Qualification: - Grad./ Post Grad. in Chemistry, Chemical Engg., Materials, Civil, Ceramic, Production

Job Type :- Internship

Duration :- 6 Months

Location :- TARA, Ghitorni, New Delhi

No. of Position :- 01

Experience :- Fresher’s may apply

Job Description:-

• Development of a new technology.
• Publication of scientific paper in peer reviewed journal.
• Mapping of fly ash availability in India.
• Raw material analysis and characterization.
• Material processing for cement blend preparation.
• Lab scale production of cement, physical and mechanical characterization.
• Results compilation and analysis.

Desirable Attributes:-

• Trainee should be proficient in communication skills, good analytical mind and aptitude of doing research. Joint work with IIT Delhi will be necessary.

Name of Organization :- Development Alternatives

Position :- Utility of North East china clay to develop Low Carbon Cement

Qualification : - Grad./ Post Grad. in Chemistry, Chemical Engg., Materials, Civil, Ceramic, Production

Job Type :- Internship

Duration :- 6 Months

Location :- TARA, Ghitorni, New Delhi

No. of Position :- 01

Experience :- Fresher’s may apply

Job Description:-

• Development of a new technology.
• Publication of scientific paper in peer reviewed journal.
• Mapping of china clay occurrences in North East vis-à-vis cement plants.
• Raw material collection, analysis and characterization.
• Material processing for cement blend preparation.
• Lab scale production of cement, physical and mechanical characterization.
• Results compilation and analysis.

Desirable Attributes:-

• Trainee should be proficient in communication skills, good analytical mind and aptitude of doing research. Joint work with IIT Delhi will be necessary.

Name of Organization:- Development Alternatives

Position:- Utility of Iranian china clay to develop Low Carbon Cement (6 Months Internship)

Qualification:- Grad./ Post Grad. in Chemistry, Chemical Engg., Materials, Civil, Ceramic, Production

Job Type:- Internship

Duration:- 6 Months

Location:- TARA, Ghitorni, New Delhi

No. of Position:- 01

Experience:- Fresher’s may apply

Job Description:-

• Development of a new technology.
• Publication of scientific paper in peer reviewed journal.
• Mapping of China clay availability in Iran and sample collection.
• Raw material analysis and characterization.
• Material processing for cement blend preparation.
• Lab scale production of cement, physical and mechanical characterization.
• Results compilation and analysis.

Desirable Attributes:-

• Trainee should be proficient in communication skills, good analytical mind and aptitude of doing research. Joint work with IIT Delhi will be necessary.

Name of Organization:- Development Alternatives

Position:- Utility of Calcined China Clay as Substitution of fly ash to develop Low Carbon Cement

Qualification:- Grad./ Post Grad. in Chemistry, Chemical Engg., Materials, Civil, Ceramic, Production

Job Type:- Internship

Duration:- 6 Months

Location:- TARA, Ghitorni, New Delhi

No. of Position:- 01

Experience:- Fresher’s may apply

Job Description:-

• Development of a new technology.
• Publication of scientific paper in peer reviewed journal.
• Mapping of fly ash availability in India.
• Raw material analysis and characterization.
• Material processing for cement blend preparation.
• Lab scale production of cement, physical and mechanical characterization.
• Results compilation and analysis.

Desirable Attributes:-

• Trainee should be proficient in communication skills, good analytical mind and aptitude of doing research. Joint work with IIT Delhi will be necessary.

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

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 :- 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 Resilience (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. Efficiency). 

Through this advertisement, DA Group is looking for an anchor for policy research and communication in Climate Change resilience sector who will lead an ambitious effort to advance the organization’s agenda by disseminating our work and message to a wide variety of stakeholders nationwide, including researchers, policymakers, practitioners, institutions of higher education.

This will involve :

1. Research and analysis on Climate Change adaptation, NRM, Climate Finance.

2. Communication and advocacy on issues of Paris Agreement, SDGs, NDCs, GCF and other international climate policy processes.

3. Contribution in business development for the Natural Resource Management/ Climate change portfolio.

4. Lead DA's outreach efforts & engagements with internal and external stakeholders for projects including networking and meetings to develop joint climate change policy positions.

5. Develop strategic partnerships with key constituencies to elicit support for and maximize impact of DA's research and other initiatives, including serving as a liaison to the governmental, non government agencies and Institutions.

Desirable Attributes :-

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

Technical Skills :

• Experienced in technical report writing and presentation.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point), 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.

Specifically, the incumbent should have :

• 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.
• Independently 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

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 :

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

Desirable Attributes :-

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

Position :- Deputy Manager - Enterprise Support Services

Qualification :- Masters in Business / Commerce / Economics

Job Type :- Regular

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.
• Customize 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.