Vacancies at IT for Change
IT for Change (ITfC), is a non-profit organisation working in the area of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for social change. We are involved in action research, policy advocacy and field-based development process innovations involving ICTs. ITfC's research and advocacy work aims to influence the information society discourse and policy spaces at global, national and local levels, seeking to build cutting edge theoretical concepts and policy responses from a pro-South standpoint.
Coordinator for a Project on ICTs for Open Government and Deepening Democracy Last Date: *30th March, 2010 Location: *Mysore, India Job Profile: The project on 'ICTs for open government and deepening democracy' seeks to use radio, video and
computer/Internet technologies to make governance processes at the village level more transparent, accountable and participatory, with a strong involvement of local CBOs and with strong interfaces with local government institutions. The roles involves working with and reporting to the Centre Coordinator of CCID and Directors of IT for Change. The candidate should have a good experience of project reporting procedures, participatory rural appraisal and planning, project design and action research. A basic knowledge regarding computers and the Internet etc. is important, but there is no requirement for any specific expertise or advanced knowledge in this area. It is important to understand that the principal role is of a development professional and not of a technologist. However an openness to understand and eagerness to experiment with community based new development options using new technologies is required. Who we are looking for:
The Project Coordinator should have excellent community skills, with a good grounding in participatory community development. S/he should be able to earn the trust and support of the community for implementing various innovations at the community level. It is important that the Project Coordinator be able to take independent responsibility to plan and achieve project outputs and outcomes. Applicants will need to have at least 7 years of field project implementation experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Very good knowledge of Kannada, both spoken and written, is essential. S/he should be able to develop close liaison with government officials at all levels, which is essential for the success of the project.
Research Associate - GenderLast Date: *30th March, 2010 Location: *Bangalore, India Job Profile: IT for Change is looking for a Research Associate with expertise in the field of gender and development, to support our current and future research and advocacy work. This is an exciting opportunity to combine research, project management and advocacy and be part of a fast growing
area of work and network of experts. The role involves working with the Research Director from concept design to coordination and execution of research projects and advocacy activities. The candidate must be able to think strategically, work independently and author outputs of very high quality. The candidate will be expected to take on related programmatic responsibilities in the organisation, prepare policy briefs and communication material, undertake dissemination of research findings for influencing change, organise national and international meetings and workshops, and continuously endeavour to broaden the organisation's network of allies.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for thinker/activists with a drive for institution building and making change happen, and a commitment to team work and collaborative knowledge processes. Applicants should have a PhD or a postgraduate qualification in social sciences with at least 5 years of relevant experience in independent research and project management, and a demonstrated passion for feminist research and advocacy. The position requires a solid theoretical grounding in feminist frameworks on gender and development, strong analytical and writing skills, high quality research calibre, experience in project management and strategic communication skills for policy change in national and global spaces. While some acquaintance with ICTs for development and information society issues is preferable, it is not absolutely necessary for candidates with a keen interest in learning about and building competencies in the area of information society and gender.
Decisions about suitability for the positions and about remuneration depend on appropriate experience and skills. Excellent writing skills and the ability for collaborative team work are prerequisites.
Research Associate- Governance, Social Policy and ICTs Last Date: *30th March, 2010 Location: *Bangalore, India Job Profile: IT for Change is looking for a Research Associate with expertise in the field of governance and participatory development to support our current and future research and advocacy work. This is an exciting opportunity to combine research, project management and advocacy and be part of a fast growing area of work and network of experts.
The role involves working with the Research Director from concept design to coordination and execution of research projects and advocacy activities. The candidate must be able to think strategically, work independently and author outputs of very high quality. The candidate will be expected to take on related programmatic responsibilities in the organisation, prepare policy briefs and communication material, undertake dissemination of research findings for influencing change, organise national and international meetings and workshops, and continuously endeavour to broaden the organisation's network of allies.
Who we are looking for: We are looking for thinker/activists with a drive for institution building and making change happen, and a commitment to team work and collaborative knowledge processes. Applicants should have a PhD or a postgraduate qualification in social sciences with at least 5 years of relevant experience in independent research and project management, and a demonstrated passion for interpreting and theorising about information society changes through a citizenship lens. The position requires a solid theoretical grounding in participatory and rightsbased development frameworks, strong analytical and writing skills, high quality research calibre, experience in project management and strategic communication skills for policy change in national and global spaces. While some acquaintance with ICTs for development and information society issues is preferable, it is not absolutely necessary for candidates with a keen interest in learning about and building competencies in the area of information society, governance and citizenship.
Research Assistant - Gender Last Date: *30th March, 2010 Location: *Bangalore, India Job Profile:
IT for Change is looking for a Research Assistant with strong interest and some expertise in the field of gender and development to support our current and future research and advocacy work. The profile involves supporting the research process, bringing out publications and working closely with the research and advocacy team. The candidate will be expected to take on related programmatic responsibilities in the organisation, prepare policy briefs and communication material, undertake dissemination of research findings for influencing change, organise national and international meetings and workshops, and continuously endeavour to broaden the organisation's network of allies. Who we are looking for: We are looking for thinker/activists with a drive for institution building and making change happen, and a commitment to team work and collaborative knowledge processes. The candidate should have a postgraduate qualification in social sciences a demonstrated passion for feminist research and advocacy. A reasonable theoretical grounding in feminist frameworks on gender and development, high quality research calibre, and strong analytical and writing skills are a precondition. While some acquaintance with ICTs for development and information society issues is preferable, it is not absolutely necessary for candidates with a keen interest in learning about and building competencies in the area of information society and gender.
Research Assistant Governance, Social Policy and ICTs Last Date: *30th March, 2010 Location: *Bangalore, India Job Profile:
IT for Change is looking for a Research Assistant with strong interest and some expertise in the field of governance and participatory development, to support our current and future research and advocacy work. The profile involves supporting the research process, bringing out publications and working closely with the research and advocacy team. The candidate will be expected to take on related programmatic responsibilities in the organisation, prepare policy briefs and communication material, undertake dissemination of research findings for influencing change, organise national and international meetings and workshops, and continuously endeavour to broaden the organisation's network of allies.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for thinker/activists with a drive for institution building and making change happen, and a commitment to team work and collaborative knowledge processes. The candidate should have a postgraduate qualification in social sciences. A reasonable theoretical grounding in participatory
and rightsbased development frameworks, strong analytical and writing skills and high quality research calibre are a precondition. While some acquaintance with ICTs for development and information society issues is preferable, it is not absolutely necessary for candidates with a keen interest in learning about and building competencies in the area of information society, governance and citizenship.
Technical Associate - FOSSLast Date: *30th March, 2010 Location: *Bangalore, India Job Profile: IT for Change is looking for a Technical Associate (FOSS) who has experience in providing basic technical support. The role involves basic user support for GNU/Linux systems and training users on GNU/Linux and Open Office. The position requires good communication skills and fluency in English and Kannada. Experience in working on GNU/Linux is not required but is preferable. There will be occasional travel within Karnataka. Who we are looking for
Candidates in the age-group 20-35. Minimum educational qualification is a graduation with computer knowledge. The candidate should have enthusiasm to explore and learn about new technologies and free software applications.While remuneration is not a constraint, it will be commensurate with experience. Decisions about suitability for the positions depend on appropriate experience and skills. The ability for collaborative team work is a prerequisite. FOSS is increasingly becoming an option for many organizations given its numerous advantages. Demand for people with FOSS skills is therefore increasing. Selected candidate will have opportunity to acquire and deepen their FOSS skills.
Program Associate for managing a project on building Teachers' Communities of Learning (Knowledge of Kannada is essential for this position) Last Date: *30th March, 2010 Location: *Bangalore, India Job Profile: ITfC is looking for a Program Associate to work on a pioneering pilot project to develop a 'community of learning' amongst teachers from some government schools in Bangalore . The goal of the program is to address the professional development needs of teachers in mainstream government schools, by developing professional networks that can sustain peer learning and resource support opportunities in many different ways. The network would also engage with curriculum design and development, keeping in mind local contexts in Bangalore schools and establish larger links with other networks / communities of teachers and teacher educators in Karnataka and outside, both in schools and institutions of higher education. In the current context, due to a variety of reasons, teachers have limited opportunities to seek out avenues of learning of their own interest. Schools can become 'silos' in the absence of linkages amongst schools within a local geography as well as across geographies. The hypothesis of this pilot is that appropriately conceptualized and designed linkages amongst teachers and schools can strengthen the quality of the learning processes and outcomes in government schools through supporting teacher professional development and their agency . The pilot aims to build complementing physical (workshops and school based interactions) and virtual (email lists, blogs, wikis etc) linkages amongst the teachers over a period of one year.
Who we are looking for:
The Project Coordinator should have excellent community skills, with a good grounding in participatory community development. S/he should be able to earn the trust and support of the community for implementing various innovations at the community level. It is important that the Project Coordinator be able to take independent responsibility to plan and achieve project outputs and outcomes.Applicants will need to have at least 7 years of field project implementation experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Very good knowledge of Kannada, both spoken and written, is essential. S/he should be able to develop close liaison with government officials at all levels, which is essential for the success of the project. To Apply: Please send in a published or unpublished writing sample with your complete CV to
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.Work at IT for Change gives opportunities for engagement with progressive civil society activism and policy advocacy at global and national levels, as well as exposure to our field project, which provide avenues for direct and involved learning. Decisions about suitability for the positions and about remuneration depend on appropriate experience and skills. Excellent writing skills and the ability for collaborative team work are prerequisites for all positions. Researchers will be expected to take on other related programmatic tasks and responsibilities in the organisation and also contribute to policy advocacy functions.
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