1.Project Brief: The lifestyle of today’s generation is leading towards a future where resources are going to be diminished and scarce. To address the situation and complement the objectives of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), launched by Govt of India to nudge individual and community action to protect and preserve the environment. A behavioural change project through Storytelling sessions on the concept of 4R – Respect, Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse using the concept of “Mottainai Grandma” (A Japanese picture book translated in different languages) with the school children.

The project is supported by one of the leading Japanese Corporates based in India as part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and co-funded by ETPA Foundation for Social Development to enable communities to prosper through mindful utilisation of resources. The project will be implemented across 100 Gram Panchayats in the states of Haryana and Maharashtra engaging school children and community members. The project aims at inculcating positive behaviours among the target groups through raising their awareness and taking environment-friendly actions.

ETPA Foundation for Social Development is established by the promoters of IJ Kakehashi Services Pvt. Ltd (www.ijkakehashi.com) which is a 17-year-old organization working towards strengthening the linkages between India and Japan.

2.Position: Project Officer – 7 open positions

Work Location: Haryana – 3 & Maharashtra -4

Role Overview:

• Lead, organise, and conduct storytelling sessions in the schools with the teachers and children in close coordination with the school administration and the local Gram Panchayats.
• Identification and selection of the sites where the Mid Media Campaign activities viz. street plays etc. may be conducted.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the project deliverables and implement activities in close coordination with the project team.
• Report to the Development Practitioner on a day-to-day basis as per the project expectations.
• To facilitate the School Empowered Committee to incorporate Storytelling Session in the school curriculum.
• Mobilise community to be part of street play and other activities.
• Management of logistics and other support activities required to conduct storytelling sessions in schools.
• Facilitate the visit of officials from the Donors and implementing NGO. 

Qualification & Skills Required :

• Graduate preferably in social science/ social work  or any other relevant domain from a reputed university
• Candidate with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in implementing development projects
• Good communication skills in English and Hindi.
• Knowledge of the local language will be an added advantage.
• Ability to assess community needs issues and resources.
• Preference will be given to those having experience working with community-based organisations.
• Documentation with photography and videography of project execution in the field

3.How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their updated resume along with a suitability note (Please send a write-up on why do you think that you are suitable for the position you are applying for) through email – info@etpafoundation.org. Please mention the name of the position along with the location preference (viz. Project Officer – Haryana) in the subject line of the e-mail.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by us.

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