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WASSAN (Watershed Support Services and Activities Network), Hyderabad since 1999. WASSAN is a network-based organisation focusing on improving the quality of mainstream programs in natural resources management and livelihoods. It engages actively in policy advocacy initiatives at state and national level mainly related to rainfed agriculture. It also provides field level support services to a large number of watershed development and other programs implemented by the civil society in partnership with communities. Currently, WASSAN has around 300 employees spread in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha and Jharkhand.

Interested candidate may apply. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. WASSAN retains the right to withdraw the job at any stage as per its convenience. Advertisement does not mean recruitment.

Engagement of various experts for Drafting of White Paper on School Based Food & Nutrition Education in India under CoFTI

Young Professional (Mission Shakti-Coordination Support Unit)

Programme Associate (Government Policy, Scheme & Budget Analysis)

Programme Associate (Research and Knowledge Management)

Call for Internships towards Sustainable Food Systems in India under CoFTI

Human Resource Intern

Engagement of various experts for Drafting of White Paper on School Based Food & Nutrition Education in India under CoFTI

Period of Contract:

This will be a consultancy contract for different experts for a period of 4 months. The number of person days required for each position varies from expert for drafting the white paper on school-based food and nutrition education in India. The engagement can be cancelled / terminated for any non-performance in duties, misconduct or without assigning any reason thereof with immediate effect.

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Coalition for Food Systems Transforma(c)tion in India (CoFTI):
The Coalition for Food Systems Transforma(c)tion in India (CoFTI), born from the UN Food Systems Summit 2021, is committed to reshaping India’s food system. CoFTI was established under the leadership of the Food Future Foundation (FFF) with support from GIZ. Welthungerhilfe (WHH) currently coordinates the overall CoFTI process, with Watershed Support Services and Activities Network (WASSAN) anchoring the coalition’s secretariat. With a vision of universal access to safe and nutritious food it targets hunger, malnutrition and health, the coalition champions biodiversity, climate resilience and livelihood protection. Engagement of various experts for Drafting of White Paper on School Based Food & Nutrition Education in India.

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India faces significant nutrition challenges, including malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and rising obesity, which require urgent policy action. A lack of nutritional knowledge often leads to poor dietary habits and limits the intake of nutrient-rich foods. Addressing malnutrition requires not only providing access to nutritious food but also empowering communities, especially children and their families, with the knowledge and skills to make informed dietary choices.
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Schools are vital in shaping children and adolescents’ health and well-being. This has been recognised for long and in the recent years, the Ayushman Bharat School Health and Wellness Programme, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) guidelines, and the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) curriculum also highlights these aspects and highlight the importance of health promotion and healthy environment within educational institutions. Despite these efforts, unhealthy eating habits and limited awareness about nutritious diets persist. Junk food availability in school premises is a prominent issue. Adverse lifestyle behaviours contribute to the childhood overweight and obesity epidemic, with a pooled prevalence of 12.4% overweight and 8.4% obesity in India. There is a need to enhance the school environment by promoting healthy behaviours and improving the nutritional quality of school canteen meals. The schools can play an important role in lifelong habits and learnings on food and nutrition and ensure a healthy India.
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In this backdrop, CoFTI aims to develop a working paper to document school-based food and nutrition education in India. The focus of the working paper would be to summarise why we need to pay more attention to food and nutrition, in the context of public health challenges. Identify possible multi-sectoral interventions, document various government programs supporting nutrition education from both supply and demand side, document global case studies and potential models for food and nutrition; identify key stakeholders and their roles and provide policy recommendations and way forward. For drafting of the white paper, CoFTI invites Team Leader and Policy Advisor , Public Health & Nutrition Consultant, Research Associate and Research Analyst cum project coordinator.

TEAM LEAD AND POLICY ADVISOR
Qualification required:

Educational qualifications: A leading and experienced public health person with a graduate degree in Medicine or a Postgraduate Degree in Public Health or Nutrition/ a graduate degree in Medicine and post graduate degree in Community Medicine or Public Health.
Experience: After obtaining the qualification, 15+ years of experience in health, education nutrition and proven publication record. Prior work experience with UN agencies and in drafting similar working papers would be an asset.
Proposed task and remuneration: To lead and oversee entire work. Will be responsible for all coordination and literature review. to conduct literature review, critical inputs, analytical aspects and drafting of recommendations.
Remuneration: @Rs 20,000/day for 16 days in total.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND NUTRITION CONSULTANT

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Qualification required:

Educational qualifications: A leading and experienced public health person with a graduate degree in Medicine or a Postgraduate Degree in Public Health or Nutrition/ a graduate degree in Medicine and post graduate degree in Community Medicine or Public Health.
Experience: After obtaining the qualification, 5+ years of experience in community medicine and nutrition programs who have exposure and experience health and education with community outreach. Prior publications in peer reviewed journals would be an asset.
Proposed tasks and remuneration: Will be responsible for overall drafting of white paper including leading and coordination of all the key interviews, as and when needed. at Rs 8,000 per day for 20 days equivalent of work.

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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

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Qualification required:

Educational qualifications: A graduate degree in any field of biological sciences including nutrition is essential. An additional Postgraduate Degree in Public Health or Nutrition would be an asset.
Experience: After obtaining the qualification, a minimum of 3 years of experience. Experience in conducting desk review and literature review and writing of the papers would be an asset.
Proposed task and remuneration: Doing literature review, transcribing the interviews and other related drafting of the document. At Rs 4,000 per day for 30 days equivalent of work.

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RESEARCH ANALYST CUM PROJECT COORDINATOR

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Qualification required:

Educational qualifications: Educational qualifications: A graduate degree in any field of biological sciences including nutrition is essential. An additional Postgraduate Degree in Public Health or Nutrition would be an asset.
Experience: After obtaining the qualification, a minimum of 3 years of experience. Experience in evidence synthesis and project management. Good communication skills.
Proposed tasks and remuneration: Support the coordination and stakeholder engagement. At Rs 3,500 per day for 30 days equivalent of work.

Locations:
Remote
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No of Positions:
Multiple positions

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Reporting to:
Team Leader, CoFTI Secretariat, WASSAN

Age:
No Age limit

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How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply through Google Form:
https://forms.gle/c3kGPnugBk1CJP7x9

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Last Date for Applying:
5th June 2025

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WASSAN is an equal opportunity provider and encourages professionals from marginalized communities and women with the relevant experience to apply. WASSAN retains all rights to reject applications or withdraw this offer without providing further information. WASSAN may or may not recruit the applicants for this internship programme.

Young Professional (Mission Shakti-Coordination Support Unit)

Project:
Coordination Support Unit under Mission Shakti Department (MS-CSU) for Handholding Mission Shakti SHGs involved in Millet Food Based & Processing Enterprises under “Shree Anna Abhiyan ”

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Locations:
Any District in Odisha

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Reporting to State Level:
Project Manager/Regional Coordinator

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District Level:
CDAO-Cum-PD ATMA/ DSWO of Concerned Districts

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Period of Contract:
The contract will be for a period of 2 years after an initial probation period of 6 months, and can be extended subject to satisfactory performance and project period extension.

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Salary:
Rs 30,000 to 40,000 per month as CTO (Based on experience)
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Job Description:
1. Coordinate with WSHGs, NGOs, other CBOs, WASSAN team, and government officials of Agriculture and other line departments
2. Support WSHGs on millets and food based enterprise, processing enterprise, consumption, institution building and marketing.
3.Work towards developing linkages for market, financial, technical, etc.
4.Coordinate with different partners, collaborators, donors, to strengthen WSHGs
5.Ensure training, reviews, meeting, workshop organisation, program management, monitor project activities and regular handholding support to WSHGs.
6.Prepare reference/reading materials, modules/manuals/posters, IEC materials, videos, articles, etc.
7.Develop M&E plan including preparation of consolidated progress reports and regularly update all the MIS Database

8.Document business plans, DPRs, market plans, successful stories and disseminate through different channels and platforms etc. for the WSHGs
9.Regular field visits to different project locations and conduct regular monitoring/ review meetings with WSHGs and to ensure effective implementation.
10.Represent WASSAN in different forums/workshops/seminars/conferences related to WSHGs activities

Desired Candidate Profile:

1.Candidate must possess a Bachelor Degree with Minimum 2 Year of work Experience or Master’s Degree in Agriculture or Rural Development/Management/ Development Studies or Social Work
2.Candidate’s age must not be more than 32 years.
3.Preference would be given to candidates having field experience in implementing or supervising & working with WSHGs. Experience of working on millets would be an advantage. Fresher’s may also apply for this position.
4.Candidate must be well versed with MS Office and Google web applications. Basic knowledge in budgeting and accounts will be an additional advantage.
5.Ability to work independently to achieve performance objectives and deliverables; &Work in a team and promote team spirit and culture
6.Candidate should have his/her own bike for commuting and possess a valid driving license.
7. Strong oral and written communication / negotiation skills in Odia (highly preferable), English, and Hindi.

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How to Apply:
Interested People may apply through the Google form:
https://forms.gle/ecptRhKyPmRK8ghD9

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Last Date to Apply:
27th May 2025

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For any information or queries, please feel free to reach out to us at careersodisha@wassan.org. WASSAN believes in equal employment opportunity and strongly encourages women to apply. WASSAN retains the right to withdraw the advertisement at any point in time without any further notice or explanation. For more information visit our Official website WASSAN (https://www.wassan.org).

Programme Associate (Research and Knowledge Management)

The National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF) has a job opening for the position of Programme Associate (Research and Knowledge Management) in the project “Participatory Research on Extension for Scaling Agroecological Transitions”

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Location:
Hybrid remote/field-based

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Job Profile:
The National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF) is a pan India network of civil society organizations (CSO) that strives to scale up agroecological farming practices across the country in partnership with multiple stakeholders including the CSOs and Government. The NCNF seeks to build a platform for accelerating learning, practice, and policy related to agroecology-based farming practices in its multiple variants.

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For the advancement of the field of knowledge of natural faming, the NCNF undertakes collaborative documentation and research projects from time to time. We are looking for a Research and Knowledge Management associate to support our work on a project carrying out participatory research on farmers’ transition to agroecology, through models of farmer-to-farmer extension and public policies. The project is part of a joint collaboration between the National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF), Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (SNIoE), and Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA).

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As a Programme Associate (Research and Knowledge Management), you will conduct field-based participatory social science and agroecology related research as per project requirements, in a team with other research associates and the research lead. You will be involved in all aspects of the research, organizing and conducting the participatory research workshops with collaborators (CSO representatives and farmers), and carrying out frequent visits to rural field sites in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra to carry out participatory social research that takes into account the interlinkages between the biophysical environment, socioeconomic context, farmers’ learning practices, norms and values, and agroecological practices. The work will involve literature review, data collection, analysis, writing, and dissemination. Much of the work will be done in a context of collaboration with CSO partners at field level.

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Duties and Responsibilities:
● Liaise with partner CSOs and NCNF state chapters for the planning of the field research
● Carry out extensive field research, involving immersion in the host context, use of participatory action research tools (such as participatory diagramming and focus group discussions).
● Assist in organizing and conducting in-person workshops.
● Organize and systematize field research data.
● Collate and organize other background information, documentation and data pertaining to the research.
● Carry out qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
● Assist in writing reports, publications, blogs, briefs and other outputs to disseminate findings.

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In addition to the ongoing participatory research project as described above, you will also be involved in the following roles and activities:

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Collaboration with State Chapters:
● Work closely with NCNF state chapters to identify regional research gaps and priorities.
● Assist in collaborating with research partners to design and implement region-specific research projects that address identified needs.
● Aid state facilitators in documenting regional best practices and innovative models in natural farming.

Knowledge Repository Development:
● Take responsibility for creating and maintaining comprehensive natural farming knowledge repositories at the national level.

● Ensure these repositories are accessible, user-friendly, and updated regularly with the latest research and field insights.

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Extension Materials and Dissemination:
● Develop research-based extension materials focused on natural farming science and practices.
● Facilitate the dissemination of these materials to stakeholders at regional and national levels to ensure widespread adoption and impact.

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Strategic Research Collaboration and Implementation:
● Establish and strengthen collaborations with different research institutions and universities to identify priority research areas, develop actionable research agendas, and drive their successful implementation through joint initiatives.

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Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in social sciences, including training in social science research methodology, and experience conducting participatory research, surveys, and qualitative research. 2+ years’ experience carrying out social science research. Experience outside of academia, with civil society organizations, would be especially valued.

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Desirable Skills and Qualifications:
● Additional academic qualifications in ecology, environmental science or other natural sciences
● Ability to use participatory research tools and methodologies
● Ability to conduct interdisciplinary field research and carry out semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions
● Ability to systematically document learning from the field
● Proficiency in qualitative data analysis
● Basic proficiency in survey data analysis or other quantitative analysis.
● Strong academic writing ability
● Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
● Familiarity with the theory and practice of agroecology
● Sensitivity to ground level issues of farmers and concerns around gender and social justice
● Interest in questions around learning processes, including popular education and the role of indigenous knowledge in agroecology
● Knowledge of at least one relevant local language.

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Salary:
Commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

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How to Apply:
Please fill out the google form:
https://forms.gle/9f6pCk6EVL6m15sq5

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Last Date of Application:
31st May 2025

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If you have any questions, please contact research@nfcoalition.in.

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WASSAN is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women to apply. WASSAN retains the right to withdraw the advertisement at any point in time without any further notice or explanation.

Programme Associate (Government Policy, Scheme & Budget Analysis)

The National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF) has a job opening for the position of Research/ Programme Associate (Govt Policy, Scheme, Budget Analysis) in the project “Participatory Research on Analysis of Govt Schemes, Policies and Budgets in Agroecology”.

Location:
Hybrid remote/field-based

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Job Profile:
We are looking for a Research/ Programme Associate (Govt Policies, Scheme, Budget Analysis) for the National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). The Research/ Programme Associate will work with researchers, partners and govts across the network and others working in the agroecology domain in India, and will specifically look to carry out an analysis of govt schemes, policies and budgets in agroecology. The project is part of a joint collaboration between National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF), Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (SNIoE), and Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA).

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As a Research/ Programme Associate, you will be responsible for collating, compiling and analysing various central and state government policies on agroecology, natural farming or organic farming as per project requirements, in a team with others and the research lead on policies. You will be involved in all aspects of the research including-
● Data collection, collation and analysis of government schemes, policies and budgets
● Understanding policies of different stakeholders through interaction with civil society partners, Government agencies, NCNF researchers
● Participation in NCNF and other workshops, and
● Writing policy briefs that could be state specific or thematic as well.

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The work will involve data collection, analysis, writing, and dissemination. Much of the work will be done in a context of collaboration with civil society.

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Duties and Responsibilities:
● Assist in scoping for identifying potential agroecology schemes and policies in different parts of India, interviews with relevant actors and documentation of insights.
● Liaise with partner CSOs and NCNF state chapters for the planning and execution of research
● Assist in organizing a series of online/physical workshops for civil society, govt depts.
● Organize and systematize research data.

●Collate and organize other background information, documentation and data pertaining to the research.
● Carry out qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
●Assist in writing reports, publications, blogs, briefs and other outputs to disseminate findings.

In addition to the ongoing participatory research project as described above, the Research/ Programme Associate will also be involved in the following roles and activities.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in social sciences or management (preferably in public policy or prior experience on policy analysis), engaging with government on policy/scheme/budget analysis would be key. 2+ years experience carrying out social science research. Experience outside of academia, with civil society, would be valued. Experience/understanding of agroecology would help.

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Desirable Skills and Qualifications:
● Strong academic writing ability
● Skills in scoping, and analysing state, central and other Government reports.
● Ability to ground truth policies through quick and rapid field work with CSO partners
●Basic proficiency in survey data analysis or other quantitative analysis and interviewing skills with senior stakeholders.
● Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
● Familiarity with the theory and practice of agroecology
● Sensitivity to ground level issues of farmers and concerns around gender and social justice
● Working spoken, reading knowledge of at least one relevant local language.

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Salary:
Commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

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How to Apply:

Please fill out the google form:
https://forms.gle/eWhSz4SLm4eLRnZK8

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Last Date of Application:
31st May 2025

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If you have any questions, please contact research@nfcoalition.in.

Call for Internships towards Sustainable Food Systems in India under CoFTI

Locations:
Delhi with field work across India

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No of positions:
09 Nos

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Reporting to:
CoFTI Secretariat, WASSAN

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Period of Contract:
The contract will be for a period of 3-6 months; extensions are subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements. The engagement can be cancelled / terminated for any non-performance in duties, misconduct or without assigning any reason thereof with immediate effect.

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Overview:
The Coalition for Food Systems Transformation in India (CoFTI), born from the UN Food Systems Summit 2021, is committed to reshaping India’s food system. With a vision of universal access to safe and nutritious food it targets hunger, malnutrition and health, the coalition champions biodiversity, climate resilience and livelihood protection. By uniting various stakeholders, it focuses on sustainable, equitable solutions with concrete and collective ideas to ensure a resilient food system in India, for both current and future generations, by driving positive change via 7 action labs viz. Diets and Consumption, Agroecology & Small Holder, Food businesses, Food Waste and loss, Food Environment (urban & rural), Policy & Institutions and Food systems leadership; aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Watershed Support Services and Activities Networks (WASSAN) anchors the secretariat of CoFTI for India.

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The potential topics / areas for internships are:
1. Analysis of existing NSSO data to understand the state of agricultural households

2. Understand the Food Systems Countdown Initiative and use secondary data and published reports to prepare a detailed meta-analysis on pathways and processes of food systems transformation

3. Studying farmer-led innovations aimed at climate resilient agriculture

4. Forgotten foods, community management of natural resources, and food sovereignty

5. Studying coastal food systems and including but not limited to fisheries.

6. Studying urban and peri urban agriculture including farmer-consumer collaboratives to access safe food in cities.

Description:

The Intern will have to,
1. Anchor the proposed topic solely in consultation with the assigned mentor and fulfil the objectives of the internship through the different approaches.

2. Go through relevant archival and secondary data as well as literature available on the chosen topics.

3. Data collection, cleaning and analysis through field work as well as secondary sources.

4. Co-author written documents including but not limited to case studies, policy briefs and research reports.

5. Support COFTI secretariat team with knowledge management and communication tasks.

6. Present interim and overall findings to the secretariat team and designated mentors, the findings may be presented in seminars.

7. Tasks may be assigned by secretariate team members and internship mentors.

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Desired Candidate Profile:
1. Master’s in social science particularly development, urban studies, environmental studies, nutrition, public health, community health, habitat studies, conservation studies, business studies, policy studies/public policy, and other relevant degrees.

2. Demonstrable experience in engaging with CSOs/NGOs and social dynamics of CBOs/FPOs along with the potential or the interest to learn.

3. Demonstrable experience/knowledge on policies/laws/research shall be preferred.

4. Knowledge in qualitative and/or qualitative data analysis with a background in conceptual and theoretical frameworks

5. Experience in analytics, calculations, projections, data management and cleaning would be desirable.

6. Capability to write concept notes and blogs will be an added advantage.

7. Should have excellent reading, speaking and report writing skills in English. Working knowledge of other local languages will be an added advantage.

8. Should be willing to travel extensively for field work as per the requirements.

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Age:
20-30 yrs age group will be preferred.

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Compensation:
This is a paid internship, compensation shall be as per the market standards or decided based upon the experience of the candidate. Tax deductions shall be applicable as per the law and organization norms.

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How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply through Google Form:
https://forms.gle/ixRyvsokT5aWD9486

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Last Date for Applying:
31st May 2025

Human Resources Intern

Position Type:
Full-time

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Experience:
0-2 years of experience

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No of Positions:
2

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Job Location:
Nagole, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Internship Period:
3 months

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Reporting to:
Senior Advisor (HR and Projects), WASSAN

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About Role:
Seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join our Human Resources team as an intern. In this role, you will gain valuable experience in various HR functions, supporting day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives also you will play a vital part in ensuring the smooth operation of the office by handling a variety of data management, administrative, and documentation tasks.

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Responsibilities:
• Maintain and update employee records in HRMS or spreadsheets.
• Assist in preparing HR reports and dashboards.
• Coordinate with hiring managers for interview scheduling.
• Support in drafting offer letters and maintaining candidate databases.
• Facilitate onboarding by ensuring necessary documentation and orientation are completed.

• Track daily attendance records and assist in maintaining and updating leave records for payroll processing.
• Assist in coordinating exit interviews, clearance formalities, and drafting experience and relieving letters.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and HR-related events.

• Attend to urgent HR requirements as needed.

Qualification and Expertise:

BBA with 1 year of experience as an HR professional/ MBA in Human Resource domain / Currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field/
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A keen interest in Human Resources and a desire to learn more about the field.

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Stipend & Benefits:
• INR 15,000 to 20,000 commensurate with qualification and expertise.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and mission-driven organization.
• Positive and collaborative work environment.

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To Apply:
Interested People may apply through the link
https://forms.gle/BabHMYEpdLT7rK8H9 by May 28th, 2025

Opportunities with Partners / Networks

We offer internships throughout the year. Interns are not provided any remuneration, food and accommodation. But, they will be equipped with professional skills and provided with a certificate upon successful completion of the internship.

“To new perspectives”

Interning at WASSAN will offer you fresh perspectives you never knew you needed.

WASSAN is operated by a stellar team of practitioners who can help you receive hands-on learning in your chosen field.

Besides, an internship will help you understand how the non-profit ecosystem works and develop leadership abilities. With WASSAN being a well-recognised organisation among reputed educational institutions and corporations, an internship certificate from us will prove to be valuable on your resume.

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