Career Opportunities with Appropriate Technology India, Ukhimath, Uttaranchal.

Appropriate Technology India is a professionally managed development agency, operating in Uttaranchal, working on a livelihoods linked conservation initiative. The organisation is involved in research, promoting livelihoods and on a community focussed communications/training initiative. As part of our mandate we have promoted two private limited enterprises, both of which are expected to breakeven this year. The organisation is also aiming to be involved with conservation related policy advocacy work. The organisation has bias in recruiting personnel who have background and experience in the commercial/industrial sector. We presently have a strong presence in Dehra Doon with our head office in Ukhimath.

Project Manager: Will head a livelihood based conservation initiative. A broad understanding/interest in ecological issues and strong commercial and administrative skills are a prerequisite. The project has a research component that the manager would be expected to coordinate and guide. The person selected is likely to have a post graduate professional qualification with a minimum of five years of post qualification experience. The person recruited would be based in Ukhimath

Assistant Manager Finance, Accounts and Administration: The person recruited will be responsible for supporting processes and systems for accounting and management of individual projects. This would include management of inventories, credit and payables. The person would be responsible for lending support in management of investment, banking transactions and setting up and management of MIS. The responsibility would include lending support for all company law, foreign exchange transactions, taxation related issues and all audit related matters. The person recruited would be based in Dehra Doon and report to the Manager F, A & A.

Assistant Manager Research, Documentation and Training: Responsibility would include coordination of research, documentation and environment training and communications related activity. The person recruited would also support generation of monthly and annual reports on our activities. The work requires an academic inclination. A post graduate qualification and an excellent command over English and Hindi is essential. The person recruited would be based in Ukhimath

Assistant Field Manager(s): Responsibilities will include implementation of livelihood, conservation and research oriented activities at the village community level, described above. The person should be professionally qualified with a high level of supervisory skills. Two to three years of work experience and knowledge of Kumaoni or Garhwali would be an advantage. Extensive village level travel is involved. The person recruited would be based in Ukhimath

Applications should be mailed to Appropriate Technology India, Plot No 15, SBI Lane Mohabbewala Industrial Area, Dehradun -248002, Uttaranchal  E Mail : recruitment@atindia.org