Designation : Project Coordinator

Designation : Project Coordinator
 
Job Code : 28051901 *
   
Job Description : To form, develop, and strengthen a federation of women farmers (with special reference to widows of farmers who have committed suicide) and enable the organization to function effectively, access all the required support services and agricultural training inputs, build linkages and enable it to become an autonomous entity in due course. Also coordinate the ongoing education support programme for children of the widows. The job requires extensive travel across Wardha and Yeotmal districts.
  
   
Desired Profile : Essential: Post–graduate degree in any social science, and at least seven to ten years experience of grass roots organizational work among farmers, and/or among women; good reporting and communication skills; knowledge of Marathi language.

Desirable: Evidence of one or more of the following: exposure to women’s studies or gender studies; some understanding of agriculture, NRM and rural development and related subjects; experience in networking with other agencies; strong interest in women’s issues. Ability to ride a two-wheeler will be an advantage. 
  
Remuneration : Rs. 12000-750-18000 per month plus allowances.
  
Contact : Manager (Pers. & Admn),
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, 
III Cross Street, Institutional Area, 
Taramani, Chennai 600 113 
 
Job Location : Wardha
 
Others : Two references with name and address needs be sent along with the application, of which one should be from the current employer. 
 
Last Date : June 30, 2008

Course on Qualitative Methods in Labour Research

Course on Qualitative Methods in Labour Research
(July 1-12, 2008)
V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA invites applications from young teachers and researchers from Universities/Colleges/Research Institutions and professionals in government organizations who intend to pursue their interest in labour research and policy, for participating in the Course on Qualitative Methods in Labour Research, during July 1-12, 2008. The objectives of this course are to (a) understand the emerging issues in labour and employment in the context of globalization; (b) appraise the participants with the theoretical perspectives on labour; (c) understand and apply various qualitative methods and techniques in labour research; (d) familiarize the participants with the analysis and interpretation of qualitative data.
Each of the selected participants would be required to make a brief presentation of a research proposal/paper related to their current theme of research interest, during the course period. There is no course fee and the selected candidates will be provided to-and-fro sleeper class fare and free boarding and lodging during the Course duration.
Details regarding the Course and application form can be downloaded from www.vvgnli.org. All applications must be accompanied by a no objection cer tificate/recommendation of the employer/research supervisor. Applications along with the bio-data and a brief statement of the applicant’s research interests in labour studies may be sent to Dr. Ruma Ghosh, Associate Fellow, V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA - 201301 or at rumanli@gmail.com (Contact details: Phone No. (0120)-2411533, 2411535, 2411538, Fax No. (0120)-2411536, 2411474)