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. To Apply: Download the application form here. Please send the form along with your complete CV and a writing sample (preferably published work) to
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Office Administrator cum SecretaryLocation: Bangalore, India Job Profile:
IT for Change is looking for a skilled, committed and dynamic professional to join our team for the position of Office Administrator cum Secretary.
The job involves providing complete allround administrative support to all the departments along with providing secretarial assistance to the Directors, thereby strengthening the existing systems and enabling the organisation in its internal and external processes to function on par with other international nonprofits.
Key Responsibilities:
• Answer incoming telephone calls, directing calls to related telephone extensions numbers.
• Take messages of incoming calls and pass on to related staff of each department.
• Maintain the office telephone extension list.
• Make travel arrangements for Office staff.
• Raise Purchase Requisitions for Bangalore Office needed purchases.
• Update staff annual leave records for leave taken.
• Supervise the support staff in the organisation.
• Interact with external agencies and support services, ensure compliance with internal and external
requirements relating to office administration.
• Provide administrative support to workshops and seminars.
• Assist each department head on major meetings arrangements or external training course.
• Duties are not limited to the above. The office administrator cum secretary shall be given added duties
that would be deemed reasonable.
Who we are looking for:
The candidate should be a graduate with at least a Diploma in Secretarial/Administration/Management or equivalent with at least 3-5 years of relevant work experience. Professional skills:
• Able to communicate well in English.
• Possess good working attitude and pleasant personality.
• Must have good proficiency in computer skills.
• Previous experience as a Receptionist cum Office Administrator or a secretary experience would be
an added advantage.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Should be dynamic to interact and communicate with external visitors/vendors
• Must be capable of multi tasking To apply
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by 31st August, 2010.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Teachers Educators (Science and Mathematics ) for Computer Aided Learning
Location: Bangalore, India
Job requirement
ITfC is looking for teachers of Science and Mathematics to work on multiple projects to develop and train government school teachers in Karnataka in the use of ICTs and computer aided education tools. We are looking for people with a deep understanding of education perspectives and science or mathematics subject specialty. Candidates with 2 to 5 years of experience in education will be preferred. However, exceptionally talented fresh graduates could be considered. Knowledge of Kannada is essential for this position. Candidates must demonstrate interest in exploring ICTs for building networks and learning platforms. However there is no requirement of any special ICT/ computer related competencies.
Key responsibilities
Explore use of specific educational software tools to develop and train government school teachers and educators;
Participate in the conceptualization and design of the program;
Take responsibility for program implementation; covering workshops, school interactions, and facilitating email and virtual interactions;
Building linkages with existing networks , and with others working in the area of teacher education.
The place of work will be Bangalore, for a period of two year, which could be extended. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and would not be a constraint for the right candidate.
To apply
Please send in your complete CV to
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with Teacher Educator - CAL as the subject by 30th July, 2010. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Communication and Publications Associate and Assistant
Location: Bangalore, India
Job Profile:
The Communication and Publications Associate and Assistant will be responsible for designing and implementing ITfC's communication and publications strategy. They will be expected to provide support to the research, advocacy and field teams in developing appropriate publication and dissemination materials addressing diverse audiences and to communicate with the constituencies critical to our work, assuming the following roles: Content management: Support the research team in writing, editing, designing and publishing for blogs, websites, periodic bulletins, reports, brochures and other publications.
Strategic Communications: Reaching out to and networking with institutions (such as NGOs and government departments) and press at global and local levels.
Programmatic Management: Taking on related programmatic tasks and responsibilities, establishing internal procedures and protocols to meet deadlines and assure an effective information flow as part of the organisation's routine and on special events such as workshops, visits and trainings.
Web and Social Media management: Optimising ITfC's online presence, overseeing websites and social media design and managing the content. Experience in web writing and online communities animation is desirable
Who we are looking for:
The candidate for the Communication and Publication Associate position should be a post-graduate with 2-5 years of experience in communication and publication activities for the development sector. Candidates with training and experience in copy editing and in working with designers are preferred. The candidate for the Communication and Publications Assistant position should be a graduate with interest in communication and publication activities for the development sector.
Oral and written skills in one or more Indian languages is desirable.
While some acquaintance with ICTs for development and information society issues is preferable, it is not absolutely necessary for candidates with a background in communication for not-for profit organisations, and a keen interest in building expertise in new areas. Demonstrated experience in communicating complex issues in a cogent manner to diverse constituencies is a must.
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.
To Apply:
Please send in your complete CV to
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. For the Communication and Publications Associate Position, please send also a writing sample, preferably published. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Internship Programme IT for Change Internship Programme is open for students enrolled in a graduate programme in the areas of Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education, Gender, ICTs and Communications. Eligible candidates interested in joining us as interns can send your CV, followed by a proposal to the Communications Team. The proposal must include the following information:
* Period of internship (from 1 to 6 months);
* Work time;
* How this internship will match your needs as a student;
* What do you bring to the organisation in terms of skills, interests, etc;
* Suggestions of possible activities to be done at IT for Change.
The objectives of the Internship Program are:
* To expose students to a research-based professional environment focused on use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to promote progressive socio-economic change in the global South, with emphasis on equity and social justice.
* To develop communications solutions suitable for development projects.
* To provide ITfC team the assistance of qualified students.
* To contribute to strengthen the ICT for Development network by encouraging and supporting students to engage in this field.
Possible Scopes:
We expect your proposal to be connected to one or more programmatic areas covered by IT for Change (please visit About Us). You can also be associated with the Communication's Team, which crosscuttingly works in all these areas. Your proposal will be analysed by our team, who will give you a feedback individually.
To Apply:
Please send your proposal and CV to
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Researcher - Gender Location: Bangalore, India Job Profile: IT for Change is looking for young feminist thinker-activists to join our research and advocacy team. We are in the process of building our strategic directions for the next 3 years in the area of gender, development and technology, and would like to expand our team to include young feminist researchers who have the skill to combine research, project management and advocacy. The field of gender and information society studies is evolving rapidly and impacting the development arena and women's rights and citizenship in various ways. The position offers an opportunity to be associated with an emerging field that has much potential for leadership and innovative work. The role involves working with the Director from concept design to coordination and execution of research projects and advocacy activities. Areas of work include e-governance and women's citizenship; new media and local transformation; women's movements and techno-social architectures; knowledge and technology politics; public health and new technologies. 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 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 researcher-activists with a drive for institution-building, familiar with the challenges and opportunities that NGOs in the South that straddle multiple spaces of influence from global to local offer. A commitment to team work and collaborative knowledge processes is imperative. Applicants should have an appropriate qualification in social sciences/development studies/gender studies with at least a post graduate degree and about 4 to 8 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, and strong methodological, analytical and writing skills. Some acquaintance with ICTs for development and information society issues is preferable, but not absolutely necessary for candidates with a keen interest in learning about and building competencies in the area. Oral and written skills in one or more Indian languages is mandatory.
Depending on the background, the candidate will be considered for the positions either of research assistant or research associate. To Apply: Please send your complete CV along with a writing sample (preferably published work) to
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This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Decisions about suitability for the position and remuneration depend on appropriate experience and competencies. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Coordinator for a Project on ICTs for Open Government and Deepening Democracy 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- Governance, Social Policy and ICTs 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 Governance, Social Policy and ICTsLocation: *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 - FOSSLocation: *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.
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