Website: vacha.org.in
About Vacha
Vacha Charitable Trust is a Resource Centre for Girls and Women based in Mumbai. Established in 1987 as a women’s library and cultural centre, Vacha was registered as a charitable trust in 1990. Our vision is of a society built on social justice, equity, and democracy, free from exploitation or discrimination. We run safe educational centres for adolescent girls in bastis, providing 21st‑century life skills such as computer training, conversational English, and social awareness. We also create learning resources in collaboration with participants, staff, and experts.
Key Responsibilities
- Programme Mobilization
- Mobilize participants for Vacha’s girls’ empowerment programmes.
- Conduct sessions, trainings, and exposure visits on gender sensitization, self‑awareness, digital literacy, social action, and community advocacy.
- Field Engagement
- Undertake regular field visits to conduct sessions and provide inputs for project progress.
- Work with community leaders, CBOs, and relevant authorities (WCD, police, CWC) to strengthen girls’ leadership programmes.
- Resource Creation
- Contribute to the development of booklets, modules, and other learning materials.
- Compile resources relevant to girls’ concerns as needed.
- MIS & Reporting
- Ensure regular and timely submission of MIS reports (attendance, activity reports, etc.).
- Support project coordinator in preparing action‑based project plans.
- Leadership & Values
- Manage group dynamics within youth groups.
- Uphold gender perspectives and values of equality in programme planning.
- Maintain organizational decorum and team morale.
- Finance Support
- Submit project budgets and expenses to the accounts team on time.
Requirements
- Position open for women candidates only.
- Degree in Social Sciences / Development Studies from a reputed college/university.
- 3–5 years of experience working in NGOs focusing on women, children, or youth issues.
- Proficiency in English and Hindi; working knowledge of Marathi preferred.
- Comfortable with MS Office functions.
- Willingness to travel locally and occasionally outstation (residential/non‑residential) for training, networking, and project implementation.
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹28,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
