WANTED: Executive Director for Advocacy Group

The National Centre for Advocacy Studies (NCAS) in Pune, India, is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated person who is committed to rights, equity and  justice with a particular focus on the marginalised sections of the society to fill the post of Executive Director.

NCAS is a membership-based social change resource centre that  aims at strengthening rights-based and people-centred advocacy, so as to empower people who are struggling for the creation of a just and human society.

The applicant should be a committed and experienced social activist/development professional/scholar with a strong rights-based and people-centred perspective, and familiarity with people's issues like livelihood rights, just governance and social exclusion. The applicant should have the ability to lead a team of young committed activists and professionals; extensive networking skills and  the willingness to work in collaboration with peoples' organisations, civil society organisations, policy makers, media and academicians.

The candidate must have a postgraduate degree in Social Sciences/Human Rights/Law or other related field, with significant and credible experience of advocacy, capacity building, campaign initiatives, networking, research and working with the media.

Interested candidates are requested to send their detailed CV with a cover letter articulating their interest and suitability for the position and a one-page note on the significance of People Centred Advocacy to ncasapplication@gmail.com.

For more information, visit www.ncasindia.org.