Job vacancy: executive director, Centre for Communication and Development Studies, Pune

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Position: Executive Director

Organisation: Centre for Communication and Development Studies

Location: Pune, Maharashtra

Contact: jobs@..., and cc to Infochangeindia@...

Last date for application: February 28, 2011

About CCDS: CCDS is a social change resource centre that builds new spaces

for research, advocacy and dialogue on issues related to social justice,

sustainable development and pluralism. Founded in 2002, CCDS has pioneered

the Open Space outreach process using innovative communication strategies,

literature, films, theatre and music to engage with youth and urban citizens

in Pune and other cities. CCDS also manages www.infochangeindia.org, a

leading free-access knowledge base on issues related to rights, development

and governance in India, and publishes Infochange Agenda.

About the position: CCDS is looking for a young and dynamic Executive

Director, based in Pune. This is an exciting opportunity to head an

innovative organisation, expand it in new directions, scale impact, and

build new projects and partnerships centred around research, communications

and outreach.

Candidates should have at least 8 years of work experience in the media and

culture/ academic/ development/ rights sector. Strong communication skills,

ability to work with a team and a post-graduate degree in the social

sciences/ human rights/ media/ culture studies or related fields are

required.

Remuneration for an ideal candidate will be around Rs 40,000.

How to apply: Send your application, accompanied by detailed CV with

references, samples of published work if any, and a covering letter stating

why you are right for this position, to jobs@..., with a

copy to infochangeindia@... . Please put 'Application for position of

ED' in the subject line. The application process is open till February-end

2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Find out more about the Centre for Communication and Development Studies at:

www.infochangeindia.org

www.openspaceindia.org

www.ccds.in