Score Foundation is looking for an Advocacy Officer:
Score Foundation was established in 2002 and set up Project Eyeway, a knowledge resource for those living with a visual impairment. Through Project Eyeway, we offer a range of channels to reach out to blind and visually impaired persons across India. These channels include; a weekly radio programme, "Eyeway, yeh hai roshni ka karwan", a website www.eyeway.org , a helpdesk with trained visually impaired counsellors, workshops, SMS alert service and a Talking Books Service. The advocacy strategy of Score Foundation is based on case studies of Helpdesk client cases. Compiled from these individual cases the advocacy strategy aims to elevate the issues to a national level in order to raise awareness of the issues and drive for change at a macro level. As an NGO for visually impaired people, Score Foundation will give preference to applications from people with visual impairment. We offer a challenging assignment to a candidate with: 1. Postgraduate degree in Public Relations / Mass Communication / Marketing / Social Sciences. 2. Strong commitment to and understanding of issues relating to disability in general and visual impairment in particular. 3. Understanding and significant experience in advocacy, communication and networking. 4. Strong experience with the print and electronic media, including press relations, press conferences and interviews. 5. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a high standard of written and spoken English, with attention to accuracy and detail. 6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 7. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. 8. Proven computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint). 9. A hands-on, target oriented, self-reliant team player, willing to take responsibility for allocated tasks. The maximum salary is Rs. 3 lakh. Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and CV. Only complete applications will be reviewed. We will not be able to notify all applicants unless they are shortlisted. Please email your application to: [email protected] by 7 November. To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
