Description

Throughout India, there are various marginalized groups that are particularly disadvantaged and vulnerable. These include, migrants, trash pickers, sex workers, lower caste groups etc. Women in these groups are especially vulnerable and often face a complex range of social, economic and health issues.

The Marginalised Women's Empowerment project manager is responsible for facilitating, negotiating and monitoring community empowerment and transfer initiatives in order to secure and monitor opportunities for community development for marginalised women.

The research and development stage of this project currently includes conducting a gender needs assessment to identify the specific needs of the women in the various communities in order to compile a list of areas that the project might target in the future to improve their lives.

This involves working with women and young girls to empower them to:
- Identify their needs, opportunities, rights and responsibilities
- Plan what they want to achieve, and take appropriate action
- Develop activities and services to improve their lives

Extra skills required for the marginalised women's empowerment project:
- Studies and/or work experience in gender studies
- Ability to research and identify community issues, needs and problems
- Ability to develop new community-based program and resources

Qualifications

If you are enthusiastic in working with us, please send the following information.
- Your cover letter including your motivations, fields of work interest, desired period of your internship (with start and finish dates) and expectations of the internship;
- A CV/resume including the contact information of a referee;
- A scanned copy of the page(s) of your national passport with ID details.

We will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Start dates are flexible, however preference is given to applicants applying for more than 3 months.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

480

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

As part of your internship, free on-site accommodation and workplace internet is provided. Additionally, lunch, work-related transportation and phone expenses (partially) are provided for by the organisation for all interns staying longer than 8 weeks.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18-35

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Young Women's IDEA's Mission Statement

Young Women's IDEA aims to empower and educate young women to gain the skills and knowledge that will allow them to make informed and educated decisions as well as providing them with greater tools and resources to overcome obstacles in their life. It aims to strengthen their ability to make decisions and have greater control over their personal circumstances. Through a combination of education, advocacy and rights based programs; Young Women's IDEA facilitates young women's ability to self-empower, lead and demand social change.

Year Founded

2011