Job Description

Established in 1982, PRIA (Participatory Research in Asia) is a global centre for participatory research and training based in New Delhi. PRIA’s work is focused on the empowerment of the excluded through capacity building, knowledge building and policy advocacy. Over four decades PRIA has promoted ‘participation as empowerment’, capacity building of community organizations, and people’s participation in governance. Initiatives are undertaken in the overall perspective of ‘making democracy work for all’ – in the political system; democratic culture in families, communities, and society; and participatory democracy with active citizenship. For more information about PRIA, please visit www.pria.org.

PRIA is looking for a Senior Programme Officer for its Climate Change Adaption Programme, to support poor and marginalised communities to adapt and become resilient to climate change in their daily lives. The Officer will do in-depth research and analysis of climate policies and frameworks (local and global) to provide strategic advice in incorporating climate resilience actions and knowledge in PRIA’s field projects, capacity building and training programmes, and participatory methods.

Eligibility Criteria

Required: Master’s Degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of at least five years of experience (preferably with academic, non-profits and research organizations) in cutting-edge research with in-depth analysis of impacts of climate change. Candidate should have excellent communication skills in English (writing and speaking). 

Desired Candidate Profile

Post Graduation - M.Sc

The Officer will do in-depth research and analysis of climate policies and frameworks (local and global) to provide strategic advice in incorporating climate resilience actions and knowledge in PRIA’s field projects, capacity building and training programmes, and participatory methods.

Required: Master’s Degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of at least five years of experience (preferably with academic, non-profits and research organizations) in cutting-edge research with in-depth analysis of impacts of climate change. Candidate should have excellent communication skills in English (writing and speaking). 

Organization Details

• Organization Name:Participatory Research in Asia
• About Organization:Established in 1982, PRIA (Participatory Research in Asia) is a global centre for participatory research and training based in New Delhi. PRIA’s work is focused on the empowerment of the excluded through capacity building, knowledge building and policy advocacy. Over four decades PRIA has promoted ‘participation as empowerment’, capacity building of community organizations, and people’s participation in governance. Initiatives are undertaken in the overall perspective of ‘making democracy work for all’ – in the political system; democratic culture in families, communities, and society; and participatory democracy with active citizenship. For more information about PRIA, please visit www.pria.org.
  
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