DISPECS Fellow

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Program Overview

co-create a culture of problem-solving and self-reliance

through shared learning, collaboration, and action

Role Summary

directly interacting with the community

hands-on, people-first

About Erartari Village (Where you will be working)

You will be working with the wonderful people of Erartari, which is a quaint village located in the Barpeta district of Assam. It is a vibrant and multiethnic community comprising Bodo, Assamese and Bengali people. Sadly, their lives are heavily affected by the annual floods that devastate every aspect of their lives - getting cut off from access to fresh food, safe drinking water, losing livelihoods, among many. Therefore, now is the time to act and empower them to be disaster and climate champions. By working with them, you will be directly impacting their lives and help them build their resilience to disasters, brought forth by the climate crisis.

You will be working with a team of 4 dynamic and diverse individuals who each bring their own experiences and strengths but share the same purpose - to build a self-reliant community that can face the disasters with confidence.

If you want to see the kind of impact we have made till now, please watch this video: DISPECS Video_ Building disaster-prepared community in Assam.mp4

Desired Traits

• Willing to shed all inhibitions and build a deep connection with the local community
• Warm, approachable and a good listener 
• Open to navigating uncertainty and building creative solutions
• Skilled at multitasking and thriving in dynamic environments
• Willing to learn and upskill to support the community

Key Responsibilities

Space Management:

• Maintain decenter as a warm, welcoming and functioning community space
• Ensure the space is organised, safe, and operational during designated hours

Community Engagement:

• Build and foster strong relationships within the community
• Create and facilitate participatory, inclusive and creative sessions tailored to the community’s needs and challenges, such as workshops, training, and local events
• Design and implement outreach activities to involve more community members (especially women and youth), ensuring diverse participation 

Program Facilitation:

• Lead and organise activities aimed at building critical thinking, grassroots innovation, and disaster resilience with the community
• Support the

  d-champs

  (program participants) in conceptualising, building, and implementing their own solutions 
• Support the

  d-champs

  when they hit a roadblock and celebrate their wins

Resource and Budget Management:

• Manage and maintain equipment and inventory
• Prepare and manage a monthly budget for materials and other needs, coordinating with the DISPECS Core team for approvals and funding
• Maintain and collate bills for items purchased 

Impact Monitoring and Reporting:

• Conduct regular goal-setting sessions and track progress on community resilience outcomes
• Track progress and gather data for impact assessment 
• Document and maintain a record of daily program activities, including key insights and learning

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, facilitation, and/or training.
• Must be fluent in Assamese and English (spoken and written)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to changing community needs.
• Familiarity with basic computer and internet skills like usage of MS Office, Email, Google Drive, etc.

Hiring approach

The fellow is hired directly by the Project Leads. The candidates must go through a 3-step hiring approach of DEFY, consisting of a General Interview, a Maker task, and a Final interview.

Why Join us?

• Be part of a growing, purpose-driven movement shaping the future of disaster resilience
• Work directly with communities and witness the tangible impact of your contribution
• Build your own skills in leadership, facilitation, and community innovation
• Experience the beauty, culture, and warmth of rural Assam

Please upload a Cover Letter stating why you think you would be a good fit for the role along with an updated resume.

We strongly encourage women to apply for this position.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be emailed.