Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Summary

Role title

Programme Implementer – Men for Gender Justice

Location

Chennai

Applicant

Male candidates only

The candidates from all marginalized communities are encouraged to apply for the position

About Azad Foundation

Azad is a professional feminist organization working across social and religious divides to enable resource poor women to empower themselves by engaging them in viable non- traditional livelihood options. Azad is committed to breaking patriarchal boundaries and structures so that the women can exercise control over their lives and live a life of dignity. This is done through transformative capacity building programs around the self and the skills needed for non-traditional livelihood, based on adult learning principles. Azad also engages with both men and women in their communities so that both can construct a safe and supportive space for their development. Currently Azad Foundation operates directly in Delhi, Jaipur, Chennai and Kolkata and in partnership with other organizations in Indore and Ahmedabad.

Role Description – Key Responsibilities

• Mobilize and engage young men and adolescent boys in identified urban communities through regular outreach, group meetings, and community interactions.
• Facilitate structured fortnightly perspective building sessions on gender equality, patriarchy, masculinities, consent, prevention of violence, and respectful relationships using participatory methods and Azad’s curriculum.
• Plan and conduct community campaigns and events (including Pakhwada/fortnight activities) as per the programme calendar, ensuring quality delivery and documentation.
• Identify, mentor, and build capacities of selected young men and boys as community leaders and support formation/strengthening of men’s groups and peer educator networks.
• Coordinate with local stakeholders (community leaders, schools/colleges, clubs, NGOs and government functionaries) to enable referrals, participation, and community ownership.
• Support programme monitoring and evaluation: facilitate baseline/endline, action tracking tools, maintain participant data, and track outcomes/behaviour change indicators.
• Maintain accurate records and timely reporting (session plans, monthly progress reports) and contribute to donor/management reports.
• Collect and develop case studies, stories of change, and learning notes.
• Build synergies with Azad programmes (FLP, AK, WWW) to plan joint community activities and strengthen referral pathways for women, girls, and families.
• Support development and contextualization of IEC materials, facilitation aids, and community-facing communication products for programme implementation.
• Participate in team meetings, reflective learning spaces, trainings, and supervision; contribute to quarterly reviews and annual planning.
• Represent Azad Foundation in relevant district/state forums as required and ensure field activities are delivered in a timely.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualifications – Graduation/Post Graduation in any discipline, Social work/Social Science/gender studies/development studies will be an advantage.

Professional Experience – 3-4 years’ experience in relevant field is required

Computer Skills -Skilled in handling computer especially the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Language Proficiency – Proficiency in English, & Tamil  – reading, writing and speaking.

Note

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to azadfoundationjobs@gmail.com   mentioning the name of the position in the subject line.

Salary- 35000 to 40000 per month 

Job Email ID:

azadfoundationjobs(at)gmail.com