Sangath is seeking candidate for the post of Project Secretary to join its office at the location Bhind, Gwalior and Morena in Madhya Pradesh.
About Sangath
Sangath is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization headquartered in Goa. has experience conducting high quality community-based research in child development, adolescent and youth health, adult mental health, ageing and chronic diseases and addictions as well as in health equality.
About the Project
The PRESENCE program (Protection, pRomotion, and prEvention of mental health amongSt youth through Early iNtervention and Capacity Enhancement) is focused on strengthening the mental health and resilience of adolescents.
By working with schools across Districts Bhind, Gwalior & Morena in Madhya Pradesh, the project will collaborate with multiple stakeholders to implement a universal resilience-building intervention, equipping students with the ability to face adversities in their lives and cope during difficult situations. The program also includes a sports-based initiative to teach life skills and prevent substance abuse, combining physical activity with mental health education to promote holistic wellbeing.
In addition to these interventions, PRESENCE provides a mental health promotion program through workshops designed for a students and school’s eco-system. These workshops aim to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention by building capacity within school communities and fostering a supportive environment for youth. Through this approach, PRESENCE seeks to prevent mental health adversity and promote long-term wellness among adolescents.
Job Profile
- Preparing monthly financial statements of projects.
Updating asset registers.
Managing the filing system of project documents/office registers.
Organizing logistics for local travel, workshop, meetings and training courses, out station travel and accommodation. - Assisting with any other administrative tasks such as collation of materials for newsletters, designing of brochures, obtaining quotations, verifying infrastructure needs.
Maintaining project staff leave records.
Maintaining of stationery and communication requirements.
Setting up project meetings and recording minutes.
Assisting in the recruitment processes of the group.
Handling the processing of payments.
Any other duties as per Sangath’s and the Addictions Research Group’s requirements.
Reporting to the Project Coordinators’ on a regular basis.
Coordinating and working across projects.
Essential Criteria
Graduate degree in Commerce or any other related discipline
Good interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, effective verbal and written communication skills (English and local languages) and organizational skills.
At least 1-year experience in secretarial duties
Good computing skills (Knowledge of Tally & MS office)
Desirable Requirements
Experience in managing projects/staff (at least 2 years)
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must fill this “Link” (https://forms.gle/XpGmA2ygP5VkAirD9) to apply for this post latest by 30th September 2024, 5pm IST.
