Grass Roots
Action for Social
Participation
(GRASP)
57, Shreya Nagar
Aurangabad – 431005
Fax : +91-240-2351224
e-mail : grasp_agd@sancharnet.in
URL : www.grasp.org.in
We are a Civil Society Organisation working for community based natural
resources management, is looking for Project Executives to work on livelihood
enhancement endeavours in Marathwada and Vidarbha regions.
If you are a graduate or post-graduate in the discipline of Management,
Agricultural/ Civil Engineering, Hydro-geology, Agriculture, Livestock, Social
Work, Environmental Sciences, and are interested in developing a career in
Rural Development, please send your application and latest CV by or by post to
the Chief Executive Officer, GRASP,
Middle Level Executives : With 5 years of experience in livelihood promotion,
agriculture and livestock development in rural areas. Proficiency in English and
Marathi, and expertise in computer operations are essential. Prior exposure in
watershed management is desirable.
Junior Level Executives : With 2 years of experience in land and water
management, agriculture and livestock development in rural areas. Familiarity
with computers and written communication skills in English and Marathi are
essential. Fresh graduates may be inducted as trainees.
Administrative Assistant : Commerce graduate with 2 years of experience in
accounting and office administration. Expertise in computer operation and
proficiency in English are necessary.
The last date of application is January 31, 2007.
GRASP is an equal opportunity employer and we offer high quality exposure
and learning experience. Visit us on : www.grasp.org.in
About GRASP
Grass-Roots Action for Social participation (GRASP), a Civil Service Society was
established in 1992 to empower rural men and women and to professionalise the
process of rural development at the grassroots by providing an interactive platform
for the stakeholders.
VISION of GRASP is:
“Empowerment of men and women in rural areas to manage their
resources in a scientific and environmentally sound manner.”
GRASP’s MISSION statement to achieve the stated vision is:
“To work for holistic development of the poor through community
action, capacity building of grassroots level organisations, institution
building, networking, policy advocacy and action oriented research.”
Goals of GRASP
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To strengthen the participatory management of the natural resources and to
regenerate the degraded lands to promote sustainable livelihoods for rural men
and women.
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To develop regional plans for watershed development and Participatory
Environmental Resources Management (PERM) and to implement them.
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To promote grassroots level organisations and community based organisations
and to build capacity for Community Based Natural Resources Management
(CBNRM)
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To develop strategic focus in identifying the technical and managerial needs of
grassroots level organisations.
To develop the strategy for research, network building and policy advocacy for
broad basing the concept of community empowerment using PERM as a tool.
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Projects Profile
At present (2006-07) GRASP is implementing four significant projects.
Aquifer Water Management Pilot
[Under Govt of Maharshtra’s Jalswarajya Programme. District Buldhana]
The project covering 17 villages in SIndkhed Raja block, recently completed its
planning phase, and is on the verge of getting into implementation phase. So far,
village level groups were promoted and capacitated on overall water management
concepts. Villagers have been oriented on better sanitation practices and as a result
four villages received status of clean villages. Village wise participatory planning of
activities focusing on drinking water and ground water recharge completed in all
the villages and submitted to Z.P. for the approval.
Stree-Shakti Lok Shakti Vikas Project
[Under DFID’s Poorest Areas Civil Societies (PACS) Programme. Dist Aurangabad]
The project is inspired by UN’s millennium development goal to reduce poverty by
half till 2015. It is supported by DFID, UK and being managed in India by
Development Alternatives and Price Watershouse Coopers. GRASP designed a
project called Stree-Shakti Lok- Shakti Vikas for empowerment of rural community,
women in particular and strengthening local resource based livelihood systems.
The first phase of the project was completed during Sep 2002 – Dec 2005. Its
extension would continue till Sep 2007. It is implemented in network with three
other partner CSOs, namely, Pathika, Surabhi and SPEED in Aurangabad.
The project has set good examples of community empowerment which resulted in
reducing the communities’ dependency on external aid. The project has entered its
next phase focusing on strengthening the local livelihood system.
Watershed Development – WDF
[Under Nabard’s Watershed Development Fund Programme. District Washim]
GRASP has initiated an integrated watershed development project focussiing on
livelihood security in 6 villages of Karanja Block. Participatory planning activities
have been started and the implementation is beginning soon.
We are looking for young men and women with graduate or post-graduate
qualifications in the disciplines of Management, Agricultural/ Civil Engineering,
Hydro-geology, Agriculture, Livestock, Social Work, Environmental Sciences to
work on these projects.
Each project is led by a senior professional from GRASP, and is backed by sound
management systems. It would offer an excellent learning ground for professionals
in the initial and middle of their career in rural development.