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CAREERS AT YCDA

At YCDA, we strive to build a team of passionate, dedicated individuals from diverse backgrounds—reflecting the vibrant world we live in.

We take pride in being a place where leaders are nurtured. At YCDA, our People Leaders are committed to mentoring and coaching you, fostering both personal and professional growth, and equipping you to create a better world. We challenge ourselves and each other to grow continuously, embracing self-reflection, open dialogue, and innovative approaches. As part of our team, you’ll help shape our culture and the way we work.

Our Belief:

  • Everyone has something valuable to contribute.
  • Together, we can unleash limitless potential.

YCDA is committed to diversity and inclusivity. We stand firmly against inequality and are devoted to creating an environment of equal opportunity for all.

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Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, if you’re passionate about building a career in the development sector, we’d love to hear from you!

Subject matter Specialist
3 to 4 years proven experience
Youth Council for Development Alternatives (YCDA) At/Po- Kantamal, Dist- Boudh

Vacancy : 1

Place Of Posting
Kantamal
Experience
3 to 4 years proven experience
Education
M.sc,B.sc, Agri-MBA other relevant stream
Preferred Language
English, Odia
Responsibilities
Advertisement for Job    Youth Council for Development Alternatives - YCDA  Project: Agricultural Production Cluster Position: Subject matter Specialist Last Date: 5th March 2025 Email-info@ycda.in   About Organisation: YCDA is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) established in 1993 and registered under Societies Registration Act and Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) in 1993 and 1997 respectively with an objective to bring some sustainable improvement in the socio-economic status of disadvantaged communities. The organization devotes its time, skill, knowledge, and commitment towards the development of oppressed masses in society with a group of experienced and trained social workers. The main thrust of the organization is to implement various community development programs focusing on Livelihood promotion, Skill & Entrepreneurship Development, and Child protection.   Programme Overview: Odisha is an agrarian state with 70 per cent of the state’s population depending on agriculture and allied sectors .The project facilitates the promotion of producer groups and producer companies for sustainability by ensuring synchronized production, linkages with stakeholder to optimise production and access different livelihood support infrastructure and increasing market linkages.   Location of project The project will be implemented in Kantamal block of Boudh district in Odisha   Projects Objectives are:
  1. Mobilizing farmers in groups at the village level and build their associations (FPOs) at an
Appropriate federating point to plan and implement product specific cluster/ commercial Crop cycles
  1. Strengthen farmer capacity through agricultural best practices for enhanced productivity
by working with farmers on land water managements and energy integration.   Key Job Responsibilities:
  1. Applying subject expertise in evaluating organisation operations and processes.
  2. Identifying areas where technical solutions would improve organisation performance.
  3. Consulting across organisation operations, providing mentorship, and contributing specialized knowledge.
  4. Responsible for providing hand holding and technical support to the farmers and project staff in planning and programme implementation
  5. Carry out relevant capacity building sessions for the farmers of the project on synchronise production and facilitate for marketing promotions.
  6. Regularly monitoring the project progress by collecting and analysing data from various sources.
  7. Report as per the project requirement and document lesions lraent for sharing and disseminator at various levels
  8. Coordination with producer group members and federate them at apex level to form a farmer producers organisation
  9. Overseeing the development, testing, and implementation of technical solutions.
  10. Determining whether technical solutions meet defined requirements or not and if not taking corrective action.
  Qualification: YCDA is looking for a highly motivated, strategic, go-getter, and quality-conscious professional who have a Post Graduate (M.sc,B.sc, Agri-MBA other relevant stream) with 3 to 4 years proven experience of social work. Should have excellent understanding and knowledge of MS office as well as excellent communication skills.   Languages known:-The candidates should be fluent in Writing, Reading and speaking of Odia language and English language. . Remuneration: Remuneration will be based on work experience and previous salary history, comparable to sector standards.   How to apply: Send your updated CV to the mail id: info@ycda.in last date for applying for the positions are 5th March 2025 Only the shortlisted candidates will be intimated for an interview. For additional information you can contact on -9439586017.  

Thematic Expert(Earnings and Finance livelihood)
3-5 years of experience
Family Focused Village Development Program At/Po- Boudh, District - Boudh

Vacancy : 1

Place Of Posting
Boudh
Experience
3-5 years of experience
Education
MBA,MSW
Preferred Language
English, Odia
Responsibilities
Youth Council for Development Alternatives - YCDA  Project:Family Focused Village Development Program Position: Thematic Expert(Earnings and Finance livelihood) Last Date: 10th March 2025 Location-Boudh Email: info@ycda.in   About Organisation: YCDA is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) established in 1993 and registered under Societies Registration Act and Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) in 1993 and 1997 respectively with an objective to bring some sustainable improvement in the socio-economic status of disadvantaged communities. The organization devotes its time, skill, knowledge, and commitment towards the development of oppressed masses in society with a group of experienced and trained social workers. The main thrust of the organization is to implement various community development programs focusing on Livelihood promotion, Skill & Entrepreneurship Development, and Child protection.   Programme Overview: FFVDP- Family focused village development programs  was initiated by Linsi Foundations. The Linsi foundations is a Swiss family foundations.The foundation provides support ,promotes and facilitates knowledge transfer and specializes in the strategic development of partners and joint programs as well as empowers disadvantaged people to improve their lives in a sustainable way. The program aims at the total development of the downtrodden  families in target village areas and see the village is holistically developed one.   Project Location: The project will be implemented in Boudh district of Odisha.   Key Job Responsibilities:
  1. Responsible for training women and men who receives support for income generation activities in business plan development,feasibility ,study.
  2. Responsible for organizing animal health management training's in FFVDP villages.
  3. Responsible helping potential entrepreneurs to avail government schemes and programs.
  4. Conducting financial literacy training in CBOs.
  5. Responsible for helping families to get their livestock and crops insured.
  6. Organising certificate/diploma program in para veterinary and helping those who successfully complete to do it as full time-job.
  7. Ensures proper bookkeeping in CBOs.
  8. Ensures monitoring and reviewing all the financial transactions within CBOs.
  9. Ensures do a proper value chain and supply chain, market study and feasibility study before every income generation support.
    Qualification: YCDA is looking for a highly motivated, strategic, go-getter, and quality-conscious professional who have a professional degree in MBA,MSW or relevant stream with 3-5 years of experience in development sector specifically in livelihood sector .Should have leadership skills with knowledge of MS Office, should have excellent communication skills with report writing and documentation skills. Candidates applying should have proficiency in reading, Writing and speaking of Odiya language. Remuneration: Remuneration will be 35,000/- per month with travel allowance benefits.   How to apply: Send your updated CV to the mail id: info@ycda.in last date for applying for the positions are 10th March 2025.For any query you can contact on-9439586017 Only the shortlisted candidates will be intimated for an interview.  

Accountant (Jan Sikshan Sansthan, Boudh)
2-3years of experience
Youth Council for Development Alternatives (YCDA), Jan Sikshan Sansthan (Boudh)

Vacancy : 1

Place Of Posting
Jan Sikshan Sansthan (Boudh)
Experience
2-3years of experience
Education
B.Com/M.com/BCA
Preferred Language
English and Odia
Responsibilities
About Organisation: YCDA is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) established in 1993 and registered under Societies Registration Act and Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) in 1993 and 1997 respectively with an objective to bring some sustainable improvement in the socio-economic status of disadvantaged communities. The organization devotes its time, skill, knowledge, and commitment towards the development of oppressed masses in society with a group of experienced and trained social workers. The main thrust of the organization is to implement various community development programs focusing on Livelihood promotion, Skill & Entrepreneurship Development, and Child protection.   Project Location: The project will be implemented in Boudh district of Odisha.   Key Job Responsibilities:   1.The MIS/Accountant officer will be responsible for the verification of bills/vouchers/claims request related to asset, liability, expenses and income entries by compiling and analysing account information. 2.Responsible for budget planning,monitoring controlling.Preparation of financial reports and statements for donor specified format .Submission report returns to the management ,project lead, Donors 3.Coordinate with internal and external audit, statutory audit & donor audits. 4.Ensure onsite data validation at the field site and coordinate the project staff during implementation of the training programme and other activities. Provide logistic support the project team as per their requirements . 5.Will support local fund raising. 6.Responsible for bank compliance's ,income tax and FCRA compliance's 7.Capturing the data base and data management and compilation as per requirement on day to day   basis. 9.Examine financial data and use them to improve profitability and also a team member who can multi task effectively in a dynamic environment. 10.Data management with regular and timely entry in software as well as manage day to day accounting operations and ensure that there is redundant process backup in place for every critical operation. 11.Monitoring emerging technology to determine ways to automate the accounting process without   sacrificing accuracy and accountability 12.Assist all the Thematic Experts in planning, implementation process, providing monitoring tool to them for further planning and tracking. 13.Ensure data synchronization and proper flow of information with the Team, Donor & Management.
  1. Data management and regular back up with external hard disk, mail, Google sheet etc. to avoid any adverse situation.
    Qualification: YCDA is looking for a highly motivated, strategic, go-getter, and quality-conscious professional who have a Graduation degree  have a degree in B.Com/M.com/BCA with 2-3years of experience and knowledge in field of accounting with tally knowledge of its various functions for report generation MS office application, windows and data based application/software are required. . Remuneration: Remuneration will be given 16,000/- per month   How to apply: Send your updated CV to the mail id: info@ycda.in last date for applying for the positions are 15th February 25. Only the shortlisted candidates will be intimated for an interview. For any doubt you can contact on -9178721031      

Subject matter Specialist (SMS)
2 to 3 years
Youth Council for Development Alternatives (YCDA) At/Po- Chhendipada, Dist- Anugul

Vacancy : 1

Place Of Posting
Anugul,Chhendipada
Experience
2 to 3 years
Education
M.sc,B.sc, Agri-MBA other relevant stream
Preferred Language
The candidates should be fluent in Writing, Reading and speaking of Odia language and English language. .
Responsibilities
About Organisation: YCDA is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) established in 1993 and registered under Societies Registration Act and Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) in 1993 and 1997 respectively with an objective to bring some sustainable improvement in the socio-economic status of disadvantaged communities. The organization devotes its time, skill, knowledge, and commitment towards the development of oppressed masses in society with a group of experienced and trained social workers. The main thrust of the organization is to implement various community development programs focusing on Livelihood promotion, Skill & Entrepreneurship Development, and Child protection.   Programme Overview: Odisha is an agrarian state with 70 per cent of the state’s population depending on agriculture and allied sectors .The project facilitates the promotion of producer groups and producer companies for sustainability by ensuring synchronized production, linkages with stakeholder to optimise production and access different livelihood support infrastructure and increasing market linkages.   Location of project The project will be implemented in Chhendipada block of Angul district in Odisha   Projects Objectives are:
  1. Mobilizing farmers in groups at the village level and build their associations (FPOs) at an
Appropriate federating point to plan and implement product specific cluster/ commercial Crop cycles
  1. Strengthen farmer capacity through agricultural best practices for enhanced productivity
by working with farmers on land water managements and energy integration.   Key Job Responsibilities:
  1. Applying subject expertise in evaluating organisation operations and processes.
  2. Identifying areas where technical solutions would improve organisation performance.
  3. Consulting across organisation operations, providing mentorship, and contributing specialized knowledge.
  4. Responsible for providing hand holding and technical support to the farmers and project staff in planning and programme implementation
  5. Carry out relevant capacity building sessions for the farmers of the project on synchronise production and facilitate for marketing promotions.
  6. Regularly monitoring the project progress by collecting and analysing data from various sources.
  7. Report as per the project requirement and document lesions learnt for sharing and disseminator at various levels
  8. Coordination with producer group members and federate them at apex level to form a farmer producers organisation
  9. Overseeing the development, testing, and implementation of technical solutions.
  10. Determining whether technical solutions meet defined requirements or not and if not taking corrective action.
  Qualification: YCDA is looking for a highly motivated, strategic, go-getter, and quality-conscious professional who have a Post Graduate (M.sc,B.sc, Agri-MBA other relevant stream) with 2 to 3 years proven experience of social work. Should have excellent    understanding and knowledge of MS office as well as excellent communication skills.   Languages known:-The candidates should be fluent in Writing, Reading and speaking of Odia language and English language. . Remuneration: 27,981/-   How to apply: Send your updated CV to the mail id: info@ycda.in Last date for applying is 15th February 25. Only the shortlisted candidates will be intimated for an interview. For additional information you can contact on -9178721031.              

Programme Manager
Minimum 2-3years of experience
Youth Council for Development Alternatives (YCDA), Kanhia, Anugul.

Vacancy : 1

Place Of Posting
Kanhia
Experience
Minimum 2 to 3 year’s work experience
Education
MSW, MA Sociology, MBA, other relevant stream
Preferred Language
Good communication skill in English and Odia is a must
Responsibilities
About Organisation: YCDA is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) established in 1993 and registered under Societies Registration Act and Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) in 1993 and 1997 respectively with an objective to bring some sustainable improvement in the socio-economic status of disadvantaged communities. The organization devotes its time, skill, knowledge, and commitment towards the development of oppressed masses in society with a group of experienced and trained social workers. The main thrust of the organization is to implement various community development programs focusing on Livelihood promotion, Skill & Entrepreneurship Development, and Child protection.   Location of project: Livelihood Enhancement Programme through MushroomCultivation, Goat Farming, Poultry Farming for Nearby Villages of NTPCTalcher Kaniha, Angul District   Projects Objectives are: The project aims to initiate comprehensive livelihood development models inthe peripheral villages of NTPC, Kaniha. The focus will be on developing sustainable income-generating opportunities through mushroom cultivation and livestock rearing (goat and poultry) and find ways of improving livelihood opportunities. Additionally, the project will establish systems to disseminate knowledge on improved farming practices, veterinary care services, breed improvement etc. The primary objective is to provide an additional incremental income of Rs. 40,000-50,000 per beneficiary through these additional livelihood practices.

Key Job Responsibilities:

 - Oversee all project activities and be the main contact point for the field staff.

- Ensure project activities comply with the policies and regulations of the donor organization.

-Responsible for overseeing the development and execution of project deliverables, lead project                             planning, budgeting action plan and maintaining it.

 -Responsible for submitting activity reports meeting minuets and financial reports on regular to demand

-Oversee the preparation and submission of annual activity based on project budgets as well as monthly quarterly financial reports.

-Lead and motivate the project team and monitor project activities and project expenditure.

-Giving technical support to team members and trouble shoot the project problems

-Employ resourcefulness in project design, implementation and monitoring project problems.

-Analysis of team performance and managing team proactivity for continuous movement.

-Make effective decisions in running a project solely and help the team in enhancing team performance.

- Providing direction and is responsible for large scale development of the program at all stages.

-Oversee day to day operation including execution of project coordinating and reporting.

 -Regular update and communication with donor organization/representative.

-Monitoring of project implementation and tracking the outputs of program and regular mentoring and handholding support to project team

    Qualification: YCDA is looking for a highly motivated, strategic, go-getter, and quality-conscious professional who have a Post Graduate (MSW, MA Sociology, MBA, other relevant stream) with 3 to 4 years proven experience of social work and 2-3 years’ experience as a Program Manager/Program Lead/Project Lead.  Should have excellent understanding and knowledge of MS office as well as excellent communication skills . Remuneration:  40,000/- Per Month along with other benefits.     How to apply: Send your updated CV to the mail id:( info@ycda.in) last date for applying for the positions are 20th February 2025. Only the shortlisted candidates will be intimated for an interview. For any query you can contact on -9439586017