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SOUL believes that life gives many opportunities for doing good for society . For many, philanthropy occupies a place of prominence in their list of personal goals because they believe it forms an integral part of the balanced scorecard of their life. Yet, when opportunities arise for doing good, not all have the luxury of time to actively engage in noble causes. At SOUL, we consider ourselves privileged for having the time, expertise and the collective resources needed for designing and implementing pioneering programmes that make a meaningful contribution to society and the world we live in. We aim to attract and retain a diverse and effective workforce with a wide range of abilities, experience, and skills that help the organization achieve its mission & vision.

Current Openings

Job openings: 1

Location: Kolkata

Job Description : 

  • Research prospective donors.
  • Obtain donor information.
  • Addressing donor queries.
  • Donor follow up and feedback post initial communication.
  • Record donors transaction details of the donation made online.
  • Schedule appointments for donation collection.

Job Responsibility:

  • Welcoming new donors through tele calling in verification process.
  • Relationship build up calls with donors.
  • Maintaining donors by giving latest updates through Whtsapp/emailing process.
  • Handling donor queries through calls /emails.
  • Providing receipts to the donor.
  • Convincing the donors to maintain a minimum balance every month and continue their long term support.
  • Basic knowledge of MS word and MS excel for the maintenance of data.

Eligibility:  

      • High school diploma or equivalent.
      • Prior experience as a telecaller or similar.
      • Completion of a sales-related training program is preferred.
      • Basic computer knowledge.

Skill Set Required: 

    • Minimum 1 year experience as a telecaller in fundraising or in the sales marketing.
    • Practical understanding of telecalling fundraising techniques.
    • Cultural and other sensitivities – the ability to provide information to donors verbally clearly and effectively.
    • Good communication skills in Bengali, hindi.
    •  Information and data management in a computerised environment

Job openings: 1

Location: SOUL, Kolkata –324/8 M.G Road,kolkata-82 Near Tollygunge Karunamoyee Kali Temple.

Age: Must be above 25years

Employment type: Full-time

Who we are? 

  • SOUL is a non-governmental organization passionate about bringing holistic change to deprived people. SOUL focuses on education, livelihood, health and hygiene to drive the positive change. We work in the islands of Sunderban, surrounding districts of Kolkata and among marginalized people in Kolkata. We are 6 years old and a small group of people with common values to usher in economic and social changes.
  • So far, we have educated more than 70 girls. SOUL has made children healthier, stopped malnourishment and improved BMI. We have driven behavioral changes on hygiene and lifestyle over thousands of ‘adivasi’ brothers & sisters across villages in Sunderban. We have carried out multiple relief work during natural calamities.As of now, we have distributed more than 7 lakhs free food plates to eradicate hunger.
  • We have an amazing opportunity to scale up the change. Sounds interesting? Talk to us.
  • Schedule appointments for donation collection.

What is the nature of the work?

  • Government has created a good basic education system today. However, once the students finish elementary education – their awareness is low on higher education and related career options. There is an information gap today that not only exists in the Sunderban but among all rural parts of West Bengal.
  • Hence,we are seeking an experienced and highly organized Production Manager to oversee and approve the work done by a content creator, a video editor, and a video presenter.The job would be 80% desk-based role with 20% of travel required to the Sunderban island and other locations.

What would make you succeed in this role and with SOUL? 

  • Present videos in Bengali (80% of the cases) & English (20% of the cases) for lay man audience on the various opportunities for students after 10thor 12thclass.
  • Oversee and approve the work of a content creator, video editor, and video presenter.
  • Ensure that the content created aligns with the expectations of the organisation.
  • Ensure that the video presenter is able to effectively communicate the message.
  • Ensure that the video editor completes their work within the decided time limits and to a high standard of quality.
  • Share created content and use various technique to increase engagement on the orgnaisation’s social media platforms.
  • Foster a positive and productive team environment.
  • Calls for a good command on Bengali language both spoken, written and reading. Capable to proofread the content and communicate his idea with other team members.

Exceptional leadership skill.

  • Occassionally Expected to lend the voice over for the videos.
  • Good sense of creativity and able to present the video with a beautiful story.
  • Creatively use visual design or video to communicate an idea concept or story.
  • Passionate of bringing social change, self-driven, great team worker and willingness to go beyond key responsibilities and undertake additional tasks to support SOUL’s transformational journey.
  • Past of experience on same job for atleast 1 year is essential.
  • 2D animation and Graphics /Social Media Marketing/ Anchoring/ short film knowledge will be added advantage.

Age: Must be 21 years+

We are looking for a Content Researcher who can produce 800 to 1000 words per content. We offer a competitive rate of Rs.400 to Rs.500 per content along with subtitles based on experience and content quality.

Who we are?

SOUL is a non-governmental organization passionate about bringing holistic change to deprived people. SOUL focuses on education, livelihood, health, and hygiene to drive positive change. We work in the islands of Sundarban, surrounding districts of Kolkata, and among marginalized people in Kolkata. We are 7 years old and a small group of people with common values to usher in economical and social changes.

So far, we have educated more than 70 girls. SOUL has made children healthier, stopped malnourishment, and improved BMI. We have driven behavioral changes in hygiene and lifestyle over thousands of ‘Adivasi’ brothers & sisters across villages in Sundarban. We have carried out multiple relief works during natural calamities. As of now, We have distributed more than 7 lakhs of free food plates to eradicate hunger.

We have an amazing opportunity to scale up the change. Sounds interesting? Talk to us.

What is the nature of the work?

The government has created a good basic education system today. However, once the students finish elementary education, their awareness of higher education and related career options is low. There is an information gap today that not only exists in the Sundarban but among all rural parts of West Bengal.

Hence, we are looking for a content research specialist in the education & livelihood sector. The job would be 90% desk-based role with 10% of travel required to the SOUL Kolkata office and occasional travel to Sundarban Island.

The objective is to counsel, assist and motivate rural kids on various career options and related higher education to go for post-schooling. The content researched would be made into short videos and socialized via an online and offline medium with thousands of students.

What would make you succeed in this role and with SOUL?

Create content in Bengali (80% of the cases) & English (20% of the cases) for lay man’s audience on the various opportunities for students after 10thor 12thclass
Familiar with policies and schemes of the Central govt. & State govt.
Past research experience and a good understanding of higher education, technical education, career options for the bottom of the pyramid, etc.
Post doing research, develop content strategies, and create content for both print and digital media. Must work closely with SOUL operations and marketing teams to ensure that the content is engaging and consistent across all media platforms
Minimum Goal: the creation of 3 videos content per week
Calls for a good command of the Bengali language both spoken, written, and read. Open to do the voice on the videos
Passionate of bringing social change, self-driven, great team worker, and willing to go beyond key responsibilities and undertake additional tasks to support SOUL’s transformational journey.
At least 1 year of experience in the same field of content development will be added advantage for the post.

Job Types: Part-time, Fresher, Internship, Contractual / Temporary, Freelance, Volunteer

Part-time hours: 12 per week

Benefits:

Work from home
Schedule:

Flexible shift
Experience:

Content development: 1 year (Required)
Application Deadline: 27/03/2023

Project Proposal Writing: Craft comprehensive and persuasive proposals for various NGO projects, ensuring they align with potential funders’ guidelines and priorities.
Progress Report Writing: Prepare detailed progress reports for ongoing projects, showcasing achievements, addressing challenges, and outlining future plans to keep stakeholders well-informed.
Research and Analysis: Perform in-depth research to back project proposals, including needs assessments, beneficiary impact evaluations, and sustainability strategies.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with project teams and external partners to collect necessary information and ensure proposals and reports reflect organizational goals and meet donor expectations.
Documentation and Compliance: Guarantee all proposals and reports adhere to internal standards and external regulatory requirements, and manage a repository of submissions and feedback for ongoing improvement.
Note: The candidate will not be limited to these responsibilities and may be required to undertake other assignments as needed by the organization.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in NGO project proposal and progress report writing, backed by a portfolio of successful funding applications.
  • Proficient in both native Bengali and English.
  • At least 1 year of experience in a similar role, preferably within the non-profit sector.
  • Bachelor’s degree is a must, MSW or equivalent qualification is preferred. Candidates residing within Kolkata are preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
  • Willingness to travel as necessary for project research and stakeholder meetings.
  • Exceptional writing and editing capabilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Robust organizational skills, capable of juggling multiple projects at once.
  • A team player with outstanding communication skills.
  • A deep understanding of the non-profit sector and funding environment.
  • Dedication to SOUL’s mission and values, with a strong commitment to making a social impact.

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to contribute to significant projects that make a real difference.
  • A collaborative and supportive work atmosphere.
  • Professional development opportunities within the non-profit sector.

Application Process
Candidates interested in making a difference are encouraged to submit their CV, cover letter, and writing samples (including project proposals and/or progress reports previously worked on) to showcase relevant experience and skills.

(Mail us- [email protected])

Deadline for application: 30th April 2024

SOUL is an equal opportunity employer, deeply committed to diversity and inclusion. We warmly welcome applicants from all walks of life to join our mission-driven team.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: ₹144,000.00 – ₹180,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Day shift
Experience:

total work: 1 year (Required)
Language:

Bengali (Required)
Ability to Relocate:

Tollygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person

Speak with the employer +91 7450025419

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