Job Description

Details:
Mission and objectives:
Universal versatile society is a non-political, non-communal and nonprofit making, non-governmental voluntary social organization registered under Societies Registration Act-XXI of 1860 with Registration No. Maha/514/05/Akola on dated 30/06/2005 by the authority of Govt. of Maharashtra's Asstt. Registrar of Societies, Akola Region - India.
Our Mission: 'Dedicate to serve the community, nation and world by connecting the donors with community-based projects, coordinate the available resources and expertise to promote sustainable development in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals.'
Objectives of the organization:
1. To promote socially, culturally, economically, and/or ecologically sustainable goals through our advocacy projects and transform a village Nagthana into eco village.
2. To save the life of farmers in Vidarbha by serving them through Mental Health Project in 128 villages.
3. To reset the agro-economy of rural Vidarbha through deployment of regenerative agriculture practices which further facilitate marketing of produce through 'Family Farmer' project.
4. To encourage learning in local environment by rejuvenate public schools through digitalization and Project Based Learning concept which ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote learning opportunities for all.
5. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
6. To utilize the potential of women in society and empower them through education and involving them in community development mission.
Context:
Universal Versatile Society is actively working in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra to serve the community by addressing their needs in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11). We aim to support families who are homeless or in need of well-constructed permanent housing. We are currently preparing a grant proposal to secure funding for a project focused on building homes for these beneficiaries, primarily located in the Washim district of Vidarbha and the Nanded district of Marathwada.
Our organisation has been shortlisted in the preliminary stage of the SELAVIP grant proposal process, and we are now preparing for the final round of selection. The support of Online Volunteers will be instrumental in strengthening our proposal and ensuring it aligns with SELAVIP's mission, which focuses on supporting housing initiatives for destitute urban families in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. SELAVIP works to improve access to land titles and basic housing, enabling families to build stable lives. Their efforts also include funding the construction of basic, incremental, or emergency housing, renovating substandard dwellings, and expanding access to essential services such as water and sanitation, which are critical for safe and dignified living conditions.
Through this online assignment and the support of qualified Online Volunteers, we are planning to prepare a comprehensive proposal that includes the building plan and project cost estimation to improve the well-being of homeless beneficiaries in Washim district of Vidarbha and the Nanded district of Marathwada.
Task type:
Project Development and Management
Task description:
We are seeking the support of Online Volunteers from civil engineering background to specifically support us in preparing the building plan for homeless beneficiaries. Both Online Volunteers are expected to create the floor plan, elevation, site plan, and approximate cost estimation for 20 beneficiaries. Primarily, this project consists of a ground floor plan that includes a kitchen, bedrooms, a hall, and a sanitary block. This layout will largely remain the same for most beneficiaries.
Online Volunteers will receive the built-up area, site location, and number of family members in the house. Based on the provided data, Online Volunteers are responsible for support in preparing a building plan and cost estimations. Online Volunteers can work in their own space and have complete freedom to utilize their ideas and knowledge to complete this assignment.
Online Volunteers will not be required to communicate with any beneficiaries or stakeholders while working on this project. It is important that Online Volunteers remain very punctual with the deadline.
Requirements:
The Online Volunteer should have experience related to civil engineering or architecture and must have a good working knowledge of preparing building plans and cost estimations.
Work Hours: 11 - 15