Organization: Resilience Innovation Knowledge Academy
Location: Home-based
Duration: 3-6 months
About RIKA
Resilience Innovation Knowledge Academy (RIKA) India Pvt. Ltd. is a research based for-profit social entrepreneurial start-up. RIKA envisions ‘to provide innovative disaster risk solutions today for a resilient tomorrow’ through high quality evidence-based research for policy making with a focus to create cost-effective community-oriented solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment Management, and Sustainable Development. Projects and assignments undertaken by RIKA India are diverse in nature and include consultancy work on Disaster Risk Management (DRM) planning, training, simulation exercises; research studies; innovation; and incubation for DRM and climate change actions. www.rikaindia.com.
Overview of the expected role
SEEDS OF INNOVATION: This is an Innovation Mentorship Program which aims to nurture innovation and provide mentorship to innovative ideas in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction, SDGs and Climate Change Actions. The program will provide guidance to mature the innovative ideas by hand-holding and develop them for the prototype development. This program aims to utilize science and technology for community development. The intern is required to present the problem statement and propose and innovative idea. He/ she should be willing to work with an interdisciplinary team to mature the idea to prototype stage.
Preferred qualifications
Students enrolled in universities in the field of in any relevant discipline
Key Skills
Knowledge of Sustainable Development Goals
Knowledge of disasters and development interface
Commitment and zeal to work in social sector
Self-motivated and innovative approach
Knowledge and familiarity with the use of databases/excel and an excellent ability to work independently
General computer skills and infographics development
Knowledge of app/ website development
Flexible working hours
Oral and written communication skills
Comfortable with English and Hindi language
To apply: Please submit your idea at //rikaindia.com/seeds-of-innovation/ and send your CV at info@rikaindia.com
