Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator

About Us :

Good Governance India Foundation (GGIF) is a public policy think-tank and NGO. It is starting a new initiative committed to safeguarding citizens’ right to safe streets and public health . With growing cases of dog attacks and rabies in Indian cities, our mission is to advocate for scientific, humane, and citizen-first solutions to the stray dog menace. We work to protect children, the elderly, and everyday citizens, particularly the less fortunate, from preventable harm.

Key Responsibilities :

Advocacy & Awareness

Research and develop cases of stray dogs inflicting injury or death, on human beings

Develop and run digital advocacy campaigns

Draft persuasive communication : posts, press notes, incident spotlights, etc.

Engage media houses and journalists to amplify citizen safety concerns

Produce impactful storytelling using real community cases and data

Community Engagement

Build relationships with RWAs, schools, hospitals, and civic groups

Document and verify reports on dog attacks and unsafe public areas

Maintain organized data logs and neighborhood impact maps

Conduct meetings, workshops, and safety awareness drives

Soliciting donations from concerned citizens and running crowd funding campaigns

Institutional & Government Liaison

Support petition drafting and submissions to municipal / government bodies

Assist legal teams with organizing evidence and citizen support

Attend civic hearings / meetings representing impacted communities

Volunteer Coordination

Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for field and campaign work

Build partnerships with aligned citizen forums and public health advocates

Requirements :

Candidates must have background (degree or experience) and / or experience in at least ONE of the following disciplines :

Law (LLB, legal research, etc.) or

Social Work / Public Health / Civic Rights / NGO work

Skills :

Excellent communication skills — written and spoken

Fluency in English + Hindi (additional regional languages a strong plus)

Digital media / social advocacy experience preferred

Strong documentation and organizational skills

Ability to handle disagreements and backlash with maturity

Willingness to travel locally within city areas when needed

Mindset :

Strong belief in human rights and public safety

Clear stance on the urban stray dog issue as a threat to citizens, specially the less fortunate

Confident taking a stand against ineffective and unsafe animal policies

Balanced empathy : not necessarily anti-animal, but pro-human safety first