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 groupsDocument and verify reports on dog attacks and unsafe public areasMaintain organized data logs and neighborhood impact mapsConduct meetings, workshops, and safety awareness drivesSoliciting donations from concerned citizens and running crowd funding campaignsInstitutional & Government Liaison
Support petition drafting and submissions to municipal / government bodiesAssist legal teams with organizing evidence and citizen supportAttend civic hearings / meetings representing impacted communitiesVolunteer Coordination
Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for field and campaign workBuild partnerships with aligned citizen forums and public health advocatesRequirements :
Candidates must have background (degree or experience) and / or experience in at least ONE of the following disciplines :
Law (LLB, legal research, etc.) orSocial Work / Public Health / Civic Rights / NGO workSkills :
Excellent communication skills — written and spokenFluency in English + Hindi (additional regional languages a strong plus)Digital media / social advocacy experience preferredStrong documentation and organizational skillsAbility to handle disagreements and backlash with maturityWillingness to travel locally within city areas when neededMindset :
Strong belief in human rights and public safetyClear stance on the urban stray dog issue as a threat to citizens, specially the less fortunateConfident taking a stand against ineffective and unsafe animal policiesBalanced empathy : not necessarily anti-animal, but pro-human safety firstSkills Required
Digital Media, Documentation, Organizational Skills