Project Coordinator Livelihoods and CSR

The Program Coordinator-Livelihoods will be an integral part of our ongoing livelihood project partnerships with a few large companies under CSR ambit. The incumbent will be handling a team of field coordinators working with women entrepreneurs. The more specific information of the role is outlined as below:

• Ensure onboarding of women entrepreneurs to meet the project onboarding targets through follow up with field coordinators

• Implement strategies for effectively mobilizing entrepreneurs to participate in training programs and promote adoption of training practices by them

• Implement monthly and weekly training plans developed by Project Lead in alignment to project timelines and track implementation against the same

• Conduct quality documentation of project activities, outcomes and learnings through case studies, periodic progress reports, etc.

• Manage and support the ground level team to deliver project activities on the ground

• Conduct regular review and planning meetings with ground level team to review the progress on activities and outcomes

• Refining business plans of entrepreneurs through follow up with field coordinators

• Visit entrepreneurs on periodic and sample basis across all clusters to assess and monitor the performance of team

• Liasioning with various local stakeholders (wholesalers, retailers, e-commerce platforms, local administration) for implementation of the program

• Ensure the spending as per project budget

• Any other task as assigned by Project Lead

Mandatory Qualification and Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of working experience in promoting women-centric livelihoods and entrepreneurship

• Demonstrate interest or knowledge in areas related to women entrepreneurship, business plan development, enterprise setup, etc.

• Experience in dealing with various private and government stakeholders working towards the promotion of womens livelihoods

• Ability to demonstrate ownership, and work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment as part of a closely-knit team (showcasing patience, tenacity, and grace under pressure)

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Should know the local language (Telugu) - speak, read and write.

• Post-Graduate degree from any recognized university preferably in Development Studies/Social Work/Management/Livelihoods Promotion/ Entrepreneurship