Position: Project Lead - Community Engagement

Organization: Raah Foundation

Location: Nashik

Position Type: Full-time

Age Range: 24 - 40 years

Responsibilities:

• Foster deep relationships with the village community, including regular meetings with key stakeholders such as Gramsevak, Sarpanch, GP members, BDO.

• Resolve and manage issues at the village level, organizing exposure visits and developing leadership within the community.

• Lead a team of 5-6 individuals in various locations for effective community engagement work.

• Implement government schemes and leverage available funds for community development programs.

• Conduct village surveys and set up governance systems like Pariyavaran Vikas Samitis.

• Increase the income of 60% of villagers by 20% through various livelihood programs.

• Conduct awareness sessions on environmental conservation and reduce animal-human conflicts.

• Implement and monitor livelihood programs, identify market linkages, and ensure quality standards.

• Budgeting exercises for training, equipment, material, and market coordination.

• Document evidence of progress and processes for transparency and accountability.

Requirements:

• Process-oriented and quality-conscious individual.

• Age between 24 - 40 years.

• Must be from Nashik with own 2W.

• Competent in Marathi and English writing.

• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Readiness to travel within Maharashtra.

• Strong communication skills.

• At least 4 years of previous NGO experience.

• High integrity with no strong political or religious affiliations.