SEWA (Self-Employed Women’s Association) Bharat is seeking candidate for the role of Skill and Livelihood Programme Associate. The selected will have to relocate to Munger, Bihar.
About SEWA Bharat
Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) is a movement to empower women working in the informal economy. SEWA Bharat, established in 1984, is a national federation of SEWA organizations of women working in the informal economy. SEWA Bharat comprises a family of SEWA organizations to further informal women workers’ rights, livelihoods, financial independence, education, health, and social security.
About the Role
The associate will take on the role of a Project Manager/Coordinator and will lead and manage the implementation of goat-based livelihood initiatives and related women-led enterprises in rural Bihar.
This role involves planning, execution, monitoring, and expansion of interventions that improve income, resilience, and capacity of women farmers/goat rearers. The role also requires contributing to new SEWA initiatives in the region from time to time. Team management is a crucial component of the role; the associate will directly manage a team of Community Livestock Managers (who collectively handle more than 425 Pashu Sakhis), enterprise in-charges, and project officer(s).
Responsibilities
- Livelihoods Programme Management
- Enterprise Development
- Partnerships & Stakeholder Management
- Digital Systems and MIS
- Cross-cutting Initiatives
Reporting
- Maintain monthly/ quarterly/ annual reports, case studies and other relevant documentation in the content of the programme work
- Updates, analyses, and learnings will be shared with the other team members, StateCoordinator, and other stakeholders as and when required.
- This role shall report to the State Coordinator, Bihar.
Key Skills and Qualifications
● Master’s degree in Rural Development, Agribusiness, Social Work, Livelihoods, or related fields preferred.
● 2 or more years of experience in managing rural development programs, preferably in livestock/agriculture-based or women-centric livelihoods.
● Strong understanding of rural enterprise development and women’s collective entrepreneurship.
● Proven experience in planning, implementation, and monitoring of field-based programs.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and mobile-based data tools (Kobo, ODK, etc.).
● Good communication skills in Hindi; working proficiency in English preferred.
● Demonstrated ability to lead field teams and engage with diverse stakeholders.
● Willingness to travel extensively across rural areas and nearby districts as part of programme expansion or related exposure activities.
Preferred Attributues
- Experience working with women’s collectives, SHGs, or cooperatives.
- Familiarity with rural marketing, pricing strategies, and cost-recovery models.
- Commitment to grassroots empowerment and participatory development values.
Location
Munger, Bihar
Application Process
Interested applicants with the required attributes are requested to send, in English, a detailed CV and a cover letter by email to jobs@sewabharat.org with the Subject: “Application for Role of Skill and Livelihood program associate”
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