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Job Description:
We are looking for passionate and highly skilled individuals who can help us make a difference in the lives of people in India who make a living collecting, sorting, recycling, and selling materials that someone else has thrown away. We are looking for people who share our values and are driven to create a positive change in the community.
Job Title Lead - Livelihoods
Reports to Director - Social Additionality
Location Chennai
Key Project Operations and Learning
- Support project leads/teams to effectively implement livelihood activities aligned with the project design, activity plan, and quality standards.
- Enhance the technical quality of project interventions through regular coordination with the Director - Social Additionality.
- Develop detailed implementation plans and budgets; support project teams in achieving defined objectives and targets.
- Issue relevant directives and guidelines for timely and effective implementation of project activities.
- Proactively identify operational challenges and coordinate timely solutions with the project team and
Director - SA.
- Develop knowledge management products such as case studies, success stories, technical manuals, and booklets showcasing project impact.
- Promote reflective practices to continuously refine strategies and approaches for greater impact and scalability.
Enterprise Development
- Establish women-led Plastic Collection Centers and Collection Points within waste collector communities.
- Launch e-tricycle-based plastic waste collection initiatives for informal waste collectors.
- Implement skill training initiatives and develop market linkages to ensure decent income
opportunities for target groups.
- Forge partnerships with government bodies, private sector actors, and technical institutions for capacity building, technical and enterprise support.
- Build strong networks with key stakeholders to support the effective delivery of the project.
- Collaborate with government departments, including state urban/rural livelihood missions.
- Establish institutional linkages at the district level with banks, incubator/accelerator programs, retail outlets, and e-commerce platforms for financial and marketing support.
Capacity Building
- Organize entrepreneurship awareness and development programs for beneficiaries.
- Coordinate multi-stakeholder workshops on enterprise development.
- Conduct EAPs (Entrepreneurship Awareness Programs), EDPs (Entrepreneurship Development Programs), and mentorship sessions for emerging entrepreneurs.
- Offer continuous business support and mentorship for women micro-entrepreneurs.
- Conduct capacity needs assessments for institutional partners as needed.
- Develop IEC materials, demonstration tools, training modules, and capacity-building resources.
Reporting and Documentation
- Log key performance indicators (KPIs) into the PFC platform for monitoring.
- Ensure accurate, timely documentation and data flow through the PFC technology platform.
- Periodically review and update policies and SOPs with required documentation.
- Submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports in prescribed formats.
- Prepare and submit financial reports on income and expenditure.
- Maintain and analyze all MIS (Management Information System) data.
- Provide insights and analysis of project activities to the Director - SA and relevant teams as required.
General Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards of professionalism and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Uphold PFC's policies, SOPs, and protocols across all levels of the organization.
- Foster collaborative communication with stakeholders.
- Ensure confidentiality and data security at all times.
- Be open to frequent travel across India, including on short notice, based on project needs.
- Collaborate closely with the broader PFC team and external partners.
- Note: The above roles and responsibilities are indicative and not exhaustive. Flexibility is expected, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the optimal functioning of the Experience & Knowledge
- Masters degree in Social Work/Sciences, Entrepreneurship Development, or related fields.
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing livelihood or income generation programs in the social sector.
- Experience in social business development is highly desirable.
- Prior experience working with informal sectors and vulnerable workforce.
- Strong understanding of social and environmental sustainability concepts.
- Proficiency in English, Tamil, Bengali, and Telugu is essential.
Skills and Innovative and collaborative mindset.
- Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strategic, decisive, and action-oriented approach.
- Results-driven with a strong sense of accountability.
- Deep understanding of poverty, governance, and advocacy contexts.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and networking skills.
- Strong documentation and report writing skills.
- Effective communication and information management capabilities.
- Fluency in Telugu and English is essential; knowledge of Hindi is a plus.
- Proficient in MS Office and other ICT Excellence (Project Implementation & Management)
- Ability to incorporate feedback and continuously improve project As per industry standards
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