Project Lead

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