Operations Associate Social Work

Job Title: Operations Associate – Jharkhand (Model Village Program) Location: Deoghar District, Jharkhand Organization: Jaagruk Bharat Type: Full-time About the Program Jaagruk Bharat, in collaboration with corporate partners, is implementing a Model Village Development Program in Jharkhand. The goal is to transform 30–40 villages into self-reliant, digitally enabled, and welfare-linked communities by focusing on: Education & school engagement Employment & livelihood generation Skill development & entrepreneurship Welfare scheme access and digital inclusion We’re looking for an Operations Associate who will lead on-ground execution, coordinate with local communities and government stakeholders, and ensure visible impact in education, skilling, and livelihoods. Key Responsibilities 1. Model Village Implementation Plan and execute activities in 30–40 identified villages under education, skill and livelihood themes . Conduct baseline assessments to map school attendance, skill levels, and employment gaps. Identify local youth, women, and SHGs for capacity building and scheme integration. 2. Education & Youth Engagement Work with schools, teachers, and volunteers to improve attendance, digital awareness, and foundational learning . Conduct Jaagruk Education Sessions in collaboration with local educators or NGOs. Facilitate career orientation, counselling, and scholarship awareness for rural youth. 3. Employment & Skill Development Map local livelihoods and introduce training opportunities (tailoring, computer skills, agro-processing, etc.). Collaborate with existing skill training centers, PMKVY partners, and local industries . Help youth and women register under government skill and entrepreneurship programs (e.g., DDU-GKY, PMEGP, NRLM). 4. Welfare Scheme Access Conduct door-to-door drives to connect families with government schemes like Ayushman Bharat, e-Shram, PM Suraksha Bima Yojana, Ujjwala, and Pension Yojanas . Facilitate KYC, documentation, and follow-up for eligible beneficiaries using Jaagruk Bharat’s WhatsApp-based digital tools. Ensure each model village reaches 80%+ scheme coverage within 6–9 months. 5. Community Mobilization & Local Leadership Identify and train village-level champions (Yojana Sathis) for sustained impact. Build partnerships with SHGs, Panchayats, teachers, and ASHA workers for long-term ownership. Facilitate Gram Sabha participation and awareness on education, skill, and welfare convergence . 6. Monitoring, Reporting & Impact Tracking Maintain structured data on village progress (education enrolment, job linkages, scheme saturation). Collect field photos, beneficiary stories, and case studies for monthly reports. Submit weekly updates and monthly impact dashboards to the central operations team. Who We’re Looking For Graduate/Postgraduate in Social Work, Rural Development, Sociology, or related fields . 2–5 years of field experience in NGO/CSR/rural development roles (preferably in Jharkhand). Fluency in Hindi and local dialects (Santhali, Magahi, or Bhojpuri a plus). Strong coordination and interpersonal skills — able to work with diverse stakeholders (youth, SHGs, schools, govt departments). Comfortable with digital tools (WhatsApp, Google Sheets, data entry apps). Willing to travel extensively across villages within Deoghar district. What You’ll Gain Hands-on leadership in developing 30–40 model villages from the ground up. Opportunity to work at the intersection of education, livelihood, and digital governance . Exposure to corporate CSR processes and data-driven impact delivery. Competitive salary + field travel allowance + performance-based incentives. Empowerment begins where awareness meets opportunity. Join us in building model villages that are educated, skilled, and truly Jaagruk.