Lead, Program Design, Livelihood

Who we are:

At Roundglass, our primary goal is to make a positive impact on people's lives worldwide. We are constantly seeking individuals who share our passion for meaningful work and are driven by a sense of purpose. If you care about making a difference and want to be part of a team that values impactful work, we invite you to join us. We have established Roundglass Foundation, which encompasses various social impact initiatives like the Roundglass Punjab, Roundglass Sports, Roundglass Sustain and India Global Center. These initiatives are dedicated to promoting wellbeing for communities and the planet.

The Roundglass Foundation is a genuinely unique organization with a proven history of creating unparalleled social impact. Established in 2018, Roundglass Foundation aims to provide holistic solutions across health, prosperity, sustainability, and equity in all its initiatives. We have already changed the lives of over 2 million people and are on track to demonstrate to the world that ambitious social impact goals can be achieved on a large scale. Our ongoing success will redefine what's possible in community-driven development programs Roundglass Foundation is now emerging from its highly successful initial 5-year pilot, and we are building a team to attract investors and partners to join us on this exciting journey.

About the role:

Position Title: Lead, Livelihoods, Roundglass Foundation

Location: Mohali

Position Type: Regular Full Time

About the role:

The Lead – Livelihoods will spearhead Roundglass Foundation's rural livelihoods strategy to create sustainable, scalable, and inclusive income opportunities across Punjab. Design, pilot, and scale innovative livelihood models that address rural challenges while enhancing dignity of work, women's participation, and climate resilience.

What you'll do:

Strategy & Program Design

• Develop a comprehensive livelihoods strategy aligned with Roundglass Foundation's vision and Punjab's socio-economic realities.
• Identify and design sustainable income-generating opportunities for rural communities (e.g., agri-allied enterprises, skill development, women-led micro-enterprises, green economy initiatives).
• Build models that can scale across Punjab and ensure long-term community ownership.
• Lead end-to-end program design and planning.
• Ensure integration of technology, digital literacy, and market linkages in livelihood programs.
• Prepare program budgets, resources, and monitoring frameworks.

Partnerships & Ecosystem Building

• Forge partnerships with government, CSR donors, foundations, corporates, and local NGOs to expand livelihood interventions.
• Facilitate market linkages, supply chain connections, and access to credit for rural entrepreneurs.
• Work with multiple stakeholders to co-create and co-design the programs.

Impact & Learning

• Build strong impact measurement frameworks to track program KPIs.
• Document best practices, case studies, and learnings for scaling and replication.
• Promote a culture of innovation, evidence-based decision-making, and continuous learning.

Skills and Qualifications -

• Postgraduate degree in Rural Development, Management, Social Work, Agriculture, or related fields.
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in livelihoods, rural development, or community enterprise building.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale livelihood initiatives in India, preferably in Punjab/North India.
• Strong understanding of social enterprises, women's economic empowerment, agriculture, and allied sectors.
• Fluency in English, Hindi, and Punjabi (preferred).

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with execution excellence.
• Entrepreneurial and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong community engagement and participatory approaches.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at grassroots and policy levels.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and networking skills.

Why Roundglass:

Roundglass was built on the vision that wellbeing should be at the very center of our life journey. We are reimagining how the world experiences wellbeing and how companies (like our own) support the wellbeing of their people.

We're a group of talented, socially conscious, gritty, innovators using technology and human energy to create a vibrant wellness ecosystem. Together, we've built an amazing community, and we are always looking for people who share our passion.

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