Rural Livelihoods Strategist

About this role:

We are seeking a seasoned professional to spearhead our rural livelihoods strategy, focusing on creating sustainable, scalable, and inclusive income opportunities across Punjab.

This is an exceptional opportunity to design, pilot, and scale innovative livelihood models that address rural challenges while enhancing dignity of work, women's participation, and climate resilience.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading large-scale livelihood initiatives in India, preferably in Punjab/North India, with a strong understanding of social enterprises, women's economic empowerment, agriculture, and allied sectors.

• Develop a comprehensive livelihoods strategy aligned with our organization's vision and 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.

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