Rural Livelihoods Specialist

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Livelihoods Development Specialist to lead our rural livelihoods strategy and create sustainable, scalable, and inclusive income opportunities across Punjab.

The successful candidate will spearhead the design, piloting, and scaling of innovative livelihood models that address rural challenges while enhancing dignity of work, women's participation, and climate resilience.

1. Livelihood Strategy & Program Design

• Develop a comprehensive livelihoods strategy aligned with our 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Postgraduate degree in Rural Development, Management, Social Work, Agriculture, or related fields is required.

A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in livelihoods, rural development, or community enterprise building is essential.

The ideal candidate should have a 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 is mandatory.

Fluency in English, Hindi, and Punjabi is preferred.

Strategic thinking, execution excellence, entrepreneurial mindset, and strong community engagement skills are required.

Excellent communication, facilitation, and networking skills are essential for this role.

The ideal candidate should be able to influence stakeholders at grassroots and policy levels.

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