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Minimum 2–3 years of experience in community mobilization, women empowerment, skill development, livelihood promotion, or placement-linked programs. | Experience working with government skill development initiatives and rural communities will be preferred

Caritas India Hiring: Program Extension Associate – Women Skill Development
Location: Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
Position Type: Consultancy Contract
Reports to: Program Associate

Primary Role:
The Project Extension Associate will support the implementation of women employability initiatives across five project villages by identifying and mobilizing over 300 women for skill training, placement, and job retention. The role involves close coordination with government skill development agencies such as Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation and Tamil Nadu State Rural Livelihood Mission to ensure effective enrolment, training completion, placement linkage, and post-placement follow-up. The position requires strong community engagement, coordination with stakeholders, and systematic monitoring of outcomes.

1. Identification & Mobilization of Women
• Identify and mobilize 300+ eligible women across five project villages for enrolment into employability and skill development programs.
• Conduct baseline surveys, household visits, and community meetings to identify women interested in skill training and employment opportunities.
• Engage with families to counsel and motivate them to support women’s participation in skill training and employment.
• Ensure inclusion of vulnerable groups, including women from marginalized communities and women with disabilities.
• Facilitate the enrolment process of selected women into training programs supported by Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation and Tamil Nadu State Rural Livelihood Mission.

2. Training Coordination & Support
• Coordinate to ensure smooth implementation of skill training programs.
• Support women throughout the training cycle, including orientation, attendance tracking, and addressing challenges that may affect participation.
• Provide counselling and motivation to trainees to ensure regular attendance and successful completion of training programs.
• Assist in organizing pre-training orientation sessions on workplace readiness, communication skills, and basic professional conduct.
• Promote awareness on health, hygiene, safety, and workplace behaviour among trainees.

3. Placement Facilitation & Retention Support
• Coordinate with placement agencies to facilitate employment opportunities for trained women.
• Support women during placement processes including interview preparation, documentation, and onboarding.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with placed candidates to ensure job retention and address challenges faced at the workplace.
• Track retention status and support women in resolving work-related or family-related barriers that may affect continued employment.
• Facilitate linkages with employers and maintain coordination for placement and retention tracking.

4. Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain accurate records of identified women, enrolments, training attendance, placements, and retention outcomes.
• Prepare village-level progress reports and contribute to monthly project reports.
• Document success stories and case studies highlighting the impact of the project.
• Maintain data required for reporting to government partners and project stakeholders.
• Support preparation of project-related documentation and reports as required.

Travel: Must be willing to travel and stay in project locations as per the Program need.

Qualifications & Requirements
• Graduate/Postgraduate in Social Work, Rural Development, Sociology, Human Resource, or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in community mobilization, women empowerment, skill development, livelihood promotion, or placement-linked programs.
• Experience working with government skill development initiatives and rural communities will be preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills in Tamil and basic English.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and maintain documentation/reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic data management.
• Candidates from Sriperumbudur or nearby areas will be given preference.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Attributes
• Sensitivity to gender, disability inclusion, and safeguarding practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with local language and community dynamics.

How to Apply
• Interested candidates may send their updated CV along with a cover letter to hr@caritasindia.org
• Subject line: “Application for Program Extension Associate -Women Skill Development”
• Last date to apply: 11 May 2026
• Joining: Must Start from 1 June 2026

The JD is subject to revision at any point as per the organizational need.

In addition to the above, we would like to draw your attention to our organization’s commitment to safeguarding. We are dedicated to safeguard the rights and dignity of all people- especially children and vulnerable adults to live free from abuse and harm. It is our policy that all employees adhere to our Safeguarding procedures.

1–3 years of experience in community mobilization, women empowerment, livelihood, or health-related projects. | Experience working with women, marginalized communities, and persons with disabilities will be preferred.

Strong community mobilization and interpersonal skills. • Ability to conduct training and awareness sessions. • Basic knowledge of women’s health, hygiene, and government schemes. • Good documentation and reporting skills. • Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and community groups. • Willingness to travel extensively within the project area.

Caritas India Hiring: Community Educator – Women Skill Development

Location: Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu

Position Type: Work Contract

Reports to: Program Associate

Primary Role:
The Community Field Worker will support the implementation of women employability initiatives at the community level. The role involves identifying women for skill development, engaging families to encourage women’s employment, promoting health and well-being, and strengthening community awareness on inclusion, hygiene, and government entitlements. The position also requires coordination with frontline workers, community stakeholders, and maintaining proper documentation and reporting.

1. Community Mobilization & Women Identification
• Identify 150 eligible women and young women in the project area for skill training and employability programs.
• Conduct household visits and community meetings to mobilize women to participate in training activities.
• Provide counselling to families to encourage and support women’s participation in employment and livelihood opportunities.
• Promote gender equality, inclusion, and participation of women, including women with disabilities, in all project activities.
• Promote awareness on women’s health, safety, and overall well-being.

2. Capacity Building & Training Support
• Facilitate training sessions for women, caregivers, community workers, and family members on:
– Menstrual hygiene management
– Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) practices
– Preventive healthcare and physical well-being
• Support the organization of skill development and employability training programs.
• Assist trainers and resource persons during community-based workshops and awareness sessions.

3. Community Outreach & Advocacy
• Collaborate with NGOs, government departments, rehabilitation centres, and local institutions to strengthen project implementation.
• Support the organization of awareness camps and community events related to:
– Government schemes and entitlements for women and women with disabilities
– Protection against Sexual Harassment (POSH)
– Safeguarding practices
– Rights under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act
• Work closely with frontline health workers such as ASHA and Anganwadi Workers to promote menstrual hygiene and WASH practices.
• Encourage community participation in activities that support women’s empowerment and employability.

4. Community Outreach & Stakeholder Coordination
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and local institutions.
• Collaborate with government departments, SHG networks, and local organizations to enhance outreach and participation.
• Support awareness sessions on government schemes related to livelihood, employment, and women empowerment.
• Coordinate with frontline workers and local institutions to ensure community support for women’s employability initiatives.

5. Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain updated records and databases of identified women and training participants.
• Track participation, attendance, and progress of women engaged in training programs.
• Contribute to monthly reports, case stories, and success stories documenting project impact.
• Support preparation of project-related documents, field reports, and data collection tools as required.
• Ensure timely submission of field-level information to the reporting supervisor.

Travel: Must be willing to travel and stay in project locations as per the Program need.

Preferred Attributes
• Sensitivity to gender, disability inclusion, and safeguarding practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with local language and community dynamics.

How to Apply
• Interested candidates may send their updated CV along with a cover letter to hr@caritasindia.org
• Subject line: “Application for Community Educator -Women Skill Development”
• Last date to apply: 11 May 2026
• Joining:Must Start from 1 June 2026

The JD is subject to revision at any point as per the organizational need.

In addition to the above, we would like to draw your attention to our organization’s commitment to safeguarding. We are dedicated to safeguard the rights and dignity of all people- especially children and vulnerable adults to live free from abuse and harm. It is our policy that all employees adhere to our Safeguarding procedures.

Minimum 2–4 years of experience in documentation, reporting, knowledge management, or communication in DRR, climate adaptation, humanitarian assistance, or development sector projects

About the Role

The Program Extension Associate will support field-level implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Community-Based Flood Early Warning Systems (CBFEWS). The role involves facilitating stakeholder coordination, community engagement, primary data collection, and
monitoring of project activities. The position will ensure effective implementation of interventions while promoting Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and strengthening community ownership.

Job Profile

• Prepare inception, progress, monitoring, and final project reports in line with agreed timelines and formats.
• Develop workshop reports, technical briefs, and project documentation materials.
• Document best practices, lessons learned, success stories, and case studies.
• Maintain and regularly update the project documentation and knowledge repository.
• Compile, organize, and manage datasets received from field teams for reporting and analysis.
• Develop communication materials including briefs, summaries, newsletters, and policy notes.
• Ensure quality assurance, consistency, and integration of GESI considerations in all reports and documentation.
• Support coordination with programme and field teams to ensure timely submission of information and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to organizational safeguarding and Code of Conduct policies.

Deliverables

• Quarterly and semi-annual technical reports
• Knowledge products and documented case studies
• Donor-ready narrative reports and communication materials
• Organized and updated project documentation archive

Qualifications & Requirements

• Graduate degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Disaster Management, Environmental Studies, Sociology, or related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in documentation, reporting, knowledge management, or communication in DRR, climate adaptation, humanitarian assistance, or development sector projects.
• Proven experience in drafting donor reports, case studies, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and writing skills in English; knowledge of Hindi/local language preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic data handling skills.
• Ability to synthesize field data into structured narrative reports.
• Willingness and commitment to undertake field visits for documentation.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates may send their updated CV along with a cover letter to hr@caritasindia.org
• Subject line: “Application for Program Extension Associate Documentation & Reporting – ICIMOD”
• Preference will be given to candidates who are local and based in Bihar.
• Last date to apply: 7 March 2026
• Immediate joining preferred

Minimum 2-4 years of experience in community mobilization, DRR projects, climate adaptation, or rural development initiatives.

About the Role

The Program Extension Associate will support field-level implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Community-Based Flood Early Warning Systems (CBFEWS). The role involves facilitating stakeholder coordination, community engagement, primary data collection, and
monitoring of project activities. The position will ensure effective implementation of interventions while promoting Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and strengthening community ownership.

Job Profile
• Support implementation of NbS and CBFEWS activities at field level in coordination with project teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate baseline assessments, including Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and household surveys.
• Facilitate community consultations, awareness programmes, and stakeholder meetings.
• Support installation, testing, and operationalization of CBFEWS systems at pilot sites.
• Mobilize communities and ensure inclusive participation following GESI principles.
• Coordinate with DDMA, SDMA, Panchayats, community institutions, and local partners.
• Collect field monitoring data and track progress against project logframe indicators.
• Support organization of trainings, sensitization programmes, and Training of Trainers (ToT) workshops.
• Assist in documentation of field activities and reporting requirements.
• Ensure adherence to organizational safeguarding, child protection, and Code of Conduct policies.

Deliverables
• Field activity and progress reports
• Community engagement and consultation documentation
• Monitoring data and implementation updates
• Survey datasets and field assessment inputs
• Support in periodic donor reporting inputs

Qualifications & Requirements

• Graduate degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Disaster Management, Environmental Studies, Sociology, or related field.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in community mobilization, DRR projects, climate adaptation, or rural development initiatives.
• Experience working with local governance institutions and community-based organizations preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in local language(s).
• Willingness and commitment to reside in the project villages.
• Basic knowledge of data collection tools and reporting formats.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates may send their updated CV along with a cover letter to hr@caritasindia.org
• Subject line: “Application for Program Extension Associate – ICIMOD”
• Last date to apply: 7 March 2026
• Preference will be given to candidates who are local and based in Bihar.
• Immediate joining preferred

Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience in rural or tribal development projects.

Strong community mobilization and facilitation skills. • Good communication skills in local language (Bengali) and basic reporting skills in English. • Ability to work independently in remote field locations. • Good documentation and reporting abilities. • Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder coordination capacity. • Commitment to grassroots development and working with tribal communities.

About the Project

Welfare and Empowerment of Tribal People through Large Area Multi-Purpose Cooperative Societies (WE-LAMPS) in West Bengal. The project aims at empowering tribal community in West Bengal through collective engagement in LAMPS and with improved access to livelihoods, financial inclusion, and access to government support services for tribal communities, with special emphasis on women and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Communities (PVTGs).

About the Role

The Program Associate will play a key role in strengthening community institutions and ensuring effective grassroots implementation of the WE-LAMPS project. The position requires close engagement with LAMPS, Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and other Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to enhance their institutional capacity, sustainability, and access to entitlements.

The role involves field-based coordination, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, convergence with government schemes, documentation of best practices, and proactive problem-solving to ensure smooth implementation of project activities. The candidate must be willing to stay within or close to the project area and work directly with tribal communities.

Job Profile

• Provide thematic and operational support for institutional strengthening of LAMPS, SHGs, and other CBOs.
• Coordinate and oversee day-to-day implementation of project activities at the field level.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government departments, local self-governments, training agencies, and research institutions.
• Facilitate access to government schemes and ensure convergence for LAMPS and CBOs.
• Organize and ensure effective implementation of trainings, meetings, and community campaigns as per project ToR.
• Train LAMPS members on sustainability strategies, governance, and business development.
• Supervise and support Community Educators in planning and execution of activities.
• Identify field-level challenges and develop practical solutions for effective coordination.
• Conduct regular field visits and prepare qualitative and analytical field reports.
• Document case studies, success stories, and best practices aligned with project outcomes.
• Support day-to-day operational and programmatic requirements of the project.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Sociology, Development Studies, Education, or related field.
• Master’s degree in relevant discipline will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience in rural or tribal development projects.
• Experience in working with SHGs, cooperatives, producer groups, or community institutions preferred.
• Exposure to government schemes, livelihood promotion, and financial inclusion initiatives desirable.
• Experience in capacity building and training facilitation at community level.

Language Requirement (Mandatory):

• Fluency in Bengali is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively in local tribal dialects will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their updated CV along with a cover letter to hr@caritasindia.org with the subject line: “Application for Program Associate – WE-LAMPS”

Last date to apply: 4th March 2026

Caritas India expects the highest standards of professional practice in all its work and contact with people; and recognizes that `safeguarding’ is an organizational and an individual responsibility. It recognizes its responsibility and commitment to promote and ensure security, safety and wellbeing of CI people in its offices/work – spaces/locations and different work contexts.