Job Title: Landscape Project Coordinator
Location: Palghar, Maharashtra (with occasional travel to project sites)
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Required: 2 years
A little bit about who we are:
At WOTR, we are committed to tackling the key causes of rural poverty by rejuvenating ecosystems and building the community's resilience to climate change by enhancing water availability, increasing land and agricultural productivity, diversifying livelihoods, empowering women, and strengthening the health and well-being of vulnerable rural communities.
WOTR brings together practitioners, academics, researchers, trainers, and policy makers to work collaboratively in building the resilience of rural communities. Our partners, including donors and government agencies stand resolutely behind us to enable this.
Together with our partners, we have worked in 10 states in 6,850 villages and impacted 6.58 million people in our 30 years of existence.
To know more about us, visit us at: www.wotr.org
Here is a brief snapshot of the role :
A dedicated and versatile Project Coordinator to lead our project interventions at the landscape level. The coordinator must have all-around work experience with demonstrated experience handling multiple tasks, building strong community relationships, and ensuring the smooth implementation of activities/ interventions. The person will be responsible for mobilizing communities and coordinating with field staff to ensure the success of project initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project implementation: Oversee the implementation of projects across potential project villages, ensuring their timely implementation vis--vis district-level targets.
- Community Engagement: Work with local communities, leaders, government officials and line departments to encourage participation and support for the projects.
- Team Supervision: Guide and support field staff, volunteers, and Community Resource Persons (CRPs) in their day-to-day activities.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Track the progress of each intervention, gather primary and secondary data, and submit reports to the team lead, DCA/DCO.
- Mangrove Co-Management Committee (MCMC) registration and banking: Liaison with the office of the Charity Commissioner at the district level for submitting village-level MCMC files, following up with key officials and obtaining final approvals. Coordinate with MCMC Secretaries/SMS/CRPs from assigned villages for timely bank account opening to ensure smooth flow for implementing project activities.
- Capacity Building: Organize training and awareness sessions for community members, team members, and local stakeholders.
- Knowledge/experience in bringing constructive collaboration through convergence between ongoing/proposed government schemes at the centre/state/district level is desirable.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with Taluka-level line department officials, NGOs, and other partners to ensure proper use of resources and enhanced collaboration.
- General Administration: Help with logistics, planning, and administration to ensure the smooth functioning of project activities daily.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Relevant work experience of a minimum of 2 years and a postgraduate degree in Social Work or work experience of 4+ years with an undergraduate degree from a recognised institute/university in the same field.
- Demonstrated work experience working with Government Agencies/NGOs/International Development Organisations in social mobilisation, institution and building, capacity
- Experience in bringing constructive collaboration through convergence between ongoing/proposed government schemes at the state and district level.
How To Apply: Send your application to [Confidential Information] with the subject line Landscape Project Coordinator and fill the Form: https://forms.gle/b9V4zcGfTsobbyYr7
