Livelihoods Manager
LIVELIHOODS PROGRAMME MANAGER
Grampari has partnered with the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) to provide training in solar lantern assembly and sales, leaf plate making, soil cement bricks, knitting, embroidery, mobile repair and computer use. We also run sewing classes. The livelihoods programme is one of Grampari’s key programmes. Its purpose is to generate income, create local opportunities and empower those in need.
Job Description
Summary: Will be responsible for all aspects of the livelihoods programme at Grampari
Specific Responsibilities include:
- Ensures programme overall is running efficiently and at maximum capacity
- Writing grants and developing other funding sources
- Developing the entrepreneurial aspect of our programme and teaching our students
- Creating curricula for each sector (sewing, computers, solar lantern, mobile repair, etc)
- Identifying, recruiting and mentoring livelihoods programme staff
- Developing and scaling up existing livelihoods activities
- Oversee facilities expansion to house all the different sectors of this programme
Requirements:
- Degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Business, Science, Engineering, etc
- Fluent in Marathi and English
- Strong entrepreneurial spirit and very dynamic
- Rural development experience preferred
- Strong work ethic and highly motivated
- Driver’s license preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Empathetic and adaptable – able to work well with rural and urban communities
Negotiable salary, commensurate with experience.
For more information please contact: grampariteam@gmail.com and include the “LIVELIHOODS PROGRAMME MANAGER” in the subject line.
