• Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders at the state, district, and block levels, including Government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community representatives.
• Capacity Building: Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to the livelihoods team to enhance their skills and knowledge in integrated livelihood planning and implementation.
• Community Coordination: Collaborate with community workers, project managers, and local farmers to develop and execute livelihood-related plans tailored to the needs of the community.
• Curriculum Development: Design and implement a curriculum/module focused on livelihood and employability skills for farmers, ensuring relevance and effectiveness in addressing local challenges.
• Natural Resource Management: Formulate strategies for the sustainable management of natural resources within the project area, aligning with project goals and objectives.
• Facilitation and Monitoring: Facilitate the activities of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and other community-based organizations, while monitoring progress and outcomes.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare comprehensive reports, including annual, half-yearly, and final reports as per the need of the donor and organization, as well as content for pamphlets, brochures, and other communication materials to disseminate project learnings and achievements.
• Capacity Development Events: Organize and facilitate various capacity-building and dialogue events such as trainings, workshops, and conferences to empower stakeholders and enhance project effectiveness.
• Data Management: Oversee data documentation, record-keeping, and analysis, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of project-related information for informed decision-making.
• Adherence to Policies: Ensure compliance with project policies, procedures, and ethical standards, upholding principles of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in all project activities.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to effectively engage and build relationships with stakeholders at various levels, including government agencies, NGOs, community leaders, and project target groups.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate the livelihoods team, as well as to lead collaborative efforts with stakeholders towards achieving project objectives.
• Project Management: Proficiency in project management methodologies to plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate livelihood-related activities, ensuring timely delivery of project goals.
• Community Development: Knowledge and experience in community development principles and practices, including participatory approaches, community organizing, and empowerment strategies.
• Capacity Building: Ability to design and deliver capacity-building initiatives, including training, mentoring, and coaching, to enhance the skills and capabilities of project staff and community members.
• Strategic Planning: Skills in strategic planning and decision-making to formulate project strategies, prioritize activities, and allocate resources effectively to achieve desired outcomes.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and Tamil, to effectively convey project objectives, engage stakeholders, and disseminate information to diverse audiences.
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify challenges, develop innovative solutions, and overcome barriers to project implementation.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation techniques to track project progress, assess impact, and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, manage uncertainty, and respond flexibly to evolving project needs and priorities.
• These skills are essential for a Livelihood Coordinator to effectively lead and manage livelihood-related initiatives, foster community empowerment, and contribute to sustainable development outcomes.

Benefits: Gross Salary: 30,000 (depending on qualifications and experience)

Contract Period: Initially 1 year (Extendable based on performance)

Application Procedure: Interested candidates should submit applications to hrnews2021@gmail.com, including the required documents and a covering letter justifying their candidacy for the position.