Project Officer – Rural & Tribal Livelihoods (MFP-Based Enterprise Development)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF INDIA (EDII) INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POST OF PROJECT OFFICER IN MAHARASHTRA, CHHATTISGARH, MADHYA PRADESH, AND GUJARAT:

Position Title: Project Officer – Rural & Tribal Livelihoods (MFP-Based Enterprise Development)
No. of Positions: 2 each in following State
Location: Gujarat-Dang, Maharashtra-Nagpur, Chhattisgarh-Bastar, Madhya Pradesh- Narmadpuram (Field-based deployment in rural/tribal areas)
Employment Type: Full-time, Contractual (11 months) – Renewable based on performance and project outcomes
Reporting to: Project Manager

Role Overview

The Project Associate will support field-level implementation of rural and tribal livelihood projects with a focus on MFP-based enterprises. The role involves community mobilization, enterprise facilitation, and direct engagement with beneficiaries to strengthen sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Mobilize and engage SHG members, tribal seed collectors, and rural entrepreneurs.
• Identify and develop sustainable MFP-based livelihood opportunities.
• Facilitate establishment of decentralized MFP processing units (e.g., Mahua oil, herbal powders, forest-based products).
• Organize and conduct training and capacity-building programs.
• Provide technical support, business mentoring, and enterprise handholding.
• Assist in market linkage development and strengthening of value chains.
• Coordinate with local government departments, NGOs, forest officials, and community leaders.
• Document field-level progress, case studies, and success stories.
• Submit timely reports and updates to the Project Manager.

Experience & Educational Qualification:

• Postgraduate in Rural Management, Social Work, Forestry, Agriculture, Food Technology, or related disciplines.

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in rural development, tribal livelihoods, or MFP-based enterprise projects.
• Prior field experience in tribal/rural regions preferred.

• Strong skills in community mobilization and facilitation.
• Proficiency in Hindi, Marathi, and/or Gujarati.
• Ability to live and work in remote tribal and rural areas.
• Knowledge of food processing or MFP handling desirable.
• Strong interpersonal communication and coordination abilities.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.

Remuneration: Rs.50,000 per month CTC

EDII takes pride in its top-quality product portfolio, the details of which are available on its website www.ediindia.org. Candidates are advised to go through it.  Selected candidates must be prepared to work in one or more than one of such programmes/activities, and depending on the requirements of the institute.

EDII reserves the right to accept or reject any/all application(s) without assigning any reason(s) thereof’.

Forward your resume before October 31, 2025 at jobs.staff@ediindia.org with the subject line ‘Project Officer suffixed by location’. Please mention your specialization, experience and expertise in Resume. Also, please mention name of current organization, designation, salary drawn, and expected salary in resume.

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