State Program coordinator- Punjab

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About the Organization

Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) (www.sewa.org) is an organization of poor, self-employed women workers in the informal economy started as a trade union by Ela Bhatt in Gujarat in 1972, based on Gandhian principles. It is spread across 18 states across India, and it has 3.1 million women members. It is a confluence of three movements-women, workers, and cooperatives. In 1984, SEWA Bharat (www.sewabharat.org), was formed as the national federation to develop new SEWAs, locally, nurture and strengthen them. SEWA Bharathighlights issues of poor women at the national level through close coordination with the state SEWAs. SEWA Bharat also supports development programs and activities that organize women so they can aim to achieve full employment and self-reliance for all its members. The state SEWAs are guided by a State Coordinator locally who in turn takes guidance and support from the Federation Office for smooth implementation at the state level. She has a local team and often District Coordinators and district team members, depending on the area's availability of funds and needs.

Job Description

SEWA Bharat is looking for a State Program Coordinator for Punjab who would be based in Chandigarh or tricity area. The State Program Coordinator would work under the guidance of the State Coordinator, SEWA Punjab, and the National Coordinator, SEWA Bharat. In Punjab, SEWA runs many programs (refer to www.sewapunjab.org ) and local social enterprises. She will have to work directly in the districts to help set up work and monitor the work of the team. While there may be certain projects in certain districts, her focus should be to spread the activities/learning of all projects to as many districts as possible.

The State Program Coordinator is responsible for all projects in the State - she will be expected to plan, develop the projects, monitor, and review the project’s progress through regular interaction with the persons in charge of them at the district and state level. She should have good monitoring skills and be systematic in maintaining records. She is required to draft a proposal, as per the need to raise funds, by identifying and articulating the needs of the members.

Preferably, Punjabi speaking female candidates with a direct and strong understanding of the state, and grassroots program implementation and management should apply. The position is based in the Tricity area of Chandigarh with a travel of a minimum of 10-12 days in a month within in state and on a need basis, outside the state. Strong command of Punjabi, Hindi, and English would be a pre-requisite, and field experience of a minimum of 5 years would be compulsory. Relevant education in the development sector would be an advantage. She should be proficient in MS Office, report writing, and proposal writing. Leadership quality and the ability to confidently liaise with Government officials would be necessary.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Looking for a female candidate with leadership, and managerial experience who has a minimum of 5 years of work experience
• Knowledge and experience in working at the grassroots level, community outreach, and/or coalition building for a minimum of 3 years.
• Experience in building government partnerships at the State level
• Strong leadership skills are essential including excellent organizational and analytical capabilities, setting priorities, take initiative, and achieve deadlines.
• Generate trust, have integrity and empathy, be outgoing, be persuasive, and have excellent people/communication skills
• Willingness to learn from all levels and in various aspects
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be willing to share lessons learned and best practices to build the capacity of the team.
• Open to traveling within and outside the state for work
• Proven organizational and team management skills and ability to work under pressure

Salary

Compensation: Rs 65,000 per month and negotiable based on experience

Interested and qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Please send your cover letter and CV to: Mail ID: jobs@sewabharat.org , priyanka@sewabharat.org Subject Line: Application for State Program coordinator- Punjab

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