Job description
Designation - State Lead - EEWA
Organization - SwitchON Foundation
Location - Maharashtra ( Washim, Hingoli,Akola, Ahemadnagar)
Experience - 12 yrs & above years
About SwitchON Foundation & Its Programs
SwitchON Foundation (www.SwitchON.org.in) is an award-winning not-for-profit organization operating since 2008 in Sustainable Agriculture/Livelihoods, Renewable Energy Access, and Environment & Climate Change sectors. We are recognized for building social enterprises and ecosystems that achieve scalable and replicable impacts. Key programs include:
Empowering the Energy-Water-Agriculture Nexus in East India (EEWA): Focuses on sustainable development of marginalized communities by addressing food, water, and energy interlinkages.
Clean Air Sustainable Cities (CASC): Aims to combat air pollution and climate change through public participation, policy influence, and collaboration with government bodies.
SwitchON Foundation is certified as a Great Place to Work, distinguished by:
A diverse and inclusive workplace with over 50% of women in managerial and leadership roles.
A unique approach from influencing behavior to informing policy with a dedicated team of 175+ across 10 states.
Watch our Story - 15 Years of Impact and Innovation and view our latest annual report here.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct project administration duties including event coordination, planning, participant management, materials preparation, distribution, and tracking.
Facilitate group formation, meetings, collection of SHG share money, bank linkage support, KCC, and Custom hiring center support.
Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and budget constraints.
Manage resource availability and allocation; develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress.
Implement various Government schemes for farmers; assist FPOs in obtaining necessary licenses for commodity trading.
Act as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders; gather and analyze information to support project proposal development and implementation.
Coordinate with team members, monitor progress, and liaise with government officials and social sector organizations for partnership management.
Requirements
Hands-on expertise in Social Mobilization, Institutional Building, and capacity building of community members, with a focus on livelihood promotion.
Strong analytical skills including data analysis and report writing.
Ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships, particularly with Government Agencies.
Consultative and collaborative approach to work.
Skills & Proficiencies
Proven experience in project management with a track record of successful project delivery.
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively.
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Social Science, Social Work, Economics, Public Policy, or related fields.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
Willingness to travel extensively across fields in Maharashtra as required.
Reporting
This position reports to the MD in Kolkata, overseeing a team of 4-5 members.
Compensation
Annual CTC: Up to 7 Lakhs
(Compensation package based on qualifications, experience, and last salary drawn).
How to Apply
We are seeking enterprising professionals to join or lead initiatives/departments at SwitchON Foundation to address critical societal issues.
Please send your CV along with a cover letter with the subject line “State Lead EEWA - Maharashtra” to apply@switchon.org
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