District Mobilization Coordinator -Odisha

Pci India; New Delhi; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive environment

Job summary

PCI India seeks a District Mobilization Coordinator- LF to support social mobilization and MDA activities across selected districts of Odisha. You will work under the Assistant State Program Manager/State Program Manager, coordinating with government departments, NGOs and frontline workers to implement capacity-building, training and IEC dissemination.

Travel across districts is expected; the role requires strong communication, documentation and planning skills, with a tenure of 3 months.

Qualifications

• Graduate/PG degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Rural Development or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in program implementation and social mobilization.
• Experience coordinating with government departments and stakeholders at district/block level.

Responsibilities

• Capacity Building & Training: build capacity of cadres, coordinate training for Drug Administrators and frontline workers.
• Planning & Coordination: develop macro/micro plans and training schedules, issue guidelines.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership: engage district officials and CSOs/FBOs for convergence.
• Implementation Support: ensure IEC material distribution and training of Drug Administrators.
• Monitoring & Supervision: conduct supervision visits, provide feedback, maintain MIS reporting.

Skills

Social mobilization

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Travel willingness

Coordination with govt departments

Education

Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences/Public Health/Rural Development or related field

Job description

PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 26 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. In the past year, PCI India reached more than 1.7 crore, i.e. 17 million people in 202 Districts in 15 States.

Our Vision and Mission

Vision - A happy, healthy, safe and a sustainable world for all.

Mission - Rooted in community realities, we co create and scale sustainable solutions to complex development problems.

Our Values

• Excellence - Quality in everything no matter how small, is paramount.
• Respect - There is inherent value in all people for who they are and what they contribute.
• Collaboration - Only through collaboration we can address complex development problems.
• Boldness - Boldness requires disruptive thinking backed up by courage and conviction.
• Creativity - Creativity ensures dynamic responsiveness, relevance and impact.
• Integrity - Integrity is non-negotiable in both personal and professional domains.

PCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PCI is committed to providing equal opportunity to all working for it and in creating an inclusive work environment. We respect the diversity of our people and follow a fair, non-discriminatory approach in terms of gender, age, nationality race, caste, religion, community, marital status, physical challenge, and sexual orientation.

We promote diversity in the workplace and ensure a culture of zero tolerance to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment whether sexual, physical or psychological.

PCI provides equal opportunity in recruitment, appraisals, promotion and career progression. Our people policies are fair, objective and non-discriminatory and everyone is expected to adhere to them.

About the Position

Position Name: District Mobilization Coordinator- LF

Reporting Line: Assistant State Program Manager/State Program Manager

Tenure: 03 Months

Location: Various districts of Odisha (6)

Qualification & Skills required

• Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Rural Development, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in program implementation, social mobilization, or public health projects.
• Experience in coordination with government departments and stakeholders at district/block level.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned district(s).

Location Details

Odisha (6): Sambalpur, Sundergarh, Sonpur, Keonjhar, and two More.

Application closure date: 25 th October 2026

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Capacity Building & Training
   • Build capacity of MSG supported social mobilization cadres and Social Mobilization Coordinators (if deployed) on technical, social mobilization and reporting aspects of the LF program.
   • Support district and blocks in organizing training sessions for Drug Administrators and related frontline workers.
   • Orientation of different line departments, supporting social mobilization for LF elimination.
2. Planning & Coordination
   • Support districts and IUs in preparing macro plans, micro plans, Drug Administrator training schedules, IEC dissemination plans, and drug administration strategies.
   • Coordinate with heads of key departments such as Education, PRI, SRLM, Civil Supplies, ICDS, and others for issuance of guidelines to support MDA social mobilization.
   • Ensure timely coordination with the Health Department for dissemination of guidelines to Drug Administrators prior to MDA days.
3. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership
   • Establish and strengthen linkages with district-level officials and platforms including District Program Manager (SRLM), District Education Officer, DPRO, District Community Mobiliser, and relevant CSOs/FBOs.
   • Organize orientations and meetings with key stakeholders before MDA rounds to ensure inter-departmental convergence and commitment.
4. Implementation Support
   • Coordinate and follow up for timely availability and distribution of IEC materials at district and block levels.
   • Support in training of DAs and other workshops/reviews planned to be organized
   • Support in implementation of MSG provisions in district
5. Monitoring & Supervision
   • Undertake supportive supervision visits to monitor preparedness and implementation of social mobilization and MDA activities.
   • Provide timely feedback to district officials and stakeholders to improve implementation quality.
   • Undertake monitoring, reporting, and supportive supervision during MDA days to ensure compliance and address field-level challenges.
   • Maintain and update daily Management Information System (MIS)/reporting formats as required.

About the Project

Project Concern International (PCI) is committed to supporting the Government of India s efforts towards the elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF). PCI works closely with State Health Departments to strengthen program implementation, social mobilization, and inter-departmental coordination overall leading to anti LF drug consumption by eligible population. To accelerate the LF elimination agenda and in line with the preparations for upcoming February 2026 Mass Drug Administration Campaigns, PCI proposes to hire District Mobilization Coordinators who will be placed at the district level to provide end-to-end support in planning, implementation, supervision, and monitoring of MDA-related activities.

What can you expect in PCI

• A warm, inclusive and happy work environment.

Recruitment Process

1. Applications will be shortlisted based on the specified criteria mentioned in the Job Description.
2. Shortlisted candidates will appear for a written assignment (if required).
3. The process could also include presentation of the assignment.

PCI is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct.