Field Coordinator

The Hans Foundation (THF); Deoria; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hans Foundation (THF) invites applications for Field Officers in Almora & Tehri Garhwal, UK, on a contractual basis for 1 year with possible extension. Two positions report to the Block Coordinator and involve field travel, data collection, and community mobilization for THF programs.

Candidates should be graduates or 12th pass with 2 years’ experience in community mobilization, strong communication skills, and familiarity with local dialects.

Qualifications

• Graduate or 12th pass with 2 years' experience in community mobilization.
• Experience coordinating field activities and working with local communities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of local dialects and cultures.
• Ability to collect and manage data effectively.
• Experience in document management and record-keeping.
• Ability to work with village-level workers.
• Willingness to participate in local programs and events.

Responsibilities

• Field visits to oversee plan execution as directed.
• Assist and follow up on project activities as instructed by the block coordinator.
• Regular field visits to monitor day-to-day activities.
• Assist the block coordinator in data collection.
• Maintain assets, data and records at block offices.
• Support village-level workers in advocacy, resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation.
• Participate in local programs such as Kisan Mela and exhibitions.
• Resource and community mobilization for field activities.
• Well acquainted with local dialects, area and resources at village/block level.
• Community mobilization for field activities.

Skills

Community mobilization

Data collection

Data management

Documentation

Coordination

Field coordination

Education

Graduate

12th pass

Job description

BACKGROUND

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

GENERAL

Location of Job: Almora & Tehri Garhwal, UK

Project Name: Hans Livelihood Uttarakhand

Type of Employment: Contractual for 1 year, extendable as per perfomance

No. of Position: 02

Reporting to: Block Coordinator

• Field visits for the proper execution of different plans and schemes at the field level as instructed by the project manager of the subject matter specialist and block coordinator.
• Assistance and follow-up of all the activities of the project as instructed by the block coordinator.
• Regular field visits to monitor the day-to-day activities on the field.
• Assist the block coordinator in the collection of data from the field.
• Maintenance of all the assets, data, and records at the block offices as instructed by the block coordinators.
• Support to the village-level workers in tasks related to advocacy, resource mobilization, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Assist the participation in any local program such as Kisan Mela and exhibition.
• Resource and community mobilization for the various activities to be conducted at the field level.
• Well acquainted with the local dialect, area, and resources available at the village and block level.
• Community mobilization for all the activities to be done at the field.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduate or 12th pass with a minimum of 2 years of experience in community mobilization or allied areas.
• Experience in coordinating field activities and working with local communities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of local dialects and cultures.
• Ability to collect and manage data effectively.
• Experience in document management and record-keeping.
• Ability to support and work closely with village-level workers.
• Willingness to participate in local programs and events.
• Familiarity with community mobilization techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to the mission and values of The Hans Foundation.

THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities, and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.