Livelihood Officer

Nature Wildlife Society; India; Remote; INR 446,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly salary 40,000–45,000 INR

Job summary

Nature Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS) seeks an experienced professional to lead sustainable livelihood interventions for coastal and fishing communities in Tamil Nadu, focusing on womens empowerment and market-ready initiatives.

You will coordinate training, establish producer groups, develop value chains and work with government and financial partners to ensure impact and accountability. Travel across project villages is required.

Qualifications

• Masters level qualification in Rural Development, Social Work, Development Studies, Fisheries Science, Agricultural Sciences, Livelihood Management or related field.
• Experience in livelihood development, community institutions, or fisheries-based livelihoods is essential.
• Strong in field data collection, beneficiary identification and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement sustainable livelihood interventions for coastal and fishing communities with emphasis on womens economic empowerment.
• Facilitate community-based livelihood initiatives incl. seabass nursery farming, crab fattening, value-added products, terrace farming and biochar enterprises.
• Strengthen Women Steward Groups and form new groups for livelihood development and NRM.
• Conduct livelihood assessments, surveys and participatory planning.
• Facilitate training, capacity building and financial literacy among communities.
• Develop market linkages and income-generation models for community enterprises.
• Coordinate with govt departments, technical and financial institutions for convergence and support.
• Monitor production, income, enterprise sustainability and household outcomes.
• Maintain beneficiary databases, field records and progress reports via MIS.
• Work with Project Manager to ensure timely deliverables.

Skills

Community mobilisation

Documentation & reporting

MS Office & digital tools

Tamil language

Willingness to travel

Education

Masters degree in Rural Development, Social Work, Development Studies, Fisheries Science, Agricultural Sciences, Livelihood Management or related discipline

Job description

Mangrove Afforestation in Mayiladuthurai Coastal District, Tamil Nadu, with Community Participation for Building the Resilience of Coastal Communities.

Nature Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS) is a Kolkata-based non-governmental organization (NGO) working for over three decades on wildlife, ecological conservation, natural resource management, and sustainable livelihoods. We are committed to protecting biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and strengthening community resilience through scientific research and policy advocacy.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Rural Development, Social Work, Development Studies, Fisheries Science, Agricultural Sciences, Livelihood Management or a related discipline.
• Candidates with relevant technical qualifications and substantial field experience may also be considered.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 35 years of relevant experience in livelihood development, community institutions, rural enterprise development or fisheries-based livelihoods.
• Experience working with coastal communities, womens groups, SHGs or community-based organisations.
• Understanding of sustainable fisheries, agriculture, microenterprises, market linkages or climate-resilient livelihoods.
• Strong community mobilisation, coordination, documentation and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital reporting tools.
• Tamil must be the candidates mother tongue, with good communication skills in English. Knowledge of the local community, culture and coastal livelihood practices of Tamil Nadu will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel extensively across project villages and field locations.

Scope of Work

• Plan, coordinate and implement sustainable livelihood interventions for coastal and fishing communities, with particular emphasis on womens economic empowerment.
• Facilitate community-based livelihood initiatives, including seabass nursery farming, crab fattening, fish value-added products, household terrace farming, backyard poultry farming and biochar-based enterprises.
• Strengthen existing Women Steward Groups and support the formation of new groups for livelihood development and community-based natural resource management.
• Conduct livelihood assessments, beneficiary identification, household surveys and participatory livelihood planning.
• Facilitate training, capacity building, enterprise development and financial literacy among participating communities.
• Develop market linkages, value-chain opportunities and income-generation models for community-based livelihood enterprises.
• Coordinate with government departments, technical institutions, financial institutions and relevant stakeholders for convergence and technical support.
• Monitor livelihood interventions, including production, income generation, enterprise sustainability and household-level outcomes.
• Maintain beneficiary databases, field records, activity documentation and periodic progress reports through the organisational MIS.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and field team to ensure timely implementation of project deliverables.

Compensation & Benefits

40,000-45000 per month, subject to applicable statutory deductions.

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