Project Associate – Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

Finishsociety; Andhra Pradesh; On-site; INR 179,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

FINISH Society in India seeks a Project Associate to drive door-to-door SWM awareness, mobilize communities, and support training programs. The role requires 2–4 years' experience in waste management and a graduate/ postgraduate qualification in Rural Development or Environmental Science.

You will travel within rural areas, use MS Office tools, and contribute to data reporting. Strong Telugu communication and collaborative team spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in waste management or school wash programs.
• Graduate or postgraduate in Rural Development, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Strong communication skills in Telugu; basic English and reporting ability preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office; data collection tools.
• Willing to travel extensively within rural areas.
• Team player with empathy and grassroots connect.
• Self-motivated with problem-solving attitude.

Responsibilities

• Door-to-door awareness activities on Solid Waste Management (SWM).
• Field-level SWM activities and community mobilization.
• Conducting and supporting awareness/training programmes.
• Data entry and reporting.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.
• Supporting other project-related field activities as required.

Skills

Waste Management

Telugu communication

Willing to travel

Empathy and grassroots connect

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

Graduate in Rural Development or Environmental Science

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Word

Data collection tools

Job description

FINISH/HR&ADMIN/Job notification/2026-27/007 Date: 10.08.2026

About the Organisation:-

Financial Inclusion Improves Sanitation and Health (FINISH) Society is a multistate not-for- profit NGO registered in 2010 under the Societies Registration Act 1860.FINISH Society is working to promote sustainable and inclusive access of water, sanitation and hygiene services to impact health and environment. We have zero tolerance policy against discrimination by/to any employee or consultant in the performance of the duties, responsibilities and obligations under this employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin. We have a zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation & abuse (SEA) and takes seriously all such concerns and complaints by/to any employee, consultant, volunteer, community member, vendor or related person. FINISH initiates rigorous investigation of the complaints that indicate a possible violation of our policy and takes appropriate disciplinary action against warranted.

Role:- Project Associate- 2 Positions (1 Position at Guntur Rural & 1 Position at Guntur, Andhra Pradesh)

Job Description:

• Door-to-door awareness activities on Solid Waste Management (SWM)
• Field-level SWM activities and community mobilization
• Conducting and supporting awareness/training programmes
• Data entry and reporting
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word
• Supporting other project-related field activities as required

Experience:- 2 to 4 years of experience in waste management, school wash programs.

Qualification:- Graduate/Postgraduate in Rural Development, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Skills Required:-

• a. Strong understanding of Waste Management
• b. Good communication skills in Telegu; basic English and reporting ability preferred.
• c. Proficient in MS Office, data collection tools.
• d. Must be willing to travel extensively within rural areas
• e. Passionate about working with rural communities.
• f. Problem-solving and self-motivated attitude.
• g. Team player with empathy and grassroots connect

Location:- 1 Position at Guntur Rural & 1 Position at Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

Remuneration:- CTCBetween- Rs.16000/- PM- Rs.22000/-PM, travel extra as per project norms.