Project Coordinator - Nature-Based Solutions- Heat and Water Stress

All India Disaster Mitigation Institute; India; Remote; INR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI) is seeking a Project Coordinator for Nature-Based Solutions for Heat and Water Stress in Maharashtra. The position is based in Akola, with responsibilities across Akola, Jalgaon and Nanded-Waghala to guide field coordinators and monitor progress.

The role requires coordination with SHGs, local authorities and partners, plus tracking activity progress, documentation and data collection for monitoring and learning.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate qualification in social sciences, development studies, environment, disaster management, climate change, natural resource management or a related field.
• Relevant experience in field coordination, community-based development, urban resilience, climate adaptation or disaster risk reduction.
• Ability to coordinate field teams and community institutions, maintain records and follow up on implementation issues.
• Good communication, organisation, documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in Marathi is mandatory; working proficiency in Hindi and English is expected.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office/Excel and digital data collection or reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation and guide, support and monitor coordinators across Akola, Jalgaon and Nanded-Waghala.
• Monitor site-level implementation of cool roofs, green corridors, tree planting, rainwater harvesting and other activities.
• Coordinate with SHGs, SHG federations, women-led enterprises, NULM and local institutions to support participation.
• Maintain coordination with local government bodies, urban local bodies, community representatives, vendors and implementing partners.
• Support vendor coordination and verify bills, field measurements, completion reports and activity documentation.
• Track activity progress and follow up on corrective action with the Project Manager and partners.
• Maintain monitoring records, photos, field notes and contribute to progress reports and case studies.
• Support data collection for monitoring, evaluation and learning, and assist with meetings and stakeholder events.
• Adhere to organisational policies including PSEA and safeguarding.

Skills

Field coordination

Communication

Documentation

Problem solving

Marathi fluency

Education

Graduate or postgraduate in social sciences or related field

Tools

MS Office/Excel

Digital data collection tools

Job description

Job Summary

Project Coordinator: Nature-Based Solutions for Heat and Water Stress in Maharashtra All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI) Full Time at Akola, Maharashtra

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation and guide, support and monitor technical and field coordinators across Akola, Jalgaon and Nanded-Waghala.
• Monitor site-level implementation and quality of cool roofs, green corridors and tree planting, rainwater harvesting systems, and other project activities.
• Coordinate with self-help groups (SHG), SHG federations, women-led enterprises, NULM and other local institutions to support community participation.
• Maintain regular coordination with local government bodies, urban local bodies, community representatives, vendors and implementing partners.
• Support vendor coordination and verify bills of quantities, field measurements, completion reports and activity-level documentation.
• Track activity progress, identify field-level challenges and follow up on timely corrective action with the Project Manager and partners.
• Maintain monitoring records, photographs, field visit notes and other evidence; contribute to monthly progress reports, case studies and learning documentation.
• Support data collection and verification for monitoring, evaluation and learning, and assist with meetings, trainings and stakeholder events.
• Adhere to AIDMI's organisational policies, including its PSEA and safeguarding policies.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Graduate or postgraduate qualification in social sciences, development studies, environment, disaster management, climate change, natural resource management or a
• Relevant experience in field coordination, community-based development, urban resilience, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction or implementation of local development
• Ability to coordinate field teams and community institutions, maintain records and follow up on implementation issues.
• Good communication, organisation, documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in Marathi is mandatory; working proficiency in Hindi and English is expected.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office/Excel and digital data collection or reporting tools, and willingness to travel and spend time at project sites.

Desired Experience

• Previous experience minimum 5 years in the development sector, resilience building, humanitarian work, or government consulting.
• Field experience in urban risk reduction or disaster response operations.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of participatory and data software research methodologies.
• Based in Akola, Maharashtra, with travel to Jalgaon and Nanded as required.

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