Project Manager – Disability Livelihoods

SELCO Foundation; Vellore; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SELCO Foundation in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, invites applications for Project Manager – Disability Livelihoods to lead livelihood interventions for Persons with Disabilities in the district, coordinating with program staff and field teams. The role covers community engagement, government and bank coordination, and oversight of five taluka coordinators to ensure timely, last-mile delivery.

Candidates with a Master's in Social Sciences or Vocational Sciences, 4–6 years of relevant experience, strong

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in disability programming, livelihoods, or community development
• Familiarity with Tamil Nadu government disability schemes and entitlements
• Strong facilitation skills; ability to work sensitively with marginalised groups
• Ability to coordinate across government, community, and field teams
• Willingness to travel extensively across all four districts
• Basic documentation and reporting skills; Tamil proficiency preferred
• Candidates with prior experience working with PwD communities are especially encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• PwD Community Engagement across four districts; mobilise beneficiaries and identify opportunities for enterprise or skill development
• Government & institutional coordination with district disability departments and banks; maintain relationships with officials
• Monitoring, data & reporting: maintain field data, support reporting, capture field insights, and contribute case studies

Skills

Tamil proficiency

Facilitation

Govt coordination

Community development

Travel willingness

Education

Masters in Social Sciences

Masters in Vocational Sciences

Job description

Project Manager – Disability Livelihoods

Designation: Project Manager – Disability Livelihoods
Job Location: Vellore, Tamil Nadu

About SELCO Foundation:

SELCO Foundation is a not-for-profit, public charitable trust. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It aims to create a platform of solutions that uses sustainable energy as a catalyst to link environmental sustainability and poverty alleviation. With holistic development as the primary focus, the organization strives to create equitable societies, where services are accessed by all communities. The interventions of the SELCO Foundation led to a sustainable delivery model of essential services like livelihoods, education, and health till the last mile. (Read more about SELCO Foundation here:http://www.selcofoundation.org)

Role Overview

The Project Manager will lead livelihood interventions for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in Vellore district, working closely with the Program team. The role spans direct community engagement, government and bank coordination, and oversight of five taluka coordinators to ensure effective, last-mile delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. PwD Community Engagement

• Engage PwD communities across four districts to understand needs and livelihood aspirations
• Mobilise beneficiaries and identify opportunities for enterprise or skill development
• Facilitate awareness sessions, group meetings, and training programmes

2. Government & Institutional Coordination

• Engage with district disability departments to map schemes and entitlements
• Coordinate with banks for credit and financial access
• Maintain relationships with block and district officials and serve as the bridge between communities and the CMC team
• Plan and implement livelihood interventions-skill training, enterprise support, scheme access-suited to PwD
• Coordinate with training partners and vendors for timely delivery
• Support end-users through training and follow-up
• Guide and coordinate five taluka coordinators for consistent implementation across districts
• Conduct regular field visits and resolve bottlenecks
• Keep activities aligned with programme timelines

5. Monitoring, Data & Reporting

• Maintain field data on activities, beneficiaries, and outcomes
• Support reporting through field notes and documentation
• Flag implementation gaps and contribute case studies and success stories
• Capture field insights on community needs and programme gaps
• Share feedback for continuous improvement
• Participate in team reviews and learning events

Educational Qualification:

Candidates with a Master's degree in Social Sciences or Vocational Sciences will be preferred.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• 4–6 years in disability programming, livelihoods, or community development
• Familiarity with Tamil Nadu government disability schemes and entitlements
• Strong facilitation skills; ability to work sensitively with marginalised groups
• Ability to coordinate across government, community, and field teams
• Willingness to travel extensively across all four districts
• Basic documentation and reporting skills; Tamil proficiency preferred

Candidates with prior experience working with PwD communities are especially encouraged to apply.