State Coordinator - Social Protection in Bengaluru| Hasiru Dala

aikyam; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Meaningful on-ground programs

Job summary

Aikyam, a community-driven organisation in Karnataka, is seeking a State Coordinator for their Social Protection program for waste pickers. In this role, you will lead state-level programs, manage budgets, and ensure effective communication across various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a background in program management within the social sector, strong coordination skills, and experience in training field staff. A competitive compensation package is offered, along with the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in program management in the social sector or with NGOs.
• Ability to support mobile app usage and troubleshoot with tech teams.
• Basic understanding of government social security schemes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out state-level enumeration and social security programs.
• Work with partner organisations to define roles and build capacity.
• Manage the state-level budget and ensure proper fund usage.
• Collect and report accurate program data and support assessments.

Skills

Program management experience

Coordination and stakeholder management

Training and capacity building

Data management and reporting

Problem-solving mindset

Mobile application support

Job description

Hasiru Dala is a not-for-profit organisation working to advance social justice for waste pickers across India. They work directly with communities on identity rights, education, healthcare, housing, pensions, skill development, and employment. They advocate for a people-first approach to waste management and work alongside local governments, citizens, volunteers, and businesses committed to sustainability and a circular economy.

Role

Hasiru Dala is looking for a State Coordinator to lead their Social Protection program for waste pickers across Karnataka. You will plan, run, and monitor enumeration and social security initiatives, coordinate with field teams and partner organisations, manage budgets, and ensure programs reach the communities that need them most.

Responsibilities

Plan and carry out state-level enumeration and social security programs for waste pickers, including mapping government schemes, identifying operational areas, and sharing findings with the central data team

Work with partner organisations to define roles, build their capacity, and train field staff on mobile applications and program processes

Prepare and track action plans, monitor weekly progress, and ensure timely submission of reports and three field case studies every month

Manage the state-level budget, ensure proper use of funds, and support partners in submitting invoices on time each month

Coordinate communication and field visits across funders, monitoring teams, Hasiru Dala, and partner organisations

Collect and report accurate program data, support field assessments, and use learnings to improve program delivery

Requirements

Experience in program management in the social sector or with NGOs, with strong coordination and stakeholder management skills

Experience training and building the capacity of field staff or community groups, with the ability to support mobile app usage and troubleshoot with tech teams

Ability to manage data, documentation, budgets, and reporting accurately and on time

Basic understanding of government social security schemes and systems is preferred

Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to field realities and travel within Karnataka as needed

Languages: English and Hindi are mandatory; Kannada and Marathi are preferred

• Work directly with a community-driven organisation building social protection systems for waste pickers
• Be part of meaningful, on-ground programs that create lasting change
• Competitive compensation

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