Consultant – Bio-Composting and Livelihoods

Position: Consultant – Bio-Composting and Livelihoods

Location: Nashik / Pune
Organization: BharatCares
Compensation: INR 5.4–7.2 LPA (commensurate with experience and expertise)
Experience Required: Minimum 2–4 years in rural development, agriculture, or environmental sustainability projects

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Compost. Empower. Sustain.

At BharatCares, we believe sustainability begins at the grassroots. Our mission is to create impact-driven ecosystems that promote bio-composting, sustainable livelihoods, and climate resilience in rural India. By working directly with farming communities and local partners, we empower people with practical tools to build a greener future.

We’re hiring a Consultant – Bio-Composting and Livelihoods, based in Nashik/Pune, to lead field implementation, stakeholder training, and site management for our composting and livelihood programs. This is a high-engagement role ideal for professionals passionate about regenerative agriculture, rural enterprise, and ground-level impact.

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Why This Role Matters

You’ll serve as the on-ground driver of BharatCares’ bio-composting initiatives—supporting sustainable waste management, enabling income-generating opportunities for women and farmers, and demonstrating how environmental action can go hand-in-hand with rural development. From building composting pits to training women in organic farming—this is about turning sustainable practice into people’s everyday reality.

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Key Responsibilities

Project Implementation & Fieldwork

• Manage daily implementation of bio-composting projects across assigned villages.
• Supervise installation, maintenance, and monitoring of composting units.
• Ensure adherence to quality and environmental standards at all project sites.

Community Training & Capacity Building

• Organize and deliver training on composting techniques and organic practices.
• Build awareness on climate-friendly waste management among farmers and SHGs.
• Support skill development for women-led micro-entrepreneurial initiatives.

Market Linkages & Livelihood Support

• Facilitate market connections for compost and allied eco-products.
• Enable income-generation by linking communities to agri-value chains.
• Help set up collective sales and branding platforms where applicable.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

• Coordinate with local Panchayats, agriculture officers, and NGO partners.
• Represent BharatCares in local-level consultations and awareness events.
• Build trust-based relationships with beneficiaries and field-level partners.

Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain field records, reports, and impact assessments.
• Share updates on community adoption, challenges, and success stories.
• Support development of case studies, field videos, and donor reports.

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What We’re Looking For

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Agriculture, Rural Development, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in rural fieldwork, livelihood projects, or sustainability initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of composting methods and organic agriculture.
• Passion for community work, grassroots training, and social impact.
• Good communication skills in Marathi, Hindi, and English.
• Comfortable with extensive field travel and hands-on site engagement.

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What You’ll Gain

• An impactful role in one of India’s growing sustainability-focused development organizations.
• Ground-level leadership experience with rural communities and women entrepreneurs.
• Opportunity to shape green livelihood models and promote circular economy practices.
• Long-term learning in sustainable agriculture, climate action, and community-driven change.

Send your CV and a short cover letter to: career@bharatcares.org
Subject Line: Application: Consultant – Bio-Composting and Livelihoods – Nashik/Pune

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Note: This is an intensive, field-based role. Apply only if you are committed to rural travel, hands-on work, and high-engagement community building. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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