Program Specialist

Job Title: Program Specialist

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tripura, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh

Expected Joining Date: Immediately

About Industree Foundation

Established in 2000, Industree Foundation holistically tackles the root causes of poverty by creating an ownership-based, organized, creative manufacturing ecosystem for micro-entrepreneurs. Industree works with a vision to co-create an ecosystem with farmers, artisans, and stakeholders, creating a new way of building sustainable enterprises and work culture. Industree Foundation’s comprehensive approach helps communities assess their traditional skill base, organize them into production units, develop products that appeal to modern markets, and create consistent demand to create sustainable businesses at the lowest possible costs.

Our approach has tripled the incomes of artisans in non-farm occupations by leveraging their artisanal skills and integrating them into the creative industries sector. The Foundation believes that if the poor have access to sustained and consistent demand for their products and services and are provided with an enabling ecosystem, they can integrate into the formal economy and lift themselves out of poverty. We have reached 6,00,000 women artisans across India and Africa through collaborative efforts with organizations like The Future Group, IKEA, The Commonwealth Secretariat, the Grassroots Business Fund, and the National Skill Development Corporation. You can read more about its work at www.industree.org.in.

Job Description:

Please describe the primary purpose of this position. List the key roles and responsibilities.

The Program Specialist will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and monitoring the implementation of the program in partnership with the State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) at the state level. This role will ensure effective collaboration with state, district, and block-level teams, build the capacities of stakeholders, and drive alignment with program objectives. The position will serve as the key link between the organization, SRLM, and other stakeholders, ensuring timely execution, quality outcomes, and comprehensive documentation for reporting and knowledge management.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Foster and maintain strong partnerships with the State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) and other key stakeholders.
2. Lead and oversee program implementation across the state, ensuring timely execution, quality delivery, and effective monitoring of activities.
3. Provide capacity-building support to SRLM teams at state, district, and block levels.
4. Facilitate collaboration with government departments, community institutions, and other stakeholders to achieve program objectives.
5. Drive effective internal and external communication to ensure alignment and transparency.
6. Develop, review, and maintain comprehensive program documentation, progress reports, and IEC materials.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Education: Master’s degree in social work/Rural Development/Development Studies (Preferred) or any other relevant discipline

Experience: 5 to 6 years of experience working on field-based projects

Skills and Competencies:

1. Proven experience in program implementation, monitoring, and reporting
2. Ability to coordinate with government stakeholders, community institutions
3. Strong understanding of rural development and livelihood promotion
4. Strong leadership and team management abilities
5. Effective stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
6. Ability to work independently while driving collaboration across multiple levels.
7. High adaptability and resilience in field-driven environments

Program Specialist position plays a critical role to ensure effective coordination and partnership with the State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) for successful program implementation. This role will provide leadership in planning, execution, and monitoring across multiple districts while ensuring alignment with state priorities.

For those interested in this role, please share your resumes along with your location, notice period/availability and salary details at: jobs@industree.org.in

 

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

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