About BharatCares

BharatCares (SMEC Trust), the social impact arm of the CSRBOX Group stands tall amongst the Top 50 Social Impact Organizations in India.  Specifically established and curated for program delivery, BharatCares' commitment revolves around the principles of innovation, technology, and scalability, aiming to address societal challenges comprehensively.

Functioning as a social solution bridge, BharatCares facilitates collaboration among communities, innovators, funders and government to implement the best impact solution for the last mile. Our flagship initiatives focus on improving education, employability, rural and healthcare infrastructure, entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability and road safety.

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Job Position:  Project Coordinator- CSR and Livelihoods

Locations: Dang ( Subir Block), Surendranagar (Sayla Block)

No. of Position: 2

CTC: ₹3.20 LPA - ₹4.20 LPA (Depending on the relevant experience)

About the Project

This project is a women empowerment and livelihood enhancement initiative focused on strengthening the socio-economic status of women through skill development, entrepreneurship promotion, financial inclusion, community institution strengthening, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

The project aims to build self-reliance among women through capacity building, market linkages, enterprise development, and community-led interventions.

Position Summary

BharatCares is looking for motivated and field-oriented Project Coordinators to support the implementation of CSR-funded livelihoods and women empowerment programs in Dang and Surendranagar, Gujarat. The role involves working closely with women beneficiaries, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), community institutions, government stakeholders, and implementation partners to strengthen livelihoods, promote entrepreneurship, and improve income-generation opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Coordination & Implementation

• Coordinate end-to-end implementation of CSR and livelihood project activities as per approved work plans and timelines.
• Ensure effective execution of field activities, community interventions, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with field teams, trainers, implementation partners, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor activity schedules and address field-level implementation challenges.

2. Women Empowerment & Livelihood Promotion

• Mobilise and engage women beneficiaries, SHGs, and community-based organisations.
• Support the formation, strengthening, and effective functioning of SHGs and women collectives.
• Facilitate livelihood enhancement, entrepreneurship development, and income-generation activities.
• Promote financial literacy, digital literacy, and basic business management practices.
• Support women-led enterprises, market linkages, and access to relevant government schemes.

3. Stakeholder Management & Field Coordination

• Build relationships with government departments, Gram Panchayats, community leaders, NGOs, and local institutions.
• Coordinate with block- and district-level officials for smooth project implementation.
• Organise community meetings, stakeholder consultations, and project review meetings.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress and strengthen community participation.

4. Communication, Facilitation & Capacity Building

• Facilitate community meetings, awareness sessions, workshops, and training programs.
• Coordinate skill development, entrepreneurship, leadership, and financial literacy sessions for women and SHG members.
• Support the development and delivery of training materials and learning resources.
• Address beneficiary concerns and facilitate resolution of field-level issues.

5. Team Coordination & Monitoring

• Coordinate and support field staff, trainers, and community mobilisers.
• Track project milestones, beneficiary participation, and outcome indicators.
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of livelihood interventions.
• Ensure activities are implemented in line with project objectives and donor requirements.

6. Documentation, MIS & Reporting

• Maintain beneficiary databases, SHG records, attendance sheets, activity trackers, and project MIS.
• Collect, verify, and analyse field-level data.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports and project updates.
• Document success stories, case studies, beneficiary testimonials, and program outcomes.
• Support donor reporting, audits, and internal project reviews.

7. Operations & Budget Management

• Coordinate day-to-day project operations, logistics, procurement, and vendor requirements.
• Support activity-wise budget tracking and expenditure monitoring.
• Maintain bills, vouchers, utilisation records, and other supporting documents.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, project budgets, and donor guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Development Studies, Management, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in livelihood promotion, women empowerment, rural development, or community-based development programs.
• Mandatory experience working with women beneficiaries and Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
• Fluency in Gujarati is mandatory; proficiency in Hindi will be an advantage.
• Must own a vehicle and hold a valid driving licence.
• Willingness to travel extensively within assigned project locations and surrounding communities.
• Strong communication, facilitation, coordination, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Google Sheets, and digital reporting tools.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience implementing CSR-funded or donor-supported livelihood projects.
• Understanding of SHG strengthening, community mobilisation, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and rural livelihood models.
• Ability to work independently in field settings and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Why Join BharatCares?

• Opportunity to create meaningful impact in the lives of women and communities.
• Work on large-scale CSR and development sector projects.
• Collaborate with leading corporates, government agencies, and development partners.
• Be part of a dynamic and purpose-driven organization committed to social change.