Job ID: 291392

VDVK Coordinator

Entrepreneurship Development Institute Of India

Location: Tapi, Gujarat

Apply by: 10 May 2026

Relevant Sectors

Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural, Urban

Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy

Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility

Position Title: VDVK Coordinator
Location: Assigned Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs)
Reporting To: Team Leader

Role Overview:
The VDVK Coordinator will be responsible for strengthening Van Dhan Vikas Kendras through capacity building, market linkage development, and continuous mentoring support. The role focuses on enhancing livelihoods of VDVK members through effective training, coordination, and institutional development.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct advocacy and awareness programmes to mobilize and engage VDVK members.
• Plan and deliver training programmes related to value addition, enterprise development, and livelihood enhancement.
• Provide continuous handholding, mentoring, and capacity-building support to VDVKs.
• Develop and facilitate market linkages for VDVK products, including identifying buyers and promoting products.
• Establish financial linkages with banks and other financial institutions to support VDVK enterprises.
• Maintain the database of VDVK members and activities.
• Coordinate day-to-day functioning of VDVKs to ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare training completion reports and document outcomes and impacts.
• Monitor progress of VDVK activities and support members in improving productivity and income.
• Ensure effective implementation of project guidelines at the field level.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Graduate/Postgraduate in Rural Development, Social Work, Agriculture, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in community mobilization, livelihood promotion, or tribal development projects.
• Strong communication in Gujarati and facilitation skills.
• Experience in conducting trainings and working with community institutions.
• Knowledge of market linkages and financial inclusion is desirable.
• Ability to travel extensively to field locations.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and data management.

Maximum Salary: 15000/- + 5000 (TA)

Type of Employment: On Contract.

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Forward your resume to jobs.staff@ediindia.org on or before May 10, 2026 with the subject line ‘Application for VDVK Coordinator, Tapi’. Please mention your specialization, experience, current organization name, designation, salary drawn and expected salary in Resume.

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