Job ID: 298733

Community Organiser || Dharavi

SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action)

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Apply by: 12 Aug 2026

Relevant Sectors

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

ABOUT SNEHA
SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action) is a Mumbai-based non-profit organization dedicated
to improving the health, nutrition, and safety of women and children living in vulnerable urban informal
settlements. Our mission is to empower urban women and children through integrated health and nutrition
programs, education, and advocacy.
We work through a dual approach—engaging both care seekers and care providers. At the community level, we
empower women and families to become agents of change, while simultaneously collaborating with public health
and safety systems to drive sustainable improvements in urban health outcomes.
SNEHA’s key programs include:
• Maternal and Child Health
• Empowerment, Health and Sexuality of Adolescent
• Prevention of Violence against Women and Children
• Public System Partnership
• Palliative Care
Between 2016 and 2025, SNEHA directly reached over 620,555 women, children, and healthcare workers, and
indirectly impacted a population of over 3.63 million across seven municipal corporations and three municipal
councils in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Today, SNEHA is a 500+ member organization with deep
grassroots presence and a strong track record of reducing maternal and neonatal mortality, child malnutrition,
adolescent anemia, and gender-based violence— key determinants of health equity for families and
communities.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Our vision of the EHSAS Program is to enable the health and wellbeing of adolescents and youth, and transform
them into healthy, gender-sensitive and responsible citizens.
The program’s focus is on:
1. Health
2. Gender equality
3. Sexuality
4. Prevention of violence against women and children
5. Youth participation.
An important learning from our intervention has been that the program requires a long-term plan with creative
strategies to sustain the interest of adolescents, and this helps to reduce the rate of attrition in the program.
The information provided through participatory group education sessions if coupled with interesting activities,
wherein adolescents get an opportunity to explore precarious and unanswered questions, leads to self and peer
learning. We also use information, communication and technology in our program.
SNEHA’s EHSAS Programme is ready to implement SABAK project in different areas in Mumbai and Thane city with
the following objectives:
• To improve knowledge, attitude, behavior of adolescent boys and girls in relation to child right, sexual and
reproductive health, nutrition, physical health, mental health and gender
• To enable parents to understand adolescent issues and contribute to a safe environment
• Strengthen convergence with Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics (AFHCs) in partnership with the public
health system
• Build a well-informed citizenry of youth as Non-specialist Workers (NSWs) to provide psychosocial first aid to
young people and enhance their agency

“WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME” (WIIFM) - AT SNEHA
At SNEHA, our fundamental belief is that prioritizing people is key, demonstrating our strong dedication to
nurturing a supportive and growth-driven atmosphere. We uphold an open-door policy that champions
transparency and open dialogue. We actively invite employees to voice their ideas, feedback, and concerns,
fostering a culture where innovation and teamwork can flourish.
If you value excellence and are passionate about nurturing individuals, SNEHA is the perfect place for you!!
For detailed Information visit our website: www.snehamumbai.org

PROFILE SNAPSHOT
Designation: Community Organizer
• Role: The role of a community organizer is necessary for mobilizing adolescents,
conducting group sessions with parents and adolescents, mobilizing parents for
access to social protection benefits
The role also requires enabling the EHSAS team to integrate community -based
mental health intervention into the existing program along with parents etc. The
role is also important to co-ordinate with health post staff to initiate adolescent
friendly health clinics to access services
• Educational Requirement: SSC/HSC Degree
• Location: Dharavi
• Experience: At least 2-5 years’ work experience in similar capacity, implementing
community projects
• Reports to: Program Officer
• Apply: Applications are to be sent via email to belinda.menezes@snehamumbai.org with the subject line "Community Organiser- Counselling"

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

? Mobilization and Data Collection
• Mobilize and support the community-based intervention with adolescents, youth and parents.
• Conduct outreach activities and community-based campaign
? Conducting Modular Sessions
• Attend the capacity building sessions and conduct the sessions.
• Support the team in planning and conducting sessions in communities.
? Stakeholder Engagement and Community Coordination
• Coordinate with different community stakeholders such as heath post staff, community stakeholders
to support the intervention with adolescents and parents.
? Data Entry, Documentation and Reporting
• Undertake day-to-day data planning of activities
• Ensure regular and accurate data entry.

WORK REQUIREMENTS:
• Occasional travel may be required within Mumbai
• Occasional work engagement will be required on weekends or beyond regular working hours.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
• Communication skills
• Willingness to learn
• Teamwork and collaboration

TRAITS:
• Displays empathy, respect, and a non-judgmental approach in all interactions.
• Demonstrates patience and resilience when working in diverse community settings.

“Come and be a catalyst for innovation and positive change-apply today to shape the future with us!”

Job Email ID:

belinda.menezes(at)snehamumbai.org