Job ID: 303361

Block Coordinator

SPAN (Society for Peoples' Awareness)

Location: Jhargram and Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal

Apply by: 12 Sep 2026

Relevant Sectors

Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy

Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

Number of Positions: 3
Location: Blocks of Jhargram and Paschim Medinipur District
Reporting to: Project Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

A. Field-Level Project Implementation

Coordinate and implement project activities at the block level.
Develop weekly and monthly field plans in line with the project workplan.
Ensure timely completion of assigned activities and targets.
Regularly visit project villages/communities and monitor field-level implementation.
Identify challenges faced by communities and communicate them to the Project Coordinator.
Support the development of locally appropriate solutions.

B. Community Mobilisation

Build relationships with community members, community leaders and local institutions.
Mobilise community members for meetings, awareness programmes, consultations, campaigns and other project activities.
Facilitate participatory discussions to understand community needs and priorities.
Engage with vulnerable and marginalised households and support them in accessing appropriate services and entitlements.
Encourage community participation and ownership of project activities.

C. Government Scheme & Service Linkages

Support community members in understanding and accessing relevant government schemes, entitlements and public services.
Coordinate with block-level government departments and frontline workers.
Facilitate referrals and linkages between eligible community members and relevant government institutions.
Follow up on applications, referrals and unresolved service-delivery issues where appropriate.
Maintain records of linkages and outcomes.

D. Stakeholder Coordination

Establish regular communication with Gram Panchayats, government functionaries, frontline workers, schools, colleges, community organisations and other local stakeholders.
Participate in block-level meetings and consultations as required.
Support the Project Coordinator in building local partnerships.
Facilitate community-government interface meetings.

E. Meetings, Training & Awareness Activities

Organise and facilitate community meetings, awareness sessions, workshops and consultations.
Support training and orientation programmes for community groups and local stakeholders.
Prepare meeting agendas and ensure proper documentation.
Maintain attendance, participant and activity records.

F. Data Collection & Documentation

Collect accurate field-level data as per project requirements.
Maintain beneficiary/community databases and activity records.
Conduct field surveys, interviews, assessments and consultations when required.
Ensure timely submission of daily/weekly/monthly field reports.
Document case studies, success stories, challenges and community experiences.
Maintain photographs and other supporting documentation as per organisational protocols.

G. Monitoring & Follow-up

Track progress of activities against assigned targets.
Conduct regular follow-up with community members and stakeholders.
Identify gaps in service access and programme implementation.
Provide regular updates to the Project Coordinator.
Ensure that commitments made during community or stakeholder meetings are followed up appropriately.

H. Teamwork & Other Responsibilities

Work closely with other Block Coordinators and project staff.
Support project events, campaigns, consultations and special initiatives.
Participate in review meetings and capacity-building sessions.
Undertake any other project-related responsibilities assigned by the Project Coordinator/Programme Management Team.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Rural Development, Development Studies, Education, Public Administration or a related discipline.
Preferably 2–4 years of relevant field experience in the development/social sector.
Fresh graduates with strong community engagement experience may also be considered for suitable roles.
Experience working with communities, Panchayats, government departments or civil society organisations will be an advantage.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good documentation and basic data-management skills.
Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace.
Ability to work independently in field locations.
Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned block.
Fluency in Bengali and English; knowledge of local languages/dialects will be an advantage.

Job Email ID:

info(at)spanvoice.org