Job ID: 304479

Centre Head Pune

Safe in India Foundation

Location: Pune (Chinchwad and Chakan), Maharashtra

Apply by: 15 Oct 2026

Relevant Sectors

Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice

Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research

About Safe In India: Safe in India Foundation is a Section 8 not-for-profit organisation, founded by IIM Ahmedabad alumni, works to promote workplace safety in the auto sector supply chain and to improve access to ESIC social security benefits and healthcare services for workers. We assist injured/disabled workers with their ESIC healthcare/compensation to live their lives with dignity. We work at improving workplace safety (and thereby productivity) in manufacturing, with focus on the auto-sector supply chain, to reduce accidents, support achievement of SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and help in improving ESIC's services nationally. For more information about SII's work please read our 2025 annual review blog . SII currently operates 6 Worker Assistance Centres (WACs) at Gurugram, Manesar, Faridabad, Chennai ,Mohan Nagar Chinchwad and Chakan.

Position: Centre Head at Worker Assistance Centre
Position Location: Pune-Maharashtra
Salary: Negotiable commensurate with experience and qualifications and NGO salary scales.

Key responsibilities:
Manage all activities to run Worker's assistance centres (Mohan Nagar-Chinchwad & Chakan) in Pune which include qualitative and quantitative delivery of Paramarsh (assisting workers with ESIC healthcare/compensation) and benefit delivery to the workers.

The main WACs activities, other than the main role of assisting injured and non-injured workers. include;
Quality Management for Data & Process -Ensure quality data collection and error free entry in the IT system (SSP). Taking accountability and ownership for data integrity. Monitor data entry and give feedback for corrections/ Rectifications
Shadow team members while doing Paramarsh & file making to ensure quality and organizational values.
Lead and provide direction and guidance to the Field Team and the Assistant Centre Coordinator (ACC) for smooth functioning of WAC activities e.g. Paramarsh , Hitlabh Files, Medical Board, Suvidha Samagam, Shramik Chaupal, Support Group Meeting etc.
Coordinate with other centres and other pillar activities and implement them at WACs.
Build effective relationship with ESIC: Liaison with ESIC branch offices and Sub regional office, Dispensary,IMPs, and other stakeholders for smooth running of program & case resolution.

Community Outreach and Engagement: Monitor & Conduct outreach activities (Shramik Chaupal) to reach ESIC registered workers and their families including the residential areas of workers.

Advocacy- Identify timely and surface critical issues for advocacy with ESIC at the Branch / Regional / HQ level. Create evidence from the regular work in the form of videos &testimonials.

Shramik Saathis - Develop them- Develop the Shramik Saathis (worker volunteers) as an important ally group - as an Extended Field Force. Engage, coach, and motivate them to do more, better. Help build their knowledge, confidence, and courage in dealing with the issues of the IPs and supporting them.

People Management- Be an effective Manager and ensure that the team is motivated and energized - engage deeply. Weekly one on one with the team members to understand the problems/challenges they face and to find a solution.
Financial Management: Control budgets, track expenses, and ensure financial compliance.
Reporting: Prepare reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and centre performance for senior management.

One-off Projects: Lead/Manage any other project/initiative as assigned by the Head of Operation & CEO from time to time.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

Skills: Good communication skills, ability to engage with male and female workers with empathy and be worker-centric. Ability to read, write and speak Hindi and English fluently. Team player; holds respect for dignity of labour. Result driven, without compromising on the Values of the Organization. Problem solving approach. Budgeting, Data Analysis (good XL skills necessary), Adaptability, Leadership, Team Management.
Qualifications: Relevant (at least undergraduate) degree with good academic record and proven management experience, with ideally social-sector and on the ground experience,
How to Apply: Interested candidates can send their application to
HR: "ritul.safeinindia@gmail.com"
CC: Amitesh Singh: "amitesh.kumar@safeinindia.org" latest by 15th October 2026. The application should include:
Complete bio-data with picture
Current salary
Salary expectations (optional).
Any other relevant information or qualifications.
A cover notes on why you are interested in this job
An example of written work done if any - document, XL, presentation, etc.

Candidates should have full confidence in the principles and Values of Safe in India.

Please ensure that the cover letter is attached as a separate document and the email subject is " "Application for "Centre Head at Worker Assistance Centre - Pune (Maharashtra)"

For more information about SII's work, visit www.safeinindia.org or watch this brief video

Job Email ID:

amitesh.kumar(at)safeinindia.org