Inviting District Enablers for State-wide Intervention rollout in Maharashtra
Project-basis | Across districts in Maharashtra | Involves extensive travel
Hiring for the following districts in Maharashtra:
- Satara
- Gadchiroli
- Chandrapur
- Nashik
- Dhule + Nandurbar
- Akola + Washim
- Buldhana
- Nanded
- Parbhani + Hingoli
- Ratnagiri + Sindhudurg
- Palghar
- Raigad
Note: For district clusters one candidate will be responsible for managing both districts.
About the Company
Illumine Knowledge Resources is a knowledge-impact lab based in Mumbai. Since 1996, our mission has been to enable large-scale human change by helping individuals, communities, educational institutions, and government systems think better, act with purpose, adapt in a rapidly changing world, and contribute more effectively in their respective roles.
Thus far, Illumine has impacted more than 5 million people across schools, colleges, Government institutions and large corporates.
About the upcoming project
In partnership with the Government of Maharashtra, we are working on a large-scale capacity-building initiative aimed at nurturing the Karmayogi spirit among frontline government functionaries across the State. The vision is to strengthen citizen-centric governance by enabling those who interact with citizens every day to serve with greater ownership, empathy, effectiveness, and purpose.
This intervention was pilot tested in two districts, Dharashiv and Solapur in 2023-2024 covering ~4,200 frontline Govt. functionaries and is now ready to scale across the State.
To help drive this mission, we are looking for District Enablers across all divisions/ multiple districts to be part of our Field Deployment Team. The role provides a unique opportunity to work closely with Government stakeholders to create real impact for the citizens of Maharashtra, especially for improved village-level governance.
About the Role of District Enabler
Field-Audit & Coordination | (at District Locations of Maharashtra)
Role Overview of District Enabler
The District Enabler is Illumine's key representative on the ground at the district level. You will bridge communication between Illumine, district administration, taluka leadership, master trainers, and frontline staff, ensuring training programmes run smoothly, on time, and with quality.
What You Will Do
- District Representative: Act as the face of Illumine at the district level by coordinating day-to-day with district government officials to enable smooth training delivery and communication.
- Field Auditing & Issue Resolution: Conduct field visits to monitor training quality, identify challenges, and resolve operational issues to ensure effective programme implementation.
- Research & Survey Support: Assist in conducting surveys with citizens/ government functionaries before and after programme activities, while maintaining accurate documentation, records, and supporting reporting requirements.
Who We Are Looking For
Qualifications & Experience
- Graduate degree from a recognised university (any discipline)
- 2–4 years of experience in programme coordination, field outreach, NGO/CSO work, government schemes, or training coordination
- Strong candidates with substantial field experience may also be considered, even if they are freshers
- Candidates must be from one of these districts:
- Nashik Division - Nashik, Nandurbar, Ahilyanagar
- Nagpur Division - Nagpur, Gadchiroli, Chandrapur
- Konkan Division - Ratnagiri, Palghar, Raigad
- Ch. Sambhajinagar Division - Ch. Sambhajinagar, Latur, Nanded, Parbhani, Beed
- Amravati Division - Amravati, Akola, Yavatmal, Buldhana
- Pune - Pune, Satara, Kolhapur, Sangli
Roll out in Nashik and Nagpur division likely to begin from October 2026. Positions to be closed in September 2026.
Must-Haves
- Fluent in spoken and written Marathi (mandatory)
- Working knowledge of Hindi and English
- Willing to travel extensively across assigned districts and talukas
- Own two-wheeler with valid driving licence (strongly preferred)
- Access to a laptop and stable internet connection
- Available for full-time engagement for the complete contract period
Good to Have
- Experience with Maharashtra government programmes MSRLM, NHM, ZP, MAVIM, or similar
- Prior experience in survey or data collection exercises, District level programs
Contract & Compensation
Contract Details
- This is a contractual role for a period of 4 to 5 months
- Full-time engagement is required for the entire contract duration
Monthly Salary & Travel & Field Allowances
- Rs.30,000 per month
- A Travel and Daily Allowance (TA/DA) will be provided for field visits and days spent on fieldwork.
Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted based on CV and Application Form filled. Once shortlisted, candidate will go through the following selection process:
Step 1 — Online Test
- A short online test covering basic details and skill requirements for this role
- The test will be conducted remotely, and candidates will be notified with instructions
- Candidates who clear the test will be shortlisted for the next stage
Step 2 — Field Citizen Survey
- Shortlisted candidates will be asked to conduct a small field-based citizen survey in their assigned area. Detailed project requirements will be communicated later. Orientation & training will also be done so that you are comfortable with the project expectations.
- This micro-project assesses your ability to communicate on the ground, your ability to observe, interact and collect accurate data as per the specifications provided, your ability to engage with community members, find answers to achieve the stated goals, and your ability to document clearly.
- Performance in this micro-project will be a key factor in the final selection decision
Step 3 – Interview
- Shortlisted candidates will participate in a detailed online video interviews with senior members of the Intervention team.
- 2 stages of interviews will happen for shortlisted candidate.
Final candidates will be informed about next steps within a reasonable timeframe after each stage. For any queries during the selection process, please contact Mr Prathamesh on prathamesh.m@illumine.in