Job ID: 306783

Project Coordinator - Livelihood

Jagori Rural Charitable Trust

Location: Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh

Apply by: 30 Nov 2026

Relevant Sectors

Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural, Urban

Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

Project Coordinator - Livelihood

Location: Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

Jagori Rural Charitable Trust

Position Summary
The Livelihood Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of livelihood development activities across the project areas. The role will focus on supporting sustainable livelihood opportunities, income generation, skill development, entrepreneurship, enterprise development, and market linkages for women and communities. The Project Coordinator will work closely with community institutions, SHGs, producer groups, government departments, Panchayati Raj Institutions, local stakeholders, market actors, and other partners to facilitate effective programme implementation and strengthen livelihood opportunities. The role will also support capacity building, field-level coordination, documentation, reporting, and monitoring of project activities to ensure achievement of programme objectives. Extensive field travel within the project areas is an integral part of the role.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate the planning, implementation, and monitoring of livelihood projects.
• Ensure timely and effective delivery of project activities as per plans and budgets.
• Develop livelihood strategies to strengthen income generation and sustainability.
• Supervise and support field staff, trainers, and community mobilizers.
• Coordinate with government departments, community leaders, donors, and partner organizations.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress and support field teams.
• Develop and monitor M&E systems to track project outcomes and impact.
• Identify capacity-building needs and facilitate training for staff and community members.
• Strengthen SHGs and community-based organizations for sustainable livelihoods.
• Prepare timely project reports, documentation, and updates for management and donors.
Essential Qualifications & Skills:
• Master's degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing large-scale community development or livelihood projects, preferably in rural settings.
• Proven experience in team management, with the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse workforce.
• Strong understanding of livelihood strategies, rural markets, and sustainable development principles.
• Excellent project management skills, with proficiency in budgeting, reporting, and M&E processes.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in local languages being an advantage.
• Experience working with NGOs, government agencies, or donor-funded projects is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel extensively in rural areas.

The salary for this position will range from 25,000 to 35,000, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

How to apply:
Candidates are requested to send a cover letter, a professional statement of purpose and their curriculum vitae to jagori@jagorirural.org with the subject line: PROJECT COORDINATOR - LIVELIHOOD. In addition, provide two references - name, organization, position, email and contact number - with whom they have worked or collaborated in the past.

THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.
For further information do visit our website: http://www.jagorirural.org

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