Job ID: 308097

Community Mobilizer

ADITHI

Location: Patna, Bihar

Apply by: 17 Nov 2026

Relevant Sectors

Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural, Urban

Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy

Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation

ADITHI – Vacancy Announcement
Duty Station: Rajgir, Nalanda district, Bihar
Project: Climate-Resilient Water Security, Ecosystem Restoration & Livelihoods
Organisation: ADITHI (https://adithi.org/)
Monthly Remuneration: ?16,000-?18,000

Key Responsibilities
• Mobilize households and community members to participate in project activities related to water security, sanitation, ecosystem restoration, climate resilience and livelihoods.
• Organise village meetings, awareness sessions, community consultations and participatory planning exercises.
• Facilitate the participation of women, vulnerable households and other community groups in project activities.
• Support community-led identification of local needs, priorities and solutions.
• Promote safe drinking water, sanitation, hygiene practices, water conservation and responsible water use.
• Support awareness campaigns on rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, greywater management and protection of local water resources.
• Encourage communities to participate in the operation, maintenance and protection of water-related infrastructure created or improved under the project.
• Mobilize households to participate in livelihood and water-efficient agriculture activities supported by the project.
• Assist in organising training programmes, demonstrations, exposure visits and community-level awareness activities.
• Follow up with participating households to document progress, participation and implementation challenges.
• Promote awareness of climate-resilient practices and sustainable management of natural resources.
• Work with Gram Panchayats, Local government departments, Village Water and Sanitation Committees, Water User Committees, self-help groups and other local institutions.
• Support the formation, strengthening and regular functioning of relevant community groups.
• Encourage community participation in village-level planning, water management and maintenance of project assets.
• Conduct regular household visits and field-level follow-up in assigned villages.
• Maintain attendance sheets, meeting records, household information, activity registers, photographs and other basic project records.
• Collect field information using prescribed formats and smartphone-based tools, where required.
• Report progress, community feedback, implementation challenges and emerging needs to the Project In-charge and relevant technical staff.
• Support field verification and monitoring visits by the project team and other authorised representatives.
• Perform other field-level responsibilities related to project implementation as assigned by the Project In-charge.
• Follow ADITHI’s organisational policies, safeguarding standards, code of conduct and reporting procedures.

Educational Qualification and Experience
• Minimum qualification: Graduate degree is from a recognised University.
• Experience: Preferably 1-2 years of experience in community mobilization, rural development, WASH, livelihoods, health, sanitation or a related field.
• Fresh candidates with strong communication skills and knowledge of local communities may also apply.
• Experience working with self-help groups, Gram Panchayats, village committees or community-based organisations will be an advantage.

Essential Skills and Competencies
• Good communication and interpersonal skills in Hindi and the local language/dialect.
• Ability to interact respectfully with households, women, community groups and local institutions.
• Basic reading, writing, record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Willingness to undertake regular field visits and work in rural communities.
• Basic smartphone skills for communication, photographs and digital data collection.
• Sincerity, teamwork, community orientation and willingness to learn.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV/resume, along with contact details and a brief statement of interest, to ashutosh.rabindra.s@gmail.com with CC to adithipatna@gmail.com. Please mention “Application for Community Mobilizer - Rajgir Project” in the subject line of the email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment or interview.
ADITHI is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates who demonstrate commitment to community development.

Job Email ID:

ashutosh.rabindra.s(at)gmail.com