Job ID: 308151

Consultant Program Officer

SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action)

Location: Dharavi, Maharashtra

Apply by: 12 Dec 2026

Relevant Sectors

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

ABOUT SNEHA
SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action) is a Mumbai-based public health NGO working to improve the health, nutrition, and safety of women and children in vulnerable urban communities. It works with communities and public healthcare systems to strengthen service delivery and promote sustainable health outcomes.
During 2016–2026, SNEHA directly reached over 763,900 people and indirectly reached more than 5 million people across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and other parts of Maharashtra. Today, SNEHA is a 500+ member organization.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM & PROJECT
The SNEHA MCH–AAHAR Program works across Dharavi, Wadala, and Turbhe to improve maternal and child health and nutrition through community engagement and partnerships with public healthcare systems.
The MSI Aahar–Sahyog Dharavi Project focuses on improving maternal, newborn, and child health across five vulnerable communities in Dharavi, covering approximately 13,000 households and 65,000 people. It promotes community participation, strengthens government health and nutrition services, and builds community ownership through Community Action Groups (CAGs).

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME (WIIFM) – AT SNEHA
SNEHA promotes a supportive and growth-oriented work environment with an open-door policy, encouraging employees to share ideas, feedback, and concerns. We value transparency, teamwork, learning, and innovation.

PROFILE SNAPSHOT
Designation: Consultant Program Officer
Location: Dharavi
Reporting to: Program Coordinator
Qualification: Graduate/Postgraduate
Experience: 3–5 years in the Social/Public Health sector

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Plan and coordinate community mobilisation events, campaigns, training sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
2. Coordinate with ICDS, BMC officials, Health Posts, maternity homes, and other government stakeholders.
3. Support and build the capacity of Community Organisers, volunteers, SNEHA Fellows, and Community Action Groups (CAGs).
4. Monitor and supervise field activities and ensure effective project implementation.
5. Maintain project documentation, photographs, activity records, and reports.
6. Compile, verify, and analyse field data and ensure timely data entry in CommCare.
7. Coordinate referral linkages and meetings to improve access to maternal and child healthcare services.
8. Monitor daily field reports, staff timesheets, and periodic submissions.
9. Support the Program Coordinator in preparing reports for funders and government stakeholders.

CRITICAL TRAITS
1. Familiarity with government systems, departments, and Mumbai's informal settlements.
2. Experience in training on maternal and child health, nutrition, family planning, and government schemes.
3. Good working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
4. Ability to take initiative, work independently, and maintain coordination with government departments.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
1. Strong community mobilisation and stakeholder engagement skills.
2. Effective communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
3. Ability to address community and systemic challenges.
4. Flexibility, time management, and professional boundary-setting.
5. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Website: www.snehamumbai.org
Social Media: @snehamumbai_official

Come and be a catalyst for innovation and positive change. Join SNEHA and make a difference!

Job Email ID:

recruitment(at)snehamumbai.org