Access Livelihoods Consulting India Limited
ALC India
JD – Associate, NE Region
SHAPE ACTION, IMPACT LIVELIHOODS
Last Date 15-10-2020 click here
ALC India is a management consulting service provider with a difference. To address the livelihood transformation needs of the economically marginalized, ALC India offers a wide range of consulting and implementation services.Run by experienced and passionate professionals from diverse fields, ALC India seeks to ensure that marginalised people are recognized as active contributors to the economy and that they can generate as well as receive an equitableshare of wealth. ALC India works with a range of stake holders – government agencies, international agencies,development organisations, collectives, CBOs, and corporates.Do you want to play a strategic role in the livelihoods of marginalized communities? We have a challengingopportunity for you to work in North East region with our esteemed partner UNDP on Project PROSPER.
OBJECTIVE OF PROJECT
Project PROSPER has been designed to improve the livelihoods of 4,500 beneficiaries and producers of natural fibers in the Northeast Region (NER) of India. It aims to
1. Implement and mentor the field components of the Business Enterprise Leadership and Management Programme (BELMP) for 30 social entrepreneurs with support from local development practitioners for the successful functioning of the programme,
2. Mentor the social entrepreneurs to build their capacities – connect to markets, proposal development and identifying funding opportunities, and
3. Support social entrepreneurs in training primary producers on natural fibre production and management.
THE ASSIGNMENTS YOU WILL HANDLE:
1. Conduct evaluations and impact assessments of livelihoods project.
2. Undertake baseline surveys, value-chain analyses, feasibility studies and business planning for promoting livelihoods of communities as well as organizations working with them.
3. Design capacity building programs and learning tours for livelihoods (session plans, training modules andother aids) for various stakeholders.
4. Research, analyze and evaluate the competitive market environment for rural producers and products.
5. Achieve quality not only in the final output but also in the overall processes of project.
6. Ensure efficient and cost-effective management of projects with clearly established project processes and timeliness in the completion of projects.
7. Develop partnership with Government and Banks to support social entrepreneurs.
8. Prepare high impact reports, presentations and other documents.
9. Build good relationship with Partners and all the stakeholders.
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU:
1. Strong technical skills across the spectrum of livelihoods – needs assessment, surveys, feasibility studies,intervention design, market research, program management, M & E, and documentation
2. Sound knowledge and experience of research and study methodologies for both large and small requirements
3. Competent communication skills (written, spoken and presentation)
4. Strong analytical skills
5. Ability to use statistical tools for data compilation and analysis
6. Strong skills with spreadsheet software
7. Ability to plan, budget, implement and manage projects
8. Experience in spearheading capacity building program
9. Skills to prepare robust business plans and develop reports
10. Ability to work with diverse team and engage with communities and other partners
11. Ability to work with client directly
WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE:
QUALIFICATION: Masters in Agri-Business/Rural Management/MBA/Livelihoods from a reputed institute such as
IRMA, XIM-B, TISS, IIM and Graduation from reputed college
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 3-5 years in working with a leading organization on livelihoods issues
LANGUAGE: Knowledge of English and Assamese (Optional :Hindi)
NATIVE: Preference would be given to candidates of NE region
PERSONAL QUALITIES & BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS:
1. Deep understanding and engagement with livelihoods/social sector issues
2. High in cause orientation and resource consciousness
3. Ability to adapt to local culture and sensitivity to the physical hardships of marginalized India
4. Ability to relate and empathise with marginalized community
5. Mature interpersonal skills
6. Time management skills
7. Enjoy working under pressure, deadline-driven and ability to adapt to a changing environment
WHAT WE OFFER
Non-hierarchical work environment
A professional work environment and job satisfaction
Work-life balance
The joy of creating social impact
The chance to work with and learn from highly experienced professionals
LOCATION
Position is based out of Gauhati, Assam. Field travel would be required from time to time.
INTERESTED
We would be delighted to hear from you. ALC India is committed to creating a diverse workplace and encourages
applications from women, transgender people and differently abled candidates. Please send your resume to
hr@alcindia.org, ashwinik@alcindia.org
for this position on or before 15th October 2020.
To know more about ALC India, including the communities we work with, our models, platforms and services, please
visit www.alcindia.org.
