Dharmalife Society Coordinator

The DL Society Coordinator will be responsible for managing and strengthening the operations of Dharmalife’s national cooperative network of entrepreneurs across 15 states in India. This role will drive member engagement, governance systems, capacity building, and partnerships to ensure the Society operates as an effective platform for collective action, market access, and community empowerment. The Coordinator will also provide strategic and operational support to expand the Society’s reach and impact.

Dharmalife is looking for a dynamic person who can take the lead, is a self-starter, and is a keen learner. The person should have a deep-rooted belief in the ability of rural people, especially of women, to take a leadership role in the journey of their progress

Responsibilities

1. Governance & Operations

• Facilitate the implementation of governance frameworks and operational guidelines for State Chapters and the National Society.
• Coordinate General Body and Governing Body meetings, ensuring timely documentation and follow-up actions.
• Support state-level coordinators in maintaining compliance with cooperative and statutory requirements.

2. Member Engagement & Capacity Building

• Drive membership growth and ensure representation of Dharmalife Entrepreneurs (DLEs) across states.
• Plan, design and deliver training, exposure visits, and peer learning opportunities to build entrepreneurial and leadership capacities of members.
• Develop mechanisms to capture member feedback and integrate it into program improvements.

3. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of membership data, financial transactions, and program activities across all states.
• Prepare periodic compliance and progress reports, impact stories, and dashboards for leadership, funders, and external stakeholders.
• Support communications efforts to showcase the Society’s achievements in various forums.

4. Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Engagement

• Engage with NGOs, cooperatives, federations, and government programs (e.g., NRLM, DAY-NULM) for knowledge sharing and co-creation of initiatives.
• Represent the DL Society in relevant platforms, summits, and stakeholder meetings to position it as a leading women-led cooperative network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Rural Management, Development Studies, or related fields.
• Min 5 years of experience in cooperative/federation management, community mobilization, or livelihood promotion, preferably in rural or semi-urban contexts.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks for cooperatives or producer collectives.
• Strong coordination, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; working knowledge of data management systems is a plus.
• Willingness to travel extensively across states as required.