Do you want to work on a brilliant opportunity to transform farmer livelihoods at scale? Do you love solving real-world problems at the intersection of science, sustainability, and social change? We have just the perfect role for you. For over 6 years now, Paani Foundation has been leading research and implementation work in making biofuels from drought-resilient crops, a revolutionary opportunity to improve farmer livelihoods. As we scale this project, we are looking for an Assistant Project Manager who is self-driven, research-oriented, tech-savvy, open to travel across Maharashtra and great at communications. This is a full-time role with our Livelihoods team in Mumbai. Job description is in the link below and being fluent both in English and Marathi is a requisite. 👉 If you’ve got 2–3 years of experience, love working across disciplines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, send us your CV and a 100-word note on why you want to work with us, on rucha@paanifoundation.in Optional: Attach work samples that showcase relevant skills. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zf1ZB6o0wN7Wu_k59HjpRbHa6EgV-JF78-ybiOo0JPU/edit?usp=sharing
Join Our Team: Communications Manager (English) 📍 Location: Santacruz West, Mumbai (Work-from-office only) 💼 Experience: Minimum 2 years 💰 Compensation: ₹50,000 per month Paani Foundation is looking for a passionate, creative, and self-driven Communications Manager (English) to join our Outreach and Partnerships team. If you love weaving stories that inspire action, enjoy blending data with creativity, and want your work to fuel ecological and social change across rural Maharashtra—this role is for you. About the Role As Communications Manager, you will play a key role in two verticals at Paani Foundation: (i) Social Media and (ii) Fundraising and Donor Relations. You will shape Paani Foundation’s digital voice and strengthen how we share impact with the world. You will: Work on our English-language storytelling on social media—spotlighting our work, partners, and milestones Make Marathi content more accessible to wider audiences through English subtitles, smart captioning, and tailored hooks for different audience segments Contribute to impact assessments (internal and third-party) Manage website updates to keep content fresh and engaging Support fundraising efforts through compelling written content and collateral Develop reports and briefs—including our Annual Report and progress updates You will work closely with the Head of Outreach and Partnerships as part of a small, collaborative team, gaining hands-on experience in content strategy, communications, reporting, and fundraising within a mission-driven organization. Who We’re Looking For We want someone who brings a balance of writing flair, strategic thinking, and execution ability—and most importantly, someone with a genuine passion for social impact. Must-Have Skills & Qualifications Advanced fluency in English and Marathi (spoken, written, comprehension) Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills Proficiency with using Canva and a strong design sensibility Strong relationship-building and interpersonal communication skills Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint especially) Comfort with using AI tools for research, content generation, and editing Strong skills in time management, multitasking, and meeting deadlines Bonus Skills (Nice to Have, Not Mandatory): Experience with social media metrics and analytics Familiarity with tools like Photoshop or other advanced design platforms Exposure to academic or research-based reporting methods What You’ll Gain A chance to create real impact by strengthening farmer livelihoods across Maharashtra First-hand exposure to the grassroots—travel across the state, meet farmers, and learn directly from their experiences The opportunity to craft powerful stories that inspire action, support, and change Learning across domains—from fundraising and impact evaluation to digital storytelling strategies A collaborative, mission-driven environment that supports your growth as a professional while helping you sharpen your skills How to Apply Email your CV and a 100-word write-up on why you’d like to work with us to lipi@paanifoundation.in . Feel free to attach 1–2 samples of relevant work—such as social media posts, captions, videos, reports, or subtitles—that showcase your writing or digital content skills.