Job Opening: Job Title: Executive - Community & SWM Job Location: Munnar, Kerala Company: PLAN Foundation Only candidates sharing CV and Cover Letter to tasneem.khot@recity.in or anandu.anil@planfoundation.in will be shortlisted. Core Responsibilities · Project Strategy & Implementation: Lead the planning and execution of solid waste management strategies to meet project goals. Design action plans aligned with the project vision and monitor progress through data analysis and regular reviews. · Diversion of Waste from Landfills: Promote sustainable waste practices to reduce landfill dependency by ensuring source segregation, scientific composting of wet waste, and effective dry waste collection and monitoring by Haritha Karma Sena. Support decentralized treatment solutions. · Community & Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong partnerships with local stakeholders, institutions, and government bodies. Mobilize community-level action groups and volunteers to support waste management efforts, promote 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) practices, and ensure citizen participation. · Behaviour Change & Communication: Drive awareness and behaviour change campaigns across sectors, ensuring effective IEC delivery and impact. Organize educational activities, door-to-door outreach, and public events to promote waste segregation and responsible disposal. · Waste Worker Professionalisation & Welfare: Engage with waste professionals to improve their working conditions through training, health camps, capacity-building sessions, and recognition programs. Work towards enhancing their safety, livelihood, and dignity. · Reporting & Documentation: Prepare project reports, event proposals, and press materials. Document outcomes, success stories, and insights to support learning and replication of best practices. Qualifications: A graduate or postgraduate degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Environmental Science, or related disciplines is preferred. We also welcome passionate individuals committed to advancing sustainable waste management solutions, even if their academic background differs. Experience: Preferably 1–3 years of hands-on experience in solid waste management, with a strong track record in community mobilization, behaviour change communication, stakeholder engagement, and program implementation. Candidates with grassroots exposure and the ability to drive impact at the local level will be given priority. Must know how to speak Malayalam (Mandatory) Knowledge of Tamil is a plus (Not mandatory) Candidates who can drive are preferable (Not mandatory) Only candidates sharing CV and Cover Letter to tasneem.khot@recity.in or anandu.anil@planfoundation.in will be shortlisted.
About PLAN : PLAN (Participatory Learning and Action Network Foundation) with the approach of collective change, we bring governments, experts, NGOs & academia and citizens to solve solid waste management challenges in cities. One of our bespoke projects, Hilldaari is an initiative supported by Nestle India, implemented by PLAN, and technically supported by RECITY, we are driving collective change and reimagining waste management to reduce carbon emissions across the cities. (https://www.planfoundation.in/) Role Overview : The Project lead will play a crucial role in government liaison, stakeholder management and project oversight while ensuring successful implementation of initiatives related to social and financial inclusion with the sanitation workers in Ahmedabad. Core Responsibilities : Lead planning, execution and monitoring of the project initiatives to adhere to the timelines • Coordination and liaison with the municipal corporation for project implementation • Governance, stakeholder alignment, and relationship management • Communication with district administration authorities • Collaboration with Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) • Training and capacity building for waste management professionals • Planning and implementation of IEC (Information, Education, Communication) activities • Ensuring stakeholder alignment and engagement • Troubleshooting and resolving community-level issues • Strategic resource allocation and utilization • Facilitating inter-departmental coordination and obtaining necessary approvals • Monitoring, evaluation, and performance tracking • Develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external such as HQ team, funder, beneficiaries and community members • Oversee project team by providing them with guidance, support and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards • Prepare comprehensive reports from ground on implementation aspects such as activities status, milestones achieved, challenges faces and mitigation practices • Collect and store data to ensure all evidences are kept safely Education and Experience: Masters’ degree in related field • 5+ years of experience of working with women/sanitation workers/ SHGs, in government liaising, stakeholder management. • Very good communication, presentation and facilitation skills • Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills. • Self - motivated, disciplined, organized, proactive and energetic • Good written and verbal communication. • Ability to navigate work effectively within government structures • Good inter-personal skills How to apply: Please share your updated CV with cover letter to tasneem.khot@recity.in Application with cover letter will be preferred.