Senior Officer - Project (Government Liaison)

Job Title: Senior Officer - Project

Job Location: Sangrur, Punjab

Core Responsibilities

1. Government Liaison

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local government departments (e.g. Block Development Office, DWSS, Panchayats, ULBs).
• Facilitate approvals, permissions, and coordination required for project implementation.
• Represent the project in government meetings, reviews, and consultations.

2. Project Management

• Lead planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities as per agreed timelines and targets.
• Supervise field teams to ensure quality delivery of interventions.
• Identify risks and challenges; proactively resolve on-ground operational issues.
• Conduct regular reviews and field visits to track progress.

3. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and submit timely reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) on project activities, outputs, and outcomes.
• Document best practices, case studies, and field learnings.
• Maintain project records, MIS data, and field documentation systematically.

4. Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Engage with community leaders, SHGs, waste worker groups, and other local stakeholders to ensure participation and ownership.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, trainings, and IEC activities as required.

Qualification and Experience

• Graduate in Social Work, Rural Development, Environment, or related fields. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in development projects, preferably in waste management, livelihood, or government liaison roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Punjabi fluently is mandatory.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel extensively within the block and nearby areas.
• Strong leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and reporting formats.
• Knowing how to drive and having a two-wheeler is also mandatory

Interested candidates can share their updated CV to tasneem.khot@recity.in