About SEWA Bharat Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) is a movement to empower women working in the informal economy. SEWA Bharat is part of the national SEWA movement. Established in 1984, it is a national federation of SEWA organisations of women working in the informal economy. SEWA Bharat emerged out of the need to address the SEWA movement’s challenges with geographical expansion and coordination. SEWA Bharat comprises a family of SEWA organisations to further informal women workers’ rights, livelihoods, financial independence, education, health and social security. Job Description & Responsibilities Coordinating and executing online and offline events in SEWA Bharat end-to-end from a communications perspective: Create, curate and publish original, high-quality content Support the Central team and senior leadership in planning and executing offline and virtual events across SEWA Bharat Work closely with the digital consultant, Central team and senior leadership to execute digital marketing strategies for increasing SEWA Bharat’s brand awareness Actively lead the team’s content management to preserve institutional knowledge and learnings Ideate and execute campaign strategies to drive engagement for online and offline events Coordinate with SEWA Bharat states, other verticals and field teams to ensure the timely delivery of communication outputs Contribute to building the capacity of SEWA Bharat staff in using digital media tools Work closely with program coordinators and senior leadership for potential campaigns and partnerships with external parties working in the non-profit, development space Support the Communications Team in managing the healthy functioning of SEWA Bharat’s communications assets and tools Gauge engagement of events from a campaign perspective Work with the events team to release post-event learnings and ensure they reach the targeted stakeholders Acting as a point of contact for the Communications Team for collaborations: Amplify SEWA Bharat’s work through resource sharing and content dissemination with funders Comprehend and simplify research reports for wide dissemination through media channels for the understanding of internal and external audiences Identify and strike collaborations with partner organisations, media, and non-profits working in the women’s empowerment space to promote SEWA Bharat’s work Support the Central Team and senior leadership in carrying out PR activities Taking Forward SEWA Bharat’s Research And Advocacy Assist in increasing the digital presence of SEWA Bharat’s work; resource sharing and dissemination (related to women’s economic empowerment) Comprehend and simplify research reports for wide dissemination through media channels for the understanding of internal and external audiences Prepare any communication materials the advocacy team requires to further the objectives of liaising with Governments and external stakeholders Anchoring All Activities On SEWA Bharat’s Social Media Designing online/offline campaigns, keeping all social media channels and the target audience in mind Planning SEWA Bharat’s quarterly social media calendar and ensuring the timely execution and dissemination of relevant information Bringing the voices of our grassroots members to national and international forums and increasing their reach to an external audience Ensure democratisation of content making it to social media – ensuring voices of our grassroots members reach an external audience Prepare monthly reports of social media engagement and metrics, and use the same projections to optimise content and influence future content decisions Collection & Coordination Of Grassroots Content Coordinate with state teams to collect and organise content Tell stories of trade groups, micro-entrepreneurs, and collective social enterprises; Maintaining the repository of case studies, photographs, video content etc. Strengthening internal channels of communication to reduce the knowledge gap on rights and entitlements at the grassroots level Any Other Task As Assigned By The Supervisor/s Support the Central Team and senior leadership in any other tasks as assigned Key Skills And Qualifications Post-graduation in Communications/Journalism/Development Studies/International Relations/Public Policy is a must 4-5 years of experience in Development Sector Communications with a keen focus on grassroots communications 2-3 years of leadership experience in managing a team of diverse professionals Proven experience in communications strategy Prior experience in coordination and management Self-starter, ability to work and adapt in a changing environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Hindi and English Excellent writing and editing skills, and can provide mentorship to a team of specialists Empathy – the ability to understand grassroots women well Knowledge of video editing and design software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign and Canva is preferred Experience with social media management Is willing to travel extensively to field locations and ability to handle requests from multiple projects Location: Preferably New Delhi, but can also work remotely, with the expectation of travel to SEWA Bharat states. Salary Negotiable as per skills and experience. Application Process Interested applicants with the required attributes are requested to send, in English, a detailed CV and a cover letter by email to jobs@sewabharat.org with the subject line: “Application for Role of Communications Coordinator”. The last date for receiving applications is 12th July, 2025 Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Show more Show less
About SEWA Self Employment Women’s Association (SEWA) is a movement of women workers in the informal economy, working towards self-reliance and full empowerment. Over 52 years, 2.9 million women in India across 18 states have become members of this decentralized, grassroots movement. SEWA Bharat is the National Federation of all SEWA Organisations. Its objective is to expand the movement across India and to support individual SEWAs in their journey towards autonomy. SEWA members have promoted over 160 collectively-owned social enterprises over 50 years of its existence. SEWA Bharat has set up a Women’s Enterprise Support System (WESS) to help these social enterprises scale, become sustainable and to engage with policymakers and private sector players on how to create a more enabling environment for grassroots women entrepreneurs and collective social enterprises. We are currently working to expand the reach of WESS to SRLMs in order to create greater impact and an enabling environment for grassroot enterprises. Overview The WESS offers comprehensive support through access to finance, strategic business planning, accounts and compliance, and access to market to help these enterprises reach sustainability. For more details visit here. The WESS program is looking for a proactive Business Operations Associate to join its team, focused on supporting women-owned enterprises. Based at the project location, the successful candidate will play an essential role in assisting with the day-to-day operations and processes of these enterprises, ensuring smooth operations and fostering growth. As an Operations Associate, you will collaborate with the team to mobilise the members, maintain relationships, streamline operations, help implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), and support business planning activities. Your work will be key in strengthening the foundations of women-led businesses within India’s informal economy, driving operational efficiency, and contributing to their long-term success and sustainability. Key Responsibilities A. Needs Assessment & Planning ● Conduct needs assessments of the enterprise and state teams to identify gaps in operations, production, and market readiness. ● Develop action plans based on assessments and track progress. B. Enterprise & Operations Management ● Act as the Point of Contact (PoC) for the Phulia handloom enterprise and other assigned enterprises. ● Draft, implement and monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for production, procurement, sampling, stock management, product coding and quality control. ● Oversee and track the sampling process (design approvals, timelines, and quality adherence). ● Ensure smooth business operations including procurement, inventory and documentation. ● Regularly review enterprise book-keeping, accounts and stock registers to ensure accuracy and compliance. C. Capacity Building ● Design and facilitate training for enterprise leaders, state teams and grassroots women on business processes, financial literacy and market readiness. ● Provide ongoing mentoring and handholding support to ensure adoption of systems. D. Business Development & Market Linkages ● Support enterprise teams in developing business strategies and identifying new market opportunities. ● Facilitate connections with buyers, exhibitions and institutional partners. ● Collaborate with enterprise teams on product marketing and pricing strategies. E. Documentation & Reporting ● Maintain records of training, enterprise growth and operational progress. ● Prepare regular reports, dashboards and case studies for internal review and periodic updates. Required Qualifications & Skills ● Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Business Management / Development Studies / Social Entrepreneurship or related field (or equivalent experience). ● 4–6 years of experience in enterprise development, livelihood programs or grassroots business management, with strong preference for work in handloom weaving, artisan clusters or women- led enterprises. ● Strong skills in operations management, business planning and team capacity building. ● Excellent communication and drafting skills (English and Bengali). ● Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with digital tools for reporting & monitoring. Competencies ● Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. ● Proactive, self-driven and able to work independently. ● Sensitivity to gender and community dynamics. ● Ability to balance operational detail with strategic thinking. Additional Requirements ● This position is based at Phulia, West Bengal. Travel to the field and other locations is mandatory as and when required. Compensation Commensurate with industry standards and experience. Contract Details: • Commencement Date: Immediate Joining • Contract type: Salaried • Payment mode: Monthly • Base Location: Phulia, West Bengal • Reporting to: Enterprise POC and WESS Lead If Interested please apply to wess@sewabharat.org
About SEWA Bharat Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) is a movement to empower women working in the informal economy. SEWA Bharat is part of the national SEWA movement. Established in 1984, it is a national federation of SEWA organizations of women working in the informal economy. SEWA Bharat emerged out of the need to address the SEWA movement’s challenges with geographical expansion and coordination. SEWA Bharat comprises a family of SEWA organizations to further informal women workers’ rights, livelihoods, financial independence, education, health and social security. SEWA Punjab SEWA started its work in Punjab in 2016 with the Mahila Arogya Samiti (MAS) training as a National Health Mission (NHM) project. Post those trainings, SEWA continued to work of activating the MAS and working on civic issues with the community members. Currently, SEWA Punjab works in 9 blocks of 6 districts i.e. Gurdaspur (Gurdaspur city and Batala), Ferozepur (Cantt area and city), Moga (Moga city), Malerkotla (city), Patiala (Nabha city and Sanour), Mohali (city and Saketri). There are plans to expand further in rural areas. The current thematic areas of operations are Health, Skill & Livelihood and Union. We work mostly with domestic workers and home-based workers and also have agriculture workers, construction workers, and street vendors in our membership. The state has 3 registered bodies in the form of a trust (SEWA Sangini Punjab Mutual Benefit Trust), a section 8 company (Kirrt SEWA Foundation) and the union (SEWA Punjab -registration in process). Role Of a State Programme Coordinator SEWA Bharat is looking for a State Programme Coordinator for Punjab who would be based in Chandigarh or the tricity area. The State Programme Coordinator would work under the guidance of the State Coordinator, SEWA Punjab, and the National Coordinator, SEWA Bharat. In Punjab, SEWA runs many programmes (refer to www.sewapunjab.org) and local social enterprises. She will have to work directly in the districts to help set up work and monitor the work of the team. While there may be certain projects in certain districts, her focus should be to spread the activities/learning of all projects to as many districts as possible. The State Programme Coordinator is responsible for all projects in the state. She will be expected to plan, develop the projects and monitor and review the project’s progress through regular interaction with the persons in charge of them at the district and state levels. She should have good monitoring skills and be systematic in maintaining records. She is required to draft a proposal, as per the need to raise funds, by identifying and articulating the needs of the members. Preferably, Punjabi-speaking female candidates with a direct and strong understanding of the state and grassroots programme implementation and management should apply. The position is based in the Tricity area of Chandigarh with a travel of a minimum of 10-12 days in a month within in state and on a need basis, outside the state. Strong command of Punjabi, Hindi, and English would be a prerequisite, and field experience of a minimum of 5 years would be compulsory. Relevant education in the development sector would be an advantage. She should be proficient in MS Office, report writing and proposal writing. Leadership quality and the ability to confidently liaise with government officials would be necessary. Qualities And Experience Looking for a female candidate with leadership and managerial experience who has a minimum of 5 years of work experience Knowledge and experience in working at the grassroots level, community outreach, and/or coalition building for a minimum of 3 years Experience in building government partnerships at the state level Strong leadership skills are essential, including excellent organisational and analytical capabilities, setting priorities, taking initiative and achieving deadlines Generate trust, have integrity and empathy, be outgoing, be persuasive and have excellent people/communication skills Willingness to learn from all levels and in various aspects Ability to work independently and as part of a team Be willing to share lessons learned and best practices to build the capacity of the team Open to travelling within and outside the state for work Proven organisational and team management skills and ability to work under pressure Location: Chandigarh (tri-city area) Reports To SEWA Punjab State Coordinator Remuneration Rs 65,000 per month and negotiable based on experience Application Process Interested and qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Please send your cover letter and CV to – Mail ID : jobs@sewabharat.org, priyanka@sewabharat.org Subject Line : Application for State Programme Coordinator- Punjab
About SEWA Bharat Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) is a movement to empower women working in the informal economy. SEWA Bharat is part of the national SEWA movement. Established in 1984, it is a national federation of SEWA organisations of women working in the informal economy. SEWA Bharat emerged out of the need to address the SEWA movement’s challenges with geographical expansion and coordination. SEWA Bharat comprises a family of SEWA organisations to further informal economy women workers’ rights, livelihoods, financial independence, education, health and social security. About The Project The project, titled ‘Building Climate Resilience in Small Towns of Bihar’, focuses on enhancing the capacity of local governance structures and informal economy women workers to respond to climate vulnerabilities in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. With a special focus on infrastructure provisioning, participatory planning and municipal finance, this four-year initiative aims to embed equity and sustainability in urban development processes. Position Overview We are seeking a ‘Data Associate’ who will play a crucial role in turning field-level data into actionable insights. The MEL systems for the project are already designed and deployed. The role is now focused on: Using data to generate programmatic learnings; Ensuring local teams regularly fill in data trackers and progress reports; Facilitating ongoing data capacity-building and feedback loops with field teams. This position is ideal for someone who combines data fluency with a deep understanding of grassroots development and decentralised reporting systems. Key Responsibilities Data Use, Analysis & Learning: Analyse data from project trackers and MIS to surface learnings for programme design, mid-course correction and donor reporting. Assist in synthesising findings into concise internal reports, presentations, and learning briefs for different stakeholders, including the donor. Support internal reviews with data-backed insights on programme performance and bottlenecks. Monitoring & Reporting Ensure timely and accurate filling of monitoring and progress trackers by local implementation teams. Support and supervise data collection processes as per the established MEL plan. Conduct routine quality checks on data to ensure completeness and reliability. Capacity Building & Support Train and hand-hold local field teams in using digital and paper-based data collection tools. Create easy-to-use guides, videos, or checklists for regular and effective use of MEL systems. Facilitate data literacy and ownership at the grassroots level through regular workshops or virtual support. Collaboration & Documentation Liaise with the Project Coordinator, state team and national MEL team to integrate findings into strategic decisions. Work closely with the communications team to translate data into accessible formats for external dissemination. Participate in internal and external dissemination of key findings and learning events. Candidate Profile Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience working with data systems in the development sector (especially in field-based projects). Postgraduate in Data Science, Public Policy, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, or related quantitative disciplines. Strong understanding of and commitment to women’s economic empowerment and a passion for bringing about real, sustainable, large-scale change for women in India’s most marginalised communities. Demonstrated ability to work with monitoring systems, analyze large datasets, and distill learnings from mixed methods. Comfort with Excel, Google Sheets, KoboToolbox and dashboarding tools such as Power BI is highly desirable. Prior experience with decentralised teams and conducting training or capacity building is a strong asset. Fluency in English and Hindi (spoken and written). Willingness to travel extensively across Bihar and spend time with field teams. Equal Opportunities SEWA Bharat strongly encourages applications from women, candidates from marginalised backgrounds and those with field-based grassroots experience. Location: Patna (Bihar) Compensation ₹4.8 – ₹6 LPA (commensurate with experience) Duration 1 year (with the possibility of extension) Application Process Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your interest and suitability to: jobs@sewabharat.org and dikshit.manvi@sewabharat.org Subject line: Application for Data Associate – Bihar Climate Resilience Project