State Program Coordinator (Mumbai)

Job Description

About the organization: Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana (BJS), established in 1985 by social entrepreneur and strategic philanthropist Shri. Shantilal Muttha is a non-governmental organization that has been exemplary in its work for over four decades. BJS has focused on addressing national issues such as education, watershed management, disaster response, and social development. Operating through a nationwide network of social entrepreneurs and a dedicated professional team, BJS has significantly impacted grassroots communities. The organization not only engages actively with central, state, and local governments but also collaborates closely with national level NGOs, influencing policy formulation and decision-making processes. Role Overview: BJS is looking for a dynamic State Programme Coordinator for Maharashtra to be placed at the Department of Soil & Water Conservation, Government of Maharashtra to successfully drive BJS’ support for implementation of the Gaalmukt Dharan Gaalyukt Shivar scheme. S/he will lead state level coordination of all programme support activities, including awareness creation, demand generation, community mobilization, capacity building, and deployment of tech-enabled tools. S/he will establish and nurture a robust, high-level, productive partnership with the Soil & Water Conservation Department by coordinating with government officials and stakeholders at the state, district, and taluka levels. S/he will ensure seamless coordination between BJS Head Office and the Government of Maharashtra; and will report to the Director of Water Programme at BJS Head Office. Key Responsibilities: · Proactively establish and nurture excellent working relationships with all concerned officers, and stakeholders at the Department of Soil & Water Conservation, Govt. of Maharashtra, and with all concerned stakeholders at district and taluka levels · Ensure seamless coordination between BJS Head Office and the Department of Soil & Water Conservation, Govt. of Maharashtra for successful implementation of programme support activities for the Gaalmukt Dharan Gaalyukt Shivar scheme · Maintain up-to-date knowledge of various policy and programme initiatives taken by the Soil & Water Conservation Department and other concerned Departments as relevant to BJS’ support activities, including updated information on their progress · Support the Soil & Water Conservation Department for advancing BJS’ strategic partnership with the government, and ensure timely assistance with communication, coordination and exchange of ideas between the government and BJS Head Office · Provide timely information/heads-up to the leadership team at BJS Head Office on various upcoming meetings, events and other relevant initiatives by the Govt. of Maharashtra to ensure BJS’ representation and effective participation · Facilitate timely government reviews and approvals of various awareness creatives, training modules, audio-visuals, BCC/IEC material, tech-enabled tools etc. developed by BJS for implementation · Ensure proper documentation of various meetings, discussions, and decisions taken by the Govt. of Maharashtra and BJS Head Office in relation to BJS’ programme support activities; and prepare minutes, presentations, reports, updates and other required documents · Participate in state level programme reviews and various other meetings with the government in relation to Gaalmukt Dharan Gaalyukt Shivar scheme; and share timely information and updates from such meetings with BJS Head Office Candidate Profile: · Graduate qualification in a relevant discipline · At least 3-5 years’ experience managing watershed/rural development programmes · Experience working with senior government officers and decision-makers at state and district levels in watershed/rural development domains · Ability to effectively coordinate and manage diverse stakeholders for successful programme operations, including government and local body officials and grassroots ecosystem stakeholders · Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging high level govt. stakeholders in formal and informal settings · A good understanding of successful metrics, risks and mitigation measures for programmes in watershed management/rejuvenation of waterbodies is highly desirable · Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Marathi · Local candidates from South/Central Mumbai preferred Show more Show less