1. POSITION VACANT: Specialist Data Science, India Health Action Trust, Lucknow 2. ORGANISATIONAL AND PROJECT BACKGROUND: India Health Action Trust (IHAT) was instituted in 2003 as a Charitable Trust with a vision to meaningfully impact the lives of vulnerable and marginalised people by addressing health and social inequities. The Trust is working towards reducing inequities by developing comprehensive and sustainable programmes to improve population health. Since its inception, IHAT has been working closely with the Government of India and different state governments, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Delhi and Bihar, to achieve public health goals. IHAT's work is focused on the areas of prevention and control of HIV and Tuberculosis, in achieving significant improvements in Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, improved Nutrition among mothers and children, and strengthening health systems. IHAT uses program science to optimise and scale public health programs while partnering with governments and communities. For more information about IHAT , please visit https://www.ihat.in/ 3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES: The Specialist Data Science (SDS) will report to the Deputy Director Data Science and support the data science initiatives of the Department of Health and Family Welfare and the Department of Medical Education, Uttar Pradesh, to improve public health. The SDS will work closely with cross-functional organizations and teams, including government officials, vendors, IHAT teams, and other partner organizations of IHAT , to identify data science opportunities, develop strategies, and implement innovative data science solutions to enhance the public health system. Key Roles and Responsibilities: (1) Developing end-to-end data science-related projects at IHAT; (2) Collaborating with vendors to implement large scale data science products for public health; (3) Taking ownership of the complete lifecycle of data science products, from conception to rollout, encompassing capacity building of end users and related activities; (4) Knowledge dissemination including effectively communicating complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, sharing insights through presentations, reports, paper publications, and visualizations, and mentoring junior team members. (5) Any other work as assigned by the supervisor. 4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: Qualifications and Experience: (1) A master degree or higher such as PhD, M. Tech., MCA, MSc. relevant to Digital/ Information Technologies, Computer Science/ Data Science/ Computer Applications, or its equivalent; (2) Minimum of three to five years of professional experience in advanced machine learning, deep learning, and AI techniques is essential; (3) Leadership experience in managing data science teams or projects, and/or working with data science teams in government organizations, shall be preferable. Skills and Competencies: (1) Proficiency in Python, SQL and Excel is required; (2) Expertise in machine learning and deep learning techniques specifically in image processing, predictive modeling, natural language processing, and data mining is essential; (3) Experience in Android application programming will be an added advantage; (4) Good knowledge of version control, continuous delivery, unit testing, documentation, and release management; (5) Knowledgeable about cloud-based platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure) and GPU acceleration for scalable model development. (D) Relationships (1) Internal: Deputy Director, Data Science and other internal team. (2) External: Officials of the Government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP). IHATs Values in Practice (1) Community Centric: It is the communities IHAT serves and the community at IHAT that drives it forward; (2) Think Sustainability: IHAT believes in engaging with the government and communities to scale up and sustain positive outcomes; (3) Scientific and Innovative: IHAT relentlessly pursues scientific rigour and adapts its work in the face of new evidence. It encourages out-of-the-box thinking and challenges itself to do better; (4) Interdisciplinary: IHAT foster discussion, debate and deliberation across disciplines to arrive at the best possible solution. 5. COMPENSATION OFFERED: Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history. 6. LOCATION: Lucknow. 7. REFERENCE: SDS-IHAT 8. CONTACT INFORMATION: Team SAMS Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd. 1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025 Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612 9. APPLICATION PROCESS: Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to apply online using the link https://samsstc.com/Jobs/job-description/specialist-data-science-india-health-action-trust-lucknow/88 by or before May 26, 2025. Due to the urgency of the position, interviews may be scheduled even before the closure of advertisement. Hence, interested candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest. IHAT is an equal opportunity organization. The organization is dedicated to fostering an environment that values and respects gender equality, diversity, and inclusion. It believes that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for driving innovation, creativity, and success. IHAT is committed to ensuring that every individual, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic, is treated with dignity and respect.

1. POSITION(S) VACANT: Program lead Enterprise Promotion and Convergence , PCI India, Patna, Bihar 2. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND : PCI India (PCI) is a registered Indian society, which has been working in India for the past 26 years. PCI drives interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. In the past year, PCI reached more than 1.7 crore (17 million) people in 202 districts across 15 states . Vision and Mission: Vision A happy, healthy, safe and a sustainable world for all. Mission Rooted in community realities, PCI co create and scale sustainable solutions to complex development problems. For more information about PCI , please visit https://www.pciglobal.in/ ABOUT THE PROJECT: PCI aims to support Bihar SRLM in transforming the livelihoods of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) women across Bihar through innovations, systems strengthening, capacity building & forging partnerships within the non-farm sector. This ambitious initiative will deploy a comprehensive strategy that operates across systemic and community level to ensure sustainable and scalable economic growth. The project is centred around two key initiatives: Didi Ki Rasoi (DKR) and PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Entrepreneurs . DKR , an initiative by JEEViKA, aims to establish community-based canteens across Bihar for providing quality and hygienic food to institutions like hospitals, schools, government offices, and individual customers. Fully owned and operated by women, DKR empowers rural communities while ensuring homely, hygienic meals. The PMFME scheme, launched under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan , is a centrally sponsored initiative aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and formalization of India's unorganized food processing sector. Under this scheme JEEViKA is promoting individual micro-enterprises, SHGs, farmer producer organizations (FPOs), to set up enterprises by leveraging on the benefits the scheme provides. To ensure dedicated support to the above initiatives of JEEViKA, PCI would establish a Technical Support Unit ( TSU ), which will play a pivotal role in supporting the DKR initiative of JEEViKA and women entrepreneurs promoted under PMFME , across Bihar. The TSU will play a central role in driving the initiative forward by providing specialized technical assistance and real-time solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the program. The TSU will actively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including government departments and community organizations, while placing field teams for supporting PMFME entrepreneurs and for piloting new privatized business models on food enterprises (such as cloud kitchens/ restaurants/ Dhabas/ food trucks etc.) to facilitate systemic uniformity in operations across Bihar. Additionally, TSU will prioritize the institutionalization of business solution tools for DKR and foster partnerships to create a robust ecosystem of support for the initiative to thrive. 3. JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Senior Director-Strategic Partnerships & WEE, the Program Lead Enterprise Promotion & Convergence (PL-EPC) shall be responsible for successful systemic support to DKR , fostering market convergence for PMFME for impact by working closely with JEEVIKA state team, relevant government departments, and institutional partners. S/he will support in enterprise identification and development by ensuring on-ground engagement on regular basis with field team to ensure continuous information flow with all TSU members and professionals of SRLM . One of the key deliverables will be to organise and manage continuous engagement with all state level stakeholders which would involve strategy and close monitoring to ensure smooth implementation of project. Key Roles and Responsibilities: (A) Project Planning & Management (1) Lead studies and needs assessments to identify challenges and opportunities for rural women entrepreneurs engaged in food business; (2) Develop and ensure implementation of strategies for promoting women-led food enterprises like DKR , privatized food business models, focusing on sustainability and scalability; (3) Assist in creating market linkages, including access to local, national, and digital markets; (4) Promote innovative models for value addition and branding of rural womens enterprises with focus on PMFME ; (5) Conduct enterprise support training for nurturing enterprises to enable business success; (6) Ensure efficient budgeting of the project expenditures; (7) Engage with legal professionals and experts to support on formalization of DKR Apex body. (B) Business Management & Compliance Support (1) Design strategic business plans for DKR s and private food enterprises to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability; (2) Oversee and guide the team in strategic food products supply chain development for mapping DKR s and private food enterprises to PMFME enterprises for creating a long-term (3) Define monitoring matrix for managing financial performance, including budgeting, cost optimization, and revenue generation for minimum 10 DKR s to set standards of practice; (4) Oversee and guide team in establishment of at least 10 private food enterprises on different models across few blocks of Bihar; (5) Support the team on taking the identified PMFME enterprises to higher scale by facilitating credit-linked subsidies to eligible beneficiaries; (6) Track and support legal and operational compliance for DKR s Apex Body when formed. (C) Stakeholder and Partnership Management (1) Maintain excellent relationships and association with the state governmental officials to ensure that the technical support provided by the WEE team; (2) Oversee branding, digital campaigns, and partnerships with platforms like Swiggy and Zomato; (3) Work closely with the state PCI team members in addressing any requirements for the donor and other major stakeholders. (D) Reporting & Documentation (1) Finalise captured learnings, project activities and best practices for dissemination at different online and offline platforms for upkeeping projects visibility; (2) Lead the designing and finalising of state indicators and MIS and ensure timely reporting; (3) Work closely with PCI team members to produce knowledge and learning products to communicate with government, donor, partners, development agencies and civil society (4) Finalise meeting notes, draft articles, speeches, briefings, presentations, reports, documents and collated information as and when required for the national and state office (E) Donor Management and Compliance (1) Develop and submit the progress reports to and attend briefing meetings and discussions with the donor representatives; (2) Support in quality and timely completion of final deliverables; (3) Assist the donor-facing presentation and dissemination of all final products, as required. (F) Team Management (1) Provide strategic directions to the team for project delivery; (2) Provide leadership and mentorship to the team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Other Responsibilities To carry out any other relevant duties as required and assigned by Senior Director-Strategic Partnerships & WEE. 4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: Qualifications Applicants must have a post-graduate degree/ diploma in management preferably business management, hotel management. Specialization in areas such as Operations Management, Entrepreneurship, or Supply Chain Management. Experience (1) Applicants must have minimum 15 years of professional experience in managing large-scale projects related to business management, food enterprises, enterprise development; (2) Applicants must have experience in strategic planning, business modelling, and enterprise growth strategies, especially in the food/ FMCG sector; (3) Extensive experience in market linkages, supply chain management, and working with micro and small enterprises. Skills and Competencies (1) Good analytical and problem-solving skills; (2) Ability to develop and implement sustainable business models for food enterprises; (3) Strong understanding of value chain development, particularly in the food processing sector; (4) Excellent oral and written English skills; (5) Digital literacy including word processing, database systems, and PowerPoint. Strong command of excel and budget management is a plus. Values (1) Excellence – Quality in everything no matter how small, is paramount; (2) Respect- There is inherent value in all people for who they are and what they contribute; (3) Collaboration – Only through collaboration can PCI address complex development problems; (4) Boldness – Boldness requires disruptive thinking backed up by courage and conviction; (5) Creativity – Creativity ensures dynamic responsiveness, relevance and impact; (6) Integrity – Integrity is non-negotiable in both personal and professional domains. 5. COMPENSATION OFFERED: The gross CTC for the position is INR 25.20 lacs per annum. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history. Additional benefits provided include : (1) A warm, inclusive and happy work environment; (2) Performance driven reward mechanism; (3) Best of class benefits with competitive remunerations; (4) Health Insurance coverage for self, spouse & Children; (5) Group Terms Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance for Self; (6) All other statutory benefits; (7) Regular recognition of performance and PCI value display in work; (8) An empowering organisation structure which values individual’s skills, competencies and potential; (9) Opportunities to operate in cross functional role; (10) Higher responsibilities and larger roles are merit based; (11) Young Talent Programs for developing future leaders. (12) Leadership roles for women is encouraged and given preference in selection and training. 6. LOCATION: Patna 7. REFERENCE: PL-EPC-PCI 8. CONTACT INFORMATION: Team SAMS Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd. 1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025 Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612 9. APPLICATION PROCESS: Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to apply using the link https://bit.ly/Apply-SAMS-TSUL-PCI at the earliest. PCI respects the diversity of its people and follows a fair, non-discriminatory approach in terms of gender, age, nationality, race, caste, religion, community, marital status, physical challenge, and sexual orientation. It promotes diversity in the workplace and ensures a culture of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, abuse, or harassment whether sexual, physical, or psychological. PCI provides equal opportunity in recruitment, appraisals, promotion, and career progression. Its policies are fair, objective, and non-discriminatory, and everyone is expected to adhere to them. PCI is committed to prevent any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct.

1 POSITION VACANT: Portfolio Lead Infrastructure , South Asia, Water.org 2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND: Water.org is a global non-profit headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, committed to bringing water and sanitation to people living in poverty. Co-founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, the organization has empowered more than 73 million people with access to safe water or sanitation across Africa, South Asia, and Latin America. In India, Water.org has enabled access to safe water or sanitation for more than 28 million people, through its innovative WaterCredit model and strategic partnerships with microfinance institutions, government missions, commercial banks, social enterprises, and other stakeholders. To know more, visit www.water.org 3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Executive Director, South Asia , the Portfolio Lead – Infrastructure (PLI) will serve as both a strategic and implementation lead, driving investments in municipal piped water infrastructure to expand and improve household access to water services in South Asia. The position will have purview of our infrastructure operations in India and Bangladesh. The role is centered on enabling capital access and investment-readiness for utilities and infrastructure partners, with a focus on municipal piped water supply, particularly in areas with potential for system efficiency improvements and household-level service expansion including but not limited to, reducing physical water losses. 4. THEMATIC FOCUS AREAS: The PLI will focus on the following thematic areas/ water infrastructure needs: (1) Municipal (government-licensed) piped water supply; (2) Connecting new households or improving existing services through enhancements in water quality, reliability, availability, or climate resilience; (3) Reducing capital barriers that limit household service expansion; (4) Supporting water loss reduction projects where utilities can expand service without increasing production capacity; (5) Focusing on projects that result in tangible household-level service improvements or water efficiency gains . 5. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The PLI shall develop, lead and manage initiatives that strengthen access to municipal (government-licensed) piped water supply with emphasis on improving or extending household-level water services. A. Project Development & Capital Facilitation: (1) Lead development of investment plans, feasibility studies, and engineering designs for water infrastructure projects; (2) Support partners in accessing capital through introductions to providers, guidance on applications, and regulatory advisory; (3) Identify and prioritize infrastructure opportunities that result in measurable improvements in household water access; (4) Provide strategic advisory services to utilities, urban local bodies (ULBs), and other implementing partners to remove financial and operational barriers to service expansion. B. Strategic Advisory & Account Management: (1) Serve as trusted advisor and account manager to key partners, aligning their needs with impact and capital goals; (2) Collaborate with utilities, financial institutions, and government stakeholders to co-design investment-ready interventions; (3) Ensure all engagements are aligned with national and state priorities in the WASH and Infrastructure sectors. C. Repayment Enablement & Demand Generation: (1) Lead initiatives to improve repayment and service sustainability by developing training programs and communication collateral to increase household demand; (2) Design and implement strategies to drive community demand for piped water connections and improve repayment sustainability; (3) Develop customized IEC materials, training modules, and community engagement tools, particularly in underserved and low-income communities. D. Business Development: (1) Design and structure innovative financing models for utilities and water-focused SMEs, including debt, equity, and blended solutions. E. Business Metrics & Reporting: (1) Maintain accurate data and reporting systems to track account performance, funding utilization, and execution progress; (2) Maintain accurate data and documentation related to portfolio performance, KPIs, and fund utilization; (3) Identify and mitigate project and partnership risks, ensuring timely course correction and strategic alignment; (4) Report on outcomes related to household access, service improvements, and system efficiencies enabled through the infrastructure portfolio. F. Cross-Functional Leadership: (1) Represent the infrastructure vertical in cross-departmental workstreams related to risk identification, impact strategy, consulting services, and project management. G. Team Management: (1) Supervise a team potentially comprising Portfolio Managers, Partnership Account Managers, and/or Associates; (2) Assume responsibility for hiring, performance management, and mentoring of assigned team members. 6. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE (1) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Infrastructure Development, or related field; (2) At least 10 years of experience in strategic partnerships, infrastructure finance, water & sanitation project development, or SME financing; (3) Demonstrated success in building, expanding, and managing strategic accounts or investment portfolios. 7. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (1) Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; (2) Ability to manage complex projects and build consensus among diverse stakeholders; (3) Strategic mindset with deep understanding of public water systems and capital facilitation; (4) Demonstrated values of equity, trust, inclusion, and cross-cultural collaboration. 8. LOCATION: Anywhere in India but preference for candidates based in New Delhi, India. 9. TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Up to 25% domestic and international travel. 10. COMPENSATION OFFERED: Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history. 11. REFERENCE: PLI-WO 12. APPLICATION PROCESS: Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to apply online using the link https://samsstc.com/Jobs/job-description/portfolio-lead-infrastructure-waterorg-new-delhi/89 by or before June 20, 2025. 13. CONTACT INFORMATION: Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd. (SAMS) 1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar New Friends Colony, New Delhi – 110025 Phone: 011-40819900 | 011-41653612

1. POSITION VACANT: Project Technical Support (Field Investigators), SAMS, Multiple Blocks, Rajasthan (46 Vacancies) 2. ABOUT ORGANIZATION: About SAMS: Strategic Alliance Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (SAMS) is a premier, multi-disciplinary, management consultancy, exclusively focused on servicing the needs of the Public Health and Development Sectors in India. SAMS is currently focused upon four principal practice areas, viz. Human Resource Consulting, Procurement & Supply Management (PSM), Capacity Building & Training and Management Consultancy Services. Established in 1995, SAMS has been associated with a range of clients over the past 29 years which has included the best known, bi and multi-laterals, INGOs and NGOs in the country apart from the Government of India (GoI) and State Governments in the above sectors. About Project: The National Entrepreneurship Network is an independent organization developing AI-based solutions for social good. NEN is supported by reputed global. NEN works closely with central and state governments in India to collaborate on solutions in the domains of healthcare, education, and agriculture. NEN is implementing the ICMR -funded project titled " To design an AI-based solution for the public good to automate anthropometric measurements for children from 0 months to 3 years" , being strategized and implemented by NEN-AI , is a dedicated effort to build an AI-based solution for anthropometry based on a dataset of short videos (less than a minute) and images of children from 0 months to 3 years, along with their anthropometric measurements. For more information about organisation, please visit https://www.wadhwaniai.org/ 3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES: A total of forty-six (46) Project Technical Support- Field Investigators (PTS-FIs) are being hired by SAMS on behalf of NEN for the above-referenced project. The PTS-FIs will be responsible for the coordination and conduct of field operations, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting, as well as maintaining proper documentation. Key duties and responsibilities of the PTS-FIs will include: (1) PTS-FIs will conduct field operations and data collection, serving as the primary point of contact for frontline workers, data collectors, and relevant government stakeholders, within their assigned area; (2) S/he will facilitate effective communication and coordination among all stakeholders involved in data collection and related activities; (3) S/he will ensure accurate and timely data collection from the field, adhering strictly to the established protocols and guidelines; (4) S/he will report field observations to the District Coordinator, assisting with the timely identification and resolution of any issues encountered; (5) S/he will prepare and submit periodic reports on field activities, challenges encountered, and recommendations for improvements to the District Coordinator, State Coordinator, and Program Officer; (6) S/he will maintain detailed documentation of all project-related activities and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of data throughout the project lifecycle; (7) S/he will perform any additional tasks as assigned by the project supervisors during the project. (8) S/he should be comfortable with travel, as it is an essential part of the role. 4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: Qualification and Experience: (1) Applicants must have passed 12th grade and hold a diploma in Science, Psychology, Public Health, Anthropology, Social Work, or Sociology, along with two years of experience in a relevant subject/field. OR (2) Three-year graduate degree in Social Science or Life Science with a specialization in Psychology, Public Health, Anthropology, Social Work, Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry, along with one year of experience in the relevant subject/field. Experience, Skills and Competencies: Essential (1) Experience in anthropometric data collection; (2) Knowledge of computer applications; (3) Prior knowledge of using data collection applications. Desirable (1) Work experience in data collection in field studies; (2) Knowledge of the local language. 5. AGE LIMIT: The upper age limit is 45 years, and the cut-off date for the age limit will be the date of submission of the application form. 6. COMPENSATION OFFERED: The gross professional fee budgeted for this consultancy position is fixed at Rs. 23,400 per month. The professional fee will be subject to applicable tax deductions as per prevailing laws. Note: A monthly additional travel reimbursement of up to Rs. 8,000 will be provided, based on actual expenses incurred, subject to the submission of valid receipts and supporting documentation. 7. NATURE OF ENGAGEMENT: The selected candidate will be engaged as a consultant on a full-time basis under a fixed-term consultancy contract with Strategic Alliance Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (SAMS), with the engagement concluding on November 24, 2025. 8. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Applicants are requested to review the general terms and conditions of the recruitment process before applying for the above positions. Please refer to the link below for the detailed T&Cs: https://sams.co.in/sourcefile/General-Terms-and-Conditions-NEN-Rajasthan.pdf 9. NO OF VACANCIES: 46 10. LOCATION: Multiple Blocks, Rajasthan (Refer to the table below for location details.) Total: 46 Vacancies for following location: Alwar (Kathumar, Laxmangarh) 4; Khairthal-Tijara (Tijara) 3; Banswara (Bagidoura, Kushalgarh) – 4; Balotara (Balotara, Kalyanpur, Siwana) – 6; Dungarpur (Sagwara-II) – 4; Jaipur (Bassi, Aandhi, Jobner, Sambhar, Shahpura) – 8; Jodhpur (Bhopalgarh, Pipad City, Jodhpur City)– 5; Deedwana-Kuchaman (Deedwana) – 3; Nagaur (Nagaur) – 3; Udaipur (Gogunda, Kotada) – 4; Salumber (Sarada) – 2. ( Note: This position requires extensive travel to project locations, and the candidate must be comfortable with it.) 11. REFERENCE: PTS-FI-SAMS 12. CONTACT INFORMATION: Team SAMS Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd. 1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025 Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612 Website: www.sams.co.in 13. APPLICATION PROCESS: Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to submit the online application using the link https://samsstc.com/Jobs/job-description/project-technical-support-field-investigators-sams-rajasthan/129 by or before July 20, 2025.

1. POSITIONS VACANT: Project Technical Support-I (District Coordinators), SAMS, Multiple Districts (Alwar, Khairthal- Tijara, Banswara, Balotara, Dungarpur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Deedwana-Kuchaman, Nagaur, Udaipur, Salumber), Rajasthan (08 Vacancies) 2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND: About SAMS: Strategic Alliance Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (SAMS) is a premier, multi-disciplinary, management consultancy, exclusively focused on servicing the needs of the Public Health and Development Sectors in India. SAMS is currently focused upon four principal practice areas, viz. Human Resource Consulting, Procurement & Supply Management (PSM), Capacity Building & Training and Management Consultancy Services. Established in 1995, SAMS has been associated with a range of clients over the past 30 years which has included the best known, bi and multi-laterals, INGOs and NGOs in the country, apart from the Government of India (GoI) and State Governments in the above sectors. About Project: The National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) is an independent organization developing AI-based solutions for social good. NEN is supported by reputed global institutions. NEN works closely with central and state governments in India to collaborate on solutions in the domains of healthcare, education, and agriculture. For more information about the organisation, please visit https://www.wadhwaniai.org/ NEN is implementing the ICMR-funded project titled To design an AI-based solution for the public good to automate anthropometric measurements for children from 0 months to 3 years , being strategized and implemented by NEN-AI . The project comprises a dedicated effort to build an AI-based solution for anthropometry based on a dataset of short videos (less than a minute) and images of children from 0 months to 3 years, along with their anthropometric measurements. SAMS is helping NEN by hiring and engaging a number of data professionals under short-term consultancy contracts, who will be tasked with executing the above project. 3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES: A total of eight (08) Project Technical Support- District Coordinators (PTS-DCs) are being hired by SAMS on behalf of NEN for the above referenced project. The PTS-DCs will be responsible for the overall coordination of field operations, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting, as well as maintaining proper documentation. Key duties and responsibilities of PTS-DCs include: (1) PTS-DCs will coordinate with the State Coordinator and Program Officer to oversee field operations and ensure smooth implementation of activities within their assigned districts; (2) S/he will supervise and guide the Field Investigators, ensuring effective communication and coordination to facilitate accurate and timely data collection; (3) S/he will monitor and ensure that all data collection activities are completed within the allotted time frame, addressing challenges and supporting resolution as needed to adhere to protocols and guidelines; (4) S/he will actively participate in data collection efforts while ensuring the quality and timeliness of the data being gathered; (5) S/he will coordinate with relevant officials and stakeholders as required, maintain detailed documentation, submit periodic reports to the State Coordinator and Program Officer, and assist in achieving project objectives through additional tasks as assigned; (6) S/he should be comfortable with travel, as it is an essential part of the role. 4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: Qualification and Experience: (1) Applicants must have passed 12th grade and hold a diploma in Science, Psychology, Public Health, Anthropology, Social Work, or Sociology, along with two years of experience in a relevant subject/field; OR (2) Three-year graduate degree in Social Science or Life Science with a specialization in Psychology, Public Health, Anthropology, Social Work, Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry, along with one year of experience in the relevant subject/field. Experience, Skills and Competencies: Essential (1) Experience in anthropometric data collection; (2) Knowledge of computer applications; (3) Prior knowledge of using data collection applications. Desirable (1) Work experience in data collection in field studies; (2) Knowledge of the local language. 5. AGE LIMIT: The upper age limit is 45 years, and the cut-off date for the age limit will be the date of submission of the application form. 6. COMPENSATION OFFERED: The gross professional fee budgeted for this consultancy position is fixed at Rs. 23,400 per month. The professional fee will be subject to applicable tax deductions as per prevailing laws. Note: A monthly additional travel reimbursement of up to Rs. 8,000 will be provided, based on actual expenses incurred, subject to the submission of valid receipts and supporting documentation. 7. NATURE OF ENGAGEMENT: The PTS-DCs selected candidates will be engaged as a consultant on a full-time basis under a fixed-term consultancy contract with Strategic Alliance Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (SAMS) , with the engagement concluding on November 24, 2025. 8. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Applicants are requested to review the general terms and conditions of the recruitment process before applying for the above positions. Please refer to the link below for the detailed T&Cs : https://sams.co.in/sourcefile/General-Terms-and-Conditions-NEN-Rajasthan.pdf 9. NO OF VACANCIES: 08 10. LOCATION: Alwar, Khairthal-Tijara, Banswara, Balotara, Dungarpur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Deedwana-Kuchaman, Nagaur, Udaipur, Salumber. ( Note: This position requires extensive travel to project locations, and the candidate must be comfortable with it.) 11. REFERENCE: PTS-DC-SAMS 12. CONTACT INFORMATION: Team SAMS Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd. 1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025 Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612 Website: www.sams.co.in 13. APPLICATION PROCESS: Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to submit the online application using the link https://samsstc.com/Jobs/job-description/project-technical-supporti-district-coordinators-sams-rajasthan/130 by or before July 20, 2025 .

1. POSITION(S) VACANT: Manager- Business Management & Marketing , PCI India, Patna, Bihar 2. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND : PCI India (PCI) is a registered Indian society, which has been working in India for the past 26 years. PCI drives interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. In the past year, PCI reached more than 1.7 crore (17 million) people in 202 districts across 15 states . Vision and Mission: Vision A happy, healthy, safe and a sustainable world for all. Mission Rooted in community realities, PCI co create and scale sustainable solutions to complex development problems. For more information about PCI , please visit https://www.pciglobal.in/ ABOUT THE PROJECT: PCI aims to support Bihar SRLM in transforming the livelihoods of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) women across Bihar through innovations, systems strengthening, capacity building & forging partnerships within the non-farm sector. This ambitious initiative will deploy a comprehensive strategy that operates across systemic and community level to ensure sustainable and scalable economic growth. The project is centred around two key initiatives: Didi Ki Rasoi (DKR) and PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Entrepreneurs . DKR , an initiative by JEEViKA, aims to establish community-based canteens across Bihar for providing quality and hygienic food to institutions like hospitals, schools, government offices, and individual customers. Fully owned and operated by women, DKR empowers rural communities while ensuring homely, hygienic meals. The PMFME scheme, launched under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan , is a centrally sponsored initiative aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and formalization of India's unorganized food processing sector. Under this scheme JEEViKA is promoting individual micro-enterprises, SHGs, farmer producer organizations (FPOs), to set up enterprises by leveraging on the benefits the scheme provides. To ensure dedicated support to the above initiatives of JEEViKA, PCI would establish a Technical Support Unit ( TSU ), which will play a pivotal role in supporting the DKR initiative of JEEViKA and women entrepreneurs promoted under PMFME , across Bihar. The TSU will play a central role in driving the initiative forward by providing specialized technical assistance and real-time solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the program. The TSU will actively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including government departments and community organizations, while placing field teams for supporting PMFME entrepreneurs and for piloting new privatized business models on food enterprises (such as cloud kitchens/ restaurants/ Dhabas/ food trucks etc.) to facilitate systemic uniformity in operations across Bihar. Additionally, TSU will prioritize the institutionalization of business solution tools for DKR and foster partnerships to create a robust ecosystem of support for the initiative to thrive. 3. JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Technical Support Unit (TSU) Lead, the Manager- Business Management and Marketing (MBMM) shall be responsible for driving the growth and sustainability of JEEViKAs food enterprise models, including the DKR initiative and envisaged private food enterprise models. This role requires a blend of strategic business acumen, marketing expertise, and a deep understanding of grassroots enterprise development. S/he will work closely with community organizations, stakeholders, and institutional partners to ensure operational excellence, financial viability, and market expansion of food enterprises under JEEViKA. S/he shall be responsible for building and nurturing government partnerships for enterprise promotion. The incumbent will lead capacity-building initiatives, assist in market scoping, and identify new revenue streams to support DKR businesses. S/he will be responsible for coordination with the relevant thematic verticals of the SRLM for ensuring smooth implementation of the project. The MBMM will support in enterprise identification and development by ensuring on-ground engagement on regular basis with SHG women. S/he will be responsible for ensuring business viability for DKR s in both public procurement and privatized models. Key Roles and Responsibilities: (A) Project Implementation & Business Management (1) Project Planning & Management (1) Conduct needs assessments to identify challenges and opportunities for rural food business models apart from DKR ; (2) Identify and manage specialist partners that would support Women-owned food enterprises to build the required business and technical skills; (3) Ensure efficient budgeting of the project expenditures. (2) Business Development & Management (1) Develop and implement strategic business plans for DKR s and private food enterprises to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability; (2) Monitor and manage financial performance, including budgeting, cost optimization, and revenue generation for minimum 10 DKR s to set standards of practice; (3) Lead in establishing at least 10 private food enterprises on different models across few blocks of Bihar; (4) Identify and mitigate risks associated with food enterprise operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and quality standards; (5) Build operational frameworks and tools to enhance productivity and efficiency across food enterprise units across Bihar. (3) Marketing Strategy Development (1) Conduct market research to identify trends, consumer preferences, and potential opportunities for diversification and scaling within food business; (2) Design and implement marketing plans to promote privatized food enterprise models; (3) Identify and develop unique value propositions for women owned kitchens to penetrate urban, rural and regional markets; (4) Develop detailed enterprise specific brand marketing strategy for DKR & PMFME supported enterprises; (5) Develop and oversee implementation of business plans. (4) Market linkages & Partnerships (1) Assist in creating market linkages government & private players, including access to local and e-market platforms such as Swiggy & Zomato; (2) Support in creating innovative rural supply chain model with women as business partners to DKR s; (3) Identify new revenue streams and opportunities for rural food enterprise models. (B) Capacity Building (1) Organize workshops and training sessions for rural women on marketing, branding, and sales strategies; (2) Provide mentorship and guidance to women-led enterprises, ensuring their active participation in decision-making processes. (C) Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation (1) Track and evaluate the impact of marketing and business development efforts on womens income and livelihoods in respect to private food enterprises; (2) Contribute to designing and finalising of state indicators & MIS and ensure timely reporting for DKR and private food models; (3) Develop and submit the progress reports as and when necessary. (D) Other Responsibilities: To carry out any other relevant duties as required and assigned by TSU Lead . 4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: Qualifications Applicants must have a post-graduate degree in Business Administration, Marketing and Hotel management. Experience (1) Applicants must have minimum five years of experience of working with business management, marketing, or enterprise development, preferably in the food or FMCG sector. (2) Applicants with extensive experience of working as part of the F&B marketing, sales strategy team of leading food businesses/ companies/ franchisees will be preferred. Skills and Competencies (1) Good analytical and problem-solving skills (2) Skills in market analysis, branding, and campaign execution. (3) Proficiency in digital marketing tools and e-commerce platforms. (4) Ability to design and implement innovative marketing strategies. (5) Excellent oral and written English skills (6) Digital literacy including word processing, database systems, and PowerPoint. (7) Strong command of excel and budget management is a plus. Values (1) Excellence Quality in everything no matter how small, is paramount; (2) Respect- There is inherent value in all people for who they are and what they contribute; (3) Collaboration Only through collaboration can PCI address complex development problems; (4) Boldness Boldness requires disruptive thinking backed up by courage and conviction; (5) Creativity – Creativity ensures dynamic responsiveness, relevance and impact; (6) Integrity – Integrity is non-negotiable in both personal and professional domains. 5. COMPENSATION OFFERED: The gross CTC for the position is INR 1.5 lacs per month. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history. Additional benefits provided include : (1) A warm, inclusive and happy work environment; (2) Performance driven reward mechanism; (3) Best of class benefits with competitive remunerations; (4) Health Insurance coverage for self, spouse & Children; (5) Group Terms Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance for Self; (6) All other statutory benefits; (7) Regular recognition of performance and PCI value display in work; (8) An empowering organisation structure which values individual’s skills, competencies and potential; (9) Opportunities to operate in cross functional role; (10) Higher responsibilities and larger roles are merit based; (11) Young Talent Programs for developing future leaders. (12) Leadership roles for women is encouraged and given preference in selection and training. 6. LOCATION: Patna, Bihar 7. REFERENCE: MBMM-PCI 8. CONTACT INFORMATION: Team SAMS Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd. 1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025 Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612 9. APPLICATION PROCESS: Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to apply using the link https://bit.ly/Apply-MBMM-PCI at the earliest. PCI respects the diversity of its people and follows a fair, non-discriminatory approach in terms of gender, age, nationality, race, caste, religion, community, marital status, physical challenge, and sexual orientation. It promotes diversity in the workplace and ensures a culture of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, abuse, or harassment whether sexual, physical, or psychological. PCI provides equal opportunity in recruitment, appraisals, promotion, and career progression. Its policies are fair, objective, and non-discriminatory, and everyone is expected to adhere to them. PCI is committed to prevent any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct.