Team Leader and Community Mobilization Expert

The Indian Institute of Bio Social Research and Development, a Centre of Excellence recognized under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, with its campus in Kolkata, West Bengal, is involved in action research, training, and development in various states of India. This full-time on-site role in Bankura is for a Team Leader and Community Mobilization Expert position at IBRAD (Indian Institute of Bio Social Research and Development), serving as a Support Organization under the WBADMI project in six blocks of Bankura district. Your responsibilities will include leading a team, monitoring tasks, and ensuring timely implementation of client-assigned activities. The team's focus will be on forming and strengthening Water User Associations, creating clusters, and increasing income for marginal and small farmers through enhanced agricultural, horticultural, and fisheries-based activities. To be eligible for this role, you should hold an MSW or a Master's degree in an Allied Social Science Discipline and have over five years of experience in social and livelihood development projects in rural areas. Preference will be given to candidates with a background of working with marginal and small farmers in the region. You must possess the ability to work effectively with diverse community groups, demonstrate leadership skills to motivate team members, and showcase proficiency in mobilizing resources through convergence. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of marginalized communities and contribute to the sustainable development of rural areas.,