Practitioner / Associate Practitioner

Job Overview

Community Action Labs (CAL); congruent to Development Blocks are TRI’s direct engagement with communities and local institutions, these are spaces for learning and
demonstration; and closely draws intersectional supports with other two Practices : Public Policy in Action (PPiA) and Bending Markets for Flourishing
Localities (BMFL); and provides the foundational terra firma to design and evolve solutions.
Engagement in CAL Blocks focuses on developing locality compacts drawing purpose driven collaborative of community collectives, local
governance, and public functionaries to address integrated development aspirations of communities. In the CAL Block our efforts on intersectoral
strategy is driven through the centrifugal force of “Community First” synergised with fostering institutional mechanisms and process protocols to
achieve the tri-sector power of active citizenship, effective state and market engagement to drive development outcomes
As a CAL Professional, you are a key team member of the Community Action Labs (CAL). Your responsibilities, while indicative and not exhaustive, include:
Ensure that the grass roots delivery is carried out in a planned,professional, systematic and coordinated way, through scoping,exploration and investigation to begin; form new relationships across
broad spectrums of our communities and strengthen and develop already existing ones Practice the community led approach to develop plans and
deliver results
Collaborate with women collectives,Panchayats, and other community groups to design, execute, and monitor community development projects
Conduct needs assessments, identify key areas for intervention and develop a detailed implementation plan Develop and implement training programs to build the capacity of
community organizations and leaders Support the development of policies and strategies that promote sustainable development and resilience
Collaborate with block administration, local authorities and stakeholders to enhance resource mobilization and policy advocacy.
To monitor, record, evaluate work and provide reports and information as required in order to ensure a consistently high-quality provision and demonstrate the impact of
interventions Job

Qualification & Experience:

Graduates with 5-6 years of relevant work experience in livelihoods with community
collectives are eligible for the Practitioner role. Those with 2-3 years of relevant
experience can apply for the Associate Practitioner position.
Experience of working in development/social sectors including government agencies
with multiple offices will be preferred.
Good communication skills, both verbal and writing skills is required
Innovative and solution-oriented mindset
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Passion for community development and social impact
Experience of leading a team is essential for the position of ‘Practitioner’
Good communication skills, both verbal and writing skills is required
Proficiency in both Hindi and English languages