Website SEWA Bharat
TERMS OF REFERENCE – PROJECT ASSOCIATE
ABOUT SEWA
SEWA Bharat (www.sewabharat.org)is the All-India Federation of Self-Employed Women’sAssociations that works with women workers in the informal sector in 18 states. In all these states, SEWA is involved in organising women workers and their development through Self Help Groups, Co-operatives and Federations. With over 2 million active members across 18 states, SEWA Bharat’s reach in the development sector is ever expanding. SEWA Bharat supports development programs and activities that organize women so they can aim to achieve full employment and self-reliance for all its members. SEWA Bharat is a family of SEWA organizations to further informal women workers’ rights, livelihoods, financial independence, education, health and social security.
OVERVIEW
SEWA Bharat will start implementation of new project to improve last mile delivery of social security Linkages, health services, access to finance, markets, digital technology, civic amenities and infrastructure for women in the informal economy in Bihar, Delhi, Gujarat, Punjab and Rajasthan. This Project is designed to help women in the informal economy to overcome their barriers, SEWA has pioneered and launched multiple initiatives over the years. Establishing the SEWA Shakti Kendras (SSKs) as local resource centres have been one of the most successful initiatives so far. The SSKs serve
as a hub for information and education within the community, where informal workers live and work. These centres are attempting to bridge the gap between government programs and its access thereby improving governance. The centres seek to improve the community’s access to information and services and entitlements and also serve as a focal point for all community-based activities that are led by women. Through the SSKs, SEWA educates women about their health, personal finance, and rights and links them with government schemes. Today, SSKs exist in both urban and rural areas in states, namely, Delhi, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, and Gujarat.
SEWA has created a network of grassroots leaders called Aagewans across India in specific geographies. They are the link between people and the government and make efforts to reach information to community members, address community needs, and ensure linkages with compensatory packages, welfare schemes, and developmental programs. They have also been at the frontline of local action, supplementing the government efforts during COVID-19.
TASKS AND DELIVERABLES
The Project Associate will assist the Team Lead and MEL Coordinator on the project implementation, monitoring and learning verticals. The role shall entail ensuring effective implementation of all project activities as well as anchoring the process of continuous learning.
The associate will also have a role in strengthening the social security vertical within SEWA Bharat. The responsibilities of the associate will be intensive in project implementation and documentation, Progress reports, budget spent reports and learning outputs. The associate will also support field staff, coordinate with various project teams, manage field data collection processes, and assist in the coordination of day-to-day project operations. The Project Associate will assist in these activities in all the Project locations
KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATION
● Postgraduate in development studies or in Social Work
● Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in implementation and research projects, especially in areas of women’s economic empowerment.
● Experience in qualitative research, project monitoring and / or implementation will be preferred.
● Prior experience of working with communities is a must.
● Good Command on MS Office
● Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, in both English and Hindi
● Willingness to travel and spend extensive time in the field in Bihar, Delhi, Gujarat, Punjab and Rajasthan
COMPENSATION–INR 45000
TO APPLY:
● Qualified female candidates are requested to please indicate their ability and availability to undertake the terms of reference above.
● Please send your cover letter and resume to e-mail id: jobs@sewabharat.org with the subject line “Applications for Project Associate-Shrinkhala”
Note: Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
CONTRACT DETAILS:
Commencement Date:15th Oct,2022
Contract Duration: This will be full time contract for 3 years and then we will extend on mutual agreement
Project name: Shrinkhala
Payment mode: Monthly
Base Location: Delhi
Other arrangements:
Reports to: Project Coordinator
To apply for this job email your details to jobs@sewabharat.org
