Field Associate West Jaintia Hills

Field Associate – West Jaintia Hills (Khasi Language)

Location: West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya

Experience Level: 1–3 years (Relevant fellowships in enterprise/livelihoods considered)

Salary Band: 5-6 LPA

Role Overview

Ground Zero is seeking an energetic Field Associate based in Laskein Block, West Jaintia Hills, to empower women-owned Producer Groups (PGs) under our Women’s Enterprise Support System (WESS). The candidate will work independently on the ground, driving member participation, enterprise governance, local business operations, procurement, and market linkages in agri-business and rural commodities.

Key Responsibilities

• Community Mobilization & Member Engagement: Mobilize women producer group members (~20 members per group) for collective business activities, procurement, aggregation, and local marketing.
• Business Operations & Planning: Assist PG leaders in executing business plans across local value chains (agri-commodities, spices, etc.). Coordinate with input suppliers, buyers, and logistics service providers.
• Governance & Financial Records: Guide PG leaders in maintaining financial discipline, books of accounts, meeting documentation, and governance records.
• Capacity Building & Training: Organize and conduct block- and district-level training sessions for women entrepreneurs and producer group leaders.
• Strategic Linkages & Stakeholder Support: Facilitate market, credit, and institutional linkages with government departments and community institutions with strategic guidance from senior leadership.
• Field Monitoring & Reporting: Conduct needs assessments, value chain studies, and submit regular updates on field progress, financials, and operational challenges.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Rural Management, Social Work, or a related discipline (Master’s/MBA preferred).
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in rural development, livelihood promotion, SHGs/PGs, or enterprise development. Candidates from development/enterprise fellowship programs are also eligible.
• Language Mandatory: Fluency in written and spoken Khasi is mandatory. Basic proficiency in English and Hindi is desirable.
• Key Competencies: Strong field facilitation skills, basic computer proficiency (MS Excel, Word), and a proactive approach to solving field challenges.
• Logistics: Owning a personal two-wheeler/bike is highly preferred for rural movement. Periodic travel to Shillong and Guwahati for strategic reviews will be required.
• Diversity: Female candidates are preferred, though eligible male candidates are welcome to apply.

Hiring Process

1. Round 1: HR & Program Team Interview
2. Round 2: Practical Assignment
3. Round 3: Final Interview based on Assignment (with Program Lead)

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is posted on Oct., 13th, 2026, on Ground Zero

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