Project Officer, PVTGs

Title: Project Officer, PVTGs

Location: State PMU, Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Reports to: State PMU Coordinator & Social Inclusion Specialist

Employment Status: Full Time

Name of the Organization: Trickle Up India Foundation (under CG-SAY, in partnership with CGSRLM and BRAC International)

Last date of Application: 14 May 2025

About Trickle Up India Foundation (TUIF):

Trickle Up India Foundation (TUIF) is a nationally registered non-profit organization that partners with women in deprivation in India to build economic opportunity and drive inclusion. Together with governments and local non-governmental organizations, we reach underserved women in remote, rural areas with programming that enables them to forge their own resilient pathways out of poverty for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Since 2013, TUIF has been empowering women in ultra-poverty who have faced discrimination, and social and economic isolation all their lives. Through our programs, they develop sustainable livelihoods and strong savings habits, strengthening their capacity, self-reliance, and stability. They begin building their self-esteem and resilience. This profound individual transformation has positive ripple effects for their families, throughout their communities, and over generations.

Position Overview:

The position will work under the Project Management Unit lead and spearhead the inclusive livelihood strategy. In addition, this position will have to work in close coordination with other thematic leads, along with integration and coordination with SRLM and DAY-NRLM.

Roles and Responsibilities:

·       Contributing to the development of policies and strategies aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by PVTGs, ensuring their inclusion and welfare in government programs and initiatives.

·       Lead and manage the work on PVTG within the program strategy with the State Rural Livelihoods Mission and with key stakeholders.

·       Identify government programs and schemes that can be leveraged and support PVTG convergence efforts.

·       Providing training and capacity-building support to SRLM staff, coaches, and community leaders working with PVTGs, to enhance their understanding of the issues and improve their ability to implement effective interventions.

·       Support in creating and coordinating a community of practice for civil society and the private sector working on PVTG in inclusive livelihood programs.

·       Develop coaching and capacity-building curriculum meant for skill development and upgradation activities aim at enhancing the livelihood and income generating capacity of the PVTGs on a long -term sustainable basis.

·       Advocating for the rights and interests of PVTGs at various forums, including government meetings, conferences, and civil society platforms. Building and maintaining partnerships with relevant stakeholders to leverage resources and support for PVTG-focused initiatives.

·       Documenting best practices, case studies, and lessons learned from interventions targeting PVTGs, and disseminating this knowledge to relevant stakeholders to inform future programming and policy development.

·       Coordination with the concerned districts and block level positions to facilitate the districts and block in preparation of the timeline of the implementation based on the states assigned.

·       Coordinate with other thematic leads and PMU lead in improving the delivery of the program and ensure to contribute to the progress and performance of the program.

·       Any other task assigned by the PMU lead or by SRLM.

Academic Qualification:

·       Master's degree in public policy, Economics, Rural Development, Environment, Climate Change, or Sustainability 

Professional Experience:

The candidate should have minimum 2 years of professional experience, Preference will be given to the candidate who has experience of working with the government.

·       Strong understanding of developing, planning and managing programs with a strategic focus on PVTG and other marginalised tribal communities and experience in developing a program on the scale.

·       Strong understanding of the policy landscape and government frameworks.

·       Strong understanding of field-level challenges in rural India concerning the delivery of government programs and schemes.

·       Extensive experience working on climate resilience, preferably with inclusive livelihood programs.

·       Excellent project management skills as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.

·       Willingness to travel and stay in remote rural areas when required.

Behavioral competencies

·       Strong attention to detail

·       Able to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and consistently meet deadlines.

·       Works well both independently and as a member of a team

·       Optimistic, creative, and solutions-oriented; tackles challenges with maturity and accountability

·       Superb people skills and diplomatic demeanor

·       Understands the challenges and opportunities of working in a small nonprofit setting.

·       Demonstrated commitment to mission-driven work.

·       Having experience in the graduation approach will be preferred.

Travel Requirements

You must be able to travel domestically at least 60% of the time to remote areas, at short notice.

Salary and Benefits:

Trickle Up India Foundation offers a compensation package that will be commensurate with qualification & experience for this full-time position. The successful applicant will join a dynamic, passionate, multicultural team deeply committed to the alleviation of extreme poverty. Trickle Up India Foundation promotes a collegial, high-performing organizational culture in which staff communicate clearly and openly, and are reflective, innovative, and mutually accountable.

To Apply:

• To be considered, all candidates must fulfill the above prerequisites, provide a complete CV, covering letter. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.


• To submit your application, go to the Web Link given below and click on “Apply for this Position” button at the bottom of the page, and follow the instructions. 

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Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until 14 May 2025. We are sorry that we are unable to entertain phone calls related to this posting. Trickle Up India Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and extend equal opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.