Block Lead - Social Inclusion & Capacity Building

Title: Block Lead - Social Inclusion & Capacity Building

Location: Bagicha blocks of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh

No. of Position: 1 (One)

Reports to: District Resource Person (direct), dotted to SPMU member (TBD)

Employment Status: Full Time

Name of the Organization: Trickle Up India Foundation

Last date of Application: 20 July 2026

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.

Job Description: Block Lead - Social Inclusion & Capacity Building.

This position will be placed at the block level with one of the Block Mission Management Units of Chhattisgarh and will report to the District Resource Person and State Project Management Unit. In addition, this position will have to work in close coordination with selected block staff of the BMMU, District Resource person, selected panchayats and Self-Help Groups (SHGs)..

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the BMMU to identify and engage marginalized groups, including ultra-poor households, PVTGs, women, persons with disabilities (PwDs), and other vulnerable populations, in livelihood initiatives.
• Facilitate the identification of coaches and community resource persons.
• Support the preparation of training plans.
• facilitate gender equity, social inclusion, and empowerment principles within livelihood programs.
• Conduct Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) to understand community needs and design targeted interventions along with the BMMU team, Panchayat and the coaches

• Identify the training area and facilitate the BMMU team to make training plans on social inclusion, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and leadership development for marginalized groups.
• Organize Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions for community facilitators, SHG leaders, and block-level officials.

• Efective implementation of inclusive livelihoods interventions at the block level.

• Track social inclusion indicators, capacity-building progress, and beneficiary participation in livelihood initiatives.
• Conduct impact assessments and develop case studies on best practices in social inclusion and capacity building.
• Prepare periodic reports and recommendations for district and state-level program teams.

• Collaborate with government departments (MGNREGA, Skill Development Missions etc.) for effective program implementation.
• Work closely with NGOs, training institutions, and private sector partners to strengthen inclusion-focused initiatives.
• Represent the program in block and district-level meetings, policy forums, and training workshops.
• Ensuring the data entry in the NRLM MIS and/or any other electronic system.
• Any other work related to the program.

Academic Qualification: Bachelor's degree in social work, Rural Development, Agriculture, Livelihoods, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field. Master's degree preferred

Experience & Skills

·       Minimum 3 years of experience in social inclusion, livelihoods promotion, capacity building, or rural development.

·       Experience working with ultra-poor households, tribal communities, women’s collectives, and persons with disabilities.

·       Strong background in training, facilitation, and participatory community engagement.

·       Familiarity with government schemes (DAY-NRLM, MGNREGA, PMKVY) and social protection programs.

·       Knowledge of gender mainstreaming, disability inclusion, and social equity frameworks.

·       Hands-on experience with community-based organizations, cooperatives, or federations.

·       Proficiency in MS Office, digital tools, and monitoring frameworks

• Exposure to impact assessment tools and livelihoods-based MIS.
• Ability to engage with government officials, community leaders, and partner organizations.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office, data analysis tools).

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

·       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.

Preference: The preference will be given to the candidates belong to the regions mentioned in “Project location.”

• Salary: Up to ₹30,000 (commensurate with qualification & experience).
• Employment Type: Full-time position.
• Culture: A dynamic, passionate, multicultural team committed to alleviating extreme poverty.
• Work Environment: A collegial, high-performing organizational culture built on open communication, innovation, and mutual accountability.