Development Officer

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Research & Community Needs Assessment Conduct primary and secondary research to understand the socio-economic landscape of target communities. Map community assets, skill gaps, and employment potential. Compile insights into actionable data to inform program design and development. Study successful models in skill development and apply relevant learnings to local context. Program Design & Development Conceptualize and build community-based training models from the ground up. Collaborate with internal teams to develop curriculum tailored to the identified skill needs. Align training content with government standards and guidelines. Identify qualified trainers for specialized skill areas and facilitate onboarding. Community Engagement & Mobilization Build rapport with local community leaders, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to generate awareness and drive participation. Mobilize rural youth and women for enrollment in skill training programs. Design demand-generation strategies using localized outreach and storytelling. Government Liaison & Certification Facilitate partnerships with relevant government departments for scheme alignment and funding. Manage the registration, accreditation, and certification process as per scheme requirements. Ensure compliance with policies and maintain documentation for audits and reporting. Field Operations & Travel Travel extensively across assigned regions in Gujarat to supervise training programs, mobilization camps, and community meetings. Monitor field activities and provide real-time feedback for improvement. Monitoring, Reporting & Impact Documentation Track program outcomes using predefined KPIs (number of beneficiaries, training hours, placement rates, etc.). Prepare detailed reports for donors, internal stakeholders, and government agencies. Document case studies, success stories, and on-ground challenges.