Consultant

Role Name : Consultant

Experience : 7-15 | Salary : 14 LPA onwards

Location : Champawat, Uttarakhand [On-site]

We are looking for a consultant who is good with program design, lead org and bringing the entrepreneurial approach. We need someone who has worked in mountains and understands the geographies [must have].

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About the Role :

We are looking for a consultant who will lead the foundations operations and strategy on the ground in Champawat . This is a unique opportunity to co-build an organization from the ground up , working closely with the principal of the foundation and shaping long-term impact in the region.

This is not a conventional role; the ideal candidate will be a co-creator , builder , and strategic thinker , ready to roll up their sleeves to understand the ground realities and co-develop initiatives that truly serve the people of Champawat.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Strategic Groundwork & Community Understanding

• Design and lead a field research in the Champawat region and engagement plan to understand :

Youth aspirations, current job opportunities (local and external), and migration patterns

Livelihood challenges, especially in agriculture and rural entrepreneurship.

Infrastructure gaps (transport, digital access, schools, training centers).

Access to healthcare (especially for women and children) and nutritional status.

Psychology and motivations of rural youth and their families.

Conduct baseline surveys in 45 representative villages.

Use findings to recommend focus areas for orgs long-term strategy.

2. Programme Design & Implementation

Skilling and vocational training.

Entrepreneurship development (on- and off-farm enterprises).

Job placements and career counseling.

Or any other focus area that orgs decides to work on

Design an implementation strategy with clear goals, resource plans, partnerships, and budgets.

3. Operations & Execution

Lead end-to-end implementation of programs.

Set up systems and processes for data collection, reporting, and impact tracking.

Identify ways to optimally use orgs existing transport vehicles for community benefit (e.g., medical access, livelihood support, educational transport).

4. Team Building & Leadership

Build a small but effective field operations team.

Develop and implement a capacity-building plan for local hires.

Create a collaborative, mission-driven culture within the team.

5. Partnerships & Government Liaison

Liaise with district-level and block-level government officials to align with existing schemes and resources.

6. Organisational Strategy & Evolution

Who You Are : Required :

Experience in Uttarakhand , especially Kumaon region

Good Communication Skills [representing org in local / national forums]

Demonstrated experience in program design, field implementation, and community operations .

Past experience conducting field assessments and baseline surveys .

Experience in building and managing small teams in rural settings.

Strong interest and intent to work in the development sector long-term .

Comfortable working independently in a remote, under-resourced area .

Willingness to build from scratch and adapt to changing realities.

Fluency in Hindi (local dialect understanding is a plus).

Integrity, humility, and a deep commitment to social change.

Adaptable, flexible and a good listener

Preferred :

Flexibility is very important for this role.

Exposure to working with government stakeholders at district or block levels.

Familiarity with setting up M&E systems and using data to guide strategy.

What Youll Get :

A chance to shape a new organizations DNA, strategy, and outcomes.

Autonomy and ownership over field operations.

Opportunity to build your own team.

Learnings and leadership experience unmatched by conventional roles.