Cluster Development Executive (THREADS Project)

WWF-India, one of the country's largest conservation organizations, invites applications from enthusiastic candidates with experience in managing multiple projects in field locations. WWF India's approach on sustainable community-based participatory conservation initiatives fosters community resilience and holistic development in forest-fringe villages. THREADS (Traditional Handicraft and Handloom Revival and Economic Advancement through Durable Solutions in Tiger Landscapes) is a project to revive and strengthen the viability of traditional handloom and related handicraft through women's leadership and gender main streaming. WWF-India has been long associated with developing the capacity of niche artists to help them develop environment-friendly products. There is an urgent need for further capacity building, market development, and community-based institutional responses to achieve lasting socio-economic change.

This role involves strengthening and implementing the project activities, by working closely with the local artisan clusters and assisting Project Coordinator in effective delivery of the project objectives. The position will be based at the Sonitpur project office and responsible for the on-ground implementation and coordination of project activities in close collaboration with the artisans within the Sonitpur cluster.

Location : Sonitpur, Assam

Job Profile :

Project Implementation

• Community Engagement and capacity building of women artisans and assist the Project Coordinator in project implementation on ground.
• Conduct training on Gender, group processes, book keeping, sustainable production practices and certification process.
• Form women artisans' collective (SHG / PG / CSOs) and facilitate resource allocation for effective functioning of the groups.
• Monitor the progress of the project activities and report the deliverables to the Project Coordinator and Project Manager
• Identify potential gaps and challenges with the artisan clusters and the implementation.
• Assist the Project Coordinator in monitoring and evaluation of the project activities.
• Monthly planning of the tasks and review the effectiveness of the groups with the Master Trainers.
• Conduct regular field visits, preferably 50 percent of the time to guide and handhold master trainers and artisan groups in the implementation of the tasks.

Networking and Advocacy :

Reporting :

Requirements

Desired Qualifications and Experience :

Skills Required

Advocacy, Networking, community engagement, Monitoring And Evaluation, Data Collection, Capacity Building