Role : Associate / Senior Associate - Community Engagement, Delhi / Pune / Bangalore
Experience : 3+ years
Salary band : Upto 8-10 LPA
Language : Local language is required Marathi, Kannada.
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About the role :
The core purpose of this role is to mobilize local stakeholders to co-create sustainable road safety solutions and build strong community ownership.
The ideal candidate is passionate, empathetic, and adept at navigating local social landscapes, facilitating dialogue, and empowering community members to become champions of social change.
Role and Responsibilities :
1. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Building :
- Identify, map, and build strong relationships with key local stakeholders, including community leaders, local government officials (police, municipal bodies), schools, transport unions, and civil society organizations.
- Act as the primary point of contact within the designated project area, leading regular meetings, workshops, and consultations.
- Foster a collaborative environment where stakeholders feel heard, valued, and motivated to contribute to joint safety goals.
2. Community Mobilization & Program Implementation :
Lead the on-ground implementation of community-based safety programs and awareness campaigns.Facilitate co-creation workshops and participatory assessments (PRAs) to involve community members in identifying issues and designing effective, context-specific solutions.Establish, train, and support local volunteer groups or safety committees to take ownership of initiatives and drive behavioral change.Ensure all program activities are executed in a timely, efficient, and culturally sensitive manner.3. Monitoring, Documentation, and Reporting :
Regularly monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of community engagement activities against predefined project goals.Collect both qualitative and quantitative data from the field, including community feedback.Prepare and submit timely progress reports, case studies, and success stories .Document challenges and lessons learned to contribute to continuous program improvement.Professional Experience & Qualifications :
Education (Essential) : A Bachelor's degree in Social Work (MSW), Sociology, Public Health, Development Studies, or a closely related field.Experience : Minimum of 3 years of relevant, post-qualification experience in community engagement, social mobilization, grassroots advocacy, or program implementation (preferably within the development sector).Skills : Demonstrated experience working effectively with government agencies, community-based organizations (CBOs), and diverse community groups is essential.Hiring Note : Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Nov 12, 2025 on https : / / jobs.groundzero.community /
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