Junior Associate – Community Development (Sustainable Livelihood)

Sunbird Trust ("Peace Through Education"), a non-religious, apolitical not-for-profit working in remote and conflict-affected parts of Northeast India since 2014, invites applications for Junior Associate – Community Development (Sustainable Livelihood). The role reports to the Coordinator, Community Development. Tasks may also be assigned by the Programme Manager. Key responsibilities: - Mobilise farmers, youth, women, self-help groups and village committees for livelihood programmes - Support SALT (Sloping Agricultural Land Technology) demonstrations, farmer training and monitoring visits, and record farmers' progress - Support livestock programmes (poultry, piggery, goats, cattle): beneficiary selection, training, vaccination drives and health monitoring - Build partnerships with government departments, NGOs, CSR partners, financial institutions and local institutions - Coordinate programme logistics, input purchase and implementation partners - Maintain beneficiary records and field reports; collect baseline, progress and endline data - Strengthen community institutions and encourage participation of women, youth and marginalised groups - Coordinate with internal teams on budgeting, planning and reporting Skills - Communication, interpersonal and networking skills - Ability to engage rural communities and different stakeholders - On-ground mobilisation and monitoring - Problem-solving and adaptability - Digital skills: MS Office, data entry and reporting tools Attitude - Commitment and integrity - Teamwork, proactiveness, flexibility and adaptability - Ability to adapt to local culture and ways of life - Willingness to travel extensively to remote areas Selection process 1. Preliminary profile screening 2. Pre-work (possibly) 3. Personal interview 4. Reference checks

1. Open the online application form at https://forms.gle/crK52Ltrut3Qg7UC7. 2. Fill in your details and submit the form. 3. Shortlisted candidates go through profile screening, possible pre-work, a personal interview and reference checks.