Coordinator / Sr. Coordinator – 360 Degree in Mumbai | Swades Foundation

Swades Foundation

Swades Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation founded by Ronnie and Zarina Screwvala. It has one clear focus: helping rural India grow stronger. The foundation works toward rural empowerment through good practice, modern technology and strong values. It works side by side with village communities so that families have better access to water, health, education and ways to earn a living. This role sits within Swades Foundation's 360 Degree team, which works with villages across water, sanitation, health, education and livelihoods all at once.

Role

As a Coordinator or Senior Coordinator in the 360 Degree team, you will be the link between Swades and the villages it serves. You will help communities understand the foundation's work, plan their own development, and set up local groups that can carry that work forward. You will report to the Trainee Assistant Manager or Manager of the 360 Degree team.

Responsibilities

• Mobilize rural communities through group meetings, establish Gram Vikas Samitis, and co-create multi-year Village Development Plans.
• Conduct household surveys and update bi-annual village profiles to assess needs in water, sanitation, health, education, and livelihoods.
• Drive household income generation initiatives by identifying opportunities in micro-enterprises, irrigation, orchards, dairy, and animal husbandry.
• Coordinate with local government stakeholders, school leads, healthcare workers (ASHAs/ANMs), technical teams, and vendors to execute community infrastructure and health projects.
• Form, train, and support community institutions (SHGs, farmer groups, youth groups) and actively participate in Gram Sabhas.
• Monitor project milestones, record field data, resolve operational issues, and document case studies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of social/development sector experience focused on rural community mobilization.
• Deep understanding of rural social dynamics, local government structures, and field-level problem-solving.
• Strong public speaking, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills with local officials and partners.
• Basic computer proficiency for data entry, record keeping, and progress reporting.

Benefits

• Work directly with village communities and see the results of your work on the ground.
• Gain hands-on experience across water, health, education, sanitation and livelihoods in one role.
• Learn alongside Swades' technical teams, partners and government officials.
• Build your skills in community planning, field research and writing case studies.

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