Field Motivator – Nutrition Program in Tehri Garhwal | Himmotthan Society

Himmotthan Society

Himmotthan Society is an initiative of Tata Trusts working across the hill districts of Uttarakhand. It works with rural communities on health, nutrition, water, livelihoods and village institutions, and it works alongside government departments rather than apart from them. Much of its work happens in villages that are hard to reach, where families have limited access to services and information. Its nutrition work focuses on the people whose health shapes a whole generation: pregnant women, mothers who are feeding babies, adolescent girls and young children. This role sits within Himmotthan's nutrition program, which is improving the Take Home Ration provided under the state's ICDS scheme so that families both receive it and use it well.

Role

This role supports grassroots implementation of a nutrition programme across villages in Bhilangna and Lamgara blocks. The Field Motivator will work directly with pregnant women, mothers, and caregivers to promote better nutrition practices and encourage the use of Take Home Ration. It involves regular visits to Anganwadi Centres, close coordination with frontline health workers, and extensive travel in hilly terrain. This is a field heavy, community facing role suited to someone who enjoys grassroots work in remote areas. It is a contractual position with 20 openings across the two blocks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct village level meetings and awareness campaigns on nutrition, health, and hygiene
• Motivate pregnant women, lactating mothers, and caregivers to adopt better nutrition practices
• Deliver key messages on breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and dietary diversity
• Conduct regular Anganwadi Centre visits to monitor nutrition practices
• Identify malnourished children and support their families through counselling
• Work closely with Anganwadi Workers, ASHAs, ANMs, and Panchayat representatives
• Support implementation of nutrition schemes aligned with ICDS and Poshan Abhiyaan
• Maintain records of field activities, attendance, and beneficiary data
• Submit regular reports to the District Coordinator
• Assist with surveys, assessments, and monitoring visits
• Support training sessions for mothers, Anganwadi Workers, and community groups
• Help form and strengthen mother's groups and follow up with trained beneficiaries
• Travel extensively on foot or local transport to reach assigned villages and centres

Requirements

• Graduate in Social Work, Nutrition, Rural Development or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in community work, preferably on health or nutrition projects.
• Experience working in hilly or rural areas is highly desirable.
• Freshers with a degree, diploma or relevant certification in Nutrition or a related subject from a reputed institution are encouraged to apply, where they have a strong interest in working with children in rural areas and a good academic record.
• Good communication skills in Hindi, with Garhwali or Kumaoni preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate people over repeated visits.
• Basic record keeping and reporting ability.
• Ability to work independently in remote areas with limited supervision.
• Ability to operate a laptop for reporting and data compilation.
• Willingness to travel extensively on foot and by local transport in difficult hill terrain.
• Respectful and steady conduct while working with women, Anganwadi workers, children, community members and ICDS officials.
• Willingness to be based in villages across Bhilangna block in Tehri Garhwal or Lamgara block in Almora.

Benefits

• Work with Himmotthan Society, an initiative of Tata Trusts, on a nutrition program running with the Uttarakhand government's ICDS scheme.
• Direct field experience in community nutrition, behaviour change communication and government scheme convergence.
• Training and capacity building support as part of the program's work with frontline workers.
• Close working relationships with Anganwadi workers, ASHAs, ANMs and Panchayat institutions in the hill districts.
• Remuneration commensurate with your experience and qualifications, as per the organisation's prevailing norms.

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