ON Changemakers Fellowship in Kolkata | SwitchON Foundation | ₹4.8 LPA

SwitchON Foundation

SwitchON Foundation works to protect the environment and improve the lives of people in rural India. It supports clean energy, sustainable farming and better ways of handling waste, so that communities can earn a living without harming the planet. It works with farmers, young entrepreneurs and local groups to build solutions that last. This role sits within SwitchON Foundation's ON Changemakers fellowship, which trains young leaders and places them in roles that create impact for people and the planet.

Role

The ON Changemakers Fellowship is a two-year programme for young leaders who want their first job to change lives. Fellows spend six months in residential field training in Kolkata and rural West Bengal. They then take up a managerial role for 18 months at an accelerator, a green startup or a FPO (Farmer Producer Organisation) somewhere in India. Through this work, fellows help farmers and green businesses grow and create lasting jobs and income in rural areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-ground operations, team management and business growth for Farmer Producer Organisations, green startups or green accelerators.
• Carry out projects in key sustainability sectors such as sustainable farming, renewable energy, and waste and recycling.
• Build market linkages so producers can sell their goods at fair prices.
• Strengthen supply chains so goods move smoothly from farms and enterprises to buyers.
• Manage partnerships with institutions that support rural livelihoods.
• Work alongside founders, ecosystem partners and producer communities to solve real problems on the ground.
• Track progress and help each initiative show clear results in the lives of rural families.

Requirements

• A Master's degree, or final year of one, in MBA (Master of Business Administration), M.Sc (Master of Science) Agriculture, M.Tech (Master of Technology) Renewable Energy, MSW (Master of Social Work) or a related subject. Young professionals with these backgrounds are also welcome.
• Proven leadership in academics, sports, student governance or community work, along with at least one strong core skill.
• Willingness to move to Kolkata and rural West Bengal for the six-month residential training.
• Willingness to take up a placement anywhere in India for the following 18 months.
• Availability to start on 1 April 2027 or 1 July 2027 for the full 24-month programme.
• Readiness to complete four training rounds, each followed by an evaluation, and then take part in group discussions and panel interviews.

Benefits

• A ₹40,000 monthly stipend during the six months of residential training, with project travel costs paid back.
• A salaried managerial role from month 7 to month 24, with pay that grows as your role grows.
• Hands-on field training in rural West Bengal before your placement.
• Direct experience working with founders, farmer groups and leaders in the green economy.
• A placement matched to your performance during training.

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