Program Specialist -Jal Bhagirathi Foundation

About the Organization: Jal Bhagirathi Foundation is one of the leading NGOs of India. We have achieved phenomenal growth in multiple sectors over the years, fuelled by our substantial expansion program for enabling community led integrated water resource management. We provide tremendous opportunities for growth and learning, and as we blaze ahead, we invite young professionals sharing the Foundations vision to be a part of our team.

JBF is looking for self-driven individuals who wish to work in the development sector and share the vision of the Foundation. The job provides opportunity to make a meaningful contribution among people suffering poverty and deprivation with potential for growth and learning in the areas of sustainable development.

For more information about the Foundation, please visit our Website: www.jalbhagirathi.org

Job Description          

Communication and Documentation:

Program Specialist will be responsible for providing complete on-line communication solutions including professional writing, content writing, social media management and website development. She/he will be responsible to manage the website blog, write creative postings, provide interesting content through social media channels, and increase JBF's presence at various social media platforms.

Candidates should have Excellent command over written and spoken English with strong communication skills, including the ability to write creatively and fluidly. She/he should be proficient in business communication and in social media tools and techniques with 12-15 years of work experience in these areas.

Developing Project Proposals and Networking

The person should be able to develop and write concept notes and project proposals. He/ She should be able to work independently and network with likeminded NGOs, government institutions, policy makers, local and national media and knowledge centres, which will contribute to collective action. Networking will be undertaken through established networks as well as with systematic follow-up with contacts in the state and central government.

Developing Communication Tools and IEC Materials:

Aiming to bring positive changes the person should be able will develop a robust communication strategy and effective communication tools for better outreach to the public, elected representatives and government as well visibility at local and national levels, including news and community media. He/ She should be able to facilitate regular updating of website, tweets and blogs.

Desired Candidate Profile – Experience 12 to 15 years          

The candidate should be a Graduate in either English, Communication, Economics or Social Sciences from a reputed university. JBF is open to consider women with a strong commitment to a career build through hard work and learning.

Candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills in English with strong documentation and report writing abilities. High level of general awareness and knowledge of current affairs will be preferred.

Candidates should be keenly interested in developing domain expertise in exciting and new areas of theorisation with a strong passion for social action and related issues and an interest in grass root projects.

The person should be an independent worker and have the ability to provide a focused output to innovate and conceptualise new ideas.

Remuneration will be Rs. 18 to 24 lacs per annum, depending on the evaluation of the candidate’s potential, qualification, experience, and job retention ability. We provide enormous opportunities for individual career growth to those who excel in a challenging work environment.      

Interested candidates may email their applications before 30th June 2025 to hr@jalbhagirathi.org  along with their curriculum-vitae, writing samples and a covering letter mentioning current location, expected remuneration and if selected earliest date of joining.