State Operation Manager - Industree Foundation

About Industree Foundation :

Established in 2000, Industree Foundation works at the intersection of Equity, Climate, and  Gender, building economic opportunities for women in nature-based traceable supply chains.  Industree Foundation holistically tackles the root causes of poverty by creating an ownership based, organized, creative manufacturing ecosystem for micro-entrepreneurs. Industree  works with a vision to co-create an ecosystem with farmers, artisans, and stakeholders,  creating a new way of building sustainable enterprises and work culture. Further, Industree  Foundation’s comprehensive approach helps maker communities assess their traditional skill  base, organize them into production units, develop products that appeal to modern markets,  and create consistent demand to create sustainable businesses at the lowest possible costs.  Our approach has tripled the incomes of artisans in non-farm occupations by leveraging their  artisanal skills and integrating them into the creative industries sector. Industree believes that  if the poor have access to sustained and consistent demand for their products and services  and are provided with an enabling ecosystem, they can integrate into the formal economy and  lift themselves out of poverty. Over the years, we have impacted over 600,000 women across  India and Africa and created market opportunities worth USD 58Mn. You can read more about  Industree’s work at www.industree.org.in. 

 
Industree is collaborating with the National Rural Livelihood Mission to create livelihood  opportunities for millions of women in 12 states. The NRLM-Bamboo Sub Sector program aims  to work with one million women through smallholder plantation and enterprise development  in each state. The project aims to support local communities in adapting to climate change  through sustainable cultivation, plantation management certification, and carbon  sequestration. It focuses on building long-term increases in incomes for the farmers over the  period of 40-60 years. 

About this Position:

The position is expected to oversee the farmer collective operations across the state through  close coordination with the district-level teams. Support and facilitate operations of the farmer  collectives, viz. mobilization, capacity-building programs, management & governance, and  other operations related to harvesting, processing, etc., at project locations. This role involves  extensive travel to the project locations.  

Roles & Responsibilities 

• Foster and maintain strong partnerships with the State Rural Livelihood Mission  (SRLM). 

• Provide technical assistance and capacity building to SRLM teams at all levels.

• Oversee program implementation, ensuring timely execution and monitoring of  activities.

• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve program objectives. 

• Enhance internal and external communication and collaboration. 

• Prepare comprehensive program documentation and reports. 

Expected Competencies 

1. Soft Skills – 

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability 

• Proven planning, process, and facilitation abilities 

• Excellent communication and persuasion skills 

• Anticipatory and problem-prevention mindset 

• Results-oriented with a growth mindset 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 

2. Technical Skills - 

• Expert project management 

• Proven training facilitation skills 

• Strong report writing abilities 

3. Computer Skills - 

• Advanced MS Office Suite skills 

• Database management expertise 

• Data analysis capabilities 

Educational Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in social work/Rural Development/Development Studies (Preferred) or any other relevant discipline 

Work Experience 

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience working on field-based projects

How to apply

For those interested in this role, please share your resumes along with your location, notice  period/availability, and salary details at jobs@industree.org.in & Sona@industree.org.in Women candidates are encourage to apply for these positions.