The Facilitator and Community Outreach lead is the bridge between the Zindagi Fellowship (ZF) and the communities we serve. This is a dynamic, "feet-on-the-ground" role designed for someone who is passionate about DBA (Dalit Bahujan Adivasi) leadership and intersectional feminism. You will not just find and recruit the next generation of leaders but also directly mentor them through facilitation and skill-building.

1. I. Strategic Outreach & Ecosystem Building

   • Regional Expansion: Design and execute outreach roadmaps for Delhi and focus states (Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar).

   • Partnership Management: Act as the primary liaison for grassroots organizations, collectives, and local leaders to co-host awareness events.

   • Targeted Research: Identify engagement gaps in recruitment (regions/groups with low participation) and develop creative interventions to reach them.

   II. Training & Mentorship

   • Curriculum Delivery: Lead interactive sessions on Personal Development, Basic Computer Skills, and Career Readiness.

   • Individual Growth: Track fellow progress through 1-on-1 mentorship, identifying specific barriers to learning and providing empathetic support.

   • Learning Design: Create assignments that translate classroom concepts into real-world community action.

   III. Fellowship Lifecycle Coordination

   • Admissions: Manage the funnel from inquiry to onboarding, including hosting webinars, conducting interviews, and ensuring a transparent selection process.

   • Alumni & Impact: Maintain the ZF alumni network, capturing impact stories and data that demonstrate the long-term power of the program.

   IV. Advocacy & Documentation

   • Represent Zindagi Fellowship at regional conferences and community events.

   • Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure social media content is authentic to the community's voice.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or a related field.

• 2–4 years in community organizing, rural outreach, or non-formal education.

• A deep, lived, or professional understanding of Ambedkarite-feminist principles, caste and gender equity, and DBA social justice frameworks.

• Fluency in Hindi and English is required. Proficiency in regional languages is a significant advantage.

• Ability and willingness to travel for 10% of the time.

  CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to hold space for sensitive conversations around identity and trauma.

• Strong documentation skills (reporting) and the ability to manage multiple timelines.

• Comfortable transitioning from a high-level meeting with a partner organization to a community circle in a small village.

This is a full-time, permanent role, designed for long-term engagement with the Zindagi Fellowship. The appointment will include a three-month probationary period, following which benefits such as health insurance and a well-being package will be inlcuded. The position reports to the Zindagi Fellowship Manager.

Applicants who are interested in being considered for this position should send a letter with the following information: 

1. Letter of Interest: Stating what experience and expertise you will bring to the position.

2. Resume: Mail your updated resume and the letter to sumit@projectmukti.com and CC to sanghapali@projectmukti.com with the subject line “Application for ZF Facilitator & Community Outreach”

3. Work Sample: Do provide us with any relevant samples of your work or references that can attest to your expertise.

4. Lastly, don’t forget to fill in this google form.