Community Outreach Associate

Job Description

Responsibilities: Community Engagement & Session Facilitation (Core Role) ● Plan and facilitate interactive awareness sessions, workshops, and groupdiscussions in schools, colleges, communities, and partner organisations. ● Build safe, inclusive spaces for adolescents, youth, women, and other communitymembers to explore topics like mental health, gender, sexuality, relationships,and substance use. ● Adapt facilitation styles to different audience needs – from youth in classrooms toprofessionals in health centres.Outreach and Partnerships ● Build strong relationships with NGOs, schools, healthcare providers, police, andgovernment bodies. ● Promote MCF's mental and physical health projects across community networks. ● Facilitate partnerships to co-create materials and amplify health messaging.Advocacy and Resource Mobilisation ● Facilitate connection, co-creation of Information, Education, and Communication(IEC) materials and two-way knowledge transfers with diverse stakeholders,including health professionals, policymakers, community organisations, andindividuals with lived experiences. ● Amplify collective voices in advocating for policy development, improvedservices, and increased funding. ● Assist in resource mobilisation efforts by pooling together human, research, andfinancial resources to maximise impact and reach underserved populations. ● Contribute to the development of grant proposals, project reports, and otherdocumentation related to partnerships and networking initiatives.Monitoring and Evaluation. ● Maintain timely and accurate records of outreach activities, contacts, outcomesand community feedback for reporting purposes. ● Monitor and evaluate the impact of outreach activities, collect feedback fromstakeholders, and propose strategies for continuous improvement. ● Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess theimpact and effectiveness of projects. Project Coordination: ● Coordinate and manage pre-session planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation aspects. ● Conduct group discussions, needs assessments, and identify community physical and mental health concerns. Gather insights to inform the development of tailored health interventions. ● Engage with communities, youth, teachers, and parents to identify issues affecting them and determine how their needs can be met through project initiatives. Ensure that their voices are integral to project planning and execution. ● Build and maintain strong relationships with project partners, community organisations, government agencies, schools, and other relevant stakeholders. ● Coordinate training programs and capacity-building initiatives for project staff,volunteers, and community members.Qualifications and Skills ● Master’s degree in psychology, social work, public health, or a related field. ● Strong connections and familiarity with local culture, traditions, and communitydynamics. ● 1+ years of community engagement, conducting in-person sessions, workshops,preferably in an NGO or health project. ● Strong communication skills in English, Hindi, and Marathi. ● Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. ● Ability to travel across Pune with your own vehicle. ●Proficiency in using technology for communication and record-keeping (e.g., MSOffice, Google Drive, virtual communication platforms). ● Experience in resource mobilisation, grant writing, and partnership developmentis highly valued. ● Demonstrated persistence, flexibility, and resourcefulness in the face of obstaclesand shifting priorities. ● Confidence in public speaking and holding space for sensitive topics. Application Process: ● Email your CV to [email protected] and cc [email protected] withsubject line: “Application for Community Health Associate” Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Paid sick time Schedule: Day shift Supplemental Pay: Yearly bonus Ability to commute/relocate: Karvenagar, Pune, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: Master's (Preferred) Experience: Community Outreach: 1 year (Required) Language: Marathi (Required) Work Location: In person