Project Coordinator

About Us:
Paradigm Shift Foundation is a NGO dedicated to improving labor standards, social dialogue, and working conditions across various industries. We are currently seeking a Project Coordinator to lead our initiative focused on improving the working and living conditions of workers in quarries and factories.

Job Summary:
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for implementing and overseeing activities aimed at enhancing occupational health and safety (OHS), labor rights, and social security measures for workers in quarries and factories. This role requires engagement with multiple stakeholders, including workers, factory/quarry management, contractors, and government officials. The Project Coordinator will have to travel to Salem, Krishnagiri and Chamraj Nagar on regular basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct awareness programs on workers' rights, OHS, and social security.
• Monitor and ensure the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in 4 quarries and 2 factories.
• Work with management and owners to improve working conditions, including ensuring machinery safety in 2 factories and 4 quarries.
• Support management in implementing labor rights practices, including timely payment of minimum wages and establishing an age verification process.
• Assist contractors in obtaining necessary licenses for 2 factories and 4 quarries.
• Collaborate with management and government officials to provide group insurance for workers in factories and quarries.
• Facilitate the provision of basic housing facilities, including clean rooms, drinking water, washrooms, and safe surroundings in factories and quarries.
• Monitor the health of workers and implement health-related interventions.
• Organize first aid training sessions for workers.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in labor rights, OHS, or community development projects.
• Strong facilitation and team leadership skills.
• Experience in working with factories, quarries, or supply chains is preferred.
• Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders, including management, contractors, and government officials.
• Proficiency in Tamil and English.
• Proficiency in Hindi, Telugu and Kannadam will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel to project locations as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person