State Program Coordinator

Role Overview: We are hiring a State Program Coordinator for Maharashtra to be based in the Department of Soil & Water Conservation, Government of Maharashtra. This role will anchor the on-ground implementation and government engagement for BJS' support to the Gaalmukt Dharan Gaalyukt Shivar scheme. The ideal candidate will act as the bridge between BJS Head Office and state government machinery, ensuring high-impact coordination, stakeholder engagement, and effective rollout of awareness, capacity-building, and tech-driven interventions. Key Responsibilities: 🔹 Coordinate program activities between BJS and the Department of Soil & Water Conservation (Govt. of Maharashtra) 🔹 Build and manage relationships with senior government officers at the state, district, and taluka levels 🔹 Drive awareness, demand generation, and community mobilization initiatives 🔹 Ensure timely review and approvals of IEC/BCC materials, training modules, and digital tools 🔹 Represent BJS at state-level reviews and events, and share timely updates with leadership 🔹 Prepare presentations, documentation, reports, and minutes of key meetings 🔹 Track government program developments relevant to BJS’ work in watershed management Who You Are: ✔ Graduate in a relevant field (environment, rural development, public administration, etc.) ✔ 3–5 years of experience in watershed or rural development programs ✔ Prior engagement with senior government stakeholders at the state/district level ✔ Excellent coordination, communication, and documentation skills ✔ Proficient in English and Marathi (written and verbal) ✔ Based in (or willing to relocate to) South/Central Mumbai Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of policy, impact, and innovation with a respected national NGO. Your leadership at the state level will directly contribute to sustainable water management across Maharashtra. 🔗 Interested? Apply now or refer someone who fits! To apply, email your resume to psaini@bjsindia.org or apply via LinkedIn. Show more Show less