About the Role

Join the More Than Human Governance Project and work closely with indigenous communities to strengthen community participation, document traditional knowledge, and support regenerative governance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Build and maintain strong relationships with indigenous and tribal communities.
- Conduct regular village visits and community engagement activities.
- Document traditional knowledge, cultural practices, and community perspectives.
- Facilitate communication between communities and project teams.
- Support community consultations, governance meetings, and field reporting.
- Ensure all engagement follows community consent and cultural protocols.

Eligibility

- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Anthropology, Sociology, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, or a related field.




- Minimum 1 year of experience in community engagement, rural development, or field-based projects.
- Experience working with tribal/indigenous communities is preferred.
- Ability to communicate in Telugu and/or Odia (knowledge of local Adivasi languages is an advantage).
- Willingness to travel extensively to villages.

Skills

- Robust communication and relationship-building skills.
- Cultural sensitivity and respect for indigenous traditions.
- Good documentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Pay: ₹180,000.00 - ₹240,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Extension Officer (India)
🏢 Grammena Vikas Kendram Society for Rural Development
📍 India