Livelihood Specialist (SHG and Micro-Enterprise)
Ruvexa Enterprises LLP | Maharashtra (field-based) | Contract
About Ruvexa
Ruvexa is a DPIIT-recognised climate-tech company based in New Delhi. We work on clean energy solutions for farmers, rural enterprises and community institutions.
About the role
We are building a team for upcoming contract projects in Maharashtra that support women-led micro-enterprises through clean energy and livelihood interventions. We're looking for an experienced Livelihood Specialist to lead community engagement and enterprise-level work on these projects.
This is a contract position, subject to the award and approval of the project. Shortlisted candidates' CVs may be included in project proposals, and engagement begins only once a project is confirmed.
What you will do
• Plan and lead outreach to women entrepreneurs through SHG networks and community institutions.
• Coordinate with district and block-level staff of government livelihood programmes and partner organisations.
• Support profiling of micro-enterprises and their operational needs.
• Guide beneficiary identification, due diligence and documentation.
• Train and support field coordinators across project districts.
• Resolve field-level issues and keep implementation on schedule.
• Maintain trackers and report progress regularly.
What you need
• At least 5 years of work with women's SHG networks in Maharashtra, through state livelihood programmes such as UMED (MSRLM), women's development institutions, or NGOs implementing with them.
• Experience in livelihood or micro-enterprise promotion.
• Fluent spoken and written Marathi, and working English or Hindi.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Maharashtra.
• Comfort with smartphone data collection apps and basic spreadsheets.
• A degree in social work, rural management, development studies or a related field.
Robust advantage
• Existing working relationships with district-level livelihood programme staff.
• Experience
📌 Livelihood Specialist (India)
🏢 Ruvexa
📍 India