Manager-Livelihoods Scaling (m/w/d)

Job Description

The Manager - Livelihoods will anchor SELCO Foundation's work in Pune district, driving the design, implementation, and scale-up of climate-responsive livelihood interventions.

The role will focus on identifying local opportunities, piloting innovative solutions, and enabling their integration into government programs and existing livelihood ecosystems. Working closely with community institutions, enterprises, financial institutions, and government stakeholders, the Project Manager will ensure that interventions are grounded in field realities while being designed for scale and sustainability.

Acting as the key link between program strategy and on-ground execution, the role will also support ecosystem building, partnership management, and the development of scalable models that contribute to long-term livelihood transformation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Implementation & District Ownership

   • Lead implementation of livelihood programs and pilots within the district
   • Translate broader program strategy into district-level action plans and execution roadmaps
   • Identify high-potential sectors and opportunities for intervention

2. Innovation & Piloting

   • Identify and develop innovative livelihood models integrating DRE solutions
   • Lead pilots, demonstrations, and validation of new approaches
   • Ensure solutions are adapted to local needs and field realities

3. Partnerships & Ecosystem Engagement

   • Build and manage partnerships with government departments, local institutions, enterprises, NGOs, and financial institutions
   • Strengthen linkages with SHGs, FPOs, and grassroots organizations
   • Facilitate stakeholder alignment and coordination

4. Scale & Convergence

   • Support integration of successful pilots into government schemes and larger programs
   • Design district-level scale pathways for proven interventions
   • Enable convergence between livelihoods, energy access, and financing

5. Monitoring, Learning & Documentation

   • Track progress, outcomes, and impact of interventions
   • Document learnings, case studies, and scalable models
   • Use field insights to refine program design and implementation

6. Program Development & Expansion

   • Support proposal development, fundraising inputs, and program expansion
   • Identify opportunities for scaling across clusters within the district
   • Contribute to cross-learning across regions and teams

Experience, Qualifications, Skills

• Degree in Rural Development, Development Studies, Management, Engineering, or related fields
• 4 - 8 years of experience in livelihoods, enterprise development, or innovation programs
• Strong experience in program design, partnerships, and scaling models
• Ability to work across strategy and on-ground realities
• Experience with ecosystem building, incubation, or multi-stakeholder programs
• High field orientation with willingness to travel extensively
• Good stakeholder management and partnership-building skills