About Centre for Microfinance & Livelihood (CML): As an Initiative of the Tata Trusts, CML imbues the larger vision, values and goals of the Trusts, carrying along with its core competence in capacity building, linkage, facilitation and implementation. CML has a deep understanding of regional challenges, nuances and opportunities, which helps them customise intervention strategies that are most relevant, meaningful and beneficial to the North-Eastern Region of India. These interventions are strategically designed to go beyond the realm of patchwork philanthropy to be inclusive, long-term, impact-driven and supported by data analytics and technology. With its mandate of strengthening development in the region, CML started its initiatives focusing on the domains of training and capacity building, livelihood intervention piloting and compilation and synthesis of sector information for forging linkages and advocacy.
About Tata Trusts: Tata Trusts are amongst India's oldest, non-sectarian philanthropic organization. The Trusts have played a pioneering role in transforming traditional ideas of charity and introducing the concept of philanthropy to make a real difference to communities. Through grant-making, direct implementation and co-partnership strategies, the Trusts support and drive innovation in the areas of natural resources management; education; healthcare and nutrition; rural livelihoods; enhancing civil society and governance; media, arts, crafts and culture; and diversified employment.
Position Overview:
To lead planning, implementation, monitoring and performance management of fisheries, livestock and horticulture projects across Tripura, ensuring quality execution and measurable impact aligned with organisational objectives.
Position Title- Program Coordinator
No. of Vacancy – 01
Location- Agartala, Tripura
Compensation- INR 30,000 to 40,000/- PM (Including PF, Gratuity, Medical Insurance)
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
1) Strategic Planning & Implementation:
•Design and execute sector-specific livelihood interventions.
•Prepare annual action plans and monthly implementation schedules.
•Promote climate-resilient, market-linked livelihood models.
•Ensure achievement of physical and financial targets.
2) Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance:
•Provide technical guidance in aquaculture, livestock and horticulture.
•Ensure adherence to technical standards and SOPs/PoPs.
•Identify operational gaps and recommend practical solutions.
3) Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting:
•Conduct regular field supervision and mentoring visits.
•Track KPIs and recommend corrective measures.
•Prepare periodic progress reports and document impact case studies.
4) Stakeholder Coordination & Convergence:
•Liaise with government departments, financial institutions and market actors.
•Strengthen SHGs, FPOs and producer collectives.
•Facilitate convergence with relevant government schemes.
5) Financial & Administrative Oversight:
•Monitor budget utilisation and compliance.
•Support procurement and vendor management.
•Maintain proper documentation and records.
6) Team Leadership & Capacity Building:
•Supervise and mentor Cluster Coordinators and field staff.
•Conduct review meetings and capacity-building sessions.
•Ensure effective internal coordination.
Eligibility & Experience:
•Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fisheries/Agriculture Science/Master in Social Work/Master in Rural Development.
•Minimum 5 years of relevant field experience in livelihood programmes.
•Preference for experience in Tripura/North-East region.
•Understanding of community institution strengthening and value chain development.
Required Skills:
•Strong technical expertise in at least one core livelihood sector.
•Project planning, monitoring and reporting skills.
•Leadership, analytical thinking and accountability.
•Strong communication skills in English and local language(s).
•Proficiency in MS Office and basic data management tools.
•Willingness to travel extensively within Tripura.
Application process :
• Please mention in the subject line “Position Title - Location”.
• Completed applications should be sent to recruitment@cmlnortheast.com/ Bishwa.Debbarma@cmlnortheast.com