Consultant – Bio-Composting and Livelihoods

CSRBOX is hiring a Consultant for Bio-Composting and Livelihoods in Maharashtra, India. The role involves managing bio-composting projects, training communities on sustainable practices, facilitating market linkages, and engaging with local stakeholders. The consultant will work on the ground to support sustainable waste management and income opportunities for women and farmers, contributing to rural development and environmental action.
Nashik (Maharashtra), Pune (Maharashtra) |

About CSRBOX

For over a decade, CSRBOX has been a leading force in driving social change across India, seamlessly connecting businesses with impactful social initiatives. As a trusted partner to companies and CSR foundations, CSRBOX specializes in the design, implementation, and evaluation of transformative CSR programs. Our comprehensive approach is powered by three core verticals—Impact Practice, Platform, and Programs—ensuring holistic and sustainable corporate social responsibility.

Since 2014, CSRBOX’s Impact Practice has empowered over 450 companies and 60+ philanthropic foundations to significantly enhance their Social Return on Investment (SROI) through strategic partnerships with government bodies. We focus on crafting impact-focused programs that facilitate seamless delivery and data-driven decision-making. By collaborating with state governments, we help foster impactful partnerships that channel social sector capital into critical areas such as education, healthcare, and natural resource management.

CSRBOX is proud to lead collaborative and multi-stakeholder initiatives like The Godavari Initiative (TGI) and IMPAct4Nutrition, which are shaping the future of social impact in India. Our commitment to driving meaningful change and fostering partnerships ensures that we remain at the forefront of India’s social impact landscape.

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About the Position

You’ll serve as the on-ground driver of BharatCares’ bio-composting initiatives—supporting sustainable waste management, enabling income-generating opportunities for women and farmers, and demonstrating how environmental action can go hand-in-hand with rural development. From building composting pits to training women in organic farming—this is about turning sustainable practice into people’s everyday reality.

Responsibilities

Project Implementation & Fieldwork
• Manage daily implementation of bio-composting projects across assigned villages.
• Supervise installation, maintenance, and monitoring of composting units.
• Ensure adherence to quality and environmental standards at all project sites.

Community Training & Capacity Building
• Organize and deliver training on composting techniques and organic practices.
• Build awareness on climate-friendly waste management among farmers and SHGs.
• Support skill development for women-led micro-entrepreneurial initiatives.

Market Linkages & Livelihood Support
• Facilitate market connections for compost and allied eco-products.
• Enable income-generation by linking communities to agri-value chains.
• Help set up collective sales and branding platforms where applicable.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
• Coordinate with local Panchayats, agriculture officers, and NGO partners.
• Represent BharatCares in local-level consultations and awareness events.
• Build trust-based relationships with beneficiaries and field-level partners.

Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation
• Maintain field records, reports, and impact assessments.
• Share updates on community adoption, challenges, and success stories.
• Support development of case studies, field videos, and donor reports.

Mandatory Qualification and Experience:
• Graduate/Postgraduate in Agriculture, Rural Development, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in rural fieldwork, livelihood projects, or sustainability initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of composting methods and organic agriculture.
• Passion for community work, grassroots training, and social impact.
• Good communication skills in Marathi, Hindi, and English.
• Comfortable with extensive field travel and hands-on site engagement.

What You’ll Gain
• An impactful role in one of India’s growing sustainability-focused development organizations.
• Ground-level leadership experience with rural communities and women entrepreneurs.
• Opportunity to shape green livelihood models and promote circular economy practices.
• Long-term learning in sustainable agriculture, climate action, and community-driven change.

Desirable

How to apply

Send your CV and a short cover letter to: career@bharatcares.org
Subject Line: Application: Consultant – Bio-Composting and Livelihoods – Nashik/Pune

Please include in your email:
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• Why This Role Interests You (100–200 words):
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Note: This is an intensive, field-based role. Apply only if you are committed to rural travel, hands-on work, and high-engagement community building. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.