Economist

Job Description – Community Development Specialist / Team Leader
The Community Development Specialist / Team Leader will be responsible for supporting and implementing community-based activities under the project. The role involves extensive fieldwork, coordination with communities and stakeholders, and implementation of livelihood, skill development, health awareness, and income restoration interventions. The position requires strong participatory skills and familiarity with the local context. The assignment is based in  Ahmedabad, Gujarat  under  Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation , funded by the  World Bank .

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake and supervise  field-level implementation  of project activities
Support  livelihood and skill development programmes , including vocational training
Conduct  livelihood analysis  and support income restoration activities
Facilitate  community participation , consultations, and liaison with stakeholders
Support implementation of  health awareness and social development activities
Coordinate with AMC, local agencies, NGOs, and community institutions
Monitor field activities and assist in preparation of  progress reports
Ensure activities are implemented as per  World Bank guidelines  and project requirements
Qualifications &

Experience:

Post-graduate degree in  Social Work / Social Sciences  or related discipline
Minimum  5 years of experience in fieldwork
Experience in at least one project involving  livelihood and skill development, health awareness, and income restoration
Experience in  livelihood analysis  and implementation of  skill development and vocational training programmes
Strong  participatory management and liaison skills
Proficiency in  Gujarati, Hindi, and English
Project Authority:  Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
Funding Agency:  World Bank

Location:

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Apply:
Please send your updated CV and portfolio (if applicable) to    with the subject line:
“ Economist – Capacity Building– World Bank Project” .