Contract Period: Fixed term consulting contract for 17 months during the period April 2026 up to August 2027

Total CTC Range: INR 75,000 per month

Apply Mail: info@sauramandala.org

ABOUT SAURAMANDALA FOUNDATION - CFAD

Sauramandala Foundation is an NGO founded in 2018 with a vision to bring about systemic change in the lives of remote communities through empathetic, collaborative, and contextual solutions that are co-created with the communities themselves.

About the Project (CM Youth Center)

The Government of Meghalaya, in partnership with Sauramandala Foundation (www.sauramandala.org) and Project DEFY (www.projectdefy.org), has established 22 rural SDL (Self-Design Learning) centres for youth, called the Chief Minister's Youth Center, with an aim to build resilience, sustainability, and problem-solving skills in the next generation of the community.

The key programmes in the CMYCs are:

• Self  Designed Learning

• Entrepreneurship Development

• Sports  Coaching

• Arts and Theatre

• Community Library Programme

The learning is open to all ages to have more involvement from the community.

Key Responsibilities

1. Objective of the Engagement

To design, strengthen, and operationalize community engagement systems across CMYC centres that:

• Build strong and sustained relationships between CMYC spaces and local communities

• Increase meaningful adolescent and youth participation

• Ensure programmes are culturally rooted, inclusive, and community-responsive

• Strengthen community ownership and collective action

2. Scope of Work

Programme Development & Implementation

• Collaborate with centre-level teams and stakeholders to design community programmes tailored to local needs, focusing on skills development, innovation, and problem-solving

• Facilitate community circles, town halls/Durbar meetings, and focus group discussions to gather feedback and encourage participatory dialogue

• Ensure programmes align with Self-Directed Learning (SDL) principles and broader  youth development goals

• Lead  youth empowerment initiatives that encourage adolescents to take leadership roles within CMYC spaces

• Integrate local knowledge, traditional practices, and cultural values into programme design

• Develop initiatives that promote collective action and stronger community bonding

Community Engagement & Partner Collaboration

• Develop comprehensive outreach strategies tailored to the socio-cultural context  of each centre

• Build and maintain partnerships with local NGOs, educational institutions, health centres, and government bodies

• Strengthen linkages between formal education systems and SDL practices

• Support field teams and youth facilitators in effective community mobilisation efforts

• Ensure inclusive participation across gender, age groups, and marginalized communities

Activity Coordination & Event Planning

• Plan and coordinate youth festivals, sports tournaments, cultural showcases, and community events across CMYC centres

• Develop and manage an annual engagement calendar aligned with local festivals, school calendars, and farming cycles

• Ensure documentation and communication of community stories, programme highlights, and impact narratives

Budget & Resource Management

• Develop and oversee budgets for community engagement initiatives

• Ensure effective allocation and utilization of financial and human resources

• Maintain accurate records of programme expenses

• Support grant applications and resource mobilisation efforts in collaboration with leadership

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Design and implement tools to measure the impact and effectiveness of engagement  initiatives

• Collect, analyse, and report programme data including attendance, participation, and feedback

• Prepare monthly reports summarising programme outcomes, challenges, and learnings

• Coordinate storytelling and documentation of community impact

Capacity Building & Mentorship

• Provide mentorship and capacity-building support to Community Fellows and field teams

• Conduct regular training sessions on community engagement and facilitation skills

• Facilitate peer learning circles across centres

• Identify and nurture local youth leaders and community champions

Expected Area of Expertise

• 6–9  years of experience, with at least 3–4 years in rural community      development, youth engagement, or community mobilisation

• Experience working in North East India, preferably Meghalaya

• Demonstrated experience leading teams (minimum 20 members) across field and programmatic functions

• Strong project management skills with the ability to implement multiple initiatives simultaneously

• Experience in community program design, facilitation, and stakeholder coordination

• Strong reporting and communication skills across community and government stakeholders

• Ability to analyse programme data and refine engagement strategies

• Cultural sensitivity and strong understanding of local socio-cultural dynamics

• Adaptability to an agile, cross-functional, collaborative working environment

3. To Apply

Interested consultants with relevant experience (please include CV, samples and/or references of the previous similar work as proof of experience).