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

Total CTC Range: Up to INR 21 lakhs for the 17 months engagement period

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 Strategy & Implementation

• Lead the design and implementation of community engagement strategies across all CMYC centres

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

• Guide centre-level teams in designing locally relevant programmes focused on skills, leadership, and community problem-solving

• Promote  youth leadership initiatives that enable adolescents to take active roles  in community development

• Integrate local knowledge, culture, and traditional practices into programme design

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Develop a state-wide community engagement strategy for CMYC centres

• Build  strong partnerships with local NGOs, educational institutions, youth groups, and government bodies

• Strengthen linkages between CMYC programmes and schools, youth clubs, and community organisations

• Support  field teams in implementing effective community mobilisation approaches

• Promote inclusive participation across gender, socio-economic groups, and  marginalised communities

Events, Campaigns & Community Platforms

• Lead the planning of youth festivals, sports events, community gatherings, and cultural showcases across CMYC centres

• Oversee the development of annual engagement calendars aligned with local  festivals, school cycles, and community rhythms

• Promote community dialogue platforms such as community circles, town halls, and  youth forums

Programme Oversight & Resource Management

• Oversee budgets allocated for community engagement activities across CMYC centres

• Ensure efficient use of financial and human resources across programmes

• Support resource mobilisation efforts including partnerships, grants, and collaborations

• Ensure operational alignment between community programmes and centre-level activities

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Design monitoring frameworks to track community participation and programme impact

• Analyse programme data and community feedback to improve engagement strategies

• Oversee reporting systems across centres and ensure documentation of outcomes and learnings

• Support storytelling and communication of programme impact

Capacity Building & Mentorship

• Provide strategic mentorship to Community Engagement Managers, Fellows, and field teams

• Design and facilitate capacity-building sessions on community mobilisation, youth leadership, and facilitation skills

• Establish peer learning platforms across centres for sharing best practices

• Identify and nurture local youth leaders and community champions

Expected Area of Expertise

• 8–9  years of experience in rural development, community engagement, youth development, or social sector programmes

• Minimum 4–6 years of experience leading large-scale community initiatives or multi-site programmes

• Demonstrated experience managing teams across multiple locations

• Strong experience working with communities in North East India, preferably Meghalaya

• Experience designing and scaling community engagement strategies and programmes

• Ability to lead partnerships with government institutions, NGOs, and community stakeholders

• Strong programme management, planning, and monitoring skills

• Strong reporting, documentation, and stakeholder communication abilities

• Ability to analyse programme data and drive improvements in engagement strategies

• Cultural sensitivity and deep understanding of socio-cultural dynamics in rural communities

• Adaptability to work in agile, collaborative, and cross-functional environments

3. To Apply

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