Kudumbashree, the State Poverty Eradication Mission of the Government of Kerala, is a National Resource Organisation (NRO) for National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), Government of India. In its capacity as NRO, Kudumbashree provides technical and implementation support to the State Rural Livelihood Missions for the following programmes of the Ministry of Rural Development:

• Universalisation of PRI-CBO Convergence methodology
• Integration of Village Prosperity Resilience Plans (VPRP) with Gram Panchayat Development Pans
• Promotion of entrepreneurship among rural communities through trained community resources under the non-farm sector

Kudumbashree NRO presently works with 25 states and a union territory using an approach wherein experienced community resource persons work with professionals in providing support to SRLMs.

Kudumbashree NRO is calling applications from eligible candidates for the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO); general conditions of application and format for application are provided here.

Chief Operating Officer – Job Description

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for the overall implementation of the programmes of Kudumbashree NRO. Reporting to the Executive Director of Kudumbashree, the responsibilities of the COO include the following.

• Administration, budgeting, annual action plans, financial management, and personnel management of Kudumbashree NRO.
• Selection, training, and deployment of professionals and community resource persons.
• Timely implementation of programme components across states and union territories.
• Development of new programme areas as per the vision and requirements of NRLM and Kudumbashree.
• Interfacing with NRLM and MoRD for programme related matters
• Interfacing and relationship building with SRLMs
• Stakeholder management
• Developing institutional collaborations and ensuring timely availability of expert resources.
• Ensuring timely design and development of training programmes and preparation of training modules
• Maintaining strong relationships with Kudumbashree community network and District Missions
• Reporting to Executive Director, Kudumbashree State Mission and NRLM.
• Extensive travel to partner states for implementation.

Qualification and Experience

• A master’s degree in management, rural management, development management, social sciences, social work, development studies, public policy or related disciplines from institutes of national repute such as IIMs, IRMA, TISS, APU, and IITs.
• Fifteen years of experience, of which at least five years should be with an SRLM, NRLM, NRO, or a reputed organisation working with Self Help Groups and their federations, and at least five years in a senior management/leadership position.
• First hand understanding of programmes in rural development, poverty alleviation, women Self-Help Groups, and PRI-CBO Convergence.
• A least five years of experience in a project promoted by the Government of India or any of the State governments or union territories.
• First-hand experience in implementation of large-scale state or national level projects.
• Excellent written and spoken skills in English; fluency in Hindi will be an advantage.

Terms of appointment

Appointment shall be on annual contract basis. The contract may be renewed annually subject to review of performance of the incumbent and continuation of Kudumbashree-NRO Project.

Remuneration

The remuneration for the position would be Rs 1.5 to 1.75 lakh per month approximately, consolidated. Exact remuneration will be fixed according to the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected for the position.

Selection Process      

The applicants will be selected through a two-stage selection process:

• Short-listing of suitable candidates based on review of application
• Selection process including personal interview

Submission of applications

Applications for the positions will consist of the following.

1. Cover letter
2. Application in the given format
3. Copy of Curriculum Vitae

Completed applications with subject: Application for the post of Chief Operating Officer in Kudumbashree NRO’ should be sent to the following email, before 5 pm on 21^st March 2024:

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Kudumbashree National Resource Organisation (Kudumbashree NRO) is looking for Interns for a two-month engagement on a special project under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of Kerala. Selected candidates would be trained by Kudumbashree, State Poverty Eradication Mission of the Government of Kerala, which is a National Resource Organisation for the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). 

Responsibilities 

• Document the best practices from the field and develop process documents from 14 blocks of Kerala.
• Document best identified enterprises models from 14 blocks of Kerala. Support the Knowledge management team at Kudumbashree NRO in video documentation. 
• Closely work with the Monitoring and Knowledge management team at Kudumbashree NRO to develop standard documents. 

Why it makes sense for an aspiring Social Development Professional or those seeking future assignments or jobs in Government or Non-Governmental Organisations 

• It will provide an opportunity to understand the non-farm programs at National level and community-based interventions in livelihood sector. 

Who can apply? 

• Post graduates in Social Work, Sociology, Management, Rural Management, Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass communication with experience. 
• The candidates should have high levels of fluency in English and native fluency in Malayalam. Having fluency in Hindi will be an added advantage  
• Candidates having prior understanding of SHG system and rural enterprises will have an added advantage 
• Candidate have zeal to work with community and explore rural Kerala 

Stipend 

• Selected Interns will get a consolidated monthly stipend of Rs 20,000/- per month.  

Follow up 

Interns completing the term successfully will be provided with a certificate by Kudumbashree National Resource Organisation.  

Selection Process

The applicants will be selected through a multi-stage selection process:

1. Short-listing of suitable candidates based on a review of the application in the prescribed format 
2. Analysing the linguistic skills
3. Personal Interviews for final selection

Submission of applications

Applications for the positions will consist of the following.

1. Copy of Curriculum Vitae
2. Application in the given format
3. Write up justifying the suitability for internship (max 300 words) 
4. One sample document/ article/ small report prepared by the candidate demonstrating the documentation skills. 

Completed applications submitted through email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. is to be received on or before 5 pm on 10/02/2024.

Kudumbashree-NRO calls for applications from interested persons for the position of Thematic Anchor (MIS) under convergence domain. 

Job Description

Implementation of management information system for the all India roll out of a project under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, with technical support from Kudumbashree National Resource Organisation (NRO). The responsibilities would include drawing up user requirement documents and systems requirement specifications for developing MIS applications, liaising with technical agencies for development and maintenance of applications, facilitating data entry and data validation at multiple levels with defined user access and roles, providing training to stakeholders across various states and union territories in ensuring data entry and updates as required, ensuring data quality and security, analysing data and generating and presenting reports as per the requirements of NRLM, Kudumbashree NRO, and other stakeholders. The position would be in Delhi and require travel across states.

Qualifications and Experience

• B. Tech in any branch/ MCA with first class, or
• MSc Statistics with a post graduate diploma in Computer Applications/Data Management/MIS, or
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences with a first class with an engineering degree at undergraduate level, or additional diplomas in Computer Applications/Data Management/MIS
• Excellent communication skills in Hindi and English; candidates with fluency in Hindi would be given preference
• Candidates with experience in similar jobs would be considered for higher remuneration

Terms of Engagement

• One year on contract, extendable based on project tenure and performance.
• Salary Rs 5,04,000 per annum, consolidated; candidates with higher levels of relevant experience and proven skill sets are also encouraged to apply for higher remuneration within the available provisions of the programme.

Selection Process

The applicants will be selected through a multi-stage selection process

1. Short-listing of suitable candidates based on review of application in the prescribed format
2. Personal Interviews for final selection

Submission of applications

Applications for the positions will consist of the following.  

1. Cover Letter
2. Application in the given format
3. Copy of Curriculum Vitae

Completed applications super scribed with “Application for the post of (specify post applied for)” in Kudumbashree-NRO”, is to be received at the following address on or before 5 pm on 05/02/2024.

Completed signed applications may be submitted through email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on 05/02/2024.

Note

• Only applications complete in all respects will be considered. Cover letter, Application in the given format and copy of CV should be submitted together and should be signed by the applicant
• Submissions through e-mail should be in pdf format and all documents should carry the signature of the applicant
• No supporting document is to be provided along with the application. Applicant may provide authenticated copies of certificates & credentials when asked for, and make available originals for verification.
• No enquiries related to the Selection process will be entertained.

Kudumbashree-NRO calls for applications from interested persons for the position of Thematic Anchor (MIS) under convergence domain. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Implementation of management information system for the all India roll out of a project under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, with technical support from Kudumbashree National Resource Organisation (NRO). The responsibilities would include drawing up user requirement documents and systems requirement specifications for developing MIS applications, liaising with technical agencies for development and maintenance of applications, facilitating data entry and data validation at multiple levels with defined user access and roles, providing training to stakeholders across various states and union territories in ensuring data entry and updates as required, ensuring data quality and security, analysing data and generating and presenting reports as per the requirements of NRLM, Kudumbashree NRO, and other stakeholders. The position would be in Delhi and require travel across states. 

Qualifications and Experience

• B. Tech in any branch/ MCA with first class, or 
• MSc Statistics with a post graduate diploma in Computer Applications/Data Management/MIS, or
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences with a first class with an engineering degree at undergraduate level, or additional diplomas in Computer Applications/Data Management/MIS
• With one year experience in a government, public sector, NGO, or corporate firm handling similar functions related to MIS as mentioned in the job description above. 
• Excellent communication skills in Hindi and English; candidates with native fluency in Hindi would be preferred. 

Terms of Engagement

• One year on contract, extendable based on project tenure and performance.
• Salary Rs 5,04,000 per annum, consolidated; candidates with higher levels of relevant experience and proven skill sets may be considered for higher pay within the available provisions of the programme. 

Selection Process

The applicants will be selected through a multi-stage selection process:

1. Short-listing of suitable candidates based on review of application in the prescribed format
2. Personal Interviews for final selection

Submission of applications

Applications for the positions will consist of the following.

1. Cover Letter
2. Application in the given format
3. Copy of Curriculum Vitae

Completed applications super scribed with “Application for the post of (specify post applied for)” in Kudumbashree-NRO”, is to be received at the following address on or before 5 pm on 08/01/2024.

Completed signed applications may be submitted through email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Note:

• Only applications complete in all respects will be considered. Cover letter, Application in the given format and copy of CV should be submitted together and should be signed by the applicant.
• Submissions through e-mail should be in pdf format and all documents should carry the signature of the applicant
• No supporting document is to be provided along with the application. Applicant may provide authenticated copies of certificates & credentials when asked for, and make available originals for verification.
• No enquiries related to the Selection process will be entertained.

Kudumbashree National Resource Organisation (Kudumbashree NRO) is looking for Senior Interns for a six-month engagement on a national project under the Ministry of Rural Development,  Government of India.   Selected candidates would be trained by Kudumbashree, State Poverty Eradication Mission of the Government of Kerala, which is a National Resource Organisation for the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). Candidates, on completion of training would work closely with Kudumbashree NRO supporting a national programme for six months.  

Responsibilities 

• To function as frontline support personnel for answering queries raised by the States implementing the programme mentioned above, online and over phone. 
• To apply a problem-solving approach, responding to the queries as well as escalating those needed to appropriate levels as directed by the Programme Management Unit. 
• Closely work with the Programme Management Unit at Kudumbashree NRO and with the National Mission Management Unit of NRLM to generate reports based on the data entered by the States in the MIS applications supporting the programme. 

Why it makes sense for an aspiring Social Development Professional or those seeking future assignments or jobs in Government or Non-Governmental Organisations 

• The internship will provide training on a national-level programme in rural development. 
• It will expose the incumbents to the intricacies of programme implementation at different levels.  
• It will make the incumbents aware of the challenges at the cutting-edge while rolling out a national programme. 
• It will provide an opportunity to understand the use of information and communication technologies in programme monitoring at the national level. 

Who can apply? 

• Post graduates in Social Work, Sociology, Management, Rural Management, Social Sciences or any other discipline and Graduates in engineering with or without experience. 
• The candidates should have high levels of fluency in English and native fluency in one of the following Indian languages – Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, and Bangla (As these are the major medium of instruction in the states implementing the programme this year). 
• Candidates with a problem-solving approach, keenness to learn policy issues, programme strategies, and larger development issues of the country. 

Stipend 

• Selected Senior Interns will get a consolidated monthly stipend of Rs 30,000/- for six months.  

Follow up 

Senior Interns completing the term successfully will be provided with a certificate by Kudumbashree National Resource Organisation.  

Selection Process

The applicants will be selected through a multi-stage selection process:

1. Short-listing of suitable candidates based on review of application in the prescribed format
2. Analysing the linguistic skills
3. Personal Interviews for final selection

Submission of applications

Applications for the positions will consist of the following.

1. Cover Letter
2. Application in the given format
3. Copy of Curriculum Vitae

Completed applications super scribed with “Application for the post of (specify post applied for)” in Kudumbashree-NRO”, is to be received at the following address on or before 5 pm on 23/12/2023.

Completed signed applications may  be submitted through email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Note:

• Only applications complete in all respects will be considered. Cover letter, Application in the given format and copy of CV should be submitted together and should be signed by the applicant.
• Submissions through e-mail should be in pdf format and all documents should carry the signature of the applicant
• No supporting document is to be provided along with the application. Applicant may provide authenticated copies of certificates & credentials when asked for, and make available originals for verification.
• No enquiries related to the Selection process will be entertained.