About PCI India
PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 25 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. Our programs strive to impact the social, economic, health and nutritional status of the most vulnerable individuals and families. We work in close collaboration with the government, multilateral organizations, premier academic institutions, and various social actors to create an enabling environment to improve the social positioning of the deprived population. In the past year, PCI India reached more than 1.5 crore, i.e. 15 million people in 1649 Blocks of 259 Districts in 14 States.
Our Vision and Mission
Vision – A happy, healthy, safe and a sustainable world for all.
Mission – Rooted in community realities, we co create and scale sustainable solutions to complex development problems.
Our Values
- Excellence – Quality in everything no matter how small, is paramount.
- Respect – There is inherent value in all people for who they are and what they contribute.
- Collaboration – Only through collaboration we can address complex development problems.
- Boldness – Boldness requires disruptive thinking backed up by courage and conviction.
- Creativity – Creativity ensures dynamic responsiveness, relevance and impact.
- Integrity – Integrity is non-negotiable in both personal and professional domains.
PCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PCI is committed to providing equal opportunity to all working for it and in creating an inclusive work environment. We respect the diversity of our people and follow a fair, non-discriminatory approach in terms of gender, age, nationality race, caste, religion, community, marital status, physical challenge, and sexual orientation.
We promote diversity in the workplace and ensure a culture of zero tolerance to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment whether sexual, physical or psychological.
PCI provides equal opportunity in recruitment, appraisals, promotion and career progression. Our people policies are fair, objective and non-discriminatory and everyone is expected to adhere to them.
About the Position
- Job Title: Consultant – Slum Development & Swacchangini Coordinator
- Number of positions: 1
- Location: Patna, Bihar
- Duration: 5 months (till 31st Dec 2026)
- Type: Project Based
- Qualification: At least a Graduate in any relevant field.
- Experience Required: Prior experience of working in projects related to urban slum development
Skills and Attribute:
- Understanding of government schemes related to Patna municipal corporation at the ground level
- Ability to collaborate and coordinate at different levels with the Govt stakeholders and project team.
- Ability to work on MS Office (word, excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to guide, handhold and manage community level cadres.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the unit and work closely with communities.
About the Project
This component is a collaborative initiative supported by UNFPA and implemented in partnership with Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) under UPAMA project to promote inclusive, gender-responsive, and sustainable development in urban slums of Patna. The project aims to improve the quality of life of vulnerable urban communities through strengthened access to health and sanitation services, women’s empowerment, community participation, and enhanced municipal service delivery. Special emphasis is placed on promoting gender equality, strengthening the capacities and welfare of sanitation workers (Swacchanginis), fostering community-led slum development, and leveraging innovation and partnerships to build resilient, healthy, and inclusive urban communities.
The Role
Support capacity building and community-based implementation of slum development initiatives with a focus on women’s empowerment, sanitation workers’ welfare, citizen participation, gender equality, and improved access to health and sanitation services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate implementation of slum-level interventions across project locations.
- Mobilize and strengthen Swacchangini groups, community institutions, and citizen representatives.
- Facilitate community meetings, awareness campaigns, and behaviour change activities on health, sanitation, gender, menstrual hygiene, and social inclusion.
- Support preparation and implementation of gender-responsive slum development plans.
- Coordinate activities promoting dignity, occupational safety, and livelihood opportunities for sanitation workers, especially women.
- Support training programmes for community representatives and local stakeholders.
- Collect, compile, and report field data, success stories, and other updates.
- Coordinate with PMC officials, ward councillors, frontline workers, NGOs, and community leaders to ensure effective implementation.
- Perform any other project-related responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
What You Can Expect at PCI
- A warm, inclusive, and happy work environment
- Performance‑driven reward mechanism
Recruitment Process
- Applications will be shortlisted based on the criteria mentioned in the job description.
- The process may include a presentation of the assignment.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for one or more rounds of panel interviews.
The complete process usually takes 2–3 weeks. Candidates moving to the final round will hear from the People & Culture team. In‑person meetings are preferred, but virtual meetings are conducted where distance is a constraint.
Note
After the final round, if you are not selected for the advertised position, you will be informed via email. However, you are encouraged to apply for other open positions, as PCI welcomes engagement with talented individuals who add value in various capacities.
PCI is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct.
Application Closure Date: 13th August 2026