About PCI India

PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 28 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. In the past year, PCI India reached more than 2 crore (20 million) people across 200+ districts in 23 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 – Program cum MIS Coordinator
• Number of positions: 1
• Location: Assam
• Duration: 10 months (September’2026 to June’2027)
• Type: Consultant (Deliverable-based)
• Qualification: Postgraduate degree/diploma in Rural Development, Social Work, Development Management, Business Administration, or related disciplines.

Experience Required

• Minimum 3 -5 years of experience in managing and coordinating field-based development programs, preferably in livelihoods, women’s economic empowerment, or skill development.
• Familiarity with procurement procedures, vendor coordination, and documentation requirements in alignment with CSR donor guidelines, data visualization, Excel-based dashboards, and digital monitoring tools will be an advantage
• Demonstrated ability to work with multi-stakeholder teams, including program leads, field coordinators, and finance/operations teams
• Understanding of National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)/ State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs), rural development programs and community-based institutions such as SHGs, FPOs, or collectives is desirable.
• Prior exposure to donor-funded projects and knowledge of reporting protocols will be considered a plus.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organizational and communication skills with an ability to synthesize and report data in a program-relevant format.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders under tight timelines.
• Field-oriented, proactive, and solution-driven mindset.
• Strong analytical and writing skills for preparing evidence-based impact reports, dashboards, and donor communication briefs.
• Capacity to support administrative, financial, and logistical aspects of project operations.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hindi or local languages is a plus.
• Willingness to travel extensively across project states as needed.

About the Project

The programs aim to identify and support women & youth from rural and tribal communities across the Northeast, helping them become successful micro-entrepreneurs. The program is designed to improve socio-economic resilience by enabling women’s access to sustainable, community-based livelihood opportunities. Structured as a grassroots enterprise development initiative, the program will focus on three key sectors: bamboo-based products in Tripura, banana and pineapple fibre textiles in Meghalaya, and community-led eco-tourism in Assam and Sikkim. Participants will receive business orientation, skills training, and ongoing coaching, tailored to their context. Over a period of 18 months, the program will offer comprehensive support including capacity building, access to tools and services, market linkages, and exposure opportunities. This approach is designed not only to drive income generation but also to support the Government’s vision of gender-equitable development, climate resilience, and inclusive economic growth in the Northeast.

The Role

The Program cum MIS coordinator will play a pivotal role in assisting the Programme manager in day-to-day project operations. The role involves coordinating activities across four states, supporting field implementation, ensuring timely data flow, and maintaining communication between teams, He will be responsible for managing program data, maintaining MIS systems, and supporting backend coordination across interventions. The role ensures timely reporting, data quality, and alignment of field-level implementation with program objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Month 1: Project Mobilization

• Prepare the detailed monthly implementation plan for all four states.
• Establish coordination mechanisms with state teams, partners, and thematic leads.
• Update the project MIS with baseline information.
• Prepare the monthly progress report and implementation tracker.
• Coordinate all planned trainings and field activities.
• Conduct one project coordination meeting and circulate Minutes of Meeting (MoM).

Month 2: Field Implementation Support

• Track implementation progress against the Annual Work Plan.
• Ensure timely submission of field reports from all states.
• Update beneficiary database and MIS.
• Coordinate one training/workshop and submit documentation.
• Compile one success story and project photographs.
• Submit Monthly Progress Report (MPR) and MIS Dashboard.

Month 3: Quarterly Review Preparation

• Consolidate implementation progress for Quarter 1.
• Validate project data received from field teams.
• Prepare Quarterly Progress Report.
• Coordinate quarterly review meeting.
• Update project dashboards and performance indicators.
• Submit donor reporting inputs.

Month 4: Strengthening Field Operations

• Monitor implementation gaps and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support logistics for trainings and exposure visits.
• Update MIS and beneficiary records.
• Prepare monthly activity report.

Month 5: Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate convergence meetings with Government Departments, SRLMs, NGOs, and partners.
• Monitor partner deliverables.
• Update action tracker.
• Conduct data verification.
• Submit Monthly Progress Report and Dashboard.

Month 6: Mid-Year Review

• Prepare Mid-Year Performance Report.
• Consolidate achievements against annual targets.
• Support donor review visits.
• Coordinate review meeting and prepare presentations.
• Verify project documentation and MIS.
• Prepare recommendations for the second half of the project.

Month 7: Implementation Acceleration

• Coordinate implementation of pending activities.
• Ensure all state teams update field progress.
• Conduct monitoring visits (where applicable).
• Prepare monthly implementation report.
• Compile beneficiary success stories and photographs.

Month 8: Capacity Building

• Coordinate training programmes and exposure visits.
• Update training database and attendance records.
• Prepare event completion reports.
• Develop IEC and visibility documentation.

Month 9: Third Quarter Review

• Consolidate Quarter 3 achievements.
• Prepare Quarterly Progress Report.
• Validate beneficiary data.
• Coordinate quarterly review meeting.

Month 10: Documentation & Compliance

• • Review project documentation for completeness.
  • Coordinate partner reporting.
  • Conduct data quality checks.
  • Prepare monthly implementation report.
  • Compile impact stories and photographs.
  • Coordinate annual review meeting.
  • Submit final dashboards and presentations.
  • Document lessons learned and recommendations for the next implementation cycle.

What You Can Expect at PCI

• A warm, inclusive, and happy work environment
• Performance‑driven reward mechanism

Recruitment Process

1. Applications will be shortlisted based on the criteria mentioned in the job description.
2. The process may include a presentation of the assignment.
3. 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: 15th September