About PCI India
PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 26 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 1.7 crore, i.e. 17 million people in 202 Districts of 15 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 | District Coordinator – MMRY |
| Number of positions | 4 |
| Location | Gaya, Patna, Nalanda, Samastipur (Bihar) |
| Type | Project Based |
| Qualification required | Master’s degree in social work, human resources, education, business, or related field |
| Experience required | • Minimum 5 years of work experience in livelihood-related large-scale implementation programmes, capacity building of micro and nano enterprises, or food enterprises, and excellent understanding of the SHG network. Working experience with JEEVIKA will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of the market, market trends, and skill training demands in rural Bihar. |
| Skills and Attributes | • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with JEEVIKA structures, other government agencies and the community effectively.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds. • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. |
About the Role
Key Roles and Responsibilities :
PCI India is looking for four proactive, field-focused professionals to fill the role of District Coordinator – MMRY. This position involves overseeing district-level programme implementation and acting as the vital link between the state PMU and field stakeholders. The coordinator will assist the JEEVIKA DPM and MMRY District Nodal in comprehensive planning, coordination, and monitoring of MMRY activities, ensuring they meet set targets and deadlines. By working closely with JEEVIKA teams, departments, and community groups, they will facilitate smooth execution and service provision. Additionally, they will promote data-driven decision-making, resolve operational issues, and ensure effective reporting and integration efforts—ultimately boosting programme performance and accountability. programs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Programme Implementation and Management
• Lead preparation of district implementation plans outlining activities, timelines, targets, and roles in coordination with DPMs, MMRY District Nodal Officers, and team members.
• Support BPMs in planning and review processes.
• Drive implementation of thematic interventions across assigned districts and blocks, providing technical expertise.
• Collaborate with district and block teams to develop and share implementation plans with the MMRY State Team.
• Ensure quality execution and achievement of agreed targets.
• Strengthen local capacity through training, mentoring, and institutional development initiatives.
2. Capacity Building
• Support DPCU in delivering standardised training modules for MMRY beneficiaries.
• Assess quality of capacity-building initiatives and recommend improvements.
• Develop quarterly and annual training plans aligned with MMRY goals in coordination with district teams.
• Conduct mapping to identify suitable training providers for livelihood activities.
3. Coordination
• Work with partner agencies in overlapping geographies to ensure convergence and avoid duplication. • Liaise with government departments and private stakeholders for effective programme execution.
4. Reporting and Data Management
• Ensure timely reporting through MIS and prescribed formats.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of interventions in assigned districts.
• Analyse data regularly, undertake sample assessments, and identify gaps for corrective action.
5. Additional Responsibilities
• Perform any other tasks assigned.
Reporting To : Lead – Strategic Partnerships & Systems
About the Project
The Government of Bihar launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana (MMRY), following cabinet approval on 29 August 2025, to provide financial assistance to one woman from each family to start an enterprise of her choice. The scheme aims to enable women to establish themselves as entrepreneurs by supporting livelihood activities tailored to their preferences. The programme is expected to strengthen women’s socio-economic status, enhance local livelihood opportunities, and reduce livelihood-related migration. PCI India is supporting JEEVIKA in strengthening the effective rollout of the MMRY initiative by establishing a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU). and providing implementation support at both the state and selected district levels. This assistance spans across four key districts—Gaya, Patna, Nalanda, and Samastipur—to ensure smooth execution and coordination.
What can you expect in PCI
- A warm, inclusive and happy work environment
- An empowering organisation structure which values individual’s skills, competencies and potential
Recruitment Process
1. Applications will be shortlisted based on the specified criteria mentioned in the Job Description.
2. The process could also include presentation of the assignment.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend one or more rounds of panel interview/s
The complete process usually takes 2 to 3 weeks. Those moving to the final round of interviews will be hearing from the People & Culture team. We prefer in person meetings but in case of location distances, we are happy to meet you virtually.
After the final round, if you are not selected for the position advertised, we will inform you over a mail. However, we invite you to apply to other open positions. We always look forward to engaging with talent that add value to our endeavours in various capacities.
PCI is committed to prevent any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct.
Application closure date
15 Jul 2026