Openings : Paani Foundation

Paani Foundation is a non-profit organization working to create a drought-free and prosperous Maharashtra. We train and empower villages to be water-abundant and farmers to be economically prosperous, through the power of knowledge and collective action. Since 2016, we have worked with over 6,000 villages and 50,000 farmers in Maharashtra. Read more about our work and impact on our website.
HIRING: Administrative Assistant at Paani Foundation

1. Administrative Assistant 

Work Experience: 1-2 Years
Location: Mumbai (Santacruz West)
Type of Position: Full-Time, Work From Office

Remuneration: Commensurate to experience

Joining Date: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities: 

• Tracking various ongoing projects – gathering data and updates after communicating with our field team
• Drafting messages and creating Kobo / Google Forms for internal correspondence and data collection
• Basic data sorting, filtering and analyzing on MS Excel and Google Dashboard
• Maintaining and updating records (for e.g. ID proofs, employee IDs, etc.) for 100+ team members
• Assisting with miscellaneous logistical and administrative tasks in the office

Key Skills and Qualities Required:

• Language Proficiency: Marathi (Advanced), English (Intermediate)
• Ability to write impactful emails and messages and communicate clearly over the phone in Marathi and English.
• Expertise in MS Office and Google Workplace
• Ability to expertly create, manage, and update various Google Spreadsheets, Docs, and Slides.
• Tech Savvy Well versed with computers, ability to find quick solutions, and use AI tools to improve efficiencies.
• Initiative Taking Entrepreneurial, detail oriented, and punctual. Must be able to work in a dynamic work environment and meet challenging deadlines.
• Passion for Rural Development
• Passion for developing rural livelihoods with a basic understanding of issues around water and agriculture.
• Willingness to research more about certain topics, and strengthen foundational knowledge on the same.

To Apply:

Email your CV along with a 100-word writeup on why you believe you are right for this position to sahil@paanifoundation.in.

Paani Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of your disability, HIV status, gender, caste, religion or sexual orientation. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

2. Senior Social Media Manager at Paani Foundation

Paani Foundation is looking for a senior social media manager to strengthen our digital communication efforts and grow our reach on various social media platforms. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Mumbai, and involves frequent travelling to villages in Maharashtra (at least 3-5 days a month).

Work Experience: Minimum 3 Years
Location: Mumbai (Santacruz West)
Type of Position: Full-Time, Work From Office

Remuneration: Commensurate to experience

Joining Date: As soon as possible

Key Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Leading the creation of a strategy to grow Paani Foundation’s digital presence, and playing an active role in its implementation
• Working on improving our content quantitatively as well as qualitatively (for e.g., improving the writing quality, photo quality, turn-around-times, etc.)
• Analyzing social media analytics to identify trends and track performance
• Working with a graphic designer to produce high-quality visual content as well as posters needed for recruitment, training, festivals, special events, etc.
• Working with a video editor to produce engaging video stories and reels
• Ensuring accuracy and quality of Marathi-to-English translations
• Writing clear and concise English subtitles for short Marathi videos (Length of most such videos will be 2 – 5 mins)
• Traveling 3-5 days on field per month to cover stories on video and photo (shooting mostly on phone or an easy-to-use handycam)

Key Skills and Qualities Required: 

Language Proficiency: Expert fluency in Marathi and English writing, speaking and comprehension

Experience in Digital Communications: Minimum 3-4 years in digital content creation and social media management

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in using creator and analytics platforms like Facebook Creator Studio, YouTube Studio, and Twitter Analytics
• Experience in using design tools such as Canva
• Ability to use and experiment with AI to optimize workflows and content

Teamwork and Problem Solving: 

• Ability to be initiative-taking and solution-oriented
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members
• Willingness to share knowledge, mentor colleagues and accept feedback

To Apply:
Email your CV to lipi@paanifoundation.in along with samples of your work (links to articles, videos, etc.) Paani Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, class or caste. We strongly urge women and people from marginalised backgrounds to apply.