Get the right Beginning for your career at Thuvakkam

Thuvakkam is a non government organization that approaches the task of service professionally. Working on a large scale needs enthusiastic and dedicated individuals, who work well together to create change in the society. Working at Thuvakkam provides opportunities for getting hands-on experience in the field: managing events, coordinating people, developing communication skills, inventory management, brainstorming discussions, data documentation, cataloguing activities, handling social media accounts, writing content and much more. And each of these positions comes with an intrinsic notion of working to create a better society.

Associate – Procurement

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Implement the strategy for procurement along with Finance Director.
  • Supporting Associates/Employees to procure the requirements.
  • Maintain Vendor Data Base Geography wise.
  • Inspect the credentials and Quality of Vendors.
  • Responsible for reconciliation of each Procurements.
  • Raising the payment requests with supporting documents.
  • Understanding the scope of work and payment terms on each project.
  • Raise the payments with available project Finance/Budget clarity.
  • Raise the payments and do the procurements based on the approved procurement sheet and budget.
  • Closeout the projects with Reconciliation statement.
  • Work closely with accountant through the processes to verify the Raised payments.
  • Work closely with Admin for vendor MoU, work order, and payment order.
  • Liaison with Projects, Education and Community for Daily operations follow up.
  • Liaison with admin for permission letters and compliance documents.
  • Liaison with communication for project data and M & E Process.
  • Liaison with finance for financial documents.

    Qualification Required:

    • 2-3 years experience.
    • Preferred background – Under graduates/Postgraduates in Master of social work, Sociology, Public Administration, Development studies or other related fields.
    • Work Locations: Chennai
    • Language: English, Tamil, Telugu & Hindi is added advantage
    • Scope: Full time
    • Remuneration: Based on experience
    • Date of Joining: Immediate

    Interested candidates send in your resume with a brief note on why you want to work with us to career@thuvakkam.org

    Senior Associate – Communities

    Responsibilities and Duties:

    A. Project Planning & Implementation

    • Design, develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day community projects and activities.
    • Execute planned and analyzed works on projects focused on community development.
    • Maintain the purpose and objectives of Thuvakkam’s community initiatives and support project execution.
    • Ensure project outcomes are achieved within defined timelines and deliverables.
    • Expertise in Participatory and Project Management Tools
    • Expertise in Business Presentation and Documentation
    • Knowledge about Proposal Writing
    • Respond promptly to new requests from PRS (Project Request Sheets) and initiate preparations for implementation.
    • Work closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team for problem statements, progress tracking, and reporting.
    • Follow and update the Communities Framework
    • Clarity about community cultures and concerns.

    B. Community Engagement & Relationship Building

    • Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, leaders, and stakeholders.
    • Conduct regular field visits to ensure community participation and ownership.
    • Liaise with program teams for community events and awareness campaigns.
    • Uphold the organization’s values of integrity, transparency, and community trust, and cultivate these values within the team and community.

    C. Coordination & Liaison

    • Liaise with various departments for smooth project execution:
    • Programs – for planning and conducting community events.
    • Admin – for administrative and logistical support.
    • M&E – for problem statements, project design documents, and progress assessments.
    • Partnerships – for project updates, donor responses, and PRS sheet requests.
    • Finance – for financial requirements, budgeting, and fund utilization tracking.
    • Maintain regular communication with the Reporting Manager regarding short- and long-term project goals.

    D. Data, Documentation & Accountability

    • Ensure accuracy and credibility of project and community data.
    • Support M&E teams with documentation for proposals and reports.
    • Track and manage community assets responsibly.
    • Maintain transparent documentation of field activities, outcomes, and lessons learned.

    E. Safety & Compliance

    • Ensure safe and adequate work environments for field and community activities.
    • Monitor adherence to community frameworks and recommend updates where required.
    • Uphold all internal policies

    Qualification Required:

    • 5+ years experience.
    • Preferred background – Under graduates/Postgraduates in Master of social work, Master of Business Administration, Public Administration, Development studies or other related fields.
    • Excellent organising, communication, budgetary skills. Proficient in excel and spreadsheets.
    • Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities on-spot
    • Including preparing fundraising.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural environment.
    • Strong problem- solving skills.
    • Excellent Organizational, planning and writing and oral presentation skills.
    • Strong ethics, reliability and trustworthiness.
    • Proactive and well organized
    • Work Locations: Ramanathapuram & KTCC (Applicant Can Apply for one location only)
    • Language: English, Tamil, Telugu & Hindi is added advantage
    • Scope: Full time
    • Remuneration:  4 LPA to 6 LPA (based on experience and candidate profile).
    • Date of Joining: Immediate

    Interested candidates send in your resume with a brief note on why you want to work with us to career@thuvakkam.org

    Senior Associate/Manager – Partnerships

    To drive the growth, sustainability, and strategic alignment of organizational partnerships and funding initiatives in line with Thuvakkam’s Funding Code and Partnership Framework.

    Responsibilities and Duties:

    Strategic Leadership

    • Develop and implement strategies for partnership growth, success, and retention.

    • Ensure alignment with Thuvakkam’s Funding Code and Partnership Framework.

    • Lead business presentations and leadership communications with ethical standards.

    Compliance and Regulatory Expertise

    • Demonstrate expertise in Section 135, Schedule VII, and the latest CSR regulations and guidelines.

    • Ensure preparedness and adherence to onboarding and donor compliance requirements.

    • Negotiate and manage compliance clauses in MoUs and onboarding processes on behalf of the organization.

    • Maintain strict data confidentiality in all partnership and funding operations.

    Fundraising and Proposal Development

    • Lead grant writing and proposal development for funding opportunities.

    • Represent the organization in fundraising initiatives and strategy development.

    • Collaborate with the President for retail fundraising and with the Executive Director on framework upgrades.

    • Work closely with branding and marketing teams to enhance fundraising visibility and engagement.

     Coordination and Communication

    • Liaise with project and program teams to effectively communicate impact and outcomes.

    • Coordinate with administrative and finance teams for operational and financial clarity.

    • Foster cross-departmental collaboration to ensure seamless implementation of partnership strategies.

    Values and Organizational Culture

    • Uphold the organization’s core values of integrity, transparency, and community trust.

    • Promote and cultivate these values among team members.

    Qualification Required:

    • 5+ years experience.
    • Preferred background – Under graduates/Postgraduates in Master of social work, Master of Business Administration, Public Administration, Development studies or other related fields.
    • Excellent organising, communication, budgetary skills. Proficient in excel and spreadsheets.
    • Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities on-spot
    • Including preparing fundraising.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural environment.
    • Strong problem- solving skills.
    • Excellent Organizational, planning and writing and oral presentation skills.
    • Strong ethics, reliability and trustworthiness.
    • Proactive and well organized
    • Work location: Chennai, Hyderabad and New Delhi
    • Language: English, Tamil, Telugu & Hindi is added advantage
    • Scope: Full time
    • Remuneration:  4 LPA to 7 LPA (based on experience and candidate profile).
    • Date of Joining: Immediate

    Interested candidates send in your resume with a brief note on why you want to work with us to career@thuvakkam.org

    Associate Programs

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    • Responsible and managing the volunteering activities.
    • Planning & Execution of events and programs.
    • Increase volunteer activation especially through collaboration with non-profits Ngo’s, and colleges.
    • Working closing with other internal teams to understand, fulfil & support their needs in organizing projects and hold self-accountable for the day-to-day event execution.
    • Adding New Volunteers, support, and recognition.
    • Maintain events and volunteer’s database.
    • Good rapo with Government officials
    • Documentation & Reporting
    Qualification Required:
    • 2-3 years experience.
    • Preferred background – Under graduates/Postgraduates in Master of social work, Master of Business Administration, Public Administration, Development studies or other related fields.
    • Excellent organising, communication, budgetary skills. Proficient in excel and spreadsheets.
    • Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities on-spot
    • Including preparing fundraising.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural environment.
    • Strong problem- solving skills.
    • Excellent Organizational, planning and writing and oral presentation skills.
    • Strong ethics, reliability and trustworthiness.
    • Proactive and well organized
    • Location: Telengana
    • Language: English, Telugu & Hindi is added advantage
    • Scope: Full time
    • Remuneration: Based on experience and candidate profile.
    • Date of Joining: Immediate

    Interested candidates send in your resume with a brief note on why you want to work with us to career@thuvakkam.org

    Projects Manager

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    1. Strategic Planning & Execution
    · Develop Annual Operational Plan: Formulate and execute yearly targets for all environment-based projects, aligning with organisational objectives.
    · Set Project Goals & KPIs: Define realistic, measurable outcomes for each project – urban forestry, tree plantations, water body rejuvenation, maintenance, etc.
    · Evaluate Impact & Outcomes: Regularly assess project performance using data-driven insights and environmental indicators.
    2. Operations Management
    · Oversee Daily Operations: Supervise implementation of day-to-day activities for all environmental projects across sites.
    · Optimize Field Operations: Identify bottlenecks and improve operational efficiency, timeliness, and quality.
    · Ensure Project Compliance: Implement and monitor adherence to SOPs, Execution summary, safety norms, and environmental standards.
    · Respond to New Project Requests: Assess feasibility and resource availability for new environmental project proposals and coordinate pre-implementation efforts.
    3. Team Leadership & Human Resource Planning
    · Supervise & Mentor Field Staff: Lead a team of Associates, Field Coordinators, CRPs and Leadmen, ensuring accountability and capacity building.
    · Human Resource Planning: Forecast manpower needs based on project scale and timelines; assist in recruitment and onboarding of field personnel.
    · Promote Team Culture: Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment, aligned with the organisation’s values.
    4. Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation
    · Track Progress & Metrics: Maintain dashboards, field reports, and analytics on plantation survival rate, quality, and restoration outcomes.
    · Field Visits & Audits: Conduct routine inspections of project sites for monitoring quality, adherence, and local engagement.
    · Monthly/Quarterly Reporting: Compile progress reports, impact stories, and presentation decks for leadership and stakeholders.
    5. Stakeholder & Community Engagement
    · Liaison with Internal Teams: Act as a bridge between field and support teams (HR, Admin, Communications, Finance).
    · Partner Coordination: Build and maintain relationships with government bodies, funding agencies, CSR partners, local communities, and NGOs.
    · Event Planning & Execution: Lead planning of plantation drives, clean-up events, awareness campaigns – particularly weekend or monthly events.
    6. Resource & Procurement Management
    · Procurement Oversight: Plan and manage sourcing of saplings, organic fertilizers, tools, and other project materials with the procurement team.
    · Warehouse Management: Oversee inventory control, storage practices, and timely distribution of project materials.
    7. Maintenance & Sustainability
    · Post-Implementation Maintenance: Monitor long-term upkeep of plantations, rejuvenated water bodies, and nursery operations.
    · Data-Driven Maintenance Decisions: Use field data and seasonal analysis to plan watering, pruning, and follow-up planting.
    8. Compliance & Governance
    · Policy Adherence: Ensure alignment with internal policies, Thuvakkam’s ethical guidelines, partners’ expectations, and legal compliance.
    Risk Management: Identify operational, environmental, or reputational risks and develop mitigation strategies.

    Qualification Required:

    • 5+ years experience.
    • Preferred background – Under graduates/Postgraduates in Master of social work, B.A Agriculture, B.Sc., Agriculture, MADA, Development studies or other related fields.
    • Location: Chennai
    • Language: English, Tamil & Hindi (Added advantage)
    • Scope: Full time
    • Remuneration: Based on experience 
    • Date of Joining: Immediate

    Interested candidates send in your resume with a brief note on why you want to work with us to career@thuvakkam.org

    Associate Programs

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    • Responsible and managing the volunteering activities.
    • Planning & Execution of events and programs.
    • Increase volunteer activation especially through collaboration with non-profits Ngo’s, and colleges.
    • Working closing with other internal teams to understand, fulfil & support their needs in organizing projects and hold self-accountable for the day-to-day event execution.
    • Adding New Volunteers, support, and recognition.
    • Maintain events and volunteer’s database.
    • Good rapo with Government officials
    • Documentation & Reporting

    Qualification Required:

    • 2-3 years experience.
    • Preferred background – Under graduates/Postgraduates in Master of social work, Master of Business Administration, Public Administration, Development studies or other related fields.
    • Excellent organising, communication, budgetary skills. Proficient in excel and spreadsheets.
    • Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities on-spot
    • Including preparing fundraising.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural environment.
    • Strong problem- solving skills.
    • Excellent Organizational, planning and writing and oral presentation skills.
    • Strong ethics, reliability and trustworthiness.
    • Proactive and well organized
    • Location: Delhi 
    • Language: English, Hindi
    • Scope: Full time
    • Remuneration: – Based on experience and candidate profile.
    • Date of Joining: Immediate

    Interested candidates send in your resume with a brief note on why you want to work with us to career@thuvakkam.org

    Associate Projects

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    • Implement and monitor day-to-day Project & Maintenance activities.
    • Complete the site Visits as Per the Standard Operating Procedures.
    • Responsible for maintenance budget of the project sites.
    • Responsible for execution of Plantation and water bodies projects.
    • Responsible for meeting government officials and permission process for the projects.
    • Handling Gardeners and labours of the project sites.
    • Responsible for site’s base line study and assessment.
    • Responsible for data validation for the impact report of the projects.

    Qualification Required:

    • Educational Qualification in under graduates or Postgraduates in Agriculture Background, Horticulture, Social Work, Public Administration & Agriculture Engineers.
    • Prior experience (2-3 years) in the same field would be an advantage
    • Excellent communication and representative skills (written, oral, cross-cultural).
    • Supervisory skills.
    • Documentation skills.
    • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel)
    • Location: Delhi 
    • Language: English, Hindi
    • Scope: Full time
    • Remuneration: – 4 – 5 lpa
    • Date of Joining: Immediate

    Interested candidates send in your resume with a brief note on why you want to work with us to career@thuvakkam.org

    Associate Procurement

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    • Implement the strategy for procurement along with Finance Director.
    • Supporting Associates/Employees to procure the requirements.
    • Maintain Vendor Data Base Geography wise.
    • Inspect the credentials and Quality of Vendors.
    • Responsible for reconciliation of each Procurements.
    • Raising the payment requests with supporting documents.
    • Understanding the scope of work and payment terms on each project.
    • Raise the payments with available project Finance/Budget clarity.
    • Raise the payments and do the procurements based on the approved procurement sheet and budget.
    • Closeout the projects with Reconciliation statement.
    • Work closely with accountant through the processes to verify the Raised payments.
    • Work closely with Admin for vendor MoU, work order, and payment order.
    • Liaison with Projects, Education and Community for Daily operations follow up.
    • Liaison with admin for permission letters and compliance documents.
    • Liaison with communication for project data and M & E Process.
    • Liaison with finance for financial documents.

    Qualification Required:

    • Undergraduates or Postgraduates in Public Administration, Social Work, Sociology, Master of Public Administration any other related degree.
    • Excellent organising, communication, budgetary skills. Proficient in excel and spreadsheets.
    • Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities on-spot including preparing fundraising.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural environment.
    • Strong problem- solving skills.
    • Excellent Organizational, planning and writing and oral presentation skills.
    • Strong ethics, reliability and trustworthiness.
    • Location: Chennai – Alwarthirunagar
    • Language: English, Tamil & Hindi is added advantage
    • Scope: Full time
    • Remuneration: – 2 LPA – 2.5 LPA
    • Date of Joining: Immediate

    Interested candidates send in your resume with a brief note on why you want to work with us to career@thuvakkam.org

    Associate Projects

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    • Implement and monitor day-to-day Project & Maintenance activities.
    • Complete the site Visits as Per the Standard Operating Procedures.
    • Responsible for maintenance budget of the project sites.
    • Responsible for execution of Plantation and water bodies projects.
    • Responsible for meeting government officials and permission process for the projects.
    • Handling Gardeners and labours of the project sites.
    • Responsible for site’s base line study and assessment.
    • Responsible for data validation for the impact report of the projects.

    Qualification Required:

    • Educational Qualification in under graduates or Postgraduates in Agriculture Background, Horticulture, Social Work, Public Administration & Agriculture Engineers.
    • Prior experience (2-3 years) in the same field would be an advantage
      Excellent communication and representative skills (written, oral, cross-cultural).
    • Supervisory skills.
    • Documentation skills.
    • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel)
    • Location: Telengana & Karnataka
    • Language: English, Telugu & Hindi is added advantage
    • Employment: Full time
    • Remuneration: 3 – 4 Lakhs per Annum based on Skill & Experience.
    • Date of Joining: Immediate

    Interested candidates send in your resume with a brief note on why you want to work with us to career@thuvakkam.org

    Associate Programs

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    • Responsible and managing the volunteering activities.
    • Planning & Execution of events and programs.
    • Increase volunteer activation especially through collaboration with non-profits Ngo’s, and colleges.
    • Working closing with other internal teams to understand, fulfil &support their needs in organizing projects and hold self-accountable for the day-to-day event execution.
    • Adding New Volunteers, support, and recognition.
    • Maintain events and volunteer’s database.
    • Good rapo with Government officials
    • Documentation & Reporting

    Qualification Required:

    • 2-3 years experience.
    • Preferred background – Under graduates/Postgraduates in Master of social work, Master of Business Administration, Public Administration, Development studies or other related fields.
    • Excellent organising, communication, budgetary skills. Proficient in excel and spreadsheets.
    • Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities on-spot
    • Including preparing fundraising.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural environment.
    • Strong problem- solving skills.
    • Excellent Organizational, planning and writing and oral presentation skills.
    • Strong ethics, reliability and trustworthiness.
    • Proactive and well organized
    • Location: Telengana & Karnataka
    • Language: English, Telugu & Hindi is added advantage
    • Scope: Full time
    • Remuneration: 3 – 3.5 Lakhs per Annum
    • Date of Joining: Immediate

    Interested candidates send in your resume with a brief note on why you want to work with us to career@thuvakkam.org

    Civil Engineer

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    • Baseline Assessments of Civil Structures within Irrigation Tanks.
    • Preparation DPRs on Water body rejuvenation.
    • Writing Proposals.
    • Fund raising Strategies.
    • Collaborating with Technical Institutions and Acedemic.
    • Basic idea about water Pollution.
    • Design and Drawings of Civil Structures Such as Sluice weir and Culverts.
    • Presentations to govt officials.
    • Documentations.
    • Quality Assessments of other Social Infrastructures.
    • Team Management and Team Player strategies.
    • Baseline Assessments with Communities.
    • Baseline Assessments of Drainage Systems.

    Qualification Required:

    • Preferred – B.E., B.Tech., Civil Engineers.
    • Prior experience (2-3 years) in the same field would be an advantage.
    • Location: Chennai – Alwarthirunagar
    • Language: English, Tamil & Hindi is added advantage
    • Scope: Full time
    • Remuneration: 3.0 LPA to 3.5 LPA
    • Date of Joining: Immediate

    Interested candidates send in your resume with a brief note on why you want to work with us to career@thuvakkam.org