Join the movement with Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) to organise, empower and transform the lives of women in the informal economy
The Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) is a Central Trade Union for the women workers of the informal economy. Founded in 1972 by the visionary Shri. Elaben Bhatt on the Gandhian philosophy of simplicity, truth, non-violence and self-disciple.
We are committed by the passion for attaining voice, visibility, and validation to millions of women workers across the nation to support them in their journey towards achieving full employment, self-reliance with dignity.
If you are a future professional, bring your skills and passion to join our team of enlightened leaders and support the vision of SEWA’s onward journey of the most resonant movement for the women workers in the informal economy internationally.
| Experience: | Freshers |
| Location: | Gujarat, Maharashtra |
| Contact Us: | Comm@sewa.org |
Job Description for Engineer:
Qualifications:
Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience / B.E. (Freshers may apply)
Key Responsibilities:
| Experience: | 4 - 5 years |
| Location: | Ahmedabad |
| Contact Us: | Comm@sewa.org |
Job Description for Human Resource Coordinator:
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with 4–5 years of relevant HR experience
Key Responsibilities
| Experience: | 15 - 20 years |
| Location: | Ahmedabad |
| Contact Us: | Comm@sewa.org |
Job Description for Legal Officer:
The Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) is the single largest Central Trade Union for the women workers in the informal economy in India with a membership of 3.78 million members across 20 States of India.
SEWA invites applications for a Legal Officer from experienced professionals with legal background and experience of 15-20 years. Candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Law with thorough knowledge of legal terminology, documentation and compliances may apply. Female legal professionals with the required expertise will be given preference.
Work Profile:
We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Legal Professional with experience to support SEWA’s operations. The ideal candidate will need to work with the legal team to ensure compliances with applicable legal and statutory requirements, draft correspondences, including legal correspondences, and manage all types of admin related legal coordination, liaison and maintain rapport with the Government officials and authorities as required, draft, format, proof-read and edit documents, including contracts, agreements, affidavits and other submissions, track related meetings, schedules and follow-ups with lawyers and officials and represent the organization when required and independently handle assignments.
Required Skills:
The candidate should be well- versed in local laws also and statutory compliances, possesses very good written and verbal communication skills in Gujarati and English, a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in their work with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Functional computer skills will be an added advantage for the candidate.
| Experience: | 2 Years |
| Location: | Goa |
| Contact Us: | Comm@sewa.org |
Job Description for Senior Program Manager – Hum Sab Ek (SEWA Homestay Initiative):
About SEWA & Hum Sab Ek
The Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) is a leading organization working to strengthen livelihoods, leadership, and dignity of women in the informal economy. Hum Sab
Ek is SEWA’s women-led rural homestay and community tourism initiative that creates sustainable livelihoods while preserving local culture, crafts, agriculture, and traditions. The
program partners with grassroots communities, government agencies, and private-sector platforms to build an inclusive and ethical tourism model.
Role Overview
SEWA seeks an experienced professional to lead and expand the Hum Sab Ek initiative in GOA. The role combines strategic planning, program management, partnership development, and
close engagement with rural women’s collectives. The position requires strong leadership skills, cultural sensitivity, and experience in livelihoods or community-based programs.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications & Experience
Skills & Competencies
Values & Orientation
Reporting & Location
| Location: | Bhavnagar |
Job Description for Coordinator/ Team Leader (Female Candidates only) for the unorganised sector women workers in Bhavnagar:
The Coordinator will be responsible for managing the team of the experienced grassroot leaders coming from the community for the unorganised sector women workers in Bhavnagar. She will be overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the activities related to organising and development there.
This role requires a highly organised and proactive individual who can lead and manage teams, be responsible for campaigns and engaging the communities with related events and programs.
She should have strong passion to work for the cause of the poor women workers of the informal economy.
She should have effective communication skills with required political awareness and ability to work independently as well as in team. She should be able to mobilise groups of people. This position requires extensive local field work and should have readiness to travel.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Preferably she should have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with good communication and written skills in Gujarati as well as Hindi. Workable knowledge of English is also required. She should have some experience of handling team or working with the grassroot. She should have basic computer skills. She
should be able to do multi-tasking and should have ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Candidates with experience of working in the developmental sector and coming from the community will be given preference.
| Location: | Ahmedabad |
Job Description for Urgent Opening for Coordinator/ Team Leader (Female Candidates only):
The Coordinator will be responsible for managing the team of the experienced grass root leaders coming from the community. She will be overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the activities related to organising and development in Urban Union. This role requires a highly organised and proactive individual who can lead and manage teams, be responsible for campaigns and engaging the communities with related events and programs. This position is based out of Ahmedabad.
She should have strong passion to work for the cause of the poor women workers of the informal economy. She should have effective communication skills with required political awareness and ability to work independently as well as in team. She should be able to mobilise groups of people. This position requires extensive local field work and should have readiness to travel.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Preferably she should have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with good communication and written skills in Gujarati as well as Hindi. Workable knowledge of English is also required. She should have some experience of handling team or working with the grassroot. She should have basic computer skills. She should be able to do multi-tasking and should have ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Candidates with experience of working in the developmental sector and coming from the community will be given preference.
| Experience: | 3 - 5 years |
| Location: | Ahmedabad |
| Contact Us: | Comm@sewa.org |
Job Description for Urgent Opening for HR position (Female preferred):