🧾 Job Title: ZED Facilitator

Department: Field Operations / Quality Implementation
Location: Pan-India (Travel-based field role)
Reporting To: State Coordinator / ZED Program Manager

🛠️ Job Summary:

The ZED Facilitator is responsible for assisting Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in registering for the ZED Certification scheme and supporting them throughout the certification process. The role includes field visits, data collection, documentation support, and ensuring successful completion of ZED Bronze assessments in compliance with the Ministry of MSME’s guidelines.

🎯 Key Responsibilities:

• Visit MSME units for awareness generation and onboarding them under the ZED scheme.

• Guide MSMEs in UDYAM and ZED portal registration.

• Collect relevant data, photographs, and documents required for ZED Certification.

• Assist units in fulfilling ZED Bronze-level criteria including health, safety, environment, and quality aspects.

• Upload inspection findings, photos, and reports on the ZED portal.

• Coordinate with the backend team and State Coordinator for clarification and issue resolution.

• Ensure NCs (Non-Conformities) are addressed and closed in a timely manner.

• Maintain proper records of units visited, certified, and pending.

• Act as the primary point of contact between the MSME and the Organising Partner.

✅ Eligibility Criteria:

• Education: Graduate in any discipline (Science/Engineering/Commerce preferred)

• Experience: 1–3 years in field surveys, audits, MSME engagement, or government schemes

• Technical Skills:

  • Basic understanding of MSME operations and quality parameters

  • Familiarity with ZED Certification and sustainability principles

  • Proficiency in smartphone-based data entry, photo/video documentation

🧩 Desired Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and manage field responsibilities

• Attention to detail in documentation and reporting

• Willingness to travel extensively within the allocated district/region

💰 Remuneration:

• Performance-based compensation model (e.g., fixed amount per successful certification, typically INR 1000–1500 per unit certified)