Development Officer

ICICI Foundation; Mumbai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

ICICI Foundation in Mumbai, Maharashtra invites applications for a Development Officer who will interface with local stakeholders to strengthen relationships and translate field insights into program implementation.

The role involves coordinating development projects, tracking milestones, and managing documentation to ensure timely delivery and escalation of risks, with emphasis on measurable outcomes through collaborative partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in development or project management.
• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline; reputed institutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute development projects and initiatives.
• Track milestones, deliverables and dependencies to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain project documentation and progress reports.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks and escalation when needed.
• Build partnerships with external stakeholders and vendors.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Documentation

Planning

MS Office

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Summary

Role Summary The Development Officer serves as a key interface with local stakeholders and institutions, responsible for strengthening relationships and bringing field-level insights into project implementation. The role ensures that local context and needs are aligned with organisational priorities, enabling effective execution and sustainable development outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Project Implementation Plan, coordinate and execute development projects and initiatives in line with defined objectives and timelines.
• Track project milestones, deliverables and dependencies to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with relevant teams and stakeholders to facilitate smooth implementation.
• Identify deviations from planned timelines and take corrective action wherever required.
• Prepare clear, accurate and timely project updates, progress reports and management summaries.
• Maintain visibility on project status, milestones, key outcomes and pending actions.
• Analyse project data and information to support effective decision-making.
• Ensure timely escalation of critical matters to the relevant stakeholders.
• Identify potential risks, bottlenecks and implementation challenges at an early stage.
• Resolve operational issues within the defined scope and coordinate with relevant stakeholders for closure.
• Escalate issues appropriately where resolution requires higher-level intervention.
• Develop practical solutions to improve project effectiveness and execution.
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of project activities and deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to defined processes, standards and project requirements.
• Review outputs periodically and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain structured and up-to‑date project documentation, records and trackers.
• Ensure proper documentation of project processes, outcomes, learnings and key decisions.
• Develop and maintain knowledge resources to support continuity and future initiatives.
• Demonstrate continuous learning and develop relevant technical and behavioural competencies.
• Keep abreast of emerging practices, tools and approaches relevant to development initiatives.
• Apply learning to improve work processes and project outcomes.
• Collect, organise and interpret project‑related data and information.
• Use data and insights to identify trends, assess performance and support decision‑making.
• Apply structured thinking to analyse challenges and develop appropriate solutions.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Build collaborative working relationships to facilitate smooth project implementation.
• Ensure timely and clear communication to minimise gaps and misunderstandings.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with external partners, institutions and vendors.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives and requirements.
• Build trust through professional communication, timely resolution of concerns and consistent engagement.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships and support long‑term collaboration.

Requirements

• Qualification Experience Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in development, project/programme management or related fields.
• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline ; candidates from reputed development‑focused institutions will be preferred.

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Project Management and Execution
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Analytical and Problem‑Solving Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Relationship Building
• Planning and Organisation
• Documentation and Reporting

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