Project Manager

The Hans Foundation (THF); Lucknow; On-site; INR 670,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hans Foundation (THF) invites applications for the Project Manager role for Hans Vriksh - Girls Education in Bahraich, UP. The candidate will lead program implementation, coordinate with the UP office, and ensure timely, quality delivery in the field.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s in a relevant field and 5–8 years of managing social development programs, with strong MIS, data handling and team leadership skills. The role is field-heavy (about 70% time).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, public administration, sociology, education or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in managing/coordinating social development programs.
• Knowledge of gender, mentoring, adolescent girls issues and related themes.
• Experience in managing, coaching and guiding a team.
• Experience in MIS and data management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Hans Education program implementation with annual plans in coordination with the UP office.
• Track budgets and expenses to ensure plan utilization and compliance.
• Organize community events with parents, girls and teachers; ensure timely procurement and distribution of materials.
• Strengthen stakeholder relations with government officials and partner organizations.
• Coordinate with government school staff to ensure quality program delivery; support Life Skill Education Mentors.
• Maintain field presence (~70% time) and support data reporting for dashboards.
• Prepare Monthly/Quarterly progress reports and participate in regional reviews.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Hindi communication

Education

Master's degree in social work / public administration / sociology / education

Tools

MIS (Management Information System)

Excel

Job description

BACKGROUND

THE HANS FOUNDATION (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and well-being of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 16 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

Project Name

Project Name : Hans Education Programme-UP

Location of Job

Location of Job : Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh

No. of Positions

No. of Positions : 01

Preferred Candidate

Preferred Candidate : Having Experience in leading Education Project

Annual Salary (before TDS)

Annual Salary (before TDS) : 60k to 70k per month (Salary will be commensurate with education, experience of the candidate and past salary drawn)

Position Overview

The Project manager position is responsible for the overall project and management of the Hans Vriksh - Girls Education program. The person will work closely with the project coordinator and Life Education Mentors.

The key deliverables will be quality and timely implementation of the program as per plan. Responsible for planning regular monitoring and periodic review of the program. Coordination and networking with key stakeholders at the local level, with government school government and with like-minded organizations are also part of the responsibility. Manage and provide onsite support to Life Education Mentors. The role requires 70% of the time to be spent in the field.

Roles & Responsibilities

A. Program and Administrative Management

• Manage, execute and track Hans Education program implementation based on the annual plans and program strategy and in coordination with the UP office.
• Regular tracking of budget, and expenses and ensuring utilization as per plan and legal compliances
• Organizing and facilitating events and meetings with the community, parents, girls and teachers.
• Adherence to THF procurement policy, timely procurement & distribution of material support to girls.
• Implement strategies to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders including government officials in consultation with the THF UP office.
• Explore and secure new resources that would benefit girls, the community, and the overall program.
• Work closely with government school staff, and government officials at the block and district level to ensure quality program implementation and in consultation with the THF UP office.
• Assist the PC and Life Skill Education Mentors in ensuring that the Community-Based Learning Centres (CBLs) are run effectively as per the SOP.
• Conduct observation of Life Skills Education and Career Guidance Session and understand the intricacies of program delivery and session observation along with the feedback loop.
• Support the regional office to identify the referrals of those organizations, people etc. in the community that align with the objective of the program, and work towards providing an enabling environment for girls education.
• This information should be regularly updated in the program and a ready listing should be available to the program team.

B. Team Support

• Provide on-the-job support to Life Skills Education Mentors and PCs and ensure necessary coordination and support among them.
• Conduct regular planning and review meetings with the team.
• Manage field team attendance and leave records of all the staff related to Hans Vriksh.

C. Monitoring and evaluation

• Conduct regular visits to the school, and project locations during ongoing activities for regular monitoring as per the plan finalized and submit the report in the desired format.
• Review and oversee various base records related to all program activities and ensure compliance.
• Support in verification of data to be entered in the online dashboard
• Analyse and share data from the dashboard during monthly/ quarterly meetings as required by the Lucknow regional office.
• Any other data entry task assigned by the line manager.

D. Reporting and Documentation

• Collection and compilation of Monthly Program Reports and Quarterly Progress Reports from field staff and ensure their timely submission to the regional office.
• Document good practices, success stories and case studies for the program.

E. Supporting Regional/state office-level activities and priorities

• Serve as primary liaison between project staff and regional office, if applicable
• Liaison with block/ cluster level officials to ensure smooth and timely implementation of the program.
• Coordinate site visits for core team members/, donors, and potential program donors.
• Assist in conducting research/studies planned for the year.
• Participating in meetings, thematic trainings etc. conducted by THF at regional/state/country level.
• Participate and support any activities/workshops with government officials and school staff.
• Attending monthly review meetings/ Periodic Review Meetings at the regional office level.
• Undertaking logistical work relating to the program.
• Any other task assigned by the line manager to fulfil the objectives of the Program.

Qualification

• Master s degree in social work, Public Administration, Sociology, Education or any other relevant area.
• Prior experience of at least 5-8 years in managing/coordinating social development programs.
• Knowledge of one or more of the thematic area s Skills/ gender/mentoring/community mobilization/issues related to adolescent girls is preferred.
• Prior experience in managing, coaching, and guiding a team.
• Prior experience in managing MIS and data.
• Awareness of issues about education specific to girls education is desired.
• Ability to conduct team meetings/ workshops for the team on selected themes and operational areas.
• Innovative thinking with problem problem-solving approach and with ability to work independently.
• Sensitive and empathetic towards the cause of education for girls and adolescent issues of girls
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to manage diverse tasks and interact with the varied stakeholders involved in the program.
• Excellent communicator, both orally and in writing documents in Hindi and English like program reports, budget documents and presentations.
• Computer literacy in standard word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software along with internet skills.

Preferred

Overall perspective and understanding on issues about education, gender/life skill /adolescent girls and development sector along with program, team and financial management experience. Experience working with secondary schools, government officials, slums and migrant communities would be an asset. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.