Cluster Manager

Job Brief:

· Responsible for Program management & Operations related to Rural recovery Project leading to restoration of livelihood, education and food security of COVID affected vulnerable families.

Responsibilities:

Mapping the Territory

· Responsible to map the territory of the clusters, Panchayat, villages and vulnerable households the needing support.

Partnerships:

· Liaison with Panchayat, Local entities, communities, schools, District & Taluka administration, government institutions / authorities

Recruiting and Managing the Team

· Identifying Resource Officers (for Linkage & leveraging), Livelihood coordinators and Life skill educators for the project implementation.

· Making sure all Team members comply with the Organisation policies

· Providing them with their job descriptions and send other information and updates including curriculum

· Ensure efficient communication within the Team

Training the team

· Plan capacity building programs / trainings for the team members

· Organize their training schedules immediately after joining

Scheduling and running the Programme

· Preparing Annual Action Plan

· Follow ups on schedule / updates and checks on progress and performance of the team

· Overall managing and overseeing team’s time, personnel, and resources.

Monitoring and Evaluation

· Records / Report Writing and data management

· Monitoring and Controlling Project outcome

· Feedback and Review

Financial Management

· Handle budget related issues

· Handle all accounts and finance matters

· Reporting expenses

Desired Competencies:

· Programme Management.

· Leadership.

· Networking and Partnership Building.

· Presentation and Communication Skills.

· Planning and Organizing Skills.

· Language Proficiency (written and verbal) in Oriya and English.

· Basic Computer skills

• Entrepreneurial, with high-energy levels and the passion to succeed.

· Demonstrate ability to work in ambiguity and be decisive.

· Have impeccable integrity and high personal ethics.

· Innovative and Solutions oriented thinker.

Qualification & Experience:

· Masters in Social Work, Rural Development, Rural Management, Agriculture any Social Sciences or equivalent.

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in social development sector specifically in Rural development /Agriculture/Livelihood project.

· Must have experience in leadership role for at least three (03) years in leading team

· Experience in working with Govt.

· Familiar with Community development/Community Organisation processes

· He/she must be able to adhere to the highest ethical and moral standards and be able to display transparency.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person