Project Associate - Project Management (Skill Development Sector)

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Job Overview

Project Associate

1–2 years of experience

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination:

  Assist in day-to-day coordination of project activities, ensuring adherence to timelines, deliverables, and quality standards.

• Documentation & Reporting:

  Prepare proposals, presentations, bid responses, meeting minutes, training schedules, and consolidated progress reports; assist in invoice and billing documentation.

• Stakeholder Management:

  Liaise with district-level coordinators, training and assessment partners, and government officials to facilitate smooth implementation and problem-solving.

• Monitoring & Data Management:

  Track project progress, maintain accurate records, compile district-level updates through dashboards, and assist in preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Field Support:

  Participate in periodic field visits to monitor training centres, mobilization activities, and assessments; document observations for review.

• Research & Insights:

  Gather and organize relevant information about skill development policies, schemes, and initiatives to inform project strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Education:

  Bachelor’s degree in economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Management, or a related field.

• Experience:

  1–2 years of relevant experience in the skill development, livelihoods, or education sector. Exposure to government or large-scale development projects is desirable.

• Skills:

• Strong communication skills in

  English, Marathi and Hindi.

  (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in

  Microsoft Office

  (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work with data and prepare concise reports.
• Basic understanding of the skilling ecosystem in India.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders.

• Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel across Maharashtra.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable to dynamic work environments.
• Strong sense of ownership and problem-solving mindset.