Project Director

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About KADAM

KADAM is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering rural artisans and strengthening craft-based livelihoods. Since its inception in 2006, KADAM has been actively involved in artisan cluster development, skill enhancement, and market integration across multiple states, impacting over 10,000 artisans.

With a strong focus on skill development, market access, and sustainable craft practices, KADAM provides hands-on training in advanced design techniques, quality control, and business development. The organization fosters women’s empowerment, with 85% of its artisan workforce comprising women, promoting financial independence and leadership.

Through strategic partnerships with UNESCO, World Bank, Titan Company Limited, HCL Foundation, and State Rural Livelihood Missions, KADAM ensures impactful interventions for artisan sustainability. Its initiative, KADAM HAAT, connects artisans directly with national and international markets, ensuring fair wages and long-term economic stability.

Role Overview

Project Director (IDC)

The role demands strategic thinking, hands-on leadership, and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders, including artisan communities, field teams, institutional partners, and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

IDC Operations Management

•    Oversee the day-to-day functioning of both IDCs, ensuring efficient workflows, timely reporting, and adherence to organizational protocols.

Infrastructure Setup and Facility Management

•    Lead and supervise infrastructure setup and ensure the physical facilities support smooth program delivery.

Team Leadership and Performance Management

•      Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary IDC team (designers, marketing staff, admin, MIS).

•      Ensure clarity of roles and ownership, build team capacity, and resolve operational challenges.

Project Implementation and Monitoring

•      Drive the successful execution of project activities and targets as per timeline.

•      Monitor progress using tracking systems; oversee quality assurance, field visits, and team reviews.

Stakeholder Coordination

•      Serve as the liaison between KADAM leadership, field staff, local partners, and community stakeholders.

•      Ensure alignment of activities with project objectives and donor expectations.

Key Competencies

•      Strong leadership and team management skills in multi-functional rural/development projects

•      Demonstrated ability to manage complex timelines, deliverables, and field operations

•      Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Hindi; Maithili preferred

•      Strong planning, documentation, and reporting skills

•      High cultural sensitivity and commitment to community-based change

How to Apply

info@kadamindia.org