Job Title – Project Management Unit (PMU) Manager
Company Sector – Development Sector / Inclusive Education & Economic Opportunities
Start Date – ASAP
Location – State office, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Working Hours – 8 hrs / day, flexible between 9 : 30 am – 6 : 30 pm
Languages – English & Hindi
Education – Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Public Policy, Development Studies, Education, or related field preferred
Experience Level – Minimum 5 years of experience in working with government programs, preferably in education or social impact sectors
Salary – Rs. 60,000/- to 75,000/- per month
Sol’s ARC is a registered NGO dedicated to inclusion and equity for individuals with special needs. For 20 years we have ensured every child learns and every adult earns through education, vocational training and economic opportunities.
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented PMU Manager to join our State Program team in Lucknow. This position will be embedded within a government department and play a critical role in driving project planning, budgeting, documentation, and coordination efforts aligned with government directives.
The ideal candidate will have experience working within public systems, strong documentation and analytical skills, and the ability to translate government guidance into clear project documents and plans.
Managing Documentation and Government relationships in Education department and Samagra Shiksha:
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Create visibility in the State about Sols Arc’s programmes by building liaisons with key Govt stakeholders
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Develop concept notes, implementation frameworks, and reports based on government directives and consultations.
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Draft government orders, memos, circulars, and internal communication documents in coordination with the concerned departments.
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Coordinate documentation for official meetings, reviews, and reporting
Project Planning, Budgeting and Capacity building:
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Prepare detailed project plans and timelines for multiple program components.
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Develop and monitor program budgets, fund utilization statements, and financial projections in line with government norms.
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Receive State-level inclusion directives & approvals and build capacity of State personnel
State adoption of Program
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Coordinate workplans, calendars, and inter-departmental tasks
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Conduct Field meeting and review meeting
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Build integration with schemes & systems beyond education (Health, DWDA, etc.)
Data Management, compliance & Analysis:
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Collate, analyse, and present program data to support decision-making and track progress.
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Ensure adherence to government compliance requirements
Support to State Lead:
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Provide strategic and operational support to the State Lead in all aspects of program implementation and governance engagement.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Timely Submission of Government-Aligned Documentation- 90% of on-time submissions of official documents (concept notes, implementation frameworks, GOs, memos) submitted on or before the stipulated deadlines.
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Accuracy and Compliance of Project Budgets - 90% of accuracy in budget reports prepared that meet internal and government compliance standards with minimal revisions required.
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Responsiveness to Government Communications - Average turnaround time of <3 working days for addressing or responding to government directives and requests.
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Progress on Project Milestones - 90% of project activities and milestones completed as per the planned timelines outlined in the project plan
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Receive State-level inclusion directives & approvals and build capacity of State personnel
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Zero complaints/ flags from any Government stakeholder and smooth functioning of the team as PMU
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Inclusive – every interaction models respect and equity.
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Organised – can juggle multiple moving pieces without dropping any.
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Solution-focused – remain calm, analyse, act.
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Empathetic – listen deeply, support colleagues’ growth.
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Clear communicator – speak and write simply; listen actively.
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Adaptive – pivot quickly when data or donor feedback suggests a change.
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Accountable – own results, honour commitments.
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Strategic – link today’s tasks to tomorrow’s impact.
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A natural planner who builds structure and timelines that others can rely on.
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Proactive: spot gaps, propose fixes, build team capacity when needed.
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Data-savvy: use evidence to refine narratives and drive decisions.
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Calm under shifting priorities; re-prioritise without drama.
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Consistently professional with colleagues, partners and leadership.
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Hungry to learn, yet firm on boundaries, quality and accountability.
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“Yes-and” mindset – you amplify ideas instead of shutting them down.
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Ownership over blame – you fix the problem before explaining it.
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Growth-oriented – feedback is fuel, not criticism.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi.
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Strong analytical and budget planning skills.
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High attention to detail and structured documentation ability.
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Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working with tight deadlines and diverse stakeholders.
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Strong understanding of government functioning, processes, and documentation protocols.
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Demonstrated experience in creating policy documents, budgets, and project plans.
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Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
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Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Comfortable self-learning and experimenting with AI tools such as ChatGPT to speed up drafting or data synthesis.
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Flexible hours and remote-work options when needed.
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Compensatory leave for approved weekend / holiday work.
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Ongoing learning & development budget.
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A cheerful, trust-based culture—no micro-management.
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Respect for your wider career goals and personal well-being.
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Direct mentoring and exposure to strategic decisions across programme and fundraising.
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A chance to build an outstanding portfolio of funded, high-impact projects.
