Project Manager

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About Jal Bhagirathi Foundation (JBF)

15 January 2002

Position Overview

Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Implementation

• Develop and oversee the implementation of water management and conservation projects.
• Prepare detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines aligned with JBF’s strategic objectives.
• Supervise project teams and ensure timely and effective execution of all activities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and donor guidelines.

Community Engagement & Capacity Building

• Foster active community participation in water resource management initiatives.
• Design and conduct awareness programs and training on sustainable water practices.
• Strengthen local governance structures, self-help groups, and community-based organizations.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Establish and manage M&E frameworks to track project performance and impact.
• Conduct regular field visits to assess progress, challenges, and outcomes.
• Prepare periodic reports, case studies, and documentation of best practices.

Stakeholder & Partner Coordination

• Build and maintain effective partnerships with

  government agencies, NGOs, donors, and community institutions

  .
• Support proposal development, fundraising, and donor reporting activities.
• Represent JBF in stakeholder meetings, workshops, and public forums.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Master’s degree in

  Social Work, Rural Development, Environmental Science, Water Resource Management

  , or a related discipline.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience

  in project management, preferably in

  water conservation, rural development, or community-based programs

  .
• Proven experience leading teams and managing multi-stakeholder development projects.

Skills:

• Strong project management, planning, and execution abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in

  MS Office

  , project documentation, and data analysis.
• Fluency in

  Hindi and English

  (knowledge of local dialects preferred).
• Willingness to

  travel extensively

  to rural project sites.

Why Join JBF

• Lead impactful projects addressing one of Rajasthan’s most critical challenges—

  water security

  .
• Collaborate directly with communities to drive

  sustainable development

  .
• Be part of a respected nonprofit pioneering participatory water management in India.