Position: Project Head – DDU-GKY Program
Department: Project Operations / Skill Development
Program: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
Experience Required: 5–10 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Budget:As Per Market Standard
Location: Moti Nagar
Reporting To: Senior Management / Project Director
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Project Head to lead and manage the implementation of the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) project. The candidate will be responsible for overall project planning, execution, team management, training operations, placement targets, compliance, monitoring, and reporting in accordance with the applicable DDU-GKY guidelines.
The ideal candidate should have strong leadership, project management, stakeholder coordination, and team-handling skills, preferably with experience in government-funded skill development or livelihood projects.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Project Planning and Execution
- Lead the overall planning, implementation, and monitoring of the DDU-GKY project.
- Ensure project activities are completed within the approved timelines and targets.
- Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly action plans to achieve project objectives.
- Monitor project performance against approved targets and deliverables.
2. Training Centre Management
- Oversee the functioning of training centres and ensure the availability of the required infrastructure, trainers, equipment, and learning resources.
- Ensure smooth execution of mobilization, counselling, candidate enrollment, training, assessment, and certification activities.
- Monitor training quality, attendance, candidate retention, and batch progress.
- Ensure adherence to the applicable training standards and operational guidelines.
3. Mobilization and Candidate Enrollment
- Develop and monitor strategies for candidate mobilization from rural and eligible communities.
- Coordinate with mobilization teams, local institutions, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure enrollment of eligible candidates in accordance with program guidelines.
4. Placement and Post-Placement Support
- Lead the placement team to achieve approved placement targets.
- Build and maintain relationships with employers, industries, and recruitment partners.
- Monitor interviews, job offers, joining, placement verification, and post-placement support.
- Track candidate retention and employment outcomes as required under the applicable guidelines.
5. Team Leadership and Management
- Lead and supervise project managers, centre managers, mobilization teams, trainers, placement officers, and support staff.
- Define team responsibilities, review performance, and ensure accountability.
- Conduct regular review meetings and provide guidance to improve team productivity.
- Identify training needs and support capacity building of project personnel.
6. Government Coordination and Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with the relevant State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM), government departments, inspection teams, and other authorized stakeholders.
- Participate in project review meetings, inspections, and monitoring visits.
- Ensure timely submission of required information, reports, and supporting documents.
- Address observations and follow-up actions raised by authorized officials.
7. Compliance, Documentation, and MIS
- Ensure compliance with applicable DDU-GKY guidelines, approved project conditions, and contractual obligations.
- Supervise maintenance of candidate records, training records, attendance, assessment results, placement documents, and other project files.
- Monitor data accuracy and timely updates in the prescribed MIS or designated online systems.
- Coordinate internal reviews, audits, inspections, and documentation verification.
8. Financial and Administrative Management
- Monitor project expenditure, resource utilization, and operational costs in coordination with the finance team.
- Ensure appropriate use of project resources and adherence to approved budgets and financial procedures.
- Review administrative requirements, procurement coordination, and centre-level operational needs.
9. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and other required project performance reports.
- Analyze key performance indicators related to mobilization, training, certification, placement, and retention.
- Identify operational gaps and implement corrective action plans.
- Conduct regular field visits and training centre reviews to maintain quality and performance standards.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university; a postgraduate qualification in Management, Social Work, Rural Development, or a related field will be preferred.
- Relevant qualifications and experience in accordance with the applicable project requirements.
Required Experience
- 5–10 years of overall professional experience in project management, skill development, vocational training, livelihood promotion, or government-sponsored projects.
- Prior experience in DDU-GKY, PMKVY, DAY-NULM, or similar skill development programs will be an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in managing teams, training operations, placements, compliance, and project reporting.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of skill development and employment-linked training programs.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, MIS, and reporting systems.
- Ability to manage multiple activities and meet time-bound targets.
- Willingness to travel to project locations and training centres as required.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Achievement of approved mobilization and enrollment targets.
- Timely completion of training batches and certification activities.
- Achievement of approved placement and employment-retention targets.
- Compliance with project guidelines and reporting timelines.
- Accuracy and timely updating of MIS and candidate records.
- Training quality, candidate satisfaction, and centre performance.
- Effective utilization of project resources and budget.
- Timely closure of audit observations and corrective actions.
Work Location: In person
