India
Project ManagerOrganization
- Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion
Posted 2 Jul 2025 Closing date 30 Jul 2025Handicap International (HI), also known as Humanity & Inclusion Globally, is an independent and impartial aid organization, created in 1982, working across 60 countries. HI works alongside vulnerable populations, whatever the context, taking action to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions, and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.HI, have been working in India for the last 35 years, addressing a wide range of disability issues in the country. Our aim is to ensure that people with disabilities are systematically taken into account in development programs. Our team works in areas of education, health, economic inclusion, disaster risk reduction & climate change & adaptation, rehabilitation, emergency, and reintegrating the most marginalized and vulnerable people of the community back into society.HI India invites applications from qualified candidates for the following position.
Project Manager—1position
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Country Area Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for the management of the project in the state of Odisha with financial and technical support from a multilateral agency. The project is being implemented with the specific objectives of improving organizational capacity on inclusive governance for identified CSOs and identifying good practices at different levels.
Terms & Conditions:
Fixed Term (Renewable Contract)
Location:
Odisha, India
Key Responsibilities
- Develop project implementation strategies and operation plans, and ensure quality assurance to meet the project’s objectives and deliverables within the project time frame
- Provide strategic leadership to ensure strong collaboration with consortium partners for effective planning and implementation of project activities
- Undertake expenditure and manage the project activity-specific budget lines according to the delegation he/she received based on the program signature delegation table
- Ensure appropriate data management systems and methodologies are available in line with global standards.
- Coordinate the capacity building of consortium partners and local implementing partners.
- Oversee the timely submission of all deliverables to management and donors, including regular reports (monthly, quarterly, and annually), financial reports, and other reports and key documentation as required.
- Build the capacity of the project team on the project components and organizational management.
- Take complete accountability and remain responsible for decisions related to managing costs and expenditures for project activities.
- Maintain effective team cooperation via monthly coordination meetings and regular meetings with the project team so that there is efficient internal communication of information between team members, the supervisor, the consortium partner, and the implementing partner.
- Liaise with project-related line government departments/ministries to explore various possibilities for developing/bringing in policy-level changes for making the project inclusive
- Ensure the proper implementation and follow-up of institutional policies (specifically PME, PSEAH, and Age-Gender Disability policies) and the other HI internal standards
- Contribute to HI’s external influence by taking part in networks when required
- Communicate about the project to partners, authorities, and stakeholders when relevant
Qualifications And Skills Required
- At least a bachelor’s degree in a field related to governance and development (e.g., economics, public policy, social studies, or development studies) or any other relevant field. A master’s degree will be preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in humanitarian/development project management.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with local NGOs, CSOs, government, donors, and private sector agencies.
- Demonstrated leadership, managerial, administrative, and supervisory skills.
- A strong background in project planning and organizational development.
- Outstanding networking, advocacy, and partnership-building skills.
- Well-versed in MS Office (must have in Excel and PowerPoint) and ICT & web-based management systems
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Proficiency in written and oral English and Hindi, and knowledge of Odia and/or Santali would be an advantage.
How to applySend a
motivation letter mentioning the position applied for and the expected salary,
and an
updated CV
including
3 referees (of those, one should be a current HR manager and one a current line manager)
with contact numbers and e-mail addresses to
jobs@india.hi.org
no later than
30th July 2025.
HI India reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or modify the whole recruitment process and reject any application without specifying any reasons whatsoever.
Handicap International (HI) is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified women, people with disabilities, and members from disadvantaged communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
HI firmly believes in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organization. This is why we are committed to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of persons with disabilities. Please indicate if you require any special accommodations, including participation in the first interview.
Candidates applying for a job with HI must be ready to comply with our Child Protection Policy and Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment. HI has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the values and mission of HI; hence, all selected candidates are expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Job details
Country
City Odisha Source
- Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion
Type
Career category
- Program/Project Management
Years of experience
Themes
- Disaster Management
- Protection and Human Rights
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