Project Manager

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Required Qualifications & Work Experience:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Rural Development, Social work or related areas with specialization in the field of Community Development, Sustainable Livelihoods, and other related fields etc.

• Minimum 2 years

  of experience in managing projects in the relevant field.

Key Responsibilities -

The person in this position will be responsible for the following:

• Providing support to Program Coordinator/Program Head in developing new programs, implementing, and evaluating assigned programs, etc.; monitoring and analyzing program development and implementation; identifying problems and issues to be addressed and initiating corrective actions; liaising with relevant parties; ensuring follow-up action
• Organizing and preparing written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Providing substantive support to Program Head for high-level meetings to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents, presentations and reports, etc.
• Coordinating with Communication team for outreach and communication activities to raise awareness about, and widely disseminate, outputs and findings resulting from the assigned programs
• Organizing seminars/ roundtables/ workshops for national experts addressing sustainable development issues
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on programs undertaken by SBI Foundation, including reporting to partners/funders
• Conceptualize and design projects.
• Float RFP for inviting proposals.
• Defining/Refining project structure, targets, and implementation plan Budget of shortlisted agencies.
• Due Diligence, KYC for existing partners, Audits, Site visits etc. of Shortlisted and existing partners & create a final shortlist
• Project evaluation report and final proposals to be presented to appropriate committee/Board
• Final communication to selected agencies
• Agreement with agencies
• Continuous monitoring, review, and evaluation
• Project completion and final reporting
• Providing all the necessary documents, and information during Internal Audit/Statutory Audit
• Perform any other task/role assigned by the Management of the SBI Foundation.

The incumbent will also be involved in planning, budgeting, writing research papers on varied subjects, review of schedule timelines, on-boarding, resource management for the programs, SPOC for issue management, onsite-offsite coordination and communicating innovative ideas/changes for program management/development activities.

Key Responsibility Areas will also include:

Budget Achievement:

• Meeting budget targets through the year by conceptualizing innovative programs and processing proposals received.
• Undertaking programs as per the budget allocated to the position/team

Program Management and Delivery

• Participate with NGOs/Implementation agencies closely in program delivery
• Ensure that programs meet objectives, timelines are adhered to and beneficiary experience is of high quality
• Effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, including NGOs, partner teams, beneficiaries, etc.
• Establish a clear understanding of program expectations including on timelines, quality check measures, etc.
• Manage expectations, align and push back as program requirements demand (do this on multiple programs at a time)

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Monitor programs regularly by conducting site visits to ensure timely achievement/delivery of targets/results.
• Evaluate the data provided/gathered from NGOs/onsite to track the progress of the program.
• Estimate the probability of success/failure and take necessary steps to meet the desired outputs.
• Undertake/initiate impact assessment by yourself or with help of an external agency to judge the success of the programs and devise a future course of action.
• Promotion and Branding.
• To develop promotional material like pictures/posters/quotes etc. from the programs and share with the Communication Team to ensure programs get the required publicity
• To write/provide case stories from the programs for use on social media and websites.

Essential Skills & Qualities:

• Proven work experience in the field, including collaboration with government agencies, multinational corporations, UN, or other international development organizations (an advantage)
• Project facilitation experience is beneficial
• Strong program management skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Analytical and organizational skills with the ability to work in a team
• Knowledge and experience with the development situation in India
• Initiative, analytical, and good networking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Report writing and presentation skills

Although, the individual will work in a team, it is essential that the chosen candidate can work in an independent manner to complete the given assignments in a time bound manner.

Note:Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for further correspondence.

Why Join SBI Foundation? Because We Care About YOU!

At SBI Foundation, we believe that a fulfilling career is more than just a paycheck—it’s about feeling valued, supported, and inspired. Here’s what makes us stand out:

Performance-Driven Rewards

• Annual performance-based incentives to recognize and reward your contributions.

Health & Well-Being

• Comprehensive health and accidental insurance for you and your loved ones because your well-being is our priority.

Everyday Perks That Make a Difference

• Stay connected with mobile reimbursements.
• Enjoy delicious meals at the office with our subsidized food facility.
• Keep learning with support for role-based training programs.

A Culture of Care & Engagement

• We foster a vibrant workplace where employee engagement takes center stage. Be part of celebrations, initiatives, and programs that create a sense of belonging and collaboration.

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