Project Manager

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Last day for Applications: 11th September 2025

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Required Qualifications & Work Experience:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in public policy, social sciences, or related areas with a specialization in the field of sustainable livelihoods, social entrepreneurship, social innovation, etc.
• Minimum 1 (preferably 2 or more) years of experience in managing CSR projects in the field of Livelihood, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation.

Key Responsibilities -

As part of the team, the person in this position will be responsible for the following:

• Providing support in developing new programs, implementing and evaluating assigned programs, etc.; identifying problems and issues to be addressed and initiating corrective actions; liaising with relevant parties; ensuring follow-up action
• Providing support for planning, budgeting, review of schedule timelines, SPOC for issue management, onsite-offsite coordination and communicating innovative ideas/changes for program management/development activities.
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on programs assigned to the incumbent, including reporting to partners/funders.
• Providing support in organising and preparing written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Coordinating with the Marketing & Communications team at SBI Foundation for outreach and communication activities to raise awareness about, and widely disseminate, outputs and findings resulting from the assigned programs
• Supporting the team in organizing seminars/ roundtables/ workshops

Key Responsibility Areas will also include:

Budget Achievement

• Meeting budget targets through the year by undertaking programs as per the budget allocated to the position/team

Program Management and Delivery

• Contribute inputs to NGOs/Implementation agencies for effective program delivery
• Ensure that programs meet objectives, timelines are adhered to and beneficiary are satisfied with the quality of the project delivery
• Establish a clear understanding of program expectations including on timelines, quality check measures, etc.
• Effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, including NGOs, partner teams, beneficiaries, etc.

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 3rd party evaluation studies to judge the success of the programs and devise a future course of action

Promotion and Branding

• To conceptualise promotional material like pictures/posters/quotes etc. from the programs and coordinate with the Asst. Manager – Communications to ensure programs get the required visibility and publicity
• To facilitate coordination between the communications teams from the NGOs and SBIF’s communications team to ensure the project gets timely visibility on the social media handles of SBI Foundation

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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