Project Officer-Skilling & Livelihoods

Job Description

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES The role of a Project Officer is to act as the end accountable person for the Skilling Center/City Level projects across planning, implementation/execution/delivery, reporting, donor driven requirements, financial & other statutory compliances. They will be required to plan, manage, supervise, and organize activities and ensure that project goals align with the program objectives & organization’s mission. Project Planning and Implementation (50%) Manage and coordinate the day-to-day affairs related to the implementation of projects aimed at benefiting the target group. Oversee the hiring and orientation of project team members in alignment with project goals. Ensure adherence to project timelines and efficient utilization of budget to fulfill project commitments Supervise mobilization and community engagement activities to ensure project deliverables. Coordinate with the project team to achieve project targets. Assess and evaluate aptitude of the target group after mobilization Assess target group aptitude and facilitate enrollment on LMS platform. Regular interaction with the Target Group to share information about existing programs and schemes that can benefit them Facilitate the target group in onboarding the digital platforms and access govt and non govt. digital services Develop the training plan with the team and ensure adherence to achieve targets. Ensure smooth delivery of training on different modules along with soft skills Ensure regular follow up and connect with the target group during and after the training engagement and gather feedback Respond to target group’s queries regarding training/ capacity building, placement, self-employment in a timely manner. Ensure proper guidance for the target group through job readiness / self – employment/income enhancement workshops. Collaborate with employers/vendors/ businesses to ensure adequate placement/ market linkage/ expansion opportunities for program participants. Regular visits to the respective communities/ stakeholders/Govt bodies to ensure project deliverables Ensure placement and self-employment deliverables are achieved Documentation (20%) Consistently provide excellent quality data and documentation that meet the quality standards of the organization; Produce accurate and timely reporting of project status throughout its life cycle. Develop reports and manage project documentation for internal and external stakeholders. Document and share success stories periodically for program communication. Conduct timely and effective baseline and endline community need assessments and mapping exercises of stakeholders to mobilize and enroll eligible candidates Financial Management (20%) Monthly monitor and report budget utilization, project expenses internally & externally; Local expense management incl. approvals, expense approvals, management of advances & reimbursements, local procurements Optimal utilization of funds as per the donor budget Reporting (10%) Proactively seek approvals from reporting manager for project operations Ensure timely and accurate documentations related to project implementation activities, including but not limited to contracts, budgets, expenses, fund utilization, manpower, administrative expenses etc. Show more Show less