State Project Coordinator, Rajasthan

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

A not for profit organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls in India is looking for a State Project Coordinator based at Jaipur. Through local partnerships and programs, the organization has proven approach to development gives women, adolescents, especially young girls the tools they need to improve their lives, as well as that of their families and communities. The programs focus on increasing educational and livelihood opportunities for adolescent girls, ensuring access to lifesaving reproductive health information and services, and empowering women to become leaders in their communities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

State Project Coordinator for Rajasthan, will be responsible for leading and managing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response initiative in the state. This role will involve designing and demonstrating capacity-building efforts to foster gender-sensitive ecosystems, engaging with community-level stakeholders and collaborating with multiple stakeholders for gender-based violence prevention. This role will also include strategic engagement with key stakeholders to foster collaborative solutions to empower women leaders and create safer public and private spaces for women and girls.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of program management skills, government liaison experience, and a strong commitment to gender equity and violence prevention.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Implementation:

· Lead state-level project planning, execution, and monitoring.

· Develop capacity-building strategies and support the creation of training modules for stakeholders.

· Coordinate district-level demonstration models and track progress against project milestones.

· Supervise the project team, allocate responsibilities, and ensure timely delivery of outputs.

· Represent the organization in all relevant state-level forums and interactions.

· Build and maintain effective relationships with state systems.

· Strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders, including various government departments.

Team Leadership & Coordination:

· Regularly communicate with and report to the National Office on project progress,

challenges, and achievements.

· Document best practices, case studies, and lessons learned.

· Facilitate regular team meetings (weekly/bi-weekly/monthly) to assess progress, solve challenges, and share knowledge.

· Provide ongoing mentoring and motivation to ensure high team performance.

· Plan and ensure optimal utilization of project funds in alignment with approved budgets and activities.

Other Responsibilities:

· Perform additional tasks as required by the project or organization.

Note: The roles and responsibilities mentioned above are not exhaustive. Role holder will be guided to

perform different tasks as necessitated by changing role within the organization and the overall objectives.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

· Master’s Degree in Social Sciences/Public Policy/Gender Studies or related advanced Degree relevant to the field of Gender and Development

· Demonstrated experience of implementing gender equity/ gender responsive programs at the state level, with relevant experience of working in Rajasthan

· Demonstrated experience of leading/delivering large scale training programmes

· Strong technical and communication abilities and experience in gender especially in ensuring quality service delivery

· Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and understanding of current Gender Based Violence programming and services, and of local governance structures, functioning of institutions and understanding of points of convergence for ending gender-based violence

· Experience of involving communities and community-based platforms in GBV prevention efforts

· Minimum of 12-15 years’ senior level programmatic and technical experience

· Demonstrated management and leadership skills working with the staff of complex programs.

· Proven writing and documentation skills in English and Hindi; Well-developed interpersonal and team skills, respect for gender and diversity and adaptability in demanding situations.

· Willingness to travel within and outside the state

OTHER DETAILS:

· The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history.

· Please send your latest CV, with a covering letter at connect@youniq-minds.com.

· Please mention the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. The application must contain information about your current salary & benefits drawn (CTC).

· Only Short-listed candidates will be intimated.

The organization aims to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹140,000.00 - ₹170,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• Gender Based Violence

Work Location: In person