About the Organization:

Development Alternatives (DA), the world's first social enterprise dedicated to sustainable development, is a research and action organisation striving to deliver socially equitable, environmentally sound and economically scalable development outcomes. Our green technology innovations for habitat, water, energy, and waste management, which deliver basic needs and generate sustainable livelihoods, have reduced poverty and rejuvenated natural ecosystems in the most backward regions of India.

Job Description and Expected Outputs:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead our organization's Skill Development and Capacity Building Projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects aimed at enhancing skills and building capacity within various sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, a passion for education and skill development, and excellent leadership skills.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of skill development and capacity building projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Team Management:

• Supervise and manage project staff, including trainers, coordinators, and administrative personnel.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to ensure project team members perform effectively and meet project goals.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Explore and establish partnerships  with stakeholders, including government agencies, educational institutions, industry partners, and community organizations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify training needs, develop training programs, and ensure alignment with project objectives.

Curriculum Development:

• Work closely with subject matter experts to design, develop, and update training curricula and learning materials.
• Ensure training programs are relevant, engaging, and aligned with industry standards and best practices.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of training programs.
• Collect and analyze data to measure outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and make evidence-based decisions.

Financial Management:

• Prepare project budgets and monitor expenditures to ensure funds are utilized efficiently and in accordance with donor requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation to maximize project resources.

Reporting:

• Prepare regular progress reports, financial reports, and other documentation as required by project stakeholders and donors.
• Communicate project updates, achievements, and challenges effectively to internal and external audiences.

Risk Management: 

• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Reporting and Coordination:

• You will report to Senior Manager/Assistant Programme Director in DAHQ.
• Coordinate with the corporate Communication and Knowledge Management unit for outcome and impact data collection, collation, and analysis. 
• Coordinate all administrative issues with respective departments.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

5 - 7 years’ experience working on projects on capacity building/Skills to livelihood/ Research/ Stakeholder Management/ Liasoning/ Road Safety and Signs/ Health and WASH, an NGO with grassroots operations

Desirable Attributes:

• Highly skilled in project coordination and ability to work independently.
• Take initiative, identify issues, and work towards addressing them with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Proven track record of successfully managing teams, complex projects/processes, including budgeting, planning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and lead cross-functional teams.
• Very high on personal and professional integrity.
• Proposal writing skills, knowledge of data management, and tools develop for project communication material.
• Strong professional communication skills - both verbal and written.

Willingness to travel for field work (travel may include smaller towns, villages in rural and peri-urban areas for community interactions).