Project Manager

The Project manager position is responsible for the overall project and management of the Hans Vriksh Girls Education program. The person will work closely with the project coordinator and Life Education Mentors. The key deliverables will be quality and timely implementation of the program as per plan. Responsible for planning regular monitoring and periodic review of the program. Coordination and networking with key stakeholders at the local level, with government school government and with like-minded organizations are also part of the responsibility. Manage and provide onsite support to Life Education Mentors. The role requires 65% of the time to be spent in the field.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Program and Administrative Management:

Responsible for overall execution of the Hans Vriksh program based on the deliverables and activities agreed upon with the Government of Rajasthan, in coordination with the Jaipur Regional Office, as per the proposal submitted which include

Conduct baseline and endline assessments for Grades 6-10, establish STEM/Atal Tinkering Labs, provide need-based academic support for Grades 6-10 through the deployment of Education Tutors, disseminate life skills education for Grades 6-10, organize career guidance sessions for Grades 10 and 12, engage stakeholders through Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTM) and strengthen the School Management Committee, and renovate need-based school infrastructure

Regular tracking of budget, and expenses and ensuring utilization as per plan and legal compliances

Organizing and facilitating events and meetings with the community, parents, girls and teachers.

Adherence to THF procurement policy, timely procurement, and distribution of material support to girls.

Explore and secure new resources that would benefit the targeted beneficiaries, the community, and the overall program.

Work closely with government school staff, and government officials at the block and district level to ensure quality program implementation and in consultation with the THF Jaipur office.

Assist the team of Project Coordinators, Life Skills Educators, and Academic Tutors in project implementation.

Support the regional office to identify the referrals of those organizations, people etc. in the community that align with the objective of the program, and work towards providing an enabling environment for girls education.

B. Team Support:

Provide on-the-job support to Life Skills Education Mentors and PCs and ensure necessary coordination and support among them.

Conduct regular planning and review meetings with the team.

Manage field team attendance and leave records of all the staff related to Hans Vriksh.

C. Monitoring and evaluation

Conduct regular visits to the school, and project locations during ongoing activities for regular monitoring as per the plan finalized and submit the report in the desired format.

Review and oversee various base records related to all program activities and ensure compliance.

Support in verification of data to be entered in the online dashboard

Analyze and share data from the dashboard during monthly/ quarterly meetings as required by the regional office/core team.

Any other data entry task assigned by the line manager.

D. Reporting and Documentation:

Collection and compilation of Monthly Program Reports and Quarterly Progress Reports from field staff and ensure their timely submission to the regional office.

Document good practices, success stories and case studies for the program.

E. Supporting Regional/state office-level activities and priorities:

Serve as primary liaison between project staff and regional office, if applicable

Liaison with block/ cluster level officials to ensure smooth and timely implementation of the program.

Coordinate site visits for core team members/, donors, and potential program donors.

Assist in conducting research/studies planned for the year.

Participating in meetings, thematic trainings etc. conducted by THF at regional/state/country level.

Participate and support any activities/workshops with government officials and school staff.

Attending monthly review meetings/ Periodic Review Meetings at the regional office level.

Undertaking logistical work relating to the program.

Any other task assigned by the line manager to fulfil the objectives of the Program.

Other Indicative Requirements:

Master s degree in social work, Public Administration, Sociology, Education, or any other relevant area.

Prior experience of at least 5-8 years in managing/coordinating social development programs.

Knowledge of one or more of the thematic areas Skills/ gender/mentoring/community mobilization/issues related to adolescent girls is preferred.

Prior experience in managing, coaching, and guiding a team.

Prior experience in managing MIS and data.

Awareness of issues about education specific to girls education is desired.

Ability to conduct team meetings/ workshops for the team on selected themes and operational areas.

Innovative thinking with problem problem-solving approach and with ability to work independently.

Sensitive and empathetic towards the cause of education for girls and adolescent issues of girls

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to manage diverse tasks and interact with the varied stakeholders involved in the program.

Excellent communicator, both orally and in writing documents in Hindi and English like program reports, budget documents and presentations.

Computer literacy in standard word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software along with internet skills