Assistant Project Manager - Mumbai

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Summary:

The Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including program staff, volunteers, and external partners, to achieve project goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Design:

• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Identify and manage project risks and dependencies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project deliverables and success criteria.

1. Project Execution:

• Lead and coordinate project teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on objectives.
• Monitor project progress, making adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and resource efficiency.

1. Stakeholder Management:

• Engage with key stakeholders, including beneficiaries, community leaders, partners, and funders.
• Provide regular updates and reports on project status to stakeholders and senior management.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and consultations with relevant stakeholders.

1. Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track project outcomes and impact.
• Collect, analyze, and report on data to assess project effectiveness.
• Use evaluation findings to inform future project planning and implementation.

1. Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure that projects comply with relevant regulations, policies, and donor requirements.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports to funders, management, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.

1. Team Leadership and Development:

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to project team members.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Identify and address training and development needs within the team.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in social sciences, development studies, public administration, or a related field. A Masters degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the social sector or non-profit environment.
• Skills:
• Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello).
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Other: Familiarity with the social issues being addressed by the organization (e.g., poverty, education, health) and a commitment to social justice and community development.