Project Manager - Livelihoods in New Delhi | HelpAge India

HelpAge India

HelpAge India is a not-for-profit organisation that has worked since 1978 to improve the lives of older people who are poor or left out. It runs healthcare, elder care, livelihood, disaster response and awareness programmes across India, and speaks up strongly for the rights of older people. In 2020 it became the first Indian organisation to receive the UN Population Award for its work on ageing. It has also received the Vayoshreshtha Samman from the Government of India and is recognised as a Great Place to Work. This role sits within HelpAge India's livelihood programme, which helps older people earn a steady income and build strong community groups.

Role

As Project Manager - Livelihoods, you will lead a livelihood project supported by DBS in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. You will guide the state teams, make sure the work on livelihoods and community groups is done well and on time, and keep the project in line with donor and organisational rules. You will also record what the project learns so other places can use what works.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project work in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu so that project goals and key outputs are met on time.
• Guide state teams on technical matters and keep work running smoothly with internal teams, partners and other stakeholders.
• Strengthen Elder Self-Help Groups (eSHGs), their federations and other community groups so they can last and grow their impact.
• Support livelihood activities suited to older people and connect them with government schemes, banks and market opportunities.
• Track progress through the MIS (management information system), field visits and regular reviews, and fix problems early.
• Gather project data and write donor reports, case studies, success stories and learning documents.
• Monitor project budgets and spending with state teams and the Finance Department, and make sure donor rules, organisational policies and audit standards are followed.
• Build partnerships with government agencies, banks and other key stakeholders, and share good practices across project locations.

Requirements

• A master's degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Agriculture, Management or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in rural livelihoods, self-help group (SHG) promotion, community development or similar development programmes.
• A good understanding of rural livelihoods, community groups, financial inclusion and how government schemes work together, and knowing how older people are included in NRLM (National Rural Livelihoods Mission) and SRLM (State Rural Livelihoods Missions) is a plus.
• Experience in programme coordination, monitoring, training and donor reporting is an advantage.
• Strong skills in MS Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and familiarity with MIS is a plus.
• Clear communication, analysis, reporting and writing skills, with the ability to work on your own and handle several priorities at once.
• Based in or willing to relocate to New Delhi, with regular field visits to West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.

Benefits

• Work with one of India's most respected organisations for older people, recognised as a Great Place to Work.
• Annual contract that can be renewed based on performance and funding.
• Hands-on experience leading a project across two states with community groups, government agencies and banks.
• An inclusive workplace that values diversity, respect and integrity.

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