Barefoot College International Hiring for Assistant Project Manager Job at Ajmer Full Time

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Barefoot College International is a grassroots hybrid social enterprise that creates pathways to build
more sustainable, self-sufficient, and resilient rural communities while valuing and respecting the
knowledge and wisdom they already possess. It supports rural communities in achieving sustainable
self-sufficiency.
With a keen belief in the endless potential of rural wisdom, Barefoot College International forges a
first-of-its-kind, women-centred global network dedicated to sustainable development in every
community where poverty exists. Designing new ways to nurture and support a journey to
empowerment, one village at a time, one woman at a time. We demystify and decentralize technology
and put new tools in the hands of the underserved, to spread self-sufficiency and sustainability. With
a geographic focus on the least developed countries, we train women worldwide as solar engineers,
entrepreneurs, and educators, who then return to their villages to bring light and learning to their
communities.

JOB PROFILE
Barefoot College International is expanding its Solar program with a focus on social enterprise lead
by rural women and self-help groups. Job description entails identifying a problem, offering best
possible solutions, and deciding if the problem needs to be brought to the project manager’s
attention. The Assistant Project Manager will play an important role in assisting the project
management team to manage projects associated with BCI’s enterprise programs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Understand project scope and create documents for project requirements.
• Work with the Project Manager and Operations team to support the project deliverables in

scope.

• Assist in the development of project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders
• Assist in the development of a project plan to track progress. Use appropriate verification

techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Arrange project meetings to communicate individual roles, and project expectations, and ensure

that all project team members have the tools and training required to perform effectively.

• Coordinate schedule of activities related to the project. Manage the project estimating activities.

Adhere to standardized format guidelines.

• Assist project management team and the key sections associated with the program.
• Monitor projects on a regular basis, evaluate progress and manage issue resolution process to

ensure corrective actions are taken. Monitor all project-related logistics for proper facilitation of
payments.

• Maintain the quality of all project documents/data to assure the integrity of a project
• Develop additional tools and refine processes to help all projects run effectively
• Work with resource managers to implement resource strategies for specific processes.
• Ensure feasibility, resource availability and allocation. Perform risk management to minimize

project risks.

• Develop and implement a sourcing schedule to ensure workforce coverage.
• Help to record achievements, expenses, and measures for success
• Analyse and discuss the potential risk or benefit involved in using the specified technology

solution to address the project requirements

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects.
• Ability to use tech-based frameworks and tools to ensure regular coordination with internal

stakeholders to provide the requisite support.

• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Ability to work and deal with people from diverse backgrounds and communities.
• Ability to understand community dynamics, available resources, future opportunities and

foresee challenges.

• Execute quarterly work plans to accomplish deliverables as established by the team. The CO

(project) team members will support mutually to execute the project.

• Use and continually develop leadership skills.
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency.
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process map to document needs.
• Must be open to travel at the regional, and local levels at a short notice depending on the project

scope and objectives.

SKILLS

• Proficient in Google workspace /Microsoft Office, and Social Media web platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good presentation skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English, Hindi language.
• Should have project management skills that include time and resource management.
• Certification in PMP would be an advantage.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors/Masters in any domain, preferably in Business administration/ Development studies.
• At least 2 years of experience in stewardship programs or Projects.
• At least 1 year of work experience with Indian or International social sector organizations

working in areas of self‐sufficiency and sustainability would be an add-on.

COMPENSATION
Barefoot College International recognises that the right candidate will have a significant impact on the
success of the organisation and is prepared to offer a satisfactory compensation package
commensurate with experience and the non-profit industry standards. The remuneration for the
position is 5.2 lakhs per annum (Negotiable).

LOCATION
Expected to stay near the BCI Harmara campus/Kishangarh – Ajmer (Rajasthan) area for the probation
period (3 months). Flexibility to work from project locations.

TO APPLY
Qualified candidates should send their CVs along with a cover letter highlighting their suitability for
the position to recruitment(at)barefootcollege.org. Given the high volume of applications we receive,
we are unable to respond to all applicants and our responses are limited to those who are shortlisted.

Last date to receive applications: 10th October 2022

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: ₹520,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Good

Speak with the employer
+91 8104108944
Application Deadline: 10/10/2022