Faizal & Shabana Foundation Hiring For Project Manager at Srīnagar, Jammu and Kashmīr Full Time

Job Summary:

Faizal and Shabana Foundation, under an MOU with the Government of Kashmir, is leading a project to holistically develop a Government School in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. This project will serve as a model for similar initiatives to be replicated across the state. Based on the successful Nadakkavu model in Kerala, which has been replicated in several geographic locations, the project aims to enhance the quality of education and overall development of students by improving teaching-learning processes, promoting overall personality development, fostering public-private linkages, developing infrastructure, encouraging community engagement, and incorporating participatory approaches.

As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of the project activities, timely delivery of outputs, and achievement of the project objectives within the allocated resources and timeframe. This will require a professional who is well-versed in the development project management cycle and has experience working in the education sector, including the use of participatory approaches.

Reporting to the Head of Foundation, you will work closely with the project team, school administration, government officials, and other stakeholders to ensure the project’s success. You will be responsible for developing project proposals, work plans, budgets, and periodic reports as per donor requirements and organizational policies. In addition, you will identify, design, and implement project activities that align with the project goals and objectives, using participatory approaches to ensure the active involvement of all stakeholders.

To succeed in this role, you will need to have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. You should be familiar with project management tools, techniques, and approaches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage the project from planning to implementation and evaluation, ensuring that the project objectives are met within the allocated resources and timeframe.
• Develop project proposals, work plans, budgets, and periodic reports as per the donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination with project stakeholders, including Government officials, school administration, and project staff.
• Identify, design, and implement project activities that align with the project goals and objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate project progress, identify challenges and propose solutions to address them.
• Facilitate project-related training and capacity-building programs for project staff and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with project agreements, donor regulations, and organizational policies.
• Manage project budgets, including tracking expenses, reviewing financial reports, and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit regular project reports to the donor and organizational management.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Master’s degree in Social Work, Education, Development Studies, or any other relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, preferably in the education sector.
• Experience working with Government and Government systems.
• Experience in managing donor-funded projects and familiarity with donor regulations.
• Good knowledge of project management tools, techniques, and approaches.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office applications.

Language Skills:

• Fluency in English and Hindi is essential.
• Ability to communicate in the local language is a must.