Job Description

The Jal Bhagirathi Foundation’s is implementing integrated community-based water resource management projects in Rajasthan.JBF is looking for a Project Manager, able to assume primary responsibility for daily project management - both organizational and substantive matters – budgeting, planning and general monitoring of the project; Our work environment is challenging, sometimes tough but at all times rewarding. New ideas on how we operate, address challenges and communicate solutions are an essential aspect of the job. We look for colleagues excited about making a visible difference and able to use the creative space we provide.Our reputation for excellence and impact has made us a member of key water-related forums at state-, national and international levels. We have the distinction of being India’s first and only Governor on the Board of the World Water Council which is the largest global water forum. •The Project Manager will build and lead a project team of grassroot workers and

Eligibility Criteria

Professional Degree at least at Master level in a subject relevant to the development objectives of the project.

Desired Candidate Profile

Post Graduation - Post Graduate-Other

Professional Degree at least at Master level in a subject relevant to the development objectives of the project. Fluency in written and spoken Hindi and English is essential. Professional Experience of at least 10-15 years in development projects, or in other contexts comparable to the requirements of the position. In particular experience in grass-root project management in rural areas.

Organization Details

• Organization Name:Jal Bhagirathi Foundation
• About Organization:Jal Bhagirathi Foundation works towards strengthening the capacity of desert communities to manage their scarce water and natural resources through traditional best practices. With active participation from the community JBF acts as a catalyst and facilitator for the construction and restoration of traditional water harvesting structures in the Marwar region. Common property resources like pasturelands; sacred groves, gravely lands and cultivable wastelands play an important role in preserving the local bio-diversity. JBF is attempting to empower village level institutions to adopt a pragmatic approach towards development and restoration of common property resources, benefits of which will accrue to the entire village community. The strategy focuses on capacity building and training of rural community for development and proper management of ecological resources. The Foundation follows a participatory approach and emphasizes on strengthening village level institutions to effectively
  
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