This is a full-time on-site role for a Project Manager (Integrated Village Development Programme) at village Agara, in the Vijaypur subdivision of district Sheopur. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing a multi-dimensional village development intervention across 9 panchayats, with special focus on NRM, regenerative farming, eco-restoration, and soil & water conservation. The Project Manager will collaborate with the local community, government, other stakeholders, consultants, and external partners to ensure smooth, timely, cost-effective and high-quality project execution and delivery. The project will be carried out in collaboration with Adharshila.
Qualifications
• At least two years’ experience of working with rural/Adivasi communities on sustainable agriculture, NRM and rural livelihoods
• At least one year in a comparable leadership position
• Masters' degree in a related discipline and other relevant post-qualification training
• Willingness to live full-time in a rural setting for at least three years
• Proficiency in spoken Hindi; professional-level competence in English
• Ability to ride a motorcycle is desirable
• The selected candidate is expected to join immediately
Required Skills
• Field-based community mobilization
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks efficiently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team and stakeholders
• Data-driven decision making
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Remuneration
A competitive package will be offered, commensurate to sectoral standards and aligned to the candidate’s skills and experience. Samrakshan is an equal opportunities employer; women candidates and applicants from diverse social backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Location: Village Agara, District Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh
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