Position:  Project Manager

Organization: Saahas

Location: Bengaluru

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan the delivery of the various projects in accordance with the goals and objectives of each project.

• Design, establish and manage appropriate project monitoring and evaluation framework.

• Guide, monitor and provide regular feedback to various Project Coordinators to ensure smooth delivery.

• Generate monitoring reports and manage client/partner communication for the program.

• Monitor and approve all budgeted program expenditures and ensure financial discipline.

• Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to the Programme Director on a regular basis (monthly).

• Coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.

• In consultation with the Programme Director, recruit, interview and select wellqualified program staff.

• Communicate with clients/partners and other stakeholders to gain community support for the program and to solicit inputs to improve the program. • Hold regular consultations, enlist the cooperation and assistance of Government Departments, NGOs and other citizen initiatives wherever required, to ensure achievement of project objectives. Working Conditions

• Project Manager usually works in an office environment at the designated location, however travel to project locations outside location of appointment might require to be undertaken. Project Manager is expected to spend 20% of time in the field.

• Project Manager works a standard work week (5/6 working days in a week and 2 Saturdays off in a month) sometimes may be required to work late evenings and weekends to monitor program activities. Experience

• 5 to 10 years of work experience, preferably in Development sector.

• Project Management experience, handled teams, preferably outstation teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in Project Management.

• Interest, experience and knowledge about sustainability and waste management issues.

• Knowledge of client groups and/or issues related to the program area.

• Proficiency in writing project reports and proposals.

• Comfortable in using computer for communication, computing and project management.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English, knowledge of Hindi and Kannada would be useful. Personal Characteristics The Project Manager should demonstrate competency in:

• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.

• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.

• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization

• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.

• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

• Focus on Client/Partner Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients/partners to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.