Position: Project Lead

Organization: NASSCOM Foundation 

Location: Anand, Gujarat

Key Responsibilities:

As key member of the team, s/he/they will be managing the Skills and Entrepreneurship Initiative for School Students, Women and Youth project/s of NASSCOM Foundation in the state of Gujarat. Broad structure of responsibilities is noted below.

• Overall manage the project in Gujarat.
• Lead and be responsible for the complete on ground team
• Work towards building Government and other partnerships
• Incorporate innovative ideas and thinking for a better impact
• Ensure the program is delivered on time within the stipulated scope and budget.
• Prepare reports as per internal and external requirements.
• Maintain and build trusted relationships with donor, partners, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal and external parties for the flawless execution of program.
• Manage budget or grant as per the expectations and compliance.
• Develop & execute the program to generate value for all stakeholders.
• Own the overall responsibility for the successful execution of the program.
• Ensure adoption, creation and execution of best practices in the program.
• Work towards scaling up the project
• Any other incidental work as and when required.

Key Requirements:

• Post graduate in relevant stream with 10+ years of post-qualification in skilling and entrepreneurship experience.
• Experience of managing government relationship would be an added advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (fluency in Gujarati is essential)
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relation.
• Ability to understand new technology and concepts.
• Experience of team management.
• We need change markers to drive our inclusive tech agenda.
• Passion and commitment towards bringing a social change.
• Proven ability of working in rural environment
• Data compilation, management and analysis.
• Strong morals viz. honesty, transparency, generosity, altruism and respect.
• Problem solving skills – predict potential challenges in advance and brainstorm solutions.
• Willingness to travel in remote locations of Gujarat
• Strong Communication, Negotiation, Management and Leadership skills.
• Knowledge of local language, culture, social structure and the geography of the districts of Gujarat.
• Ability to read, write, speak and listen well in Gujarati and English.
• Good connects with rural authorities in Gujarat will be an added advantage.