Heifer International
Location
Anantapur | India
Job description
The Project Manager will play a crucial role in the successful implementation of the USAID-funded TRANSFORM project in India, focusing on animal health, biosecurity, and farm productivity. Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Manager will lead a dedicated team, work closely with partners, and ensure compliance with donor requirements and internal regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES : (including approximate percentage effort) Project Management and Program Effectiveness (40%):Provide leadership and operational support for the day-to-day management and implementation of project activities;
Collaborate with project team members, partners, and functional heads to develop and operationalize annual workplans and budgets;
Coach and manage project staff to achieve individual and project targets;
Ensure timely review, submission, and dissemination of project information and reports.
Project Planning, Monitoring, and Reporting (30%):Ensure compliance with donor requirements and internal policies;
Accountable for quality and timely reporting, project reviews, and documentation;
Oversee documentation and dissemination of project success stories and lessons learned;
Conduct regular audits and global indicator monitoring and evaluation reports.
Relationship Building and Representation (15%):Build and manage relationships, representing the organization and the project at the state and district levels;
Maintain regular communication and engagement with local government, private sector, and other partners;
Facilitate knowledge sharing through appropriate forums for multi-stakeholder engagement.
May perform other job-related duties as assigned (5%) QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:Bachelor s degree in veterinary medicine, animal science or animal health, project planning and management, agriculture, agribusiness, business administration, enterprise development and other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;
Seven (7) years relevant experience in veterinary /animal health sector, animal health production, program management, extension, and community development work, with at least four (4) years of supervisory/managerial experience;
Master s Degree in relevant professional discipline with 4 years of experience;
Substantial experience in implementing animal health intervention and managing projects funded by USAID and or other donors;
Substantial experience building public/private partnerships, preferably in the agriculture/ veterinary/animal health sector;
Thorough knowledge of programming processes, systems and principles, and the ability to provide leadership and support to staff working at community level;
Strong poultry value chain and livestock sector experience;
Strong background and experience in the capacity building of producer organizations including poultry cooperatives;
Partnership management experience and working through partnership structures, consortiums, and private sector partners;
Sound business knowledge especially in the agricultural and agribusiness sector;
Solid knowledge in proposal development, financial and budgets management and project management cycle;
Sound knowledge of value chain development on various agricultural commodities including the Poultry value chain.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate challenging situations to achieve goals and deadlines;
Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity;
Motivated to work responsibly with little supervision;
Ability to meet and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner;
Ability to work with sensitive information and to always maintain confidentiality;
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule;
Fluent in Hindi, English, and Local Language spoken as well as written;
Have an interest in animals/agriculture community development;
Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally;
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, web designing, collaboration platform and tools, and electronic mail software (Microsoft preferred);
Constant sitting, standing and walking, with occasional bending and lifting; may work at a computer for extended periods of time .
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