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Location

Anantapur | India

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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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