Associate Manager/Deputy Manager
Organization: Shiv Nadar Foundation
Project: SHIKSHA Initiative
Position: Associate Manager/Deputy Manager
Location: Sitapur/ Lucknow
Date of Joining: Immediately
Reporting to: Associate General Manager, SHIKSHA Initiative (or unless and until stated otherwise)
Position Summary:
He/she shall oversee all programs of SHIKSHA Initiative. Lead a team of individuals and act as field operations planner, strategy developer, resource manager. Provide support to all other functions/depts.
Responsibilities:
Project Management
- Managing resources of project expansion and ensure program objectives are aligned to overall organization strategy
- Responsible for planning and designing the plan for People, Processes and Priorities of the programs to maximize the impact.
- Ensure all programs have clearly defined monitoring and evaluation frameworks and the SOPs are followed at all levels.
- Overseeing the quality of implementation and delivery of Program on the ground.
- Analyzing and comprehending the data so as to take appropriate corrective actions.
- Designing presentations on the basis of available data and presenting the same.
- Preparing budget and project planning for execution of various interventions.
- Review the program reports and communications.
Partnerships
- Identify, assess and collaborate with organizations/dept. to expand the program.
- Liaising and collaborating with the various government departments to seek approvals and also to increase the reach of the program.
People Management
- To establish and maintain cooperating working relationships with the team members and implementation partners
- Responsible for collective decision making.
- Taking up and leading organization initiatives whenever required
- Communications & Liaising Support.
- Regular co-ordination with all the depts. and other stakeholders associated with the program
- Conduct regular team reviews.
- Managing conflicts among the teams and take appropriate measures.
Knowledge, Skills and experience:
- Bachelors/Masters’ degree with at least 6 – 10 years of experience.
- Candidates with MBA/MSW and experience in working on development projects are preferred.
- Strong interest in the domain of Education, preferably in implementation of ICT based programs.
- Strong written and Verbal Communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead and provide program-related guidance to program team and leadership.
- Project management skills with an ability to work with the team in a challenging and fast paced environment, and manage multiple priorities, projects and deadlines.
- Travel: 10 -15 days in a month in and around project locations.
- Languages: English and Hindi (read/write/speak)
Core Values and competencies:
- Decision making abilities.
- Accountability for results; result-driven.
- Confidentiality, sensitivity, diplomacy and tact.
- Team Player, ability to build positive working relationship ability to collaborate, influence and persuade.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Able to handle stressful situations with measured calmness and decisiveness.
- Flexible to changing demands and priorities and should be proactive in approach.
- Computer skills – must have strong proficiency with MS Office, Excel, Power Point etc., internet research; ability to learn customized software programs.
Note: Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as and when assigned by the organizations from time to time.
Remuneration:
- Salary commensurate with experience.
