Country: India
Closing date: 31 Jul 2016
CODE POSITION 19_2016 PM INDIA
LOCATION Pune/Mumbai, India
DURATION 6 months, renewable
POSITION Programme Manager India
WORK CONTEXT
Cesvi operates in India since early 2000 and registered a Liaison Office based in Chennai in 2007.Cesvi works in partnership with local NGOs and responds to their capacity building needs, carries out monitoring and evaluation of the implemented programmes and networks with other stakeholders for facilitating synergies.The two main programmes currently implemented are:-A Programme dedicated to orphans and vulnerable children offering services of shelter care and informal education in Tamil Nadu;
-An EU-funded programme aiming at facilitating the access to existing public schemes in 5 Districts in Karnataka.Cesvi is currently expanding its activities in Maharashtra and a new strategy is being developed for its operations with a focus on Protection of Children and Women as well as Access to Education.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The collaboration is expected to start on July 1st, 2016.
The main duty station is in Pune, Maharashtra, where Cesvi is establishing a new programme.
The PM responds to Cesvi Desk Officer and works in close collaboration with her for the development of a strategy towards an expansion of the Programme in Maharashtra.
The PM coordinates with the Liaison Office for ensuring a correct implementation of the Projects in the area.
Main tasks:
Participates to the development of Cesvi strategy for the area.
Carries out feasibility studies for the implementation of the strategy and assists local partners in the preparation and presentation of project proposals towards possible donors.
Contributes in the identification and the development of new project proposals in the social sector and/or in the area of intervention.
Carries out feasibility studies in other areas eventually identified, where opportunities of further development emerge.
Identifies potential risks, and rolls out contingency plans.
Ensure an efficient office organization and a correct registration of project documentations.
Supervises the implementation of the approved Projects in the area.
Collaborates with the Liaison Office for ensuring a smooth implementation of the approved Projects, according to the Project documentation, the donor’s requirements, Cesvi and Local Government rules and procedures.
Guarantees project reports respecting the deadline required the Cesvi HQ and the donor.
Reports monthly to Headquarters.
Manages the relationship with the local NGOs partnering with Cesvi in the area of Pune/Mumbai.
Maintains a relation with local donors.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
University Degree in Social Studies or related studies
Minimum 5 year experience in managing social programs in an international context
Experience in working with local NGOs and CBOs with a participatory approach
Project writing skills and experience in strategy development
Networking skills and management skills
Communicative, analytical and problem solving personality
Dynamic and willing to take initiative
Flexible and with a positive attitude
Ability to manage workload and stress and work in a challenging environment
Fluency in written and spoken English
Computer literacy
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES
Experience in social programs with focus on protection of children and women
Minimum 3 year working experience in India
Knowledge of the NGO context in Pune/Mumbai and/or New Delhi
Sound administrative skills and abilities
SALARY RANGE
TBD
How to apply:
TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT:http://www.cesvi.org/19_2016-pm-ind e
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