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Project Manager

  • Company

    Watershed Organization Trust

  • Location

    Chhattisgarh

  • Employment Type

    Full-Time

  • Functional Category

    Programme Management & Implementation

  • Experience

    5 - 7 years

  • Date Posted

    23-Jun-2025

About Watershed Organization Trust

WOTR tackles the key causes of rural poverty by taking a holistic approach to rejuvenate rural communities and the ecosystems in which they live. The focus is on mobilising rural people and building their capacities to efficiently manage the land, water, and forests that surround them. Working at the grassroots, WOTR creates resilient rural communities that enjoy a fulfilling life within vibrant and sustainable ecosystems. By using an integrated Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) approach; we regenerate degraded ecosystems to help rural communities adapt to climate change while expanding livelihood opportunities, improving health, nutrition and people’s well-being.

Overview of the Role

WOTR is seeking a committed and dynamic Project Manager to lead on-ground implementation of its rural development initiatives aimed at building climate resilience improving livelihoods and empowering vulnerable communities. The Project Manager will play a key role in planning executing and monitoring field-level activities while leading a dedicated team and engaging closely with village communities self-help groups and local institutions.

Job Description

- Lead and manage a field team of 5–6 members for project planning and execution.
- Engage with village communities SHGs PRIs and other local stakeholders to implement project activities.
-Conduct capacity-building sessions on agriculture womens empowerment child growth gender issues and life skills.
- Monitor project progress and prepare detailed physical and financial reports.
- Build linkages with government departments and community-based organizations.
- Advocate for the rights and inclusion of women children and marginalized communities.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Skill

- Experience working with rural communities NGOs and government stakeholders.
- Strong leadership communication and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in local language and Hindi is preferred.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Education

Master’s in Social Work (MSW) Rural Development or related field.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant field experience preferably in the development sector.

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