State Team Manager

Sewa International

Sewa International is a not-for-profit Trust with a mission to serve humanity in distress and nurture social impact institutions. It supports disaster preparedness, relief and rehabilitation activities leading to community resilience through long-term development programs. Sewa International undertakes intervention in disaster management, livelihood promotion, education, health, environment, and leadership development across more than 20 states in India.

Job Description

Location: Bhuj, Kuch District (Work demands extensive travel within Kutch, and about 10-20% of time elsewhere in Gujarat and the rest of the country

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Work with Programs and Research teams in Sewa International for conceptualising and planning short and long-term projects in the state
• Implement various community development programs of Sewa International in Gujarat
• Facilitate periodic monitoring and evaluation of the projects, and present progress reports of the work
• Lead and guide a team for implementing the projects
• Coordinate with central team of Sewa International based in Delhi and Program Advisory Committee in Kutch
• Develop and maintain partnerships with various stakeholders in the state – including potential donor organisations, government agencies, CSOs, academic/research institutes etc.,
• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels as needed—escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans

Experience & Qualification

• Be in the age group of 35 to 40 years
• Post Graduation in Social Sciences (full-time education in a recognised university)
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Gujarati / Kutchi languages
• Minimum 8-10 years of post-education experience in implementing community development programs by working in grassroots NGOs
• Experience of at least 3-5 years in leading Project teams on the ground at the district /state levels
• Experience in liaison with donor organisations / CSR projects
• Thorough understanding of Project Management, and experience in planning and using PRA and other tools and techniques for community/rural development
• Extensive use of Windows and the following software applications: PowerPoint, Excel, and Word Individual must demonstrate a willingness to take a hands-on approach and also be able to excel
• Ability to dialogue, and communicate at all levels and possess conflict management skills

Compensation

As per the existing salary structure of Sewa International