Assistant Project Manager

 

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About the Organization

The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), an autonomous organisation under the Union Ministry of Rural Development, is a premier national centre of excellence in rural development and Panchayati Raj. Recognized internationally as one of the UN-ESCAP Centres of Excellence, it builds capacities of rural development functionaries, elected representatives of PRIs, bankers, NGOs and other stakeholders through inter-related activities of training, research and consultancy. The Institute is located in the historic city of Hyderabad in Telangana state. The NIRD&PR celebrated its Golden Jubilee Year of establishment in 2008. In addition to the main campus at Hyderabad, this Institute has North-Eastern Regional Centre at Guwahati, Assam to meet the NE-regional needs.

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Coordination with all stakeholder of the DDU-GKY and provide support in implementation of the schemes as per the prescribed norms.
• Ensuring the effective functioning and updation of various information of/on Integrated portal and related IT Applications as per the prescribed norms.
• Analysis of data for making various reports, presentations and inputs, as and when required.
• Keep the track of various updation by M/o Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, which are effecting the norms/policies of DDU-GKY and inform to reporting officer.
• Handling thematic areas, as assigned.
• Coordination and handling matters with/of States as Single point of Contact (State SPoC).
• Visit to states for providing on-site support on various thematic areas, inspection of training centers.
• Coordination with various stakeholders for industry tie-ups, Job Melas and ensure the achievement of placement target at States and National levels.
• Conducting Capacity Development programs / workshops of state officials and IEC. ICT, MIS & BPO Support
• Identify best practices related to DDU-GKY across States and bring to the notice of the Rural Skill Division, DoRD through submission of a note to the reporting officer.
• Close monitoring of the effective implementation of the Scheme and submission of reports regarding progress of the Scheme on Fortnightly, Monthly and Quarterly basis to the Department with suggestions for improvement, if any.
• Any other works as will be assigned by the DoRD from time to time.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Post Graduate in any discipline preferably in Business Administration/ Social Sciences/ Developmental Economics/ Rural Development/ Management / Development Studies / Social Work.

Experience

• A minimum 12 years (after completing Post Graduation Degree) of proven and professional experience with at least 5 years in the leadership / managerial role in social/ rural/educational/skill projects of the Government of India and/or with the International Organizations.
• Preference will be given for field experience for implementation of schemes of rural development under the Central Government and the State Government.

Skills and Competencies

• Natural leader, self-driven, self-motivated with an entrepreneurial ability to drive the organization
• Ability to work independently with lean resources
• Ability to network and co-opt collaboration from diverse stakeholders in government and private entities who are part of the DDU-
• GKY eco system
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Unimpeachable integrity and strong work ethics and personal commitment f) Strong written and oral communication skills
• High level of numeracy and high level proficiency in software application including some popular databases/ Ms-Office/ Data Analysis packages, etc. h) Gender sensitivity
• Ability to understand and consistently apply organizational policies and procedures in work
• Willingness to travel.

The candidates should apply through online registration available on the website http://career.nirdpr.in/

Age, experience and qualification will be reckoned as on last date for submission of application i.e, 22.01.2026.

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