Project Lead

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About the Organization

ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing 50% of animal products globally with plant-based and cultivated foods by 2040.

ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet.

ProVeg has received the United Nations’ Momentum for Change Award and works closely with key UN food and environment agencies.

ProVeg creates global impact, with offices in 14 countries across five continents and more than 220 employees.

Job Description

As our Project Lead, you will be instrumental in designing, launching, and overseeing high-impact pilot projects that reshape India's food landscape. These critical initiatives will span both urban and rural areas, demanding hands-on coordination and deep engagement with a wide array of stakeholders from government officials and industry leaders to nonprofit partners and local communities. This is a unique opportunity for a mission-driven leader with exceptional project management acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and a proven ability to collaborate across sectors. Given the on-the-ground nature of our work, significant travel to rural project sites will be a core component of this role. You'll need to demonstrate a nuanced understanding and ability to build rapport with both grassroots communities and high-level officials.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design, rollout, and management of pilot projects aligned with ProVeg India's strategic goals.
• Act as the primary liaison for all project-related communications, coordinating with internal teams and external partners.
• Travel regularly to rural project sites across India to oversee implementation and engage with local stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government departments, private sector partners, and other key institutions.
• Demonstrated experience in managing project budgets, including financial planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Ensure timely reporting, documentation, and adherence to project milestones and budgets.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation to measure impact and recommend improvements.
• Represent ProVeg India at events, meetings, and conferences when needed.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience (3+ years) in project management, preferably in the social impact, nonprofit, or development sector.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience engaging with both rural communities and urban institutions.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within India, including to remote areas.
• Fluency in English and Hindi; knowledge of additional regional languages is a plus.
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical abilities.
• Commitment to ProVeg’s vision and mission.

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