Projects Manager

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About the Organization

Thuvakkam is a Non Government organization that was started in 2014 by a group of enthusiastic college students. The name ‘Thuvakkam’ originates from the Tamil language which translates to “Beginning”. This formed the core ideology of the organization, of them beginning to be the change they wished to see in the society. In its 10 years of operation, Thuvakkam has solidified its vision, identified its domains, and grown to a reputable and recognizable NGO.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Develop Annual Operational Plan: Formulate and execute yearly targets for all environment-based projects, aligning with organisational objectives.
• Set Project Goals & KPIs: Define realistic, measurable outcomes for each project – urban forestry, tree plantations, water body rejuvenation, maintenance, etc.
• Evaluate Impact & Outcomes: Regularly assess project performance using data-driven insights and environmental indicators.

Operations Management

• Oversee Daily Operations: Supervise implementation of day-to-day activities for all environmental projects across sites.
• Optimize Field Operations: Identify bottlenecks and improve operational efficiency, timeliness, and quality.
• Ensure Project Compliance: Implement and monitor adherence to SOPs, Execution summary, safety norms, and environmental standards.
• Respond to New Project Requests: Assess feasibility and resource availability for new environmental project proposals and coordinate pre-implementation efforts.

Team Leadership & Human Resource Planning

• Supervise & Mentor Field Staff: Lead a team of Associates, Field Coordinators, CRPs and Leadmen, ensuring accountability and capacity building.
• Human Resource Planning: Forecast manpower needs based on project scale and timelines; assist in recruitment and onboarding of field personnel.
• Promote Team Culture: Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment, aligned with the organisation’s values.

Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation

• Track Progress & Metrics: Maintain dashboards, field reports, and analytics on plantation survival rate, quality, and restoration outcomes.
• Field Visits & Audits: Conduct routine inspections of project sites for monitoring quality, adherence, and local engagement.
• Monthly/Quarterly Reporting: Compile progress reports, impact stories, and presentation decks for leadership and stakeholders.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Liaison with Internal Teams: Act as a bridge between field and support teams (HR, Admin, Communications, Finance).
• Partner Coordination: Build and maintain relationships with government bodies, funding agencies, CSR partners, local communities, and NGOs.
• Event Planning & Execution: Lead planning of plantation drives, clean-up events, awareness campaigns – particularly weekend or monthly events.

Resource & Procurement Management

• Procurement Oversight: Plan and manage sourcing of saplings, organic fertilizers, tools, and other project materials with the procurement team.
• Warehouse Management: Oversee inventory control, storage practices, and timely distribution of project materials.

Maintenance & Sustainability

• Post-Implementation Maintenance: Monitor long-term upkeep of plantations, rejuvenated water bodies, and nursery operations.
• Data-Driven Maintenance Decisions: Use field data and seasonal analysis to plan watering, pruning, and follow-up planting.

Compliance & Governance

• Policy Adherence: Ensure alignment with internal policies, Thuvakkam’s ethical guidelines, partners’ expectations, and legal compliance.
• Risk Management: Identify operational, environmental, or reputational risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years experience.
• Preferred background – Under graduates/Postgraduates in Master of social work, B.A Agriculture, B.Sc., Agriculture, MADA, Development studies or other related fields.
• Location: Chennai
• Language: English, Tamil & Hindi (Added advantage)
• Scope: Full time
• Remuneration: Based on experience
• Date of Joining: Immediate

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