Project Manager-Livelihood

ABOUT ORGANISATION: AIACA is an apex body that has been working on a range of issues, since 2004, to promote market-led growth for the crafts sector; and increased incomes and improved living standards of crafts producers.  Over the past decade, AIACA has conducted policy research and advocacy on a range of issues including access to credit for crafts producers and environmental and health and safety standards for the sector; developed a crafts-certification system called the Craftmark; assisted sales and outreach of member producer groups and enterprises through commercial trade catalogues, trade fairs and order fulfillment; and assisted in developing and strengthening back-end production systems through a range of product design and business development services. We have worked with more than 150,000 artisans across 23 states in India.   

Job & Role Description:

The role of Project Manager at AIACA will entail the following responsibilities:

 

• Oversee all project actions over the project period and be the main contact point for the same
• Oversee the development and execution of project deliverables, lead project planning, implementation and monitoring processes
• Coordinate and supervise consultants/designers and partners as per the laid down project milestones
• Lead and monitor project activities and project expenditure for the project, responsible for tracking and management of finances overall
• Troubleshoot project problems, proactively manage changes in project execution, identify and sort crises, and develop contingency plans
• Lead convergence activities on the ground for the claiming of social security rights and entitlements for the women in the project
• Periodically develop and refine the capacity building and training modules and related session materials
• Create and review promotional materials and messages for enhanced outreach, maintain contact records of members and consultants
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle
• Data management and documentation - Donor reporting as per guidelines – both Narrative & Financial Reports. Responsible for submitting activity reports, meeting minutes and financial reports on regular basis to the donor
• Field visits/travel every month for project support and monitoring
• Manage multiple projects as per AIACA requirements 
• Take initiative to help in generating funds from new donors and partners
• Any other assignment as deemed necessary for the organization and the project

 

Competency/ Skill sets required:

• Well versed with Governance structure of community based enterprises
• Demonstrated capacities of working with stakeholders from varied constituencies to represent their interests sensitively
• Ability to understand and manage the project financials for craft based livelihood projects.
• Prior cluster development experience for communities, with respect to capacity building workshops, creation of community enterprise, revival and safeguarding of skills, market linkages and reporting.
• Ability to understand and manage the project financials for craft based livelihood projects
• On-ground working experience with artisans, craft NGOs, craft producer groups, craft-based CSR organizations
• Technical and academic understanding of Indian traditional crafts sectors and craft techniques, Handloom and Handicraft work
• Sound office IT skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Forms, basic Adobe Photoshop - Mac based.
• Natural ability to connect with artisans in a rural community and work respectfully
• Multitasking ability
• Excellent report-writing skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills; both written and spoken
• Team player
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time management skills
• Basic presentation skills
• Excited about working with craft communities across the country

 

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

 

•      MSW/MBA/ PG diploma in social work or any degree in related field. 
• 3-5 years’ experience of managing projects in development organizations. Candidates having experience in managing craft/jewellery/farm based projects will be preferred. 

 

Professionals meeting above requirements and with plans to associate with AIACA for several years, may mail their CV to hr@aiacaonline.org or searchcommittee@aiacaonline.org at the earliest. Please clearly mark the e-mail with subject line: “Project Manager-Crafts Application”

Professionals meeting above requirements and with plans to associate with AIACA for several years, may mail their CV to hr@aiacaonline.org or searchcommittee@aiacaonline.org at the earliest. Please clearly mark the e-mail with subject line: “Project Manager-Crafts Application”

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