Project Manager

Position Title: Project Manager Function: Programme(Integrated Nutrition and Community Development Project) Experience: 7–10 years Position Type: Full Time – Fixed Term Language Proficiency: Fluency in Hindi and Punjabi, English – Desirable Location: Moga Punjab (Field-based) About Smile Foundation: Smile Foundation works for the welfare of underprivileged children and their families through programmes focused on education, healthcare, skilling and women empowerment and Empowering Grassroots. Started in 2002 by a group of young corporate professionals, today Smile has evolved into a national level development organization impacting lives of over 2 million underprivileged children and their families with project presence in 27 states across India, 10 offices in strategic locations and over 650 employees, besides volunteers, well-wishers and supporters. The organization also holds Special Consultative Status with United Nation’s Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC), accredited with global organizations like GuideStar, United Way, CAF America, Give2Asia and many more. Furthermore, Smile Foundation has been a Great Place to Work © Certified organization for the last Six years running and is considered ‘Gold Standard’ in identifying and recognizing Great Workplace Cultures. Currently SF is implementing projects across India directly or with the help of grassroot organizations. These are primarily CSR funded projects of varied scale in both urban and rural settings including aspirational districts in thematic areas. The wealth of knowledge emanating from our work is immense, which is curated systematically for purposes ranging from raising funds to driving programmatic change. towards creating large scale impact. Visit our website to know more about us and our latest development: www.smilefoundationindia.org Role Purpose The Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the Integrated Community Development Project, ensuring timely delivery of activities, effective stakeholder coordination, adherence to quality standards, and achievement of project objectives across health and nutrition, education, WASH, livelihoods, governance, and community development components. Key Responsibilities Programme Implementation and Coordination  Lead the day-to-day implementation of project activities in accordance with approved plans and timelines.  Develop and monitor weekly, monthly and annual workplans, activity schedules, and deliverables.  Ensure effective coordination across thematic areas and field teams to achieve project targets.  Identify implementation bottlenecks and facilitate timely resolution. Stakeholder and Government Engagement  Coordinate with district and block-level government departments, community institutions, and partner organizations.  Strengthening convergence with relevant government schemes and programmes.  Facilitate meetings with Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), VHSNCs, School Management Committees, education department, frontline workers, and other stakeholders  Support donor visits, employee engagement, review meetings, and other support required Team Management  Supervise and mentor, Health Educator, Cluster Coordinators, Community Mobilisers and Community Counsellors.  Conduct regular field visits and review meetings to ensure quality implementation.  Foster collaboration and capacity building among project staff. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting  Oversee project monitoring systems and ensure timely collection and validation of data.  Review monthly progress reports, beneficiary databases, and MIS dashboards.  Ensure timely submission of donor reports, case studies, success stories, and documentation.  Support baseline assessments, periodic reviews, and impact evaluations.  Submit project update weekly, monthly and quarterly. Financial and Administrative Management  Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and resource utilization.  Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor guidelines, and statutory requirements.  Coordinate procurement, logistics, and administrative support required for project implementation.  Sharing of bills, vouchers and financial statements timely. Quality Assurance and Compliance  Ensure adherence to programme quality standards and approved implementation protocols.  Promote documentation of best practices and lessons learned.  Support the Technical Project Lead in achieving project outcomes and ensuring donor satisfaction. Qualifications and Experience  Master’s degree in social work, Public Health, Rural Development, Development Studies, or a related field.  7–10 years of experience in managing community development, public health, or multi-sector development programmes.  Demonstrated experience in team management, government liaison, and multi thematic donor funded projects.  Strong planning, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Competencies  Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively through reports, presentations, and stakeholder interactions, ensuring information is accurate, concise, and tailored to donors and other Aligning performance for success: Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.  Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.  Manages Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.  Creates External Strategic Alliances: Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals  Creates Internal Partnerships: Works to achieve business goals by identifying and building strategic relationships between areas, teams, departments, units, and organizations. How to Apply- Share your CV/Profile with a brief note (cover letter) telling you why you find yourself a right fit for the role Smile Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you would like to apply to this position, please find the link below - https://smilefoundation.keka.com/careers/jobdetails/78578 Please Note: Candidates will be reviewed on rolling basis Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted by the Human Resources Team