Job Opportunity For Manager – Skill Development & Capacity Building At Development Alternatives In Delhi

Job Description and Expected Outputs:

• We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead our organization’s Skill Development and Capacity Building Projects.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects aimed at enhancing skills and building capacity within various sectors.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, a passion for education and skill development, and excellent leadership skills.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of skill development and capacity building projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
  Team Management:
• Supervise and manage project staff, including trainers, coordinators, and administrative personnel.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to ensure project team members perform effectively and meet project goals.
  Stakeholder Engagement:
• Explore and establish partnerships  with stakeholders, including government agencies, educational institutions, industry partners, and community organizations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify training needs, develop training programs, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
  Curriculum Development:
• Work closely with subject matter experts to design, develop, and update training curricula and learning materials.
• Ensure training programs are relevant, engaging, and aligned with industry standards and best practices.
  Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of training programs.
• Collect and analyze data to measure outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and make evidence-based decisions.
  Financial Management:
• Prepare project budgets and monitor expenditures to ensure funds are utilized efficiently and in accordance with donor requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation to maximize project resources.
  Reporting:
• Prepare regular progress reports, financial reports, and other documentation as required by project stakeholders and donors.
• Communicate project updates, achievements, and challenges effectively to internal and external audiences.
  Risk Management: 

Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Reporting and Coordination:

• You will report to Senior Manager/Assistant Programme Director in DAHQ.
• Coordinate with the corporate Communication and Knowledge Management unit for outcome and impact data collection, collation, and analysis. 
• Coordinate all administrative issues with respective departments.
  Preferred Skills and Experience:
• 5 – 7 years’ experience working on projects on capacity building/Skills to livelihood/ Research/ Stakeholder Management/ Liasoning/ Road Safety and Signs/ Health and WASH, an NGO with grassroots operations

Desirable Attributes:

• Highly skilled in project coordination and ability to work independently.
• Take initiative, identify issues, and work towards addressing them with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Proven track record of successfully managing teams, complex projects/processes, including budgeting, planning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and lead cross-functional teams.
• Very high on personal and professional integrity.
• Proposal writing skills, knowledge of data management, and tools develop for project communication material.
• Strong professional communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Willingness to travel for field work (travel may include smaller towns, villages in rural and peri-urban areas for community interactions).