Job Opportunity for Program Manager at Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) in Saran District of Bihar, India

## Program Manager – Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)

**About Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)**

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) (AKRSP(I)) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of rural communities in India. We are part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a global network of agencies working to improve the quality of life for people in developing countries. AKRSP(I) works in the areas of agriculture and climate resilience, work and enterprise, and rural governance. We are committed to working with communities to build sustainable solutions that address their needs.

**Job Location:** Saran District of Bihar, India

**Experience Required:** Minimum 5 years of experience in the development sector. Candidates with prior experience in working with community institutions will be preferred.

**Job Description:**

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to join our team in Saran District of Bihar. The Program Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of a livelihood enhancement project. 

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Planning and preparing a detailed operational schedule for the project.

* Leading, supervising, and monitoring the project team.

* Providing support and assistance to the project team in achieving measurable outputs.

* Facilitating training, workshops, and reviews for PRI members, Community-based institutions, and government officials.

* Regularly reviewing the budget and program, providing information to the Area office.

* Analyzing monitoring reports and identifying potential bottlenecks.

* Monitoring the quality of work as per developed standard strategies.

* Ensuring timely collection, review, and submission of program data to the project donor.

* Preparing progress reports and sharing them according to AKRSP(I) and donor requirements.

* Ensuring Programme Management Information Systems (Monthly and Quarterly MIS).

**Skills & Competencies:**

* In-depth understanding of livelihood enhancement projects.

* In-depth understanding of monitoring, evaluations, and reporting functions, especially in the context of CBOs.

* Excellent training and facilitation skills.

* Strong liaison skills.

* Community-centric approach and team handling experience.

* Experience in marketing, FPOs, and capacity building.

* Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Hindi.

**Benefits:**

* Opportunity to be part of an internationally renowned NGO.

* On-site and off-site in-depth training for all profiles.

* 5-day work week and flexible working hours.

* Medical insurance for all team members, their spouse, and children.

* Maternity and paternity leaves.

* 15 General Leaves in a year, 16.5 earned Leaves, 10 declared holidays, 3 optional holidays, 5-day Diwali break, and 2 days of work from home every month for women team members during menstrual periods.

**We encourage women, LGBTQ+, and differently abled candidates to apply.**