Job Opportunity for Deputy Manager at Development Alternatives in Sonbhadra, India

**Job Title:** Deputy Manager

**Organization:** Development Alternatives (DA)

**About Development Alternatives:** Development Alternatives is a non-profit organization working to promote sustainable development.  Their work focuses on climate resilience, resource efficiency, and livelihood security, with a particular emphasis on empowering women and communities.  They implement various programs across multiple sectors.

**Job Location:** Sonbhadra, India

**Job Code:** DAD_2542

**Number of Positions:** 1

**Job Type:** Contract

**Experience Required:** 3-5 years

**Qualifications:** Graduation, Post Graduation

**Domain:** Development Action Domain

**Job Description:**

The Deputy Manager will be responsible for the implementation and management of projects focused on promoting women-led enterprises in Sonbhadra.  This role requires strong coordination skills, stakeholder management expertise, and a commitment to achieving project goals within budget and timeline constraints.  The successful candidate will play a key role in empowering women entrepreneurs by improving their access to resources, training, and networks.

**Roles & Responsibilities:**

* Develop and execute program strategies supporting women-led enterprises.

* Coordinate project activities, including workshops, training sessions, and networking events.

* Assist in developing and delivering entrepreneurship training modules.

* Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and impact on women-led enterprises.

* Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and private sector partners.

* Facilitate access to financial resources, mentoring, and technical support for women entrepreneurs.

* Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders, summarizing project progress, challenges, and outcomes.

* Conduct research and analysis to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities in the women-led enterprise sector.

* Report to the Assistant Programme Director at DAHQ.

* Coordinate with the corporate Communication and Knowledge Management unit for data collection, collation, and analysis.

* Coordinate administrative issues with relevant departments.

**Desirable Attributes:**

* Highly skilled in project coordination with the ability to work independently.

* Proactive problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented approach.

* Willingness to conduct extensive fieldwork and travel, including solo trips.

* High personal and professional integrity.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills.