Website Development Alternatives (DA)
## Job Description: Manager – Skill Development & Capacity Building
**About Development Alternatives (DA)**
Development Alternatives (DA) is a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to achieving sustainable development. We are a research and action organization committed to delivering socially equitable, environmentally sound, and economically scalable development outcomes. DA’s innovative green technologies in habitat, water, energy, and waste management have empowered over 6 million people, created one million livelihoods, and revitalized natural ecosystems in India’s most underserved regions.
**Job Location:** Delhi (HQ)
**Experience Required:** 5-7 years of experience working on projects related to capacity building, skills for livelihood, research, stakeholder management, liaisoning, road safety and signs, health and WASH, preferably with an NGO with grassroots operations.
**Job Summary:**
We are searching for a dynamic and experienced Manager to spearhead our organization’s Skill Development and Capacity Building Projects. This role involves overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects aimed at enhancing skills and building capacity across various sectors. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management skills, a passion for education and skill development, and exceptional leadership qualities.
**Responsibilities:**
* **Project Management:** Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of skill development and capacity building projects from initiation to completion. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and adhere 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 achieve project goals.
* **Stakeholder Engagement:** Explore and establish partnerships with key 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 align with industry standards and best practices.
* **Monitoring and Evaluation:** Develop and implement robust 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 efficient utilization of funds and compliance 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 & Coordination:** Report to the Senior Manager/Assistant Programme Director at DAHQ. Coordinate with the corporate Communication and Knowledge Management unit for outcome and impact data collection, collation, and analysis. Coordinate all administrative issues with relevant departments.
**Preferred Skills and Experience:**
* Strong project coordination skills and the ability to work independently.
* Proactive approach, capable of identifying issues and working towards solutions.
* Proven track record of successfully managing teams, complex projects/processes, including budgeting, planning, and stakeholder engagement.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and lead cross-functional teams.
* High levels of personal and professional integrity.
* Proficiency in proposal writing, data management, and utilizing tools for project communication materials.
* 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).
**If you are passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of people and communities and possess the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply!**
To apply for this job please visit www.devalt.org.
