Project Manager

thf· Hans Dakshata
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About this role

Background
The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance the quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the health and well-being of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities, and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East, and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through the direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

We are seeking a Project Manager to join the Education team. This role will provide critical support to the GSM in implementing and monitoring the Education program across multiple regions in India. The focus will be on enhancing life skills education and career guidance for students in Grades 6–12, ensuring the project’s objectives align with empowering youth and improving educational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities


A. Project & Programme Management
    • Lead end-to-end implementation of the programme across 80–90 government schools.
    • Develop annual, quarterly and monthly implementation plans, targets and timelines.
    • Prepare school/cluster-wise plans and ensure effective team deployment.
    • Monitor progress against agreed milestones and outcomes.
    • Identify implementation gaps and lead timely corrective actions.
    • Ensure programme quality, timelines and deliverables are achieved.
    • Coordinate with internal teams including MEL, Finance, HR, Procurement and senior management.
B. Team Management & Handholding
    • Lead, manage and mentor the project team responsible for school-level implementation.
    • Define team roles, responsibilities, targets and performance expectations.
    • Conduct regular weekly/monthly team reviews.
    • Monitor team performance and provide constructive feedback.
    • Provide hands-on field mentoring and coaching to team members.
    • Accompany team members during school visits where required and provide on-site guidance.
    • Support the team in school engagement, facilitation, stakeholder management and problem-solving.
    • Identify capacity gaps and facilitate training and on-the-job learning.
    • Build a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous learning.
C. Government Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
    • Develop and maintain strong relationships with District, Block and School-level education authorities.
    • Coordinate with relevant government officials for programme implementation, permissions, reviews and convergence.
    • Facilitate programme orientations and review meetings with government stakeholders.
    • Build ownership of the programme among government schools and education officials.
    • Maintain effective relationships with Head Teachers/Principals and teachers.
    • Address stakeholder concerns and facilitate timely resolution of implementation issues.
D. School & Field Implementation
    • Ensure effective implementation across all assigned schools.
    • Monitor school coverage, student participation, teacher engagement and programme activities.
    • Conduct regular school and field visits to assess implementation quality.
    • Identify schools requiring additional support and develop targeted action plans.
    • Ensure programme interventions are contextualised to local school and community needs.
    • Document good practices, challenges and learnings for programme improvement.
E. Budget & Resource Management
    • Support annual programme budgeting and activity-based resource planning.
    • Monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
    • Track budget utilisation and identify variances.
    • Ensure effective and cost-efficient utilisation of programme resources.
    • Coordinate with Finance and Procurement teams for timely availability of resources.
    • Ensure compliance with organisational financial and procurement processes.
F. Monitoring, Data & Reporting
    • Monitor programme indicators and school-level targets through dashboard, MIS and field reviews.
    • Ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting.
    • Validate field data through school visits and stakeholder interactions.
    • Conduct monthly and quarterly programme reviews.
    • Prepare programme reports, presentations, case studies and management updates.
    • Use data and field evidence to guide decision-making and programme improvement.
G. Capacity Building
    • Identify training needs of project staff and develop capacity-building plans.
    • Facilitate induction, refresher training and technical orientation.
    • Strengthen team skills in facilitation, school engagement, data management and reporting.
    • Provide continuous coaching and mentoring to improve field performance.
H. Parent & Community Engagement
    • Guide the team in developing effective parent and community engagement strategies.
    • Support engagement with parents and community stakeholders around children's education, attendance, participation and continuation.
    • Identify community-level barriers and facilitate appropriate responses.

Qualifications

·      Education: Master’s degree in education, Social Sciences, MSW, or a related field
    
Experience

Minimum of 6-9 years of experience in project coordination, education programs, or youth development initiatives. Prior work in life skills education or career guidance is highly desirable.

Skills

  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage projects across multiple regions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement and reporting.
  • Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting tools (e.g., MS Excel, Google Sheets).
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Cultural sensitivity and understanding education systems.
  • Assertive, confident, and proactive approach to problem-solving and team support.

Travel

Willingness to travel frequently to project sites across different regions for monitoring and implementation support.

  1. Language: Fluency in English and Hindi; knowledge of regional languages is an advantage.

THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities, and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.


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