Job Description

The Project Manager will play a crucial role in the successful implementation of the USAID-funded TRANSFORM project in India, focusing on animal health, biosecurity, and farm productivity. Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Manager will lead a dedicated team, work closely with partners, and ensure compliance with donor requirements and internal regulations. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES : (including approximate percentage effort) Project Management and Program Effectiveness (40%): Provide leadership and operational support for the day-to-day management and implementation of project activities; Collaborate with project team members, partners, and functional heads to develop and operationalize annual workplans and budgets; Coach and manage project staff to achieve individual and project targets; Ensure timely review, submission, and dissemination of project information and reports. Project Planning, Monitoring, and Reporting (30%): Ensure compliance with donor requirements and internal policies; Accountable for quality and timely reporting, project reviews, and documentation; Oversee documentation and dissemination of project success stories and lessons learned; Conduct regular audits and global indicator monitoring and evaluation reports. Relationship Building and Representation (15%): Build and manage relationships, representing the organization and the project at the state and district levels; Maintain regular communication and engagement with local government, private sector, and other partners; Facilitate knowledge sharing through appropriate forums for multi-stakeholder engagement. May perform other job-related duties as assigned (5%) QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Bachelor s degree in veterinary medicine, animal science or animal health, project planning and management, agriculture, agribusiness, business administration, enterprise development and other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution; Seven (7) years relevant experience in veterinary /animal health sector, animal health production, program management, extension, and community development work, with at least four (4) years of supervisory/managerial experience; Master s Degree in relevant professional discipline with 4 years of experience; Substantial experience in implementing animal health intervention and managing projects funded by USAID and or other donors; Substantial experience building public/private partnerships, preferably in the agriculture/ veterinary/animal health sector; Thorough knowledge of programming processes, systems and principles, and the ability to provide leadership and support to staff working at community level; Strong poultry value chain and livestock sector experience; Strong background and experience in the capacity building of producer organizations including poultry cooperatives; Partnership management experience and working through partnership structures, consortiums, and private sector partners; Sound business knowledge especially in the agricultural and agribusiness sector; Solid knowledge in proposal development, financial and budgets management and project management cycle; Sound knowledge of value chain development on various agricultural commodities including the Poultry value chain. ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate challenging situations to achieve goals and deadlines; Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity; Motivated to work responsibly with little supervision; Ability to meet and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner; Ability to work with sensitive information and to always maintain confidentiality; Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule; Fluent in Hindi, English, and Local Language spoken as well as written; Have an interest in animals/agriculture community development; Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally; Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, web designing, collaboration platform and tools, and electronic mail software (Microsoft preferred); Constant sitting, standing and walking, with occasional bending and lifting; may work at a computer for extended periods of time .

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