Digital Innovation and Post Harvest Fishery Literacy” project-based positions to implement an initiative to bridge the digital divide among fisherwomen and enhance their incomes, skills, and market participation through ICT solutions in post-harvest fisheries.
Key Responsibilites
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Coordinate daily execution across all project clusters: Oversee day-to-day implementation of activities in multiple coastal clusters, providing leadership and guidance to field teams across states.
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Manage project timelines and deliverables: Track progress against plans and ensure all project components meet scheduled milestones and outputs; promptly address any delays or challenges to keep the project on schedule.
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Team leadership and communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between cluster-level teams and Programme Director, facilitating smooth communication and reporting of progress and challenges.
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Stakeholder liaison: Engage with partner organizations, government agencies, and community leaders to maintain alignment with project objectives and ensure local support for the initiatives.
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Skills: Proven project management and coordination skills – including planning, budgeting and monitoring. Strong leadership and team management abilities.
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Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English, with proficiency in local languages of project areas (e.g. Tamil; knowledge of Telugu/Malayalam/Odiya is a plus).
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Other: Ability to travel to field sites across coastal districts as needed; good understanding of gender and community development issues; proficiency in MS Office and online collaboration tools.
Qualification:
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Master’s degree or Ph.D with 5+ significant experience in a relevant field such as Rural Development, Social Work, Fisheries, or Development Studies.
Experience:
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Experience: 5–8 years of experience in managing development projects or community programs with multi-site teams. Previous experience in coordinating ICT4D or digital inclusion initiatives is highly desirable. Prior work with fisheries or coastal community livelihoods programs or women’s empowerment initiatives is strongly preferred.
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Prior work with fisheries or coastal community livelihoods programs or women’s empowerment initiatives is strongly preferred. Experience collaborating with government departments or NGOs in rural development or digital literacy projects is an asset.
Job Code : LCSC062026, Age Limit : 30 - 45 Years, Duration : 18 Months
