Background
The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust working towards creating an equitable society and enhancing the quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India.
THF primarily focuses on the health and well-being of remote and underserved populations, with a special emphasis on children, women, and persons with disabilities. In addition, THF also works towards holistic development in the areas of Education and Livelihood.
Our two-fold strategy involves:
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Working within Aspirational Districts and regions with a high poverty index across the North, North-East, and East India.
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Catering to lower-income and migratory populations through various urban programs.
Over the past 15 years, THF has reached more than 57 million beneficiaries through its programs and interventions. The Foundation works through direct project implementation on the ground, while also providing management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.
General Information:
Location of Job: Ranchi
Type of Employment: Contractual for 1 year, renewable based on performance
Number of Positions: 01
Designation : Assistant Project Manager - CSR Projects
Reporting To: Project Manager / Program Manager
JOB PURPOSE
The Assistant Project Manager will support the effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of approved CSR projects under The Hans Foundation. The role involves coordinating day-to-day project activities, ensuring timely execution of project plans, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and supporting compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Project Implementation
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Oversee the day-to-day implementation of approved CSR projects.
- Ensure project activities are executed according to approved work plans and timelines.
- Support the Project Manager in achieving project objectives and deliverables.
- Monitor the quality and effectiveness of field-level interventions.
2. Coordination & Stakeholder Management
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Coordinate with schools, community leaders, government departments, CSR partners, and local stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with beneficiaries and partner organizations.
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and community engagement activities.
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3. Team Supervision
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Supervise project staff, including coordinators, facilitators, tutors, and field teams.
- Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to ensure smooth project implementation.
- Monitor staff attendance, performance, and task completion.
4. Monitoring & Reporting
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Conduct regular field visits to monitor project progress and quality.
- Collect, verify, and analyze project data.
- Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports.
- Maintain project documentation, records, and success stories.
5. Financial & Administrative Support
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Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.
- Verify bills, invoices, and supporting documents before submission.
- Ensure proper utilization of project resources and assets.
- Assist in procurement and inventory management as per organizational guidelines.
6. Compliance & Documentation
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Ensure project implementation complies with organizational policies, CSR guidelines, and statutory requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation for audits and donor reviews.
- Support internal and external monitoring visits.
7. Capacity Building
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Organize training sessions and orientation programs for project staff and community stakeholders.
Support knowledge-sharing and best practices across project locations.
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8. Risk Management
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Identify implementation challenges and operational risks.
- Recommend corrective actions and ensure timely resolution of issues.
Escalate critical concerns to the Project Manager when necessary.
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Qualifications
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Master's/Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Education, Development Studies, Management, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in CSR, NGO, education, health, livelihood, or community development projects.
Experience in field operations and project coordination is preferred.
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Required Skills
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Strong project coordination and implementation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Team leadership and supervision skills.
- Report writing and documentation.
- Data management and monitoring skills.
- Budget tracking and administrative coordination.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to travel frequently to project locations.
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Key Competencies
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Leadership and team management.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Time management and multitasking.
- Stakeholder engagement.
- Result-oriented approach.
- Attention to detail.
- Accountability and integrity.
- Adaptability and willingness to work in rural and remote locations.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Should ensure timely implementation of approved CSR project activities and all the upcoming projects
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Achievement of project milestones and targets.
- Quality of monitoring and reporting.
- Compliance with organizational and donor requirements.
- Effective budget utilization.
- Stakeholder satisfaction and community engagement.
- Timely submission of reports and documentation.
Improved project outcomes and impact indicators.
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OTHER INDICATIVE REQUIREMENTS
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Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW), Rural Development, Development Studies, Public Health, Management, or any relevant discipline from a recognized university.
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Master's Degree (MSW/MBA/MPH/MRD) will be preferred.
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Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in project implementation, program management, community development, healthcare, education, livelihood, or related sectors.
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Experience in coordinating field teams, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and project monitoring is desirable.
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Strong project planning and coordination skills.
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Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
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Experience in data analysis, report writing, and donor/stakeholder coordination will be an added advantage.
This role is responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of CSR projects while supporting high-quality implementation, compliance, and achievement of project objectives in alignment with The Hans Foundation's mission and standards.
THF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from economically and socially marginalized communities possessing the required qualifications and skills.
The organization does not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected category.
