Program Manager (Food Security &)
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- Amravati
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Job Description
Job Title: Program Manager (Food Security & Livelihood, Maternal & Child Health)
Location: Dharni, Amravati, Maharashtra
Experience: 3 to 10 Years
Salary Package: 7.4 Lakhs to 8.4 Lakhs Per Annum (Depending on Experience & Exposure)
We are Hiring a Program Manager (Maharashtra) for our Not for Profit Client who are is an
Indian not-for-profit, exclusively committed to eradicating child undernutrition, through a three-
pronged approach of raising awareness, implementing direction intervention projects in vulnerable geographies and conducting research to understand the underlying causes of malnutrition and has touched over 7 lakh lives in the past five years. They are a member of a leading global network working in more than 45 countries and supporting around 20 million people
Primary Responsibilities:
The Program Managers role includes, but is not limited to:
A) Situational Analysis
Good knowledge of conducting FSL assessments
Develop training packages and tools for implementation of assessments
Oversee translation of training packages in local language as and when needed
Undertake trainings of the assessment team in local language as and when needed
Oversee implementation of the assessment, undertake analysis and report writing
Conduct market assessment and shortlist vendors for procurement
Collect and analyze information on food security and on the populations living conditions in
order to develop a detailed seasonal calendar
Identify the needs of the most vulnerable populations and map HHs involved in FSL activities
Participate actively in the development of a food security strategy based on the findings of the
assessment
Act as a link with the food security actors and keep them informed of the outcome of the
assessment.
Inter-Department coordination with ICDS and other District Department for better
implementation of programs.
Ensure nutrition activities are implemented according to best practice with technical oversight
of implementation strategy and related materials.
Provide budget oversight and administration for the health and nutrition component and
ensuring staff compliance with donor and agency regulations.
An added advantage of implementing & managing FSL projects
B) Implementation of Intervention
Set-up the intervention, considering the logical framework of the program, the budget and the
logistical and administrative processes established by the organisation
Engage in the planning of needs and resources with the Logistic and Finance Departments
Implement agriculture related interventions (establish home-gardens with higher nutrition
valuable crops)
Support in procurement of nutrition garden material
Implement livestock related interventions to support households diet diversity and income
generation
Identification vulnerable households for distribution of goat vouchers and for kitchen garden
implementation
Develop training packages and conduct trainings with beneficiaries and stakeholders/extension
workers on cultivation, sustainability of home gardens, food processing preservation, livestock
disease prevention and management, animal feed practices, market linkages/marketing, herd
management, feeding, housing and healthcare, livestock business and cash book management
Organize and supervise the implementation of identified activities in coordination with other
departments like nutrition, health and WASH
Promote peer-to-peer learning between the beneficiaries; support development of farmer
schools as and when needed
Define implementation and monitoring modalities
Support research by reviewing literature available related to identified research question
Conduct community mobilization activities
Develop and or review IEC/BCC material developed for field level interventions
Try and link the existing program and beneficiaries with FSL entitlements and schemes listed by
GoI like PDS, MNREGA, etc and increase uptake of the same
C) Networking and Liasioning
Identify and establish linkages with the other actors in working in project area (NGOs/Govt)
Ensure establishment of a good understanding of the program within the community
Ensure establishment of linkages and meetings with the community leaders and different group
existing in the working area
Share project updates with district authorities on a quarterly basis
Represent the organization and work in Dharni in meetings, conferences, and workshops across
India and abroad as and when needed
D) Monitoring and Evaluation
Compile reports for FSL in collaboration with other sector heads
Document change stories/case-studies/success stories Prepare monthly APR both quantitative and qualitative
Update beneficiary database and procurement needs on monthly basis
Provide quarterly project reports to HoD as per donor needs defined
Evaluate the relevance and appropriateness of the intervention in view of the evolution of the
context and needs
E) Proposal Writing
Assist drafting of proposals on Food security and livelihood for submission to funding bodies
as and when need identified
Support in development of budgets and GANTT charts and MEAL plan
Support in development of LFAs
Education and Experience:
- Must Be graduate; MSW or Masters in development studies will be added advantage.
At least 3-7 years of experience in similar capacity recruiting, Training & managing teams and
working with government systems.
Experience in Food Security & Livelihood (FSL) is required (kitchen gardens, poultry-farming, etc.)
Work experience and exposure to Nutrition, Maternal & Child Health is required
Experience in managing Budgets and Writing proposals
Compensation: Between 7,40,000 to 8,40,000 INR CTC per Annum, basis experience and expertise.
Language Proficiency: Fluent in spoken and written English, Hindi and working knowledge of local languages
Travel: Moderate to High (40-45% of the Time for meetings and location visits)
Application Procedure: Apply with your updated resume to re****t@em********m.com with "Program Manager" as subject line.
For Quicker response Please click the link below to apply:
https://forms.gle/ZD9AiqdfZcKgEFcG7
Job Classification
Industry: NGO, Social Services, Regulators, Industry AssociationsFunctional Area: CSR & Sustainability,
Role Category: Senior Management
Role: Senior Management
Employement Type: Full time
Education
Under Graduation: Any Graduate in Any SpecializationPost Graduation: Any Postgraduate in Any Specialization
Doctorate: Any Doctorate in Any Specialization
Contact Details:
Company: Employerism HR SolutionsLocation(s): Amravati
Keyskills: Nutrition Food Security NGO Social Work Coordination Livelihood Proposal Writing Project Reports Community Mobilization Report Writing Social Service Training Program Management Market Assessment NGO Management Corporate Social Responsibility Monitoring
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