Project Manager – Livelihoods

Position: Project Manager – Livelihoods

Location: New Delhi

Reporting To: Senior Manager – Programme (Livelihood)

Project Duration: As per project period (annual contract, renewable based on performance and availability of funds)

HelpAge India is a secular, not-for-profit organisation in India, registered under the Societies’ Registration Act of 1860. Set up in 1978, the organisation works for ‘the cause and care of disadvantaged older persons to improve their quality of life’. It runs healthcare, agecare, livelihood, disaster response and awareness initiatives throughout the country & advocates strongly for the elder cause. It became the first and only Indian organization to be honoured with the ‘UN Population Award 2020’ for its exemplary work in the field of ageing and population issues, and earlier in 2014, has been the recipient of ‘Vayoshreshtha Samman’ by Government of India, as an institution working for senior citizens. We have been awarded highest CRISIL VO 1A grading for excellence in operations and high credibility. We have been recognized as a Great Place to Work.   

The position will lead the coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the DBS-supported livelihood project across West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. The role will ensure timely achievement of project objectives, provide technical guidance to state teams, oversee quality implementation of livelihood and institution-strengthening interventions, and ensure compliance with donor and organisational requirements while documenting key learnings and best practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning & Coordination

• Lead and coordinate project implementation across West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, ensuring achievement of project objectives and timely delivery of key outputs.
  
• Provide technical guidance to state teams and ensure effective coordination with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders.
  

Livelihoods & Institutional Strengthening

• Strengthen Elder Self-Help Groups (eSHGs), federations, and community institutions to enhance sustainability and impact.
  
• Support age-friendly livelihood interventions and facilitate linkages with government schemes, financial institutions, and market opportunities.
  

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Monitor programme performance through MIS, field visits, and periodic reviews, ensuring timely course correction where required.
  
• Consolidate project data and prepare donor reports, case studies, success stories, and learning documents.
  

Financial & Compliance Management

• Monitor project budgets and expenditure in coordination with state teams and the Finance Department.
  
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, organisational policies, and audit and reporting standards.
  

Stakeholder Engagement & Knowledge Management

• Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders.
  
• Promote cross-learning, knowledge sharing, and dissemination of best practices across project locations.
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Agriculture, Management or other relevant disciplines.
  
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in rural livelihoods, SHG promotion, community development or related development programmes.
  
• Understanding of rural livelihoods, community institutions, financial inclusion and government convergence mechanisms.
  
• Experience in programme coordination, monitoring, capacity building and donor reporting will be an advantage.
  
• Understanding of elderly inclusion in NRLM/SRLM architecture will be desirable.
  

Key Competencies

• Good programme planning, coordination and implementation skills.
  
• Strong communication, analytical, reporting and documentation abilities.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint; familiarity with MIS is desirable.
  
• Ability to coordinate with teams across multiple states and undertake regular field visits.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  

Disclaimer: The Job Description above is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

HelpAge India is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without prejudice to caste, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

HelpAge India is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity. For more information, visit www.helpageindia.org . Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Interested candidates may apply within 15 days of this advertisement, with a cover /motivation letter, and CV at  [email protected]; along with details of last salary drawn, expected salary, and three professional referees. 

Due to the urgency of the position, interviews may be scheduled even before the closure of the advertisement.  Hence, interested candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest. Please note that we will not be able to notify all applicants.  Only shortlisted candidates will be notified about the interview date.