Project Manager at THF in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, IN

Background of The Hans Foundation

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organisations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

Background of the Project

Project: Early Childhood Development & Neurorehabilitation Centre

(A novel multidisciplinary initiative with collaboration of The Hans Foundation & Centre of Excellence and Advanced Research for Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Child Neurology Division, Department of Paediatrics, AIIMS, Bathinda)

The early the better” believing in this approach, The Hans Foundation has been supporting a number of projects to facilitate the early years of development. It provides supportive services to children and adult with disabilities who more often lack access to the comprehensive and intensified services in those magical years of development and also needed across the lifespan. This approach dramatically improves individual’s chances to reach their full potential and functioning, have better quality of life and take up their right place in the society as adults. The Hans Foundation is creating more such facilities and services in the country to reach the last mile of targeted community while aiming to achieve the goal “People with disability are enjoying a meaningful life in the inclusive society with high humanistic values”.

Due to the lack of mainstream supportive services, accessible spaces, and positive attitudes, persons with disabilities face manifold challenges and are often forced to live within restricted social and physical environments. On average, persons with disabilities (PwDs) are more likely to experience adverse socioeconomic outcomes than persons without disabilities. Children are most vulnerable during the first few days after birth. Early childhood spans several distinct phases of a child's life, from conception to eight years of age, and of these, the first thousand days are considered the critical period for brain growth. Currently, an estimated 45% of young children in India are at risk of poor development. The project will establish an early intervention and neuro-rehabilitation facility – a novel multidisciplinary initiative undertaken in collaboration with The Hans Foundation and the Centre of Excellence and Advanced Research for Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Child Neurology Division, Department of Pediatrics, AIIMS, Bathinda.

1. General Information

• Location: Bhatinda
• Type of Employment: Contractual for a period of 1 year, renewable basis project requirements
• No. of Position: 01
• Reporting to: Functionally to the enior Manager at THF and Administratively to the Nodal Officer at AIIMS.

2. Duties & Responsibilities

A. Project Management

• Overall management of the project “Holding hands in magical years: early childhood development & Neuro-rehabilitation centre.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly progress update report for THF and any donor agency/company/organisation.
• Develop and chase deadlines, budgets, and activities.
• Conduct review meeting with all authorities and project team once a month.

B. Stakeholder Management and Liaison

• Building consensus amongst various stakeholders on key issues and initiatives of the project
• Ensuring smooth communication and coordination between AIIMS -representatives, project staff, and THF
• Work with stakeholders to assess program performance.

C. Team Management

• Lead the project implementation team and other THF staff for the project.
• Identification of KRAs for the staff in the project implementation team in THF and organisation’s strategies and approach for such project.
• Conflict resolution between staff members, administration, and stakeholders
• Supervising sensitively all critical cases of children/adult with disabilities and resolving them with the help of the project management team including leading team of THF and AIIMS
• Assess the need of capacity building training/session for team and for self.

D. Reporting

• Review of data gathered from the project service centre and all reports generated and suggest policy inputs.
• Reviewing reports created by project associate, HR executive, consultant monitoring associate and operations manager and core team.
• Review standard operating procedures for the functioning of this project and approval from concerned authorities as and when required.

E. Finance and Administration

• Management of promotions, appraisals, performance evaluation and contract extension of all project staff and support the HR.
• Maintaining record of attendance, report submission by team and also the bill and voucher if any.

F. Procurement of project items

• Procumbent of the furniture, electronics, tools and medical equipments, stationeries and other line items as and when required.
• Vendor management

G. Other Duties

• Prepare and supervise the team for various awareness camp, exposure visits, training etc.

3. Other Indicative Requirements:

• Educational Qualifications
• Postgraduate in Disability Studies and Action, Public administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Development or Social work.

OR

• Any other postgraduate degree with relevant experience in planning and administration, government, or renowned NGOs in the social sectors.

Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)

• 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience in the development sector
• Candidates with experience in high functioning consulting environment and project management in health and disability experience will be given preference.
• Strong written and verbal communication and capability to relate and interact with multicultural teams.
• Giving close attention to details and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to lead and drive the project with a vision to achieve transformational change
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Have an empathetic & compassionate attitude. Sensitive towards the needs of children
• Ability to analyse complex problems, craft possible solutions and recommendations

Working days and Timings

Monday – Saturday

Timings – 09:00 am to 05:00 pm, 8 hours of duty

Holidays: As per THF Holiday List

THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.