Job ID: 283840

Program Manager

Aga Khan Agency for Habitat India

Location: Gandhidham, Kandla, Gujarat

Apply by: 21 Jan 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance

Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

Aga Khan Agency for Habitat

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Program Manager

Department : Emergency Management and Development Programs

Reporting Line : Program Head

Position Location : Gandhidham I Kandla

Candidates from Gandhidham, Kandla and around are encouraged to apply.

Project Background

In partnership with Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), Aga Khan Agency for Habitat India (AKAHI) is implementing a project on Environment Sustainability in 6 water stress villages at Kandla, Gandhidham, Kutch. The key objective of this project is better water resource management regarding water security and climate adaptation.

Some of the key actions planned include enhancing water availability through watershed development interventions which would be location specific, groundwater recharge and climate adaptation measures.

JOB SCOPE:

AKAH India is an Emergency Management and Habitat Development agency of Aga Khan Development Network. AKAH India, a national agency is ensuring the safety, preparedness and long-term resilience of communities and has its presence in fourteen states in India. It plays a key role in planning and delivering effective, efficient and context-specific disaster responses to vulnerable communities in which we work. Our objective is to build the resilience of communities towards disasters and equip them for rapid and competent response in times of any emergency. This ensures the provision of a stable platform in sustainable development of resilient communities, particularly amongst the most vulnerable sections of society.

AKAH India is looking to recruit motivated Program Manager (PM) to lead the Water Security and Climate Adaptation Project as a part of Emergency Management and Development Programs. The PM will provide overall support in planning and execution of project activities under the said project. S/he will be responsible to carry-out the day-to-day management at field level to ensure effective implementation of all project activities and support in preparation of quality donor reports on monthly /quarterly /annually etc. under the strict deadlines as agreed with the Donor.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Program Management:
1. PM will be responsible to support Program Head in ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of the project at field level.
2. Leading a team of development professionals at field level i.e., project coordinator, project engineer, accounts /admin to ensure the timely and quality programme deliverables.
3. Regularly reviewing and monitoring the project activities and ensuring project guidelines are followed.
4. Conduct regular field visits to monitor the project implementation process and prepare periodic progress reports as required.
5. Liaison with District /block /village level stakeholders for inclusive participation and implementation

Partnerships and Networking:
6. Establish non-financial partnership with local administration at District /block /village levels
7. Maintain good relationship with target communities, relevant government authorities, Non-Government Organizations and other relevant stakeholders
8. Mobilise and mentor the project beneficiaries

Documentations:
9. Ensure that project documents are complete, and maintained appropriately
10. In collaboration with the Monitoring & Evaluation Team and Communication Officer, identify “lessons learned” and “best practices” as well as develop project success stories for wider dissemination. Contribute to Knowledge management initiatives of organisation.
11. Produce relevant presentations and documentation to key group and relevant stakeholders

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Any other duties as may be required by the Program Head

SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS):
Education: Minimum Master’s degree with specialization in social work /welfare /science /environmental sciences /rural and urban development /disaster management. Additional certifications in Development Sector will be value additions.

Experience: At least 5-10 years of experience in water /agriculture /environmental science, out of which 3-5 years
at leadership level.

Technical Skill:
• Capacity building skill (Knowledge of designing & implementing trainings)
• Proficiency in word /excel /power point

Other Skills:
• Interpersonal; Oral Communication; Public Speaking; Counselling; Coaching / Mentoring; Teaching / Training; Leadership; Negotiating; Problem Solving; Planning and Coordination and Language Skills (proficient in English and Hindi. Knowledge of other regional languages will be value additions).
• Knowledge of English/Gujarati /Hindi language (read /speak) can be of added advantage.

Candidates from Gandhidham, Kandla and around are encouraged to apply.

To apply share position applied for in subject line with updated CV to: careers.akahi@akdn.org

Job Email ID:

careers.akahi(at)akdn.org