Job ID: 291777

Project Manager

Pragati Path Foundation

Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Apply by: 20 May 2026

Relevant Sectors

Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition

Name of the Post: Project Manager (Female/Male)
No of Post: - One (1)
Location: Varanasi
Salary: - Rs. 21,000/- PM plus TA Rs. 1,400.00. (As per NACO & UPSACS guidelines)

Project: Targeted Intervention Project (Migrants) supported by National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) and Uttar Pradesh State AIDS Control Society (UPSACS).

Education and Experience:
Post Graduate in any discipline of the social science preferably with one year experience at district level programmes related to health, livelihood program, rural development, microfinance and HIV/AIDS programmes.
OR
Graduate in any discipline of the social science subject with minimum three years’ experience in development/ health sector at district level programmes related to health, livelihood program, rural development, microfinance and HIV/AIDS programmes

Knowledge and Skills:
• Familiarity with government health and programmes strong communication skills
• Ability to work in small teams and flexible ways of working
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting writing, case study compilation.
• At least 10 days in the field visit required.
• Overall management capacity to monitor, report and guide the team under her/him.

Role and Responsibilities are:
Summary of Key Functions: The Project Manager will be responsible for managing overall program in close coordination with SACS and implementing agency. He/ She would be responsible to keep close liaison with Government Departments at districts level, SACS and TSU/SETU. Conduct data analysis and prepare monthly reports for review and reporting to SACS. Review the performance of TI staffs, prepare need based monthly action plan and follow up the action points, facilitate the SACS and TSU/SETU visits.
Duties and Responsibilities: will be responsible for performing the following functions:
Program Management
1. The Project Manager is the overall in-charge of the TI and is responsible for functioning of the project as per NACO operational guidelines.
2. The PM is tasked with achievement of the project deliverables as per project targets.
3. The PM will be based at the field office and organize weekly review meeting and supervise work of all other staffs.
4. Support in implementation of revamped TI strategy and programmatic Mapping Population Size Estimation (MPSE) as per NACP guideline.
5. Establish linkages with other referral services, stake holder meetings, and advocacy.
6. Organize in house capacity building of the other staff.
7. PM to travel to the project area hotspots for purposes related to TI program implementation like supervision of PE/ORWs and interaction with HRGs. PM should visit the field for about 10-15 days in month records of the field visits are maintained.
8. Assist PH to organize advocacy and linkage activities.
9. Analyze the progress of the project activities and share the same with action points in the monthly project staff meeting.
10. Assess the capacity building require Ellen’s of project staff and communicate the same with DISHA or/ and SACS.
11. Monitor the transit intervention activities where ever applicable.
12. Conduct weekly/biweekly/monthly review meetings with project staff and PEs.
13. All other works which are directed by the organization from time to time.

About Pragati Path Foundation:
Pragati Path Foundation (PPF) is a non-profit organization established in 2011, working with a feminist human rights approach towards gender equality, social justice, and community empowerment. The organization promotes women’s rights, reproductive health and rights, and the prevention of gender-based violence. PPF works with vulnerable women, adolescents, and marginalized communities to build self-confidence, leadership, and self-reliance. Led by women, the organization identifies grassroots issues and advocates for sustainable solutions through community participation. PPF implements awareness programs, livelihood initiatives, health interventions, skill development, and social development activities in both urban and rural areas to create an inclusive and enabling environment.
Since 2023, Pragati Path Foundation, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh State AIDS Control Society (UPSACS), has been implementing the Targeted Intervention (TI) Project under the National AIDS Control Programme in Varanasi district to provide HIV/AIDS prevention, awareness, counseling, referral, and healthcare support services for migrant populations. During the first phase of the project, which commenced in 2023, the organization achieved significant progress and excellent program outcomes through effective community outreach and service delivery. Building upon these achievements, Pragati Path Foundation is now expanding its operations in the second phase of the project and is seeking a young, dynamic, and energetic Project Manager to strengthen project implementation and community engagement initiatives.
Benefits & Work Environment
• 18 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays.
• Accidental insurance coverage
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Scope for learning and professional development.

Interested candidates can apply for above said post with their resume to mail ID: pragatipath.org@gmail.com. Application Deadline: 20 May, 2026.

Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.

Job Email ID:

pragatipath.org(at)gmail.com