Project Manager – Hans Dakshta
BACKGROUN
The Hans Foundation, established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works for the improvement of quality of life for underprivileged communities across India through Health, Education, Livelihood and Disability sector interventions. THF undertakes direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing funding support to not-for-profit organisations in India through its donor – RIST, USA. THF’s Strategic planning focuses on key areas of its work with the aim of addressing the key issues of poverty alleviation, economic inequalities, and 360° impact on the quality of life through social development programs. THF’s programs are majorly implemented in the most rural and under-developed areas in the country. Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through the direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.
GENERAL
Location of Job: Dehradun
Type of Employment: Contractual
No. of Position: 1
Reporting to: Head – Education and Capacity Building
1. JOB PURPOSE
The position requires a professional with experience in career counselling, student guidance, scholarship coordination, content development, and stakeholder management. Knowledge of pedagogy and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) will be an added advantage.
2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Capacity Building & Training Management
- Lead the planning and implementation of capacity-building initiatives for THF project teams across thematic areas such as Health, Education, Livelihoods, and Operations.
- Identify training needs in consultation with project teams and leadership.
- Coordinate and oversee end-to-end training execution across different regions and states.
- Ensure smooth training logistics, including venue coordination, participant communication, travel arrangements, and training materials.
- Support in liaison and networking with likeminded organisation to strengthen LSE and career guidance components.
Technical Agency Management
- Lead the process of hiring technical agencies/trainers for content development and training delivery.
- Prepare and float RFPs/RFQs for selection of technical agencies
- Conduct technical and financial evaluation of proposals received from agencies/vendors.
- Coordinate with selected agencies for content development, module finalization, and training implementation.
- Review and provide feedback on training content, modules, manuals, and learning materials to ensure quality and contextual relevance.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
- Develop mechanisms and tools to assess training effectiveness and learning outcomes.
- Track participation, feedback, knowledge improvement, and overall training impact.
- Maintain training databases, reports, and documentation for organizational review and donor requirements.
- Support continuous improvement of training programs based on participant feedback and learning assessments.
Budget & Coordination
- Manage training and capacity-building budgets efficiently and ensure timely utilization and reporting.
- Coordinate closely with regional teams, project leads, finance, procurement, and operations teams for smooth implementation of training activities.
- Ensure compliance with organizational processes and documentation requirements related to procurement, payments, and reporting.
Qualification & Experience
- Master’s degree in education, Public Health, Social Work, Management, Human
- Resources, Development Studies, or related field.
- Minimum 10–12 years of relevant experience in capacity building, training management, or learning and development.
- Prior experience in designing and managing large-scale training programs is mandatory.
- Experience working in the development sector/NGO environment will be preferred.
- Experience in coordinating with technical agencies, consultants, and external partners is desirable.
3. Other Indicative Requirements
- Strong training and facilitation understanding.
- Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in procurement processes, RFP management, and agency evaluation.
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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.