Job ID: 303923

Deputy General Manager - Projects

Himalayan Environment Livelihood Promotion Society

Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Apply by: 15 Oct 2026

Relevant Sectors

Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural, Urban

Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation

Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility

The Deputy General Manager (DGM) –Projects will be responsible for networking with Government, PSU, Corporates, CSR funding, NGOs and brining new projects in planned manner and in the given timeframe including overall planning, management, coordination, supervision, and implementation of projects.

The position requires strong experience in watershed development, soil and water conservation, rural development, agriculture, project management, community mobilization, DPR preparation, government coordination, field execution, monitoring, and reporting.

The DGM will lead project teams, coordinate with government departments and other stakeholders, monitor project progress, ensure quality implementation, manage project documentation and budgets, and support the organization in securing and successfully executing watershed-related projects.

(2.) Key Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for watershed and rural development projects.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise development projects from project initiation to completion.
Coordinate with government departments, district authorities, NGOs, FPOs, Gram Panchayats, communities, and other project stakeholders.
Study project requirements, tenders, RFPs, EOI documents, technical specifications, and government guidelines related to watershed projects.
Support preparation of DPRs, technical proposals, work plans, project budgets, BOQs, estimates, and implementation plans.
Lead field teams and ensure timely execution of project activities according to approved plans, specifications, and quality standards.
Conduct regular field visits to monitor project progress, quality, community participation, and utilization of project resources.
Monitor project timelines, budgets, manpower, materials, equipment, and other resources.
Prepare and review daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and project-level progress reports.
Establish monitoring and evaluation systems for measuring project outputs, outcomes, and impact.
Review technical reports, photographs, GPS/GIS-based information, field records, measurement records, and supporting documentation.
Ensure proper documentation of project activities, beneficiary records, work completion reports, and other required documents.
Monitor financial and physical progress against approved project targets and budgets.
Identify field-level challenges and develop practical solutions for timely project implementation.
Support business development by identifying new opportunities related to watershed development, climate-resilient agriculture, water conservation, rural infrastructure, and natural resource management.
Participate in meetings with government officials, funding agencies, project partners, and other stakeholders on behalf of HELP Society.
Ensure compliance with applicable government guidelines, contractual requirements, environmental standards, safety procedures, and company policies.
Support preparation of project completion reports, utilization-related documentation, technical reports, and final project documentation.
Represent HELP Society professionally during government meetings, field inspections, project reviews, and stakeholder interactions.

(3.) Required Skills
Strong knowledge of Rural development and natural resource management.
Knowledge of soil and water conservation techniques.
Strong project planning, implementation, and monitoring skills.
Experience in government-funded development projects.
Knowledge of DPR, BOQ, estimates, tender documents, and project reports.
Strong field supervision and team management skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.
Knowledge of GIS/GPS and digital project monitoring tools will be an advantage.
Ability to travel extensively to project locations.
Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.

(4.) Experience

7–12 years of relevant experience in watershed development, rural development, agriculture, natural resource management, water conservation, infrastructure projects, government projects, NGO/development-sector projects, or related fields is preferred.

Experience in handling large-scale watershed projects, government schemes, DPR preparation, tender/project implementation, stakeholder coordination, and field teams will be highly advantageous.

(5.) Educational Qualification
Master's Degree/Bachelor's Degree in Rural Development, Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Science, Forestry, Rural Development, Geography, or a relevant discipline.
Candidates with qualifications in Watershed Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Rural Development, or Environmental Management will be preferred.
Additional qualifications in project management, rural development, GIS/Remote Sensing, or related fields will be an added advantage.

Job Email ID:

hr.dehradun1995(at)gmail.com