JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Program Manager to manage the overall project and provide technical support to the team
Project : KHUSHALI- Focused Development Program
Qualification: Minimum Post Graduate
Experience:
Minimum 5–10 years of experience in project management within the social development sector, with a strong focus on Agriculture, livelihood-based interventions and Enterprise Development. Proven track record of effective liaison with government officials and key stakeholders at district and block levels. Demonstrated experience in managing and guiding a multidimensional workforce to achieve project objectives.
Location: Piprahi Block, Sheohar District, Bihar
Level of Contact With Children: 1 (Direct contact with youth)
Reporting to: State Project Lead, Bihar
The position holder shall be responsible for adhering & working within the ambit of Plan India’s Safeguarding Children & Young People policy, Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse & Gender Equality Policies while delivering on project commitments.
About Plan India:
Plan India is a nationally registered non-profit organization that aims to advance children’s rights and equality for girls, thus creating a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable and excluded children, their families, and communities. Plan International initiated its programs in India in 1979. It began its services in need-based and welfare approach only with sponsored children and their families till 1994. Between 1995 to 2003, Plan India began the Integrated Community Development approach to benefit many children beyond the sponsored children. During this period, the programs were designed for individual and community development. In 1996, Plan India was registered as a National Organization. It has engaged in a big way in the humanitarian sector by responding to the Asian Tsunami in 2005-2006 and released its first report on “State of the Girl Child in India”. From 2005, the Child Centered Community Development approach was practiced by Plan India which put children at the center of all our actions and decision-making processes. This has since continued with Plan India incorporating a gender transformative approach to all its programs.
About the Project and Position:
Focussed Development Program (FDP) – KHUSHALI is proposed to be implemented in 25 villages of Piprahi block of Sheohar District, Bihar. The project aims to address the challenges of livelihood opportunities, women empowerment, agricultural challenges and other socio economic issues through an integrated approach focusing on women-led enterprises, renewable energy solutions, water security, climate-resilient agriculture, and community awareness. The project seeks to create sustainable livelihood opportunities while enhancing resilience to climate change and improving the quality of life of rural communities.
The incumbent will be responsible to lead the project and guide the team in project district of Bihar. S/he will be working with Plan India, community institutions and other stakeholders and responsible for successful execution of the project with regular interaction with the donor, meeting timelines, reporting and budget utilization.
S/he will be primarily responsible for managing all deliverables related to Project components like Agriculture, livelihoods, Enterprise Development,Community institutions, Natural Resource Management and any other mandated under the project. The incumbent will also be responsible for liasoning with line department at cluster/district/state level and establishing linkage with other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION & MONITORING:
• To take the responsibility of end-to-end programme delivery and budget utilisation of assigned Program supported by HDFC Bank for Sheohar, Bihar
• To monitor the Grants projects on daily basis to ensure timely completion of project activities.
• Accountable towards development of community led farm/non-farm enterprises to create sustainable model of livelihoods for marginalized community.
• Market research, feasibility assessment etc. for the backward and forward linkages of respective enterprises and to develop a feasible and replicable business plan
• To monitor and provide support in field implementation.
• To develop a clear strategy towards formation of vibrant rural business models.
• To establish Business / market linkage.
• To create awareness and encourage local entrepreneurs to start Agri-enterprises towards strengthening the rural economy.
• To build capacities of the Project Team members through direct interface or support from State Project Lead/ Plan India Grants Team or with external technical experts.
• In close coordination with the State Project Lead/Plan India Grant Team, ensure that project is integrated within Plan mandates across all sectors, specifically to Child Protection, Gender, Disability, Financial Literacy and Disaster risk reduction framework.
• To prepare Project Reports, Updates and document case studies / success stories regularly. Also, maintain project related data / MIS as per Plan India requirements as well as requirements of Donor specific to the projects and present it to Plan Management and donor representatives.
• To prepare the operational plan and metrics for each of the projects and adhere to standard operating system of Saksham.
• To manage the PO end-to-end (right from drafting the PO to regular progress update till PCR) as per the PO Management system followed at Plan.
• To provide technical implementation support to the Project Team to enable them to effectively deliver programmes and achieve the intended project objectives.
• To ensure achievement of project goals and milestones as well as programme quality through routine field visits and desk reviews.
• To prepare donor visit plans and facilitate donor visit, and other visitors of Plan India Senior Management, Board Members or Govt. Stake Holders etc..
• To develop events plan and execute within the agreed project budget such as project launch, Meeting with stakeholders and any other required events as required for specific projects.
• To prepare, execute and oversee budget utilisation plan and process followed by the project implementation team under direct implementation of the Project. Ensure due accounting processes are followed by the team and timely utilisation of budget is done of assigned grants projects.
• To provide technical input to support the Project Implementation Team in troubleshooting any issues/ bottlenecks during project implementation.
• Support / implement national level initiatives of Plan India and roll-out within the specific projects / at partners’ level (Like Literary Festival, P4EC, Plan India Impact Award, etc.)
MONITORING & EVALUATION (M&E) :
• To prepare project specific Monitoring Metrics as required for the project and donors.
• To support the M&E team of Plan India in developing systemic processes and metrics for programme monitoring.
• To lead the process of knowledge management and learning by designing and supporting evaluations and assessments as well as periodic programme reviews, thereby enabling the implementation team to increase the quality of the programme.
• To lead the documentation of implementation experiences of the project and document evidences from the field.
• Regular documentation of good practices and develop case stories to incorporate in the Annual Reports and in other organizational communication process (Ex: News Letter)
• Organizing sharing and reflection sessions with different stakeholders with the support of SPM – Grants
• To periodically review the M&E results, and develop and implement technical solutions, as required
ADVOCACY:
• To contribute to the development of Plan International India’s policies and advocacy strategies for the thematic area at the region
• To support the State and Grants team in the delivery of the advocacy strategy for the key stakeholders of the project and at the District / state level.
• To establish linkages between policy/advocacy and the programmes being implemented at the grassroots level.
• To support government lobbying in state capitals to contribute to the national-level initiatives
PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT & REPORTS:
• To support State Project Lead and RM team for developing proposals
• To coordinate with the Project Team / NGO Partners / Desk Research and Government to obtain specific data required for the project and proposal development.
• To develop concept notes, SoP, Domain specific Training Manual / Module required for projects.
• To lead the development of the Programme Completion Report (PCR).
Skill & Competencies:
• Post Graduate in social sciences/rural management, or related discipline. Degree with Agriculture Science will be preferred.
• Substantial knowledge and experience in the development field (at least 3-4 years), experience on rural enterprise development will be given priority
• Experience in implementing complex projects
• Team management and planning and reporting
• Should be pro–active in understanding community needs and problems as well as aspirations;
• Ability to work in a team and manage the work with deadlines, supervise the cadre of project staff.
• Good communication and writing in Hindi and English, Familiarity in local language would be desirable.
• Conversant with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Networking with potential agencies
Child protection clause: Plan is a child-centered development organization, committed to the wellbeing of children and to supporting the convention of the rights of the child, plan has its own child protection policy to ensure that plan has procedures in place to prevent and deal with child abuse by any plan associate. Plan does not tolerate child abuse.
COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Plan is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to child rights and child protection.
How to apply:
Please send us your updated resume along with suitability note (single Word document only) for the position of “Project Manager – Piprahi, Sheohar, Bihar” at planindiacareers@planindia.org. Please mention “Project Manager- Piprahi, Sheohar, Bihar” in the subject line. Please also share your current salary and expectation in the resume.
Last date for sending applications is 28th October 2026.
Applications would be assessed on rolling basis.