Program Manager

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About the Organization

Jan Vikas Sansthan (JVS) is a grassroots organization dedicated to empowering marginalized communities through education, health, and livelihood initiatives. Our mission is to create sustainable social change by Improving access to quality education, empowering women and youth, and fostering inclusive community development

Job Description

The Program Manager will play a pivotal role in expanding Jan Vikas Sansthan’s adolescent empowerment efforts in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. This role is designed to drive the formation and strengthening of youth and girls’ collectives across 30–45 Gram Panchayats by mentoring 15 Peer Leaders. The Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring that these peers become active agents of change—raising voices against child marriage, promoting girls’ education, and improving community access to government schemes and entitlements. The position demands a hands-on leader with strong programmatic, community mobilization, and capacity-building skills, rooted in a gender-equitable and rights-based approach.

Job Responsibilities

Program Management & Implementation

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of the Peer Leadership Program in alignment with organizational goals.
• Supervise, mentor, and build capacities of 15 peer leaders to work effectively across 30–45 panchayats.
• Facilitate the formation and strengthening of 30 youth groups with a focus on adolescent girls
• Conduct community engagement activities, including social mapping, stakeholder consultations, and capacity-building workshops.
• Organize and facilitate training sessions, meetings, and events at the community, school, and district levels.
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of project interventions through regular field visits and feedback mechanisms.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Manage and mentor the Peer Leader Program (PLP) team, ensuring effective coordination and high-quality service delivery.
• Provide guidance and support to Peer leaders, ensuring adherence to program strategies and objectives.
• Establish performance monitoring systems and ensure continuous capacity building of the Peer leaders.
• Design and deliver training sessions, exposure visits, and leadership workshops for peer leaders and youth groups.
• Ensure a gender-sensitive, participatory, and adolescent-friendly approach throughout the program.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Documentation

• Develop implementation plans, tools, and formats for effective field tracking.
• Review and enhance the quality of periodic project reports submitted by the team.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, reporting frameworks, and financial guidelines.
• Conduct regular field visits, document case studies, and assess progress toward outcomes.
• Prepare timely reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) for internal and donor use.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy

• Establish and maintain relationships with donors, government agencies, and like-minded organizations.
• Engage in advocacy efforts and liaise with various departments at the block, district, and state levels to enhance program impact.
• Represent the organization in network meetings and collaborations to drive collective action.
• Maintain regular communication with donors and stakeholders, preparing and submitting progress reports in English.

Financial Management & Compliance

• Prepare project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial accountability.
• Work closely with the accountant to maintain accurate financial records and generate reports.
• Ensure cost-effective utilization of resources while maintaining transparency and compliance.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing projects related to adolescent rights, leadership, or youth.
• Proven experience in managing field teams and working with community-based youth or women’s groups.

Language Proficiency:

• Strong command in English and Hindi (Both written and verbal)

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Strong leadership, planning, and organizational abilities.
• Strong understanding of gender, youth leadership, and rural empowerment frameworks.
• Experience in curriculum/training module development on various social issues.
• Ability to manage and support diverse teams effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Experience in financial management and budgeting.
• Adaptability, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Willingness to work flexibly and travel regularly to project sites.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), internet applications, and social media for outreach.

Interested candidates can apply at https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4269616962/ or should send their CVswith the subject line “Project Manager Application” to jvsjaunpur@gmail.com by 31st July 2025

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