Project Director/consultant

Year    UL, IN, India

Job Description

Position:

Project Director/ Consultant (Gerontology)



Area of Expertise -



Expertise in gerontology, elderly welfare schemes, and grassroots implementation. Skilled in project coordination, senior citizen programs, and NGO partnerships. Experienced in community outreach, ageing-related policies, and BRKC operations. Focused on elder care projects, stakeholder engagement, and awareness campaigns. Specialized in government-led senior citizen welfare initiatives and IEC activities.

Minimum Qualifications:



Educational:

Master's degree in Gerontology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, or related field.

Desirable:

Certificate/PG Diploma in Gerontology.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years' experience in community-based projects, preferably in elder care, social development, or NGO coordination.

Roles & Key Responsibilities - Project Director / Consultant (Gerontology)1. Project Leadership & Strategic Planning



Take full leadership of the planning, execution, and supervision of elderly welfare programs under schemes like NAPSrC, IPOP, or similar initiatives. Prepare annual action plans and strategic frameworks in consultation with relevant government departments and implementing partners. Ensure alignment of project goals with state/national policy priorities and welfare schemes focused on senior citizens.

2. Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement



Act as a central liaison between NGOs, panchayati raj institutions (PRIs), local government bodies, and district/state-level officials. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with government stakeholders, resource institutions, and community leaders. Organize multi-stakeholder meetings, district-level review sessions, and inter-departmental coordination forums.

3. Field Supervision & Monitoring



Oversee field-level activities of partner NGOs, including mobilization, service delivery, and compliance with program norms. Ensure quality and timely implementation of field interventions through regular monitoring visits, checklists, and field reports. Track the progress of project components using approved formats, MIS systems, and M&E tools.

4. Documentation & Reporting



Prepare detailed progress reports (monthly, quarterly, annual), success stories, impact assessments, and case studies as per scheme requirements. Maintain up-to-date project records including training registers, attendance, feedback, and audit documentation. Support data analysis and documentation for external evaluations or audits.

5. Knowledge Management & BRKC Oversight



Establish and operationalize Basic Resource Knowledge Centres (BRKC) at identified locations. Develop, catalog, and disseminate information, education, and communication (IEC) and behaviour change communication (BCC) materials related to ageing, elder care, and welfare entitlements. Ensure accessibility of BRKC resources to senior citizens and community members at the grassroots.

6. Capacity Building & Awareness



Design and conduct orientation sessions, capacity-building programs, and refresher trainings for NGO staff, community workers, ASHAs, and local volunteers. Organize community awareness drives on critical themes such as elderly rights, prevention of elder abuse, financial entitlements, and health support. Facilitate intergenerational bonding initiatives and promote active ageing campaigns in collaboration with local schools and institutions.

7. Administrative & Technical Support



Assist in budget planning, expenditure tracking, and financial documentation in alignment with grant norms. Support proposal development, fund utilization reporting, and grant renewals under state and centrally sponsored schemes. Ensure all implementation follows compliance, ethical, and financial accountability standards.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 15/07/2025

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3853954
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    UL, IN, India
  • Education
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  • Experience
    Year