AIACA is an apex body that has been working on a range of issues, since 2004, to promote market-led growth for the crafts sector; and increased incomes and improved living standards of crafts producers. Over the past decade, AIACA has conducted policy research and advocacy on a range of issues including access to credit for crafts producers and environmental and health and safety standards for the sector; developed a crafts-certification system called the Craftmark; assisted sales and outreach of member producer groups and enterprises through commercial trade catalogues, trade fairs and order fulfillment; and assisted in developing and strengthening back-end production systems through a range of product design and business development services. We have worked with more than 150,000 artisans across 23 states in India.
Roles and Responsibilities for Project Manager
Job & Role Description:
The role of
Project Manager
at AIACA will entail the following responsibilities:
1.
Project Planning and Implementation
Strong planning to achieve targets as put down in the proposal
Strong Financial Planning to ensure full utilization
Implementing activities as per the Plans
Troubleshooting wherever required
Getting Studies/research initiated as and when required as per the Project Mandate
Ensuring Social Convergence as per the Project Mandate
Monitoring Field activities
Organizing M & E Visits as and when required
2.
Stakeholder & Team Management
Maintaining healthy relationship with Project Groups/Enterprises
Maintaining healthy relationship with Consultants /Experts
Coordinating effectively with team members to ensure timely implementation of activities
3.
Reporting & Documentation
Monthly Reporting
Financial Reporting & Documentation
Quarterly and Annual Reports
Oversee and approve consultant reports
4.
Any Other task
Any Other task assigned by reporting manager
Competency/ Skill sets required:
Well versed with Governance structure of community based enterprises
Demonstrated capacities of working with stakeholders from varied constituencies to represent their interests sensitively
Ability to understand and manage the project financials for craft based livelihood projects.
Prior cluster development experience for communities, with respect to capacity building workshops, creation of community enterprise, revival and safeguarding of skills, market linkages and reporting.
Ability to understand and manage the project financials for craft based livelihood projects
On-ground working experience with artisans, craft NGOs, craft producer groups, craft-based CSR organizations
Technical and academic understanding of Indian traditional crafts sectors and craft techniques, Handloom and Handicraft work
Sound office IT skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Forms, basic Adobe Photoshop - Mac based.
Natural ability to connect with artisans in a rural community and work respectfully
Multitasking ability
Excellent report-writing skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication skills; both written and spoken
Team player
Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time management skills
Basic presentation skills
Excited about working with craft communities across the country
Proficient in hindi and English languages
Educational Qualifications and Experience:
MSW or PG diploma in social work. Candidate having any certificate/diploma in handloom /handicraft management will be preferred.
3-5 years' experience of managing craft based livelihood projects in development organization
Salary/ Compensation:
The Salary/Compensation offered will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the candidate.
Additional Benefits:
Health insurance will be provided as an additional benefit.
Professionals meeting above requirements and with plans to associate with AIACA for several years, may mail their CV to
searchcommittee@aiacaonline.org
at the earliest.
Please clearly mark the e-mail with subject line
: "Project Manager-Crafts Application".
Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary
Pay: ?50,000.00 - ?60,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Health insurance
Education:
Master's (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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