Project Manager

Job Title Project Manager Location Palghar Maharashtra Reporting To Regional Manager Program Head Employment Type Full-time Last Date of application Submission- 20th September 2025 About MelJol MelJol is a non-governmental organization NGO registered under the Societies Registrar MelJol also has international presence through its sister concerns namely Aflatoun International Child Youth Finance International with a collective presence across countries MelJol was initiated as a field action project of Family and Child Welfare TISS - Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai in December 1991 Since its inception MelJol has focused on fostering healthy attitudes in children creating awareness of the different needs of child development in different backgrounds and building spirit of confidence and entrepreneurship MelJol seeks to contribute in addressing the issues related to India s URBAN and RURAL poverty by meaningfully involving children youth and community It seeks to encourage a new generation of young people and intends to equip them with knowledge and skills to better understand the power of economic growth social financial equity and concepts of risk reward enabling them to break the cycle of poverty Job Summary The Project Manager will be responsible for the planning implementation monitoring and evaluation of projects focused on children and youth with a special emphasis on financial inclusion and life skills development The role involves leading project teams coordinating with stakeholders managing budgets and ensuring impactful and sustainable outcomes for target communities Key Responsibilities 1 Project Planning Management Develop monthly quarterly and annual project work plans aligned with organizational goals Oversee project implementation and ensure timely completion of all activities Develop and implement strategies to maximize project impact and long-term sustainability Track and monitor budget utilization against planned activities 2 Capacity Building Team Leadership Train mentor and provide handholding support to project staff and field coordinators Conduct capacity-building sessions for stakeholders including children youth teachers and community members Support in building leadership qualities and life skills among youth participants 3 Stakeholder Engagement Liaison Establish and maintain strong relationships with government departments regulatory authorities schools and community leaders Develop collaboration with external partners NGOs and networks working on child and youth development Organize donor visits exposure visits and stakeholder consultations 4 Field Activities Beneficiary Engagement Conduct on-field sessions and training with children youth teachers and other beneficiaries Design and execute campaigns events and awareness drives on financial literacy life skills and inclusion Ensure participation of marginalized and vulnerable groups in all project activities 5 Monitoring Reporting Documentation Prepare detailed monthly quarterly and annual project progress and financial reports Maintain accurate project data case studies and success stories Document learnings best practices and innovations for knowledge sharing 6 Communication Advocacy Provide content for newsletters social media and external communications showcasing project impact Support advocacy efforts to strengthen policies and practices in child and youth development financial literacy and life skills 7 Resource Mobilization Support in identifying new funding opportunities and partnerships Contribute to proposal writing and donor engagement Qualifications Experience Master s degree in Social Work Development Studies Education or related field Minimum 5-7 years of experience in project management preferably in child youth development financial inclusion or life skills programs Proven experience in working with government departments schools and communities Strong leadership communication and reporting skills Proficiency in MS Office data management tools and project reporting Willingness to travel frequently to field locations Key Competencies Strong project planning and execution skills Excellent facilitation and training abilities Financial literacy and budget management skills Ability to work with diverse stakeholders at community and institutional levels Creative problem-solving and adaptability Passion for child and youth empowerment Salary 420 000 to 480 000 P A Negotiable depending on experience and skills LGBTQ community members can also apply Reaction Please send your resume to hr meljol meljol org before 20th September 2025 Job Type Full-time Pay 420 000 00 - 480 000 00 per year Benefits Health insurance Work Location In person