Project Manager

Position Project Manager Location Preferably in Tamil Nadu Open to all locations in India Qualification Bachelor s degree in animal sciences environmental sciences public policy and 10 years of related experience or a master s degree and at least 7 years of related experience Experience Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in the livestock sector and entrepreneurship development Travel The role will involve travel up to 30-50 Type of Employment Full-time employment KIA seeks a Program Manager to support initiatives across livestock dairy and agriculture sectors in India focused on climate smart dairy and livestock management solutions for rural communities This role will focus on enhancing collaboration co-designing implementing and scaling of climate smart dairy initiatives scientific social and technical research and partner engagement The ideal candidate will thrive in a cross-functional environment balancing scientific insights with project management to achieve wins for people and planet The Program Manager will be the strategic leader for Climate Smart Dairy development project in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra The incumbent will oversee implementation of key aspects of Kumaraguru s livestock projects and initiatives which aims to promote the adoption of climate smart practices in small holder dairy farming system of India to optimize dairy productivity increase farmers income and nutrition reduce dairy sector s impact on climate change and support adoption of adaptation practices ROLES RESPONSIBILITIES Cross-functional collaboration Co-ordinate multi-disciplinary research and implementation projects across livestock and dairy in India enhancing technical research and operational capacity Act as a liaison between KIA and partners ensuring alignment on strategic priorities Facilitate knowledge exchange between India-based and international teams Technical Capacity Building Support the development and implementation of livestock and dairy related initiatives leveraging scientific expertise where applicable Contribute to landscape assessments of livestock and dairy sector challenges in target geographies to support problem and solution identification Provide insights and analysis to inform decision-making on collaborative agriculture water and food projects Partner Engagement Build and maintain relationships with local partners dairy companies milk cooperatives technical and scientific research institutions stakeholders and governmental agencies and support on development of strategic vision for agriculture water and food programming Represent KIA and partners at in-person meetings and events across India Project Management Track project timelines and outcomes and ensure timely completion of deliverables Document progress and prepare reports to update key stakeholders regularly Time Zone Coordination Participate in cross-time-zone meetings including USA-friendly hours Balance real-time and asynchronous communication effectively Communications Contribute to white papers blog posts and other written materials for internal and external audiences Support fundraising and grant writing Equity and inclusion We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristics COMPETENCIES SOFT SKILLS Communication The incumbent should be adept at navigating relationships in a cross-cultural context and a strong capacity for working within a coalition of partners Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences Strong communication skills donor reporting project tracking and budget execution Fluency in English and knowledge of Tamil language will be beneficial for this position Interpersonal skills Strong relationships building and management skills Demonstrates self-awareness cultural competency and inclusivity and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds Management skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment Ability to multitask and prioritize work based on evolving requirements and timelines Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay 150 000 00 - 170 000 00 per month Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Experience Project management 10 years Required Work Location In person