Project Lead

Role Summary

About ProVeg India: ProVeg India is at the forefront of transforming the food system, working towards a world where healthy, sustainable, and delicious food choices are accessible to everyone. We achieve this through impactful projects that engage diverse stakeholders and drive systemic change.

About the Opportunity: As our Project Lead, you will be instrumental in designing, launching, and overseeing high-impact pilot projects that reshape India's food landscape. These critical initiatives will span both urban and rural areas, demanding hands-on coordination and deep engagement with a wide array of stakeholders from government officials and industry leaders to nonprofit partners and local communities. This is a unique opportunity for a mission-driven leader with exceptional project management acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and a proven ability to collaborate across sectors. Given the on-the-ground nature of our work, significant travel to rural project sites will be a core component of this role. You'll need to demonstrate a nuanced understanding and ability to build rapport with both grassroots communities and high-level officials Job Details Reports to: Executive Director, ProVeg India
Location: India (Frequent travel, 2 to 3 weeks a month)
Position Type: Full time (40 h per week)
CTC Range: ₹80,000 – ₹1,20,000 per month Responsibilities

• Lead the design, rollout, and management of pilot projects aligned with ProVeg India's strategic goals.

• Act as the primary liaison for all project-related communications, coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

• Travel regularly to rural project sites across India to oversee implementation and engage with local stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government departments, private sector partners, and other key institutions.

• Demonstrated experience in managing project budgets, including financial planning, tracking, and reporting.

• Ensure timely reporting, documentation, and adherence to project milestones and budgets.

• Conduct monitoring and evaluation to measure impact and recommend improvements.

• Represent ProVeg India at events, meetings, and conferences when needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (3+ years) in project management, preferably in the social impact, nonprofit, or development sector.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience engaging with both rural communities and urban institutions.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within India, including to remote areas.

• Fluency in English and Hindi; knowledge of additional regional languages is a plus.

• Demonstrated organizational and analytical abilities.

• Commitment to ProVeg's vision and mission.

Benefits of working with us

• A strong organizational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.

• ProVeg consultants and employees who finish their probationary period will be eligible for health insurance. The consultants and employees may choose a policy for them and their family under 25,000 every year.

• With the approval of the Country Director, consultants and employees may avail membership at a coworking space.

• Consultants and employees working from home may apply for a phone and internet bill reimbursement.

• 30 days of paid leave annually

• Supportive, inclusive work environment.

• Opportunity to lead meaningful projects at the intersection of sustainability, food systems, and public health.

• Become part of a global movement with dedicated professionals driving real change.

When?

Application deadline: Open until filled

Start date: As soon as possible Further information

Our Application Procedure

Your application should include a cover letter addressing your motivation and how you meet the person specification criteria and a CV. Please submit your application in English using our online form, and tell us how you found this job ad. ) Thank you

The recruitment process can include:

1. Online trial task (3 hours)

Interview with panel (1 hour)

References & final decision

About us

ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing 50% of animal products globally with plant-based and cultivated foods by 2040.

ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet.

ProVeg has received the United Nations' Momentum for Change Award and works closely with key UN food and environment agencies.

ProVeg creates global impact, with offices in 14 countries across five continents and more than 220 employees.

Diversity Statement

ProVeg is committed to equal opportunity in employment for all, regardless of ethnic origin, religion, skin colour, gender, age, national origin or ancestry, refugee background, genetic information, disability, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, HIV status, gender identity, or gender expression. People of Colour, women, people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA+ communities, older adults, neurodivergent people, refugees, and people living with HIV are explicitly encouraged to apply.

In 2020, ProVeg signed the Diversity Charter, a self-commitment and association dedicated to promoting a prejudice-free work environment.

In 2022, ProVeg achieved a score of 88.1% on the PRIDE Index, the LGBTIQ+ Diversity Performance Index, which is over 20 percentage points higher than the overall average of 67.9%.

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