programme manager

The AHTU PMU @ Women Safety Wing is being set up in collaboration with the Association for Voluntary Action (AVA). Association for Voluntary Action (AVA) is a child rights movement since 1979. These positions, while operating out of WSW premises, are fully funded by and on the roles of AVA, with no direct employment relationship with the Women Safety Wing.The Programme Manager @ AHTU PMU is a critical position. Candidates with exposure to and knowledge of social sector interventions and high degrees of organizational skills are required to ensure that the PMU is able to service its stakeholders and its agendas effectively.The Programme Manager will be responsible for Manning, Implementation of Operational Processes, Stakeholder Experience Management, liaison with all stakeholders, Training and Reporting etc.CriteriaRequirementNumber of Position1 (One)QualificationShould be a Postgraduate in Management with not less than 4 Years OR Graduate with not less than 5 years of work experience in social sector/ NSDC recognized skilling projects/ Government Schemes or similar.At least 2 years of experience should be as head of a reputed and easily identifiable social sector programme at District level or equivalent.AgeShould be less than 45 years of age as on date of application.GenderAnyExperienceShould have managed a team of not less than 5 direct reports.Work experience in thematic areas of women and child / skilling / health and nutrition etc., shall be given preference.Hands-on experience in setting up and operationalizing greenfield social sector projects shall be a definite advantage.4. The incumbent should have theoretical knowledge of the ITPA sections since these shall have critical influence on their operations. Candidates with no exposure to ITPA are expected to brush up their knowledge before presenting for AssessmentsSkill SetsUnderstanding of Thematic Interventions in social sectorSocial sector project management expertiseBasic accounting and budgeting knowledge.Basic HR Knowledge and Experience (Recruitment, performance management, training, time, and attendance etc.)Expertise in planning and implementing capacity building initiatives for team members.Business writing skills : Should know how to use various functionalities such as style guides, headers, TOC, should have flawless business correspondence skills with nil grammatical or syntactical errors. This will be required for drafting case studies, manuals, policy notes, contracts, SOPs etc.Proficiency in MS Excel (Advanced level: - Data Cleaning, Filters, Pivots, Charts is an absolute must).MS PPT , Proficiency (Working with stock designs within Office 365) is mandatory.LanguagesSince large number of staff are speakers of vernacular language, knowledge of Telugu is desirable. Should be fluent in English (spoken and written) and should have working knowledge of Hindi.Work LocationThe Programme Manager will be working out of Women Safety Wing, located@ Lakdi Ka Pul, Hyderabad. There will be inter-city travel within the state for project implementation and monitoring purposes for which commute will be provided as and when the need arises.CompensationThe gross remuneration is capped at ₹75000/- per month. Actual salary will be based on last drawn pay and mutual discussions.Initial TenureThe tenure of the engagement is co-terminus with the project. The initial employment will be for 1 year. Annual performance appraisals will determine continuity of service, year on year.Application FeeNo application fee will apply.Application ProcessAll applications will be accepted online ONLY. Link to application form will be available under careers section of Selection ProcessOnline Application -> Application Scrutiny -> Short Assignment -> Technical Assessments -> Personal Interview -> Reference Check -> Offer -> Joining. [Note: All steps up to Ref Check are eliminatory in nature].Position Reports to:The position will report to the designated senior officer in AVA and Women Safety Wing.