About Diksha Foundation

Diksha Foundation offers holistic education to learners from socially and economically marginalized communities in India. Since 2010 Diksha s movement has been towards creating transformative learning spaces . Our idea of education is not confined to mere literacy alone; we focus on the holistic education of the learner by looking at the social creative and moral development of each student. Holistic education stresses the overall development of an individual including core academics emotional development social skills with civic understanding critical thinking skills conflict resolution skills personality development and knowledge about self. While seeking to educate the whole person the basic three R s Relationships Responsibility and Reverence for all life are taken into consideration. We believe that education is a journey of selfdiscovery selflove and selfesteem and that it is a process of change from within a change in one s habits and world views and one s Relationships and Responsibilities towards the community.

Projects Overview:

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Description

We are looking for a dedicated Project Manager who is capable of understanding the requirements of various projects undertaken by Diksha Foundation and supporting the teams to achieve the required goals. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning execution and completion of projects within the organization. This includes but is not limited to project coordination stakeholder management resource allocation and monitoring project progress.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage all aspects of projects undertaken by Diksha Foundation.

Develop project plans including scope objectives timelines and resources required.

Monitor project progress and ensure that milestones are met within the specified timelines and budget.

Communicate effectively with project teams stakeholders and partners to ensure clarity of project goals and expectations.

Identify risks and issues related to project delivery and implement mitigation strategies.

Provide leadership and support to project teams ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Prepare regular project status reports and updates for internal and external stakeholders.

Conduct project evaluations and lessons learned sessions to identify areas for improvement and best practices.

Ensure compliance with all relevant policies procedures and regulations governing project implementation.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Social Work Education or a related field.

Minimum of five years of experience in project management preferably in the nonprofit sector.

Proven track record of successfully managing projects from inception to completion.

Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies is desirable.

Benefits

Work from home within Patna

Paid Time Off

Salary range: Rs. 50000 to Rs. 60000 per month depending on experience

Diksha is an equal opportunity employer. We are working towards diversifying our workforce. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information about our ongoing projects please visit ().

Postgraduate/Graduate in social work, sociology, labor and development studies, education, or any other related field from any reputed university. Minimum of 0-2-years relevant work experience with similar non-profit organizations. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of implementation of social development projects. Ability to work and deliver under strict deadlines. Individual contributor as well as a team player. Ability to work with cross-functional departments, especially government departments and international aid agencies Good communicator, who can put forth her/his, views in a polite manner with an ability to bring consensus. Skilled in Spreadsheet, PowerPoint presentations. Management software would be a plus