Project Development Manager
Indicorps seeks a knowledgeable Project Development Manager to lead the project development team that will develop partnerships for Indicorps’ January 2010, August 2010 and future Fellowship classes. The Project Development Manager will be responsible for developing a strategic vision for Indicorps’ project development goals, future Fellowship classes, and Indicorps’ larger contribution to India’s development sector. This position is based in the Ahmedabad, Gujarat office, but will require extensive travel around India via train and bus.
Responsibilities include (but are not restricted to):
- Contribute to Indicorps’ global strategy for project development and overall impact on the NGO sector in India
- Lead a team of 2-3 other staff members to assess viability of potential partners, create detailed travel itineraries to maximize time in the field, and determine projects for each Fellowship cycle
- Actively research and seek out partnerships with key stakeholders in the NGO, government, and private sectors
- Visit partner sites to understand philosophy, field activities, and willingness to invest in young people
- Act as a thoughtful spokesperson for Indicorps at partner sites
- Create sustainable projects in accordance with partner needs, the Indicorps philosophy, and our potential to contribute
- Train project development team and other volunteers in the art of project creation
- Oversee writing and editing of project opportunities for each Fellowship cycle
- Develop and maintain a high-level of communication and partnership with partners
- Identify and realize opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration
- Prioritize opportunities and strategically plan ahead for the next Fellowship cycle
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2-3 years experience supporting/managing large-scale processes and/or projects, preferably with an NGO
- A broad understanding of the development sector in India, with a strong interest in learning more and making a meaningful contribution
- Strong project management skills; organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, accurate and efficient with a demonstrated work ethic
- Maturity to build relationships with a broad range of staff, both at Indicorps and with partners, and confidently and respectfully make decisions and implement changes
- Experience successfully collaborating with partners to achieve results despite conflicting demands or priorities
- Capability to manage and motivate team members to accomplish objectives
- Excellent abilities to work independently and with minimal and/or remote guidance, particularly while traveling
- Proven track record in performing multiple tasks and performing under pressure of deadlines
- Ability to serve as a persuasive, thoughtful, and charismatic spokesperson
- Highly articulate with exceptionally strong written, editorial and verbal skills
- Fluent in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent command of English and fluency in at least one Indian language
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Effective in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead
- Proven ability to stay poised and level-headed during crises
- Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and take initiative
- Ability to identify potential problems and devise creative solutions to achieve program goals