Project Manager – Elderly Inclusion and Empowerment

Position: Project Manager Elderly Inclusion & Empowerment

Location: Raipur Chattisgarh

Reporting To: National Project Manager Elderly Inclusion & Empowerment

Based at : - State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) State Programme Management Unit (SPMU) office

Project Duration: 3 Years (annual contract renewable based on performance and availability of funds)

BACKGROUND

HelpAge India in partnership with DAYNRLM and participating SRLMs is implementing a multi-state pilot to integrate elderly care active ageing and community-based caregiving within the Food Nutrition Health and Water Sanitation and Hygiene (FNHW) framework. The initiative aims to build scalable community-led elderly inclusion systems through SHGVOCLF platforms strengthen government convergence and develop caregiving cadres and care economy approaches. To support state-level implementation a Project Manager Elderly Inclusion & Empowerment will be positioned within the respective SRLM SPMU.

PURPOSE

The State Project Manager Elderly Inclusion & Empowerment will provide state-level technical operational and coordination support for implementing the Operational Framework under the MoU between HelpAge India and the respective SRLM. The role includes integrating elderly-focused interventions within SRLM systems strengthening implementation across pilot districts and blocks facilitating government convergence and supporting institutionalisation within DAYNRLM while guiding district/block teams community institutions and caregiving cadres to deliver agreed programme outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Programme Coordination and Implementation

Lead coordination and implementation of the Operational Framework across pilot districts and blocks ensuring alignment with state plans and the HelpAge IndiaSRLM MoU.

Act as the key liaison between SRLM and HelpAge India to drive smooth planning integration of elderly inclusion within SHGVOCLF and FNHW systems and overall programme delivery.

Monitor progress address implementation gaps and support trainings exposure visits and review mechanisms to ensure timely and effective outcomes.

2. Coordination & Engagement

Act as the key liaison between HelpAge India and SRLM coordinating across state district and block levels and driving convergence with relevant departments.

3. Technical Support & Capacity Building

Develop and deliver guidelines tools and trainings; strengthen elderly inclusion caregiving systems and integration of ESHGs within NRLM platforms.

4. Monitoring & Reporting

Track progress conduct field visits and lead reporting evaluations and documentation of programme outcomes.

5. Community Systems & Convergence

Strengthen Elders Self Help Groups (ESHGs) community caregiving systems and enable elderly access to entitlements health social protection and livelihoods through stakeholder convergence.

Disclaimer: The Job Description above is not an exhaustive list of skills efforts duties and responsibilities associated with the position.

Requirements

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS COMPENTENCIES & EXPERIENCE

• Masters degree in Social Work Rural Development Development Studies Public Health or related disciplines.
  
• Minimum 4 6 years of relevant experience in rural livelihoods SHG promotion social inclusion public health or community development programmes.
  
• Prior experience of working with SRLMs NRLM institutional platforms or large-scale government programmes will be preferred.
  
• Experience in programme coordination capacity building and stakeholder engagement.
  
• Understanding of elderly inclusion social protection community caregiving or FNHW-related programmes will be an added advantage.
  
• Strong communication coordination and documentation skills.
  
• Willingness to travel extensively within the state.
  
• Strong programme coordination and facilitation skills.
  
• Ability to work with government systems and community institutions.
  
• Good training and mentoring abilities.
  
• Strong analytical reporting and documentation skills.
  
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Ability to manage multi-stakeholder implementation processes.
  

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Interested candidates may apply within 15 days of this advertisement with a cover /motivation letter and CV at ; along with details of last salary drawn expected salary and three professional referees.

Due to the urgency of the position interviews may be scheduled even before the closure of the advertisement. Hence interested candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest. Please note that we will not be able to notify all applicants. Only short-listed candidates will be notified about the interview date.

Required Skills:

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS COMPENTENCIES & EXPERIENCE Masters degree in Social Work Rural Development Development Studies Public Health or related disciplines. Minimum 4 6 years of relevant experience in rural livelihoods SHG promotion social inclusion public health or community development programmes. Prior experience of working with SRLMs NRLM institutional platforms or large-scale government programmes will be preferred. Experience in programme coordination capacity building and stakeholder engagement. Understanding of elderly inclusion social protection community caregiving or FNHW-related programmes will be an added advantage. Strong communication coordination and documentation skills. Willingness to travel extensively within the state. Strong programme coordination and facilitation skills. Ability to work with government systems and community institutions. Good training and mentoring abilities. Strong analytical reporting and documentation skills. Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multi-stakeholder implementation processes

Required Education:

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS COMPENTENCIES & EXPERIENCEMasters degree in Social Work Rural Development Development Studies Public Health or related 4 6 years of relevant experience in rural livelihoods SHG promotion social inclusion public health or community development experience of working with SRLMs NRLM institutional platforms or large-scale government programmes will be in programme coordination capacity building a

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1