Programme Manager

Aga Khan Development Network

  • India
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
SectorSocial DevelopmentAbout the AgencyA new agency, the Aga Khan Agency for the Habitat (AKAH), works to ensure that people live in physical settings that are as safe as possible from the effects of natural disasters, that residents who do live in such high risk areas are able to cope with disasters in terms of preparedness and response, and that these settings provide access to social and financial services that lead to greater opportunities and a better quality of life. The new agency merges the activities of the Aga Khan Planning and Building Services, with its prize-winning water and sanitation programmes and low-cost habitat products, such as smoke-free stoves; the humanitarian arm of AKDN, FOCUS, which promotes disaster mitigation and resiliency and intervenes after disasters; the AKDN's Disaster Risk Management Initiative, which focuses on disaster preparedness in remote areas; and the environment- and habitat-related activities of the Aga Khan Foundation, including the Prince Sadruddin Fund for the Environment and the Foundation's highly regarded rural support programmes.AutoReqId4243BRAgencyAga Khan Agency for HabitatRegionSouth AsiaThe requirementsEducation: Postgraduate in Urban Planning/ Urban design/ Urban Policy.
Knowledge of software's - MS office, Google earth pro, Adobe, GIS. Language skills - English, Hindi and Marathi is preferred.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional experience in development sector is desirable.The positionScope of work and deliverables:
  • Provide overall project management by being responsible for the implementation, coordination, and documentation of the Urban risk resilience programme focusing on urban flooding, urban heat and other climate change issues.
  • Lead the team of development professionals i.e., Programme coordinators / officers to ensure timely and quality programme deliverables.
  • Responsible for design development, project coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the program.
  • Regularly review and monitor the project and ensure that the teams follow the project guidelines.
  • Maintain good relationship with relevant government authorities, Non-Government Organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Conduct regular field visits to monitor the project implementation process and prepare periodic progress reports as required.
  • Ensure that project documents are complete, current, and maintained appropriately.
  • Produce relevant presentations and documentation to key group and relevant stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with internal and external for procurement of services for implementation
  • Development of new proposals for urban habitat risk resilience.
Position Location : Mumbai / Chandrapur

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