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About the Role The District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT), Sahibganj, is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to lead its Project Management Unit (PMU). The Team Lead will be responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and overseeing the implementation of DMFT projects across key high-priority sectors and other sectors under PMKKKY, in directly and indirectly mining-affected areas of the district. The role requires strong leadership, project management, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills, along with the ability to work closely with the District Administration and relevant government departments to drive effective implementation and measurable outcomes. Key Roles and Responsibilities 1. Project Planning and Implementation Coordinate the planning and execution of DMFT projects across the designated high-priority sectors, ensuring alignment with project objectives, approved plans, and timelines. Oversee the implementation of infrastructure development, capacity building, and service delivery interventions. Facilitate interdepartmental coordination to address implementation challenges and ensure timely project execution. 2. Team Management and Leadership Lead and manage the DMFT PMU team, ensuring effective allocation of responsibilities, coordination, and accountability. Monitor team performance, provide guidance and technical support, and ensure timely delivery of assigned tasks and outputs. Foster a collaborative and performance-oriented working environment within the PMU. 3. Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination Build and maintain effective working relationships with the District Administration, government departments, field teams, NGOs, and community representatives. Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and consultations to support collaborative planning and implementation. Engage with local communities to identify needs and promote culturally appropriate and context-specific interventions. 4. Monitoring and Evaluation Conduct regular field visits and project site assessments to monitor implementation progress, quality, and effectiveness. Collect, analyse, and interpret project data to track progress against targets and identify areas for improvement. Support evidence-based decision-making and recommend corrective measures wherever required. 5. Documentation and Reporting Maintain accurate records of project activities, progress, and outcomes. Prepare periodic progress reports, presentations, success stories, and case studies for the District Administration and other stakeholders. Ensure timely reporting, documentation, and compliance with applicable project and administrative requirements. 6. Procurement and Administrative Support Demonstrate working knowledge of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal and support procurement-related processes, as required. Provide analytical, documentation, and presentation support for project proposals, reviews, and administrative meetings. 7. Other Responsibilities Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the District Administration in furtherance of DMFT objectives. Requirements Educational Qualification MBA or B.Tech from a Tier 1 institute. Experience Minimum 5 years of total professional experience. At least 2 years of experience in the development sector, preferably in project management, government programmes, social development, or related fields. Essential Skills and Competencies Working knowledge and experience of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal. Strong presentation and communication skills. Excellent report writing, documentation, and analytical skills. Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Strong team management, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively with government stakeholders. In case you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application to be unsuccessful and your application has been retained in our database for future opportunities.
