Overview: Swaniti Initiative is looking for a talented and highly motivated Senior Project Officer - Development and Project Management to join its Planning and Monitoring Unit (PMU) to be established and run under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) at Ramgarh District of Jharkhand. The PMU, as a whole, will serve as a - nodal point- for increasing the efficiency and efficacy of the District Mineral Foundation, a trust, setup as a non-profit body as mandated by Mines and Minerals Act, 2015, to work for the interest and benefits of persons and areas affected by mining related activities. The overall objective of the PMU will be to formulate and execute the contextualized needs of the communities in mining affected areas, and implement and monitor the interventions through a structured approach. The Senior Project officer - Development and Project Management will report to the Team Lead of the Planning and Monitoring Unit (PMU) and the position will be based out of Ramgarh, Jharkhand. Key Responsibilities: - Carry out diagnostic study to understand the socio-economic conditions in mining affected villages and analyse the impact (or deficit) of existing government schemes. - Conduct participatory planning and need assessment exercise in all mining affected villages in the district. - Facilitate Gram Sabhas and organise discussions on development issues in the village/Panchayat. - Prepare village wise - list of projects to be taken up under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF). - Arrange the village wise - list of projects into Annual Action Plans, based on the immediate and long term priorities, as determined by the people in the mining affected villages. - Evaluate projects submitted by different stakeholders to be taken up under District Mineral Foundation (DMF). - Converge with various line DMF(T) administrations to improve effectiveness of interventions on the community - Facilitate the approval of the Annual Action Plans in the Managing / Executive Committee and Governing Board of the District Mineral Foundation (DMF). - Oversee the implementation of the approved projects, through regular field visits and raise flags at appropriate levels in case of potential delays or cost overruns. - Promote community based monitoring tools like Social Audit of projects executed under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF). - Undertake action-research to discover more appropriate ways of doing things under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF). - Demonstrate the effectiveness of various projects taken up under District Mineral Foundation (DMF) on the lives of the mining affected communities through various communication mediums. - Prepare documentation of success stories, lessons learn and impact at periodic intervals - Any other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications and Experience: - A graduate from a recognized university/institute with a four-year degree course or a post-graduate from a recognized University/ Institute (in case of a graduate holding degree of a course duration of three years or less). - Should have a minimum of 2 years total work experience. Preference will be given to experience with Government/ Government Organisations/ International Organisations. Competencies and Skills: - High integrity and ethical standards. - Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships. - Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyze diverse information and manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions. - Competency in usage of IT tools including proficiency in MS Office suite. - Strong oral and writing skills in English. - Ability to communicate in Hindi is desirable. Salary: 45,000 - 55,000/- P.M. The position is purely contractual in nature with a tenure of 3 years from the date of signing of agreement. Location: Ramgarh, Jharkhand Interested applicants are requested to send a detailed CV by email with the title - Senior Project Officer - Development and Project Management - in the subject line. Last date for sending your application is April 30, 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

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Swaniti Initiative - Senior Project Officer - Development & Project Management 

Swaniti Initiative - Senior Project Officer - Development & Project Management  ,Job Description for Swaniti Initiative - Senior Project Officer - Development & Project Management  in Swaniti Initiative in  Jharkhand for (2-10) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Swaniti Initiative - Senior Project Officer - Development & Project Management  in Swaniti Initiative in  Jharkhand for (2-10) years of experience. Apply Now!