Team Leader - Project Management - NGO

The position of Team Leader will be a regular position based out of Chennai involving 60% travel to various locations across Tamil Nadu, primarily Trichy. The Team

The leader will be responsible for overseeing and managing the project. S/he will play a pivotal role in leading a team of motivated individuals, coordinating impactful projects, and driving the mission forward in Trichy and other parts of Tamil Nadu. While the projects will primarily be practice-based, there is also a vision for building a teaching and research lab there. This role requires exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a strong commitment to creating positive social change.

Activities and Tasks

The Team Leader's responsibilities and deliverables will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Leadership and Team Management:

- Providing strong leadership and direction to the Office team members, fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment;

- Setting clear goals, expectations, and performance metrics for team members, ensuring alignment with the mission and objectives;

- Mentoring and guiding team members in their professional growth, supporting their skill development and career advancement;

Project Planning and Execution:

- Collaborating with the Institution's senior leadership to develop and execute projects and initiatives tailored to the needs and context;

- Creating project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation measures; and ensuring their successful implementation while adhering to quality standards;

- Monitoring project progress, identifying potential challenges, and implementing timely solutions to achieve project goals;

- Managing the contribution of Project partners, External Consultants, and Advisors to the project;

- Ensuring compliance with effective quality assurance mechanisms for all outputs and deliverables and maintaining the overall integrity of the project deliverables;

- Reviewing the performance of team personnel, Advisors, and External Consultants;

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Building and maintaining strong relationships with local partners, government agencies, NGOs, CSR, bi and multilateral agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to foster collaboration and maximise impact;

- Representing the Institution at local events, conferences, and meetings to enhance its visibility and influence in the Indian non-profit sector;

- Effectively managing and coordinating interactions with donors, both independently and in collaboration with senior leadership;

Fundraising and Resource Mobilization:

- Working closely with the Programme and Resource Development Manager to develop and implement strategies to secure funding for the projects and initiatives;

- Playing an integral role in crafting compelling concept notes, pitch decks, and grant proposals;

- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information and insights, ensuring the accurate representation of project objectives, strategies, and anticipated impact;

- Engaging with potential donors, sponsors, and supporters to communicate the mission and impact, leading to increased financial support;

Reporting and Documentation:

- Preparing regular reports on project progress, outcomes, and financials for the Institution's leadership and donors;

- Maintaining accurate records of all activities, expenses, and achievements

- Enabling documentation and learning of lessons from the process, to feed into academic, research, and capacity-building initiatives;

Advocacy and Awareness:

- Collaborating with the Communications team to raise awareness about work through various channels, including social media, press releases, and local events;

- Advocating for policy changes and social issues relevant to the Institution's mission, contributing to positive societal change;

Recruitment:

- Supporting the recruitment and/or deployment of personnel to project teams, and their capacity building;

Institutional engagement:

- Providing support to other activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;

- Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at carrying out tasks as assigned by and travelling on work within or outside the country as and when needed.

Person Specification

The incumbent is required to have training in Social Work, Urban Planning/ Policy, Project Management, Development Studies, or related disciplines with 15-20 years of relevant experience. The candidate should have a demonstrable track record of developing and facilitating project management, especially in the social/development sector, and should have experience in working with Government agencies.

S/he should also have experience working in multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams; good people management skills; and significant competency in project management, IT, and social media skills.

This offer is only open to citizens of India and is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest cannot be undertaken.