Project Manager

Location: Poonjar Constituency, Kerala
Employment Type: Full-time
Qualification: Graduate / Postgraduate
Preferred Background: MSW, Development Studies, Social Work, Rural Development, Sociology, Public Administration, Project Management, or related fields

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and responsible Project Coordinator to support and coordinate social innovation and community development initiatives in Poonjar Constituency, Kerala.

The ideal candidate should have strong communication and coordination skills, a proactive approach, and an interest in social development and community-focused projects. The role involves coordinating with different stakeholders, supporting project activities, conducting field-level activities, maintaining documentation, and ensuring the smooth implementation of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the implementation of social innovation and community development projects.
• Coordinate with project teams, community members, local organizations, institutions, and other stakeholders.
• Plan and organize meetings, workshops, awareness programmes, campaigns, and community activities.
• Conduct field visits and collect relevant information, feedback, and project data.
• Maintain project documentation, records, databases, and reports.
• Monitor project activities and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Prepare regular project progress reports and updates for management.
• Identify challenges during project implementation and coordinate with the team to develop practical solutions.
• Support community engagement and awareness activities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with local stakeholders and community groups.
• Assist in planning and executing new social innovation initiatives.
• Manage multiple activities and ensure proper follow-up and coordination.

Educational Qualification

Preferred candidates with a postgraduate qualification in:

• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Development Studies
• Social Work
• Rural Development
• Sociology
• Public Administration
• Community Development
• Project Management
• or other relevant social science / development-related fields.

Graduates with relevant experience and strong communication, leadership, and project coordination skills may also be considered.

Required Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good project coordination and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication skills in Malayalam and English.
• Good MS Office / Google Workspace skills.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Excel and report preparation.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to coordinate with different stakeholders.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel locally for project-related activities.
• Passion for community development and social innovation.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following areas will be preferred:

• Social innovation projects
• Community development
• NGO / development sector
• Government or community-based projects
• Field coordination
• Rural development
• Project management
• Social research
• Community engagement
• Event / programme coordination
• Youth development initiatives

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person