Project Coordinator

Background of The Hans Foundation

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organisations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

Goal of the project: Persons with disabilities (PwDs) have improved health, overall well-being and socially included through a community outreach program.

1. General Information

• •Location: Mumbai
• •Type of Employment: Contractual renewable basis project requirements
• •No. of Position: 01
• •Reporting to: Manager- Swasthya Cities

2. Duties & Responsibilities

A. Project Management

• •Overall management of the project - Mobile Community Outreach Services for People with Disabilities Hyderabad, Telangana
• •Preparation of monthly and quarterly progress update report for THF and any donor agency/company/organisation
• •Develop and chase deadlines, budgets, and activities
• •Conduct review meeting with all authorities and project team once a month

B. Stakeholder Management and Liaison

• •Building consensus amongst various stakeholders on key issues and initiatives of the project
• •Ensuring smooth communication and coordination between NIEPID -representatives, project staff and THF
• •Work with stakeholders to assess program performance

C. Team Management

• •Lead the project implementation team and other THF staff for the project.
• •Identification of KRAs for the staff in the project implementation team in THF and organisation’s strategies and approach for such project.
• •Conflict resolution between staff members, administration, and stakeholders
• •Supervising sensitively all critical cases of children/adult with disabilities and resolving them with the help of the project management team including leading team of THF and NIEPID
• •Assess the need of capacity building training/session for team and for self

D. Reporting

• •Review of data gathered from the project service centre and all reports generated and suggest policy inputs.
• •Reviewing reports created by project associate, HR executive, consultant monitoring associate and operations manager and core team.
• •Review standard operating procedures for the functioning of this project and approval from concerned authorities as and when required

E. Finance and Administration

• •Management of promotions, appraisals, performance evaluation and contract extension of all project staff and support the HR
• •Maintaining record of attendance, report submission by team and the bill and voucher if any

F. Procurement of project items

• •Procumbent of the furniture, electronics, tools and medical equipment’s, stationeries and other line items as and when required.
• •Vendor management

G. Other Duties

Prepare and supervise the team for various awareness camp, exposure visits, training etc.

3. Other Indicative Requirements:

Educational Qualifications

• •Graduate or master’s degree in any field
• •Diploma in Disability Course OR Rehabilitation Courses

Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)

• •Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in community-based project
• •Valid RCI Registration preferred.
• •Experience of working with people with disabilities

Required Skills & Competences:

• •Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• •Integrity and professionalism
• •In depth knowledge and experience in individual, group and family in the community
• •Problem solver and innovative
• •Good organizational and time management skills
• •Giving close attention to details and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive or confidential information

THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.