Associate Project Manager, (IWRM)
Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD) Societyis looking to hire a self-motivated and results-driven Associate Project Manager, Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) at Bangalore with experience in WASH/development sector to design, lead and manage our engineering project operations and programs.
In 2005 CDD was formally established as a society. Beyond the member organisations, CDD actively collaborates with organisations across domains – including National, State & Local Governments, INGOs, local NGOs, and corporate partners to scale up sustainable water and sanitation solutions.
We aim to accomplish our purpose by developing contextualised, decentralised and resilient nature-based solutions through adoption of systems approach. Nature Based Systems (NBS) are inherently low on life cycle costs, carbon footprint and circular in character.
Our guiding principles:
- Building resilience and adaptive capacity, especially in the context of climate change
- Promoting inclusiveness and gender equality
- Embracing environmental sustainability and circular economy
- Fostering innovation and technological advancement
Please visit our website to learn more about us and our streams of work; www.cddindia.org
The Candidate
Job Title – Associate Project Manager, IWRM for CDD Society
Job Location | CDD Society Office in Bangalore
Qualifications, Experience and Eligibility
Bachelors or Master’s degree in engineering, technology, WASH, public health, social sciences, urban/environment planning or other relevant fields. MBA from reputed institutes is preferred.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience with at least 2 years’ experience in leading projects and/or operations functions with min 2 years at middle management roles.
Age Profile: 30-40 years
Competencies/ Skills Required
- Interest and orientation to nature based, environmental and community centric programs within entire water resource management cycle including, sources strengthening, waste water treatment and waterbody rejuvenation.
- Mindset of innovation and quality.
- Experience in commercially tracking the project / program with respect to budgets.
- Managing client / donor relationships at all levels.
- Willingness to travel for projects and various connects/conferences as and when required.
- Experience in project delivery for the Govt of India is a plus. Sector insights and experience with NGO, non-profit, intergovernmental, quasi-govt organizations is an added advantage.
- Good reading, writing and verbal skills in English language.
Exposure and interest towards gender and inclusion issues is a huge plus.
Key Personality Traits
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate diverse groups, help negotiate priorities, and resolve conflicts among stakeholders.
- Able to mentor, develop, and coach juniors. Provide the team with a strong sense of purpose and vision, inculcate a social impact drive.
Job Responsibilities
Project Management
- Possess knowledge of WATSAN sector, design thinking, cost & constructability know how, day to day project management activities
- Conduct site visits for feasibility study/survey like city scale feasibility and planning activities, survey, proposals, investigations
- Data assessment, proposal and concept preparation, requirements gathering, systems engineering design
- Manage and oversee bill of quantities, time and cost estimates
- Site visits for construction supervision/ensuring quality control/commissioning
- Support regular operation and maintenance activities
- Coordinate with client, project scheduling and materials management
- Preparation of detailed visit/project reports
- Constant communication and coordination with teams across multiple sites and areas
- Creation and oversight of project budget
- Review project progress, ensure quality implementation, coordinate tasks, and mitigate risks
- Communicate and plan change management activities involving scope, schedule, etc.
- Support preparation of knowledge management material
- Preparing construction-basis tender documents and reviewing technical submissions
- Liaise with various bodies and individuals, including local authorities, government agencies, clients, contractors, residents, suppliers, technical experts and other team members/consultants
- Ensure compliance of specific grant programs to ensure that it meets the contract guidelines and requirements, and is a well drafted, complete in all aspects
- Drive efficient PMO practices and improvements and on-going retrospection to foster continuous improvement
- Driving continuous improvement for efficiently delivering better, higher impact programs at greater scale, year over year
Organisational Contribution
- Innovation, generating new ideas and opportunities in environment sustainability and nature-based solutions
- Support needs of the organization in furthering of its goals/objectives through business development and program functions
- Conduct exposure visits for various external groups and officials
- Support dissemination programs like trainings, seminars, workshops and meetings
- Supporting internal capacity building and knowledge management programs
Key Performance Indicators
- Project delivery and completeness, Client and donor satisfaction, Effective relationship management, Financial budgeting and reporting.
- Innovations and new opportunities, Business development avenues, Various organizational building initiatives and contributions.
Compensation:
- Industry compatible and in accordance with experience and qualifications.
Application Process:
Please apply within 25 th May to CDD Recruitment Bangalore: recruitment.bgl@cddindia.org with the job title in subject line. Your application shall be kept confidential.
PLEASE WRITE SUBJECT ‘APM May 23’ IN EMAIL APPLICATION SUBJECT LINE.
Job Email id: recruitment.bgl(at)cddindia.org
