Job Description: Project Manager (NRM, Agriculture & Livelihoods)
Organisation : The PRIDE India
Job Title: Project Manager
Reporting To: Regional Head Konkan
Project Name: Jawhar Natural Resource Management (NRM) Project
Location: Jawhar
Contract: FTC
About The PRIDE India: The PRIDE India is a non-governmental organization committed to bringing a sustainable change in the marginalized communities living in rural and urban poverty by helping them lead lives filled with dignity and self-respect. We work across various thematic areas including Health Care and Sanitation, Child Centric Development, Ideal Village, Livelihood Development, Women Empowerment, Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation.
Role Overview:
The Project Manager will ensure the overall leadership, strategic planning, donor compliance, technical oversight, and monitoring of the Natural Resource Management project. The role requires strong understanding of watershed/NRM engineering, community development, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Planning:
• Lead overall implementation of the 36-month NRM project as per the approved proposal.
• Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly implementation plans.
• Coordinate with HDFC Bank CSR team for compliance and reporting.
Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance:
• Oversee planning and quality verification of NRM structures such as:
o check dam desiltation
o recharge shaft construction
o dug well renovation
o farm pond excavation
o micro-irrigation systems
o solar-powered irrigation units
• Ensure environmental, safety, and technical guidelines are followed.
• Approve measurements, contractor bills, and technical documentation.
Governance, Community & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Build strong relationships with Panchayats, Tribal Development Dept., Agriculture Dept., KVK, and Water Resources Dept.
• Facilitate village-level governance structures and ensure participatory implementation.
• Support sustainability plans for tool banks, water user groups, and asset maintenance.
Capacity Building & Agriculture Development:
• Oversee training calendar, IEC development, exposure visit plans, and extension activities.
• Ensure integration of nutrition-sensitive agriculture and climate-resilient practices.
Monitoring, Reporting & Donor Compliance:
• Lead baseline, MIS tracking, progress monitoring, and impact documentation.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reports and presentations for donors and trustees.
• Ensure setup of field monitoring systems, GPS tagging, photos, and data validation.
• Conduct regular field reviews and team meetings.
Other Duties: Undertake additional duties as directed by the Reporting Manager, ensuring alignment with the organizational objectives and vision, thereby contributing to the overall mission of the organization.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Master’s degree preferred: Agriculture, Water Resource Management, Rural Development, Environmental Science, Social Work.
• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in NRM/watershed/agriculture-based rural development projects.
• Experience working in tribal regions and managing large donor-funded projects.
• Ability to manage contractors, budgets, engineering works, and multiple field teams.
Key Skills:
• Strong leadership and project management
• Technical expertise in NRM/watershed structures
• Government liaison
• Budgeting & documentation
• Conflict management
• Data-driven decision making
• Commitment to The PRIDE India’s mission, values, and ethical standards.
Job Email ID: hr(at)prideindia.org
