Project Manager

Company Description Saath Charitable Trust is a non-governmental organization founded in 1989 and based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It works closely with vulnerable and socially marginalized communities, providing livelihood linkages, skills for employment, and access to health and education services. Saath focuses on livelihoods, skill development, health, education, rights, urban governance, financial inclusion, and community development, including rehabilitation and resettlement. Through integrated community development programs and one-stop centers, it supports residents of underprivileged neighborhoods in accessing government schemes, micro-finance, and basic infrastructure. Over three decades, Saath has partnered with governments, corporates, individuals, and other nonprofits, positively impacting the lives of more than 1.5 million people across Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra.
Role Description The Project Manager will oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of community development projects in Vapi, ensuring alignment with Saath’s mission and objectives. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating project activities, managing timelines and budgets, supervising field teams, and ensuring compliance with donor and organizational requirements. The role involves supporting procurement and logistics, tracking deliveries, and expediting materials and services needed for project implementation. The Project Manager will collaborate with local stakeholders, prepare regular progress reports, conduct site inspections, and address operational challenges to keep projects on schedule. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Vapi, requiring regular presence in the field and close engagement with community members and partner organizations.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong Project Management skills, including planning, coordination, risk management, and reporting.
Candidates should possess Expeditor and Expediting skills to follow up on orders, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely availability of project materials.
Candidates should possess Inspection skills to review project sites, verify quality of work, and ensure adherence to standards and safety protocols.
Candidates should possess Logistics Management skills to organize transportation, storage, and distribution of materials and resources.
Relevant experience in development sector or NGO projects, especially in community development or urban/rural programs, is beneficial.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work respectfully with diverse communities and partners.
Bachelor’s degree in social work, development studies, management, engineering, or a related field; a master’s degree is an advantage.
Proficiency in project documentation, basic data analysis, and standard office software; familiarity with local languages is a plus.

Work arrangement
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