District Project Manager- ECCE, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra

Role: District Project Manager- ECCE, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra
Experience: 5-10 years
Salary band: Up to 10.8 LPA

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Role Overview:

The District Project Manager (DPM) will lead program operations in the Gadchiroli district. This role requires strong leadership, program implementation expertise, and the ability to build transformative partnerships with government and non-government stakeholders at the district and block levels.

The DPM will oversee program design, supervision, team management, and quality assurance, ensuring that targets are met effectively and within timelines. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker capable of working in rural and tribal contexts to drive outcomes in Health, Nutrition, and Early Childhood Development (ECD).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Management & Implementation:

• Operations Lead: Lead the implementation of childcare programs across specified blocks in Gadchiroli, ensuring adherence to organizational protocols and quality standards.
• Childcare Center Management:
  • Establish new childcare/early learning centers as per project plans.
  • Achieve and maintain a minimum average monthly attendance of 75% of children per center.
  • Monitor child health outcomes, ensuring children attending 15 days/month for 4 consecutive months show measurable improvements.
  • Conduct annual center-level risk and safety assessments.
• Quality & Safety: Drive continuous quality improvement in infrastructure, staffing, and child learning environments.
• Community Engagement:
  • Roll out the Parents Engagement Program (PEP) on ECD, nutrition, and hygiene.
  • Strengthen community participation via parent involvement, management committees, and awareness campaigns.
• Strategy & Planning: Develop district-specific work plans, budgets, and context-specific strategies aligned with organizational objectives. Address operational challenges proactively with adaptive solutions.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Implement robust M&E mechanisms. Conduct regular field visits to assess program fidelity and progress. Analyze data to identify gaps, take corrective measures, and share success stories.

2. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Government Convergence: Strengthen convergence with ICDS, Health, and Nutrition departments at district and block levels to improve service delivery and referrals.
• Partnerships: Facilitate joint reviews and convergence opportunities.
• Representation: Position the organization as a key actor in Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) within the district.

3. Financial Management:

• Resource Optimization: Ensure optimal use of funds and resources across all operational centers.
• Budgeting: Lead project budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and financial forecasting.
• Compliance: Maintain transparent, compliant financial records in accordance with organizational policies.

4. Team Leadership:

• Supervision: Directly supervise block-level coordinators and district support staff.
• Culture Building: Conduct staff meetings to set goals, assess progress, and build a collaborative culture.
• Mentorship: Encourage innovation, problem-solving, and accountability among team members. Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of project activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Public Health, Rural Management, MBA, or an equivalent field.
• Experience: 5–10 years of experience in program implementation. Preference for backgrounds in Nutrition, Health, Sanitation, or Early Childhood Development in rural and tribal contexts.
• Age Limit: Preferably between 30 and 45 years.
• Location: Candidate must be based in the Gadchiroli district or willing to relocate.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Language Proficiency:
  • Marathi: Fluency in speaking and reading is essential.
  • English: Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Hindi: Spoken fluency required.
  • Note: Knowledge of the local dialect/language is an advantage.

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is first posted on June 04, 2026, on Ground Zero