Main Purpose: The Project Assistant (District Operation) position will support the project in development and implementation of skilling and training activities in the districts and blocks of the state for the youth and girls to link them to appropriate skill development training programmes which enable them to access dignified job opportunities in the market. The position will provide technical support to JSDMS team in the district to solve the operational related issues with Vocational Training Providers for improving mobilisation, training, certification, assessment placement and retention of the candidate in their jobs. The candidate will support the capacity building of stakeholders in the districts as Per NSQF across the state. S/He will ensure engagement of all direct stakeholders and delivery of project objectives in the district, in coordination with the Government of Jharkhand when needed.

Core
Achieve Results:LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by  deadline
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Agenda 2030: Prosperity
Inclusive Growth
 Urban development design / risk mitigation, inclusive design, resilience, and sustainability
Business Management
Project Management
 Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
Business Management
Client Management
 Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs.
 Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy

Education:

High School OR Bachelor’s in social work, management, development, rural management, business administration, economics, labour studies etc.

Experience:

4 years of demonstrable experience in operation and coordination support for project implementation post high school OR 1 year of relevant work experience post Bachelors.
Relevant Experience at the state level working with Governments and private entities in the skill sector

Experience of working with Central and/or State Governments/ international agencies/ on similar assignments will be preferred.
Prior experience of working in a PMU in the skilling or livelihood sector
Previous experience of training and curriculum development experience

Skills:

In-depth knowledge of skilling policies, guidelines, tender design, national and state policies and existing schemes, scheme design, regulatory laws related to skilling, related concepts, policies and practices.
Adequate experience in Project Management practices and ability to formulate and manage budgets.
Broad based knowledge across cross-cutting thematic areas such as skilling, livelihoods, social protection, risk management, procurement procedures, environmental and social safeguards.
Demonstrates substantive and technical knowledge to meet responsibilities and requirements of the post with excellence.

Good facilitation and communication skills
 Ability to carry out research and communicate strategic pieces that guide decisions on strategic programme directions
 Tailors and presents information to diverse audiences using a variety of communication delivery methods (e.g., written, electronic, oral, interpersonal) documentation
 Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
 Management skills
 Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multi-disciplinary teams
 Hands-on experience in design, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects.
 Ability to guide the PMU in implementing and achieving project outcomes.
 Reliable in delivering own parts of the work as part of a team effort
 Demonstrates excellent work/project planning skills.
 Is open to change and ability to manage complex, ever-changing environments;

Excellent oral and writing skills in English and Hindi