State Project Manager (Open to internal and external applicants)

Overview

The State Project Manager will oversee the implementation of a project in Andhra Pradesh, focusing on enhancing the resilience of coastal communities to climate change through ecosystem-based adaptation. The role involves managing day-to-day project activities, monitoring results and risks, and ensuring stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of project activities in Andhra Pradesh.
• Foster partnerships with key state government and technical institutions.
• Prepare detailed workplans for the State PMU and state-specific annual work plans.
• Provide information for developing Terms of Reference for consultants.
• Commission activities like research studies and training workshops.
• Identify capacity development needs of implementing partners.
• Coordinate with national and other state teams.
• Ensure coordination with state program unit and district officials.
• Manage and track contracts with project partners.
• Undertake review meetings and field visits.
• Review quality and consistency of reports from partners.
• Prepare quarterly project progress reports.
• Facilitate and participate in review meetings.
• Supervise the work of team members or consultants at the state level.

Required Experience

Minimum of 2 years (with Master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in Coastal resilience, project management and working with national and state governments on similar assignments.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) from a recognized institution in Environmental Studies / Environment Management/ Sustainable development/Climate Science/Natural Resources Management or closely related field is required. OR A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s Degree) from a recognized institution in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree in the field of Environmental Studies / Environment Management/Sustainable development/Climate Science/Natural Resource Management or related field.

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