Job Description

Role: PROJECT COORDINATOR

Location: New Delhi

Brief About Foundation for MSME Clusters

Established in June 2005, the Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC) www.fmc.org.in specializes in the promotion of MSMEs through cluster and value chain led development. FMC was promoted as a Registered Public Charitable Trust with the technical support of a then UNIDO Cluster Development Programme, in June 2005. It is governed by a very eminent Board of Trustees from the Government, Banks, Academia, Donor institutions and NGOs, ably led Mr. Ajay Shankar, IAS (ex-Secretary Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Govt. of India). FMC undertakes all its operations in line with its vision and mission that are given as under:

In India, FMC has worked with around 200 MSME clusters, undertaken studies/research in another 150 MSME clusters and worked with 250 Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) thus benefiting more than 100,000 MSMEs across different sectors and sizes. FMC and its experts have also provided training, handholding, and research on cluster development in 16 other countries across the globe.

About the role: FMC is looking for a person to be the project coordinator - who reports to and works closely with the Project Head and is responsible for driving the operational results of the project and fostering community engagement and capacity building

Scope of Work

1. Project Management: Keep track of the project's progress and make sure it stays on schedule to reach its goals.

2. Team Management and Coordination: Work closely with the project team, assigning tasks, and making sure everyone knows what they need to do. Coordinate meetings and communication among team members. Supporting the development of the skills and capacities of project team members and community partners

3. Documentation: Keep all project documents organized and up-to-date. This includes things like project plans, meeting minutes, and any other important paperwork.

4. Report Making: Prepare regular reports on the project's progress. These reports will help keep everyone informed about how things are going and if there are any problems that need to be addressed.

5. Financial Management: Oversee the project's finances, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization of resources.

6. Compliance: Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards, promoting transparency and accountability in all project activities.

7. Adaptability: Respond effectively to changing circumstances and requirements, adjusting project plans and strategies to tackle emerging challenges and seize opportunities.s

Education & Experienc

• Post-graduation (or equivalent) qualification in one of the following areas: social sciences, development, economics, livelihood promotion, rural development

• Between 10-12 years of relevant work experience in similar organizational/functional context

• Good communications and presentation skills - write, read and speak in English and Hindi

Other specifications

• Managing programs in a multi-stakeholder environment, managing diverse set of partners including government officials, and representatives from private sector

• Experience working with donor funded project

• Strong organizational and time Management skills

• Proven strategic, conceptual and analytical skills

• Proactive and self-motivated individual capable of engaging with various stakeholders

• A self-starter, able to work independently

• Ability to travel extensively

How to Apply:

Interested candidates having a flair for accepting challenges and meeting the requirements to apply at hr@msmefoundation.org with an updated resume and a cover letter.

Only candidates with relevant qualification and experience would be shortlisted. The ones who do not qualify in the short-listing won’t be intimated due to expected high number of CVs.

FMC is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply. FMC does not discriminate qualified candidates based on age, caste, class, sex, gender, disability, religion, nationality, ethnicity, health and disability

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