PROJECT ASSOCIATE
Project Title: Youth Led Interventions
Location: New Delhi
Assignment Duration: August 2024 to March 2025 (with potential for extension)
Assignment Type: Employment Contract
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Jhini Learning LLP, established in 2022 and based in New Delhi, offers comprehensive learning solutions for various sectors, including government, corporate, and development organizations. The name “Jhini” signifies the subtle yet crucial difference between knowledge acquisition and true learning. With over 40 years of combined experience, our founders and consultants are dedicated to bridging learning gaps through tailored products, programs, and experiences.
Our mission includes:
- Developing sustainable learning solutions to enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities.
- Facilitating an ecosystem that nurtures and adopts effective learning practices.
- Creating scalable models by designing learning-based structures, curriculum, and programs for diverse sectors.
Jhini Learning LLP operates in collaboration with Dhriiti – The Courage Within, a non-profit organization founded in 2004 that focuses on building resilience through enterprise and entrepreneurship. Together, we aim to foster youth-led entrepreneurship initiatives that promote gender equality, climate positivity, and community resilience.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Project Associate, you will be integral to project and partnership management, implementation, and administrative coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning & Monitoring:
- Assist in short and medium-term planning for resilience-focused entrepreneurship projects.
- Monitor project activities to ensure alignment with plans.
Implementation:
- Engage with community members and entrepreneurs across various states.
- Coordinate and organize capacity-building workshops and training sessions.
- Facilitate mentor meetings and peer learning sessions.
- Support the design and facilitation of workshops, events, and conferences.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for partnership development and resource dissemination.
- Coordinate field activities and logistics.
Documentation, Evaluation, and Reporting:
- Document community and entrepreneur engagements.
- Compile and analyze data to produce comprehensive project outcome reports.
- Present findings to stakeholders, emphasizing impact and lessons learned.
Visibility and Dissemination:
- Enhance visibility for teams, projects, and entrepreneurs through impact stories and anecdotes.
- Support digital outreach efforts via social media platforms.
- Contribute to the organizational newsletter, annual report, and website content.
- Actively participate in organizational processes and meetings.
Required Competencies:
Core Competencies:
- Communication: Encourages open communication and demonstrates strong public communication skills.
- Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals, identifies priorities, and takes action to mitigate risks.
- Teamwork: Works effectively in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and delivers quality outputs.
- Corporate Competencies: Models the values and ethical standards of Dhriiti, promotes its vision and mission, and fosters effective communication and cultural sensitivity.
Functional Competencies:
- Technical Expertise: Proven experience in engaging with youth on gender, climate, livelihoods, and health issues. Experience in climate dialogues and entrepreneurial ventures.
- Knowledge Management and Learning: Empathetic knowledge sharing and commitment to personal development.
- Development and Operational Effectiveness: Excellent communication skills, meticulous documentation, problem-solving ability, and effective use of technology.
Required Skills & Experience:
Education:
- Graduate degree in political science, sociology, social work, development studies, education, social sciences, economics, or business from a reputed institution.
- Basic understanding of business finance and accounting.
Experience:
- 1-2 years of relevant experience, with additional preference given to experience in youth-based initiatives.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English and Hindi. Knowledge of additional Indian languages is an asset.
Compensation:
- Salary range: INR 3.60 – 4.20 lacs per annum.
Recruitment interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should apply at the earliest, with the application deadline being 18th July 2024. Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to jobs.jhini@gmail.com, mentioning the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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