ABOUT ORGANISATION: 

AIACA is an apex body that has been working on a range of issues, since 2004, to promote market-led growth for the crafts sector; and increased 

incomes and improved living standards of crafts producers.  Over the past decade, AIACA has conducted policy research and advocacy on a range of issues including access to credit for crafts producers and environmental and health and safety standards for the sector; developed a crafts-certification system called the Craftmark; assisted sales and outreach of member producer groups and enterprises through commercial trade catalogues, trade fairs and order fulfillment; and assisted in developing and strengthening back-end production systems through a range of product design and business development services. We have worked with more than 150,000 artisans across 23 states in India.   

Job & Role Description:

The role of Project Manager at AIACA will entail the following responsibilities:

·Oversee all project actions over the project period and be the main contact point for the same

·Oversee the development and execution of project deliverables, lead project planning, implementation and monitoring processes

·Coordinate and supervise consultants/designers and partners as per the laid down project milestones

·Lead and monitor project activities and project expenditure for the project, responsible for tracking and management of finances overall

·Troubleshoot project problems, proactively manage changes in project execution, identify and sort crises, and develop contingency plans

·Lead convergence activities on the ground for the claiming of social security rights and entitlements for the women in the project

·Periodically develop and refine the capacity building and training modules and related session materials

·Create and review promotional materials and messages for enhanced outreach, maintain contact records of members and consultants

·Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle

·Data management and documentation - Donor reporting as per guidelines – both Narrative & Financial Reports. Responsible for submitting activity reports, meeting minutes and financial reports on regular basis to the donor

·Field visits/travel every month for project support and monitoring

·Manage multiple projects as per AIACA requirements 

·Take initiative to help in generating funds from new donors and partners

·Any other assignment as deemed necessary for the organization and the project

Competency/ Skill sets required:

·Well versed with Governance structure of community based enterprises

·Demonstrated capacities of working with stakeholders from varied constituencies to represent their interests sensitively

·Ability to understand and manage the project financials for craft based livelihood projects.

·Prior cluster development experience for communities, with respect to capacity building workshops, creation of community enterprise, revival and safeguarding of skills, market linkages and reporting.

·Ability to understand and manage the project financials for craft based livelihood projects

·On-ground working experience with artisans, craft NGOs, craft producer groups, craft-based CSR organizations

·Technical and academic understanding of Indian traditional crafts sectors and craft techniques, Handloom and Handicraft work

·Sound office IT skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Forms, basic Adobe Photoshop - Mac based.

·Natural ability to connect with artisans in a rural community and work respectfully

·Multitasking ability

·Excellent report-writing skills with attention to detail

·Excellent communication skills; both written and spoken

·Team player

·Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time management skills

·Basic presentation skills

·Excited about working with craft communities across the country

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

· MSW/MBA/ PG diploma in social work or any degree in related field. 

·3-5 years’ experience of managing projects in development organizations. Candidates having experience in managing craft/jewellery/farm based projects will be preferred. 

Professionals meeting above requirements and with plans to associate with AIACA for several years, may mail their CV to hr@aiacaonline.org or searchcommittee@aiacaonline.org at the earliest. Please clearly mark the e-mail with subject line: “Project Manager-Crafts Application”