Project Manager / Project Coordinator
- Magic Bus
- 5 - 8 years
- Noida, Gurugram
- 2 days ago
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Job Description
Role Summary
- The Project Manager will serve as a key facilitator and support function within the LSC Secretariat, enabling the smooth functioning of the Collaborative
- The role involves ensuring vibrant collaboration, facilitating information sharing among all members, and supporting the three-tier governance structure of Shared Leadership, Co-Conveners, and the Plenary
- The Project Manager will work closely with the National Head to ensure that partner organizations can effectively implement their programs while staying aligned with the collective vision of LSC 2
Key Responsibilities
Facilitation & Partner Support
- Act as the primary point of contact for partner organizations, offering logistical, operational, and programmatic support to enable effective implementation of their activities.
- Facilitate regular check-ins, meetings, and workshops to ensure alignment, address challenges, and foster a collaborative spirit among members.
- Coordination & Information Management
- Ensure seamless information flows between all members of the Collaborative, including the Leadership Council, Co-Conveners, and Plenary.
- Maintain and update shared repositories of resources, reports, tools, and best practices for easy access by all stakeholders.
- Prepare and disseminate meeting minutes, action points, and progress updates in a timely manner.
Knowledge Synthesis & Content Preparation
- Collate, synthesize, and organize information, data, and insights generated through the Narrative Track and Evidence Track to support the Collaboratives strategic objectives.
- Prepare polished, audience-appropriate content for multiple platforms including:
- Social media posts, newsletters, and digital campaigns.
- White papers, policy briefs, and research summaries.
- Presentations for donors, stakeholders, and governance bodies.
- Website content, blogs, and knowledge feeds.
Governance & Secretariat Functions
- Support the three-tier governance mechanism (Shared Leadership, Co-Conveners, Plenary) by organizing meetings, preparing agendas, and following up on decisions.
- Assist in tracking deliverables, timelines, and commitments made by partners and governance bodies.
Collaborative Vibrancy & Engagement
- Help cultivate a vibrant, inclusive, and productive collaborative culture through proactive communication, recognition of contributions, and conflict resolution where needed.
- Plan and coordinate collaborative events, knowledge-sharing sessions, and cross-learning opportunities.
Reporting & Documentation
- Compile inputs from partners and governance tiers into consolidated reports for internal and donor review.
- Support the National Head in preparing presentations, updates, and communication materials for stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Bachelors or masters degree in social work, Education, Development Studies, Communications, Management, or a related field.
- 5-8 years of experience in program coordination, partnership management, or secretariat roles within multi-stakeholder initiatives, preferably in education or development sectors.
- Demonstrated understanding of life skills frameworks and their role in education and youth development. Familiarity with the LSCs Life Skills Glossary or similar frameworks is highly desirable.
- Direct exposure to or experience supporting school-based or community-based education programs, particularly those focused on adolescent development, 21st-century skills, or social-emotional learning.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
- Experience in information management, reporting, and governance support.
Content Development Experience:
- Proven ability to synthesize complex information and prepare accessible, compelling content for diverse formatsincluding social media, white papers, presentations, and web platforms.
- Willingness to travel periodically (approximately 20-30% of time) to partner locations, governance meetings, and field sites as required.
Desired
- Proficiency in English and Hindi; knowledge of additional Indian languages is a plus.
- Experience using digital collaboration tools and content management systems.
- Adaptive, patient, and diplomatic in managing group dynamics.
- Service-oriented and partner-focused mindset.
Desired Competencies
- Excellent organizational and logistical coordination abilities.
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the Life Skills Collaborative.
Job Classification
Industry: NGO / Social Services / Industry AssociationsFunctional Area / Department: Project & Program ManagementRole Category: Other Program / Project ManagementRole: Project CoordinatorEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Magic BusLocation(s): Noida, Gurugram+ View Contact
Keyskills: Project Management information management documentation program management presentation skills cms training facilitation partnership management social work conflict resolution pmo program coordination project coordination project planning
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