About PCI India:

PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 26 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. In the past year, PCI India reached more than 1.7 crore, i.e. 17 million people in 202 Districts of 15 States.

Our Vision and Mission:

Vision – A happy, healthy, safe and a sustainable world for all.

Mission – Rooted in community realities, we co create and scale sustainable solutions to complex development problems.

Our Values:

• Excellence – Quality in everything no matter how small, is paramount.
• Respect – There is inherent value in all people for who they are and what they contribute.
• Collaboration – Only through collaboration we can address complex development problems.
• Boldness – Boldness requires disruptive thinking backed up by courage and conviction.
• Creativity – Creativity ensures dynamic responsiveness, relevance, and impact.
• Integrity – Integrity is non-negotiable in both personal and professional domains.

PCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

PCI is committed to providing equal opportunity to all working for it and in creating an inclusive work environment. We respect the diversity of our people and follow a fair, non-discriminatory approach in terms of gender, age, nationality race, caste, religion, community, marital status, physical challenge, and sexual orientation.

We promote diversity in the workplace and ensure a culture of zero tolerance to any form of discrimination, abuse, or harassment whether sexual, physical, or psychological.

PCI provides equal opportunity in recruitment, appraisals, promotion, and career progression. Our people policies are fair, objective, and non-discriminatory and everyone is expected to adhere to them.

About the Position:

Position Title: Program Manager

Number of Position: 1

Reporting: Director Climate & Strategy

Location: Assam/Meghalaya (with travel to other north-eastern states)

Grade: E

Type:  Till March 2027

Qualification Required: Postgraduate.

PCI India has initiated multiple programs in the northeastern region of the country viz. Assam, Sikkim, Meghalaya, and Tripura which are focused on improving livelihood and employment opportunities among women & youth from rural and tribal communities, helping them become successful micro-entrepreneurs. The programs are designed to improve socio-economic resilience by enabling women’s access to sustainable, community-based livelihood opportunities. Currently, the focus is on these key sectors: bamboo-based products in Tripura, banana and pineapple fibre textiles in Meghalaya, improving entrepreneurial and employability skills among women and youth in Meghalaya, and community-led eco-tourism in Assam and Sikkim. Participants will receive business orientation, skills training, and ongoing coaching, tailored to their context. Over a period of two years, the program will offer comprehensive support including capacity building, access to tools and services, market linkages, and exposure opportunities. This approach is designed not only to drive income generation but also to support the Government’s vision of gender-equitable development, climate resilience, and inclusive economic growth in the Northeast.

Job Description

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the implementation of the program in the region. S/he will oversee operations, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, support training and enterprise setup, ensure smooth delivery of program components, and track outcomes. The role requires strong field management, government engagement, and the ability to translate vision into ground action.

Experience Required:

• • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in managing field-based development programs, preferably in livelihoods, SHG-based enterprise, skilling or women’s economic empowerment
  • Prior experience in managing teams, engaging with government departments, and coordinating multi-stakeholder programs such as engaging donors, public officials, and private sector actors.
  • Candidates must have excellent written/ verbal communication, people management skills and project management skills.
  • Postgraduate degree/diploma in Business Management, Rural Development, Social Work, Agribusiness Management, Marketing, or a related discipline
  • Experience working in the Northeast region will be considered an added advantage

Competencies and Skills:

• Strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English; knowledge of regional languages desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage field operations with diverse teams
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and digital data systems
• Willingness to travel frequently across project locations

About the Role (Including Team and Reporting):

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Operationalization & Implementation

• Lead the development and rollout of detailed implementation plans for state-level and district-level activities
• Conduct business enterprise visits, business health check data, facilitation of licencing, registration, and taxation and other related technical & feasibility checks.
• Ensure smooth execution of all project components, including community mobilisation, enterprise development, training, and service facilitation
• Oversee alignment of interventions with program goals, timelines, and quality standards through day-to-day planning, management coordination & systematic implementation.
• Coordinate with field teams to ensure timely delivery of inputs, resources, and technical support
• Adapt/ Modify implementation strategies based on field realities and learnings

2. Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain productive relationships with key government departments (e.g. NRLM, DIC, Tourism, Industries, Skill Development) for convergence and policy alignment
• Engage with private sector actors, producer networks, market players, and enterprise service providers to create forward and backward linkages
• Build strong connections at external forums, reviews, and collaborative platforms as required
• Identify new partnership opportunities that strengthen enterprise sustainability and women’s participation in value chains

3. Leadership & Team Management

• Provide guidance, support, and supervision to state-level teams, field officers, trainers, and community cadres
• Facilitate regular reviews, planning sessions, and performance discussions with team members
• Identify capacity-building needs and support professional development. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, ownership, and respect among teams
• Engage actively in all the activities conducted by the measurement team for the project
• Assume accountability for high-level documentation of best practices from the field and contribute to the knowledge bank

4. Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Ensure accurate and timely data collection & management. Prepare inception reports, work plans and regular donor progress and impact reports for the project.
• Support the preparation of progress reports, success stories, and case studies
• Engage actively in all the activities conducted by the measurement team for the project. Contribute to learning and reflection processes to inform adaptive program design
• Lead report writing for Government/donor and other relevant stakeholders as and when required. Maintain documentation for internal learning, donor reporting, and visibility

5. Others

• Identify other potential opportunities of expansion and growth in the north-eastern geography and work closely with the organizational leadership team in converting those opportunities.
• Perform any other tasks as required for the successful delivery of the program

Stay updated with sector trends, government schemes, and innovations in rural enterprise and gender programming. Support donor communication, and cross-learning across projects as needed

What can you expect in PCI:

• A warm, inclusive, and happy work environment.
• Performance driven reward mechanism.
• The best of the class benefits from competitive remunerations.
• Health Insurance coverage for self, spouse & Children.
• Group Terms Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance for Self.
• All other statutory benefits.
• Regular Recognition of performance and PCI Value display in work
• An empowering organisation structure which values individual’s skills, competencies and potential.
• Opportunities to operate in a cross functional role.
• Higher responsibilities and larger roles are merit based.
• Young Talent Programs for developing future leaders.
• Leadership roles for women are encouraged and given preference in selection and training.

Recruitment Process:

1. Applications will be shortlisted based on the specified criteria mentioned in the Job Description.
2. Shortlisted candidates will appear for a written assignment (if required).
3. Group Discussions may be part of the interview process for certain positions.
4. The process could also include presentation of the assignment.
5. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend one or more rounds of panel interviews.

The complete process usually takes 2 to 3 weeks. Those moving to the final round of interviews will be hearing from the People & Culture team. We prefer in person meetings but in case of location distances, we are happy to meet you virtually.

After the final round, if you are not selected for the position advertised, we will inform you over a mail. However, we invite you to apply to other open positions. We always look forward to engaging with talent that add value to our endeavours in various capacities.

PCI is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct.