Project Manager – UPL Ltd

Last date for application 30 Nov 2021

UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products & solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $5 billion. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg, UPL is focused on facilitating progress for the entire agricultural value chain. We are building a network that redefines the way an entire industry thinks and works – open to fresh ideas, innovative ways and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 13,600 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries, represented by more than 10,000 colleagues globally. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across value chain including seeds, post-harvest, as well as physical and digital services,

The position is based at Rajpipla (Narmada District, Gujarat) with regular field visit in surrounding villages and district head quarter. The incumbent will be mainly responsible for developing, budgeting, implementing, monitoring and reporting of UPL’s Narmada development initiatives. The position demands coordination and linkages with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Reports to: Head CSR (UPL Group)

Major Responsibilities

• Project management role in the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the sustainable livelihood development strategy and achievement of the sustainable livelihood development deliverables at Narmada Cluster.

• Develop, coordinate, and manage overall work plan and schedule of activities for Narmada cluster.

• To engage with different stakeholders and develop a strategy for managing multi-stakeholder partnerships in livelihood development project.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key government departments, NGOs and community stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain strong systems to facilitate smooth and effective communication between project stakeholders and oversee the development of strong systems for documentation and external communication.

• Support Farmer Producer Company (FPC) promoted by project/partnered NGOs for revenue generation activities.

• Provide technical assistance for demonstration of farm and non-farm livelihood activities, water management and micro-irrigation practices.

• Lead and coordinate design efforts for workshops / training pertaining to project.

• Document all the project activities, case stories, successes on a regular interval.

• Facilitate the effective assessment and evaluation of the sustainable livelihood program.

• Scheduled report on project progress, milestones, budget, and expenditures.

Desired Candidate

Profile

1. Candidate must be a Postgraduate in Rural Management/ Rural Development, Master’s in Social Work (MSW) / Agriculture/ Sociology/ Environmental Science/ Rural Studies/ Business Management (MBA)/ Agri-Business Management (ABM) / Engineering (M-Tech) or relevant field.

2. Around 12-15 years of professional working experiences in CSR Space / Development sectors.

3. Working experiences on Sustainable livelihood especially with FPO’s & SHG’s will be preferred.

4. Familiar with functioning of CSR / NGO sector and having strong coordination, networking and advocacy skill would be an added advantage.

CTC

• 12 to 15 Lacs per annum (inclusive of 15% annual variable pay)

Required Skills and Competancies

• Extrovert, relationship building and networking skills.

• Ability to influence and communication proficiency.

• Ability to work under pressure and cope with varied workloads.

• Good knowledge and experience of national level development need.

• Familiar with functioning of CSR / NGO sector and having strong coordination, networking and advocacy skill.

• Project ownership and traveling to multiple locations.

• Excellent communication skill in English, Hindi & Gujarati.

• Competency in computers

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from candidate. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

UPL Limited is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (Female/Minority/Disability).

To Apply : If interested, send your CV to gaurav.wagh@upl-ltd.com by 30th November 2021