Job Type: Part-Time / Remote

Application deadline: Application is on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

United People Global

United People Global (UPG) is recruiting a Project Manager (UPG Sustainability Leadership Initiative & UPG Biashara) Volunteer to support our mission to make the world a better place.

This volunteer role comes with the following benefits:

- Professional growth: add experiences and exposure to your CV that strengthen your skilled profile in your chosen domain
- Network: strengthen your professional and personal networks and be part of an international network and community that spans across world regions
- Purpose: there is the possibility to lead or participate in activities that are meaningful to you
- Remote working
- Possibility to do the role part-time or full-time
- Flexible working hours (overall aligned with European time zone)
- A diverse range of professional and functional experiences
- Volunteers have priority for any new paid vacancy that opens up
- Additional benefits are shared with the successful candidate

Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

- Deploy a wide variety of training methods and conduct effective induction and orientation sessions
- Monitor and evaluate training programs effectiveness, success, and ROI periodically and report on them
- Provide opportunities for ongoing development, resolve specific problems, and tailor training programs as necessary
- Maintain a keen understanding of training trends, developments, and best practices
- Coach, mentor, and guide students and participants in related issues, challenges, and development journeys

Operations Management:

- Ensure smooth operations of activities across the UPG Sustainability Leadership Initiative (UPGSL) / UPG Biashara
- Support coordination of online sessions, workshops, webinars, and community engagement activities
- Assist with volunteer coordination, task tracking, and operational follow-ups
- Support online event management activities, including Zoom session coordination, participant engagement, and backstage support where required




- Help ensure smooth communication flow across initiatives and team members
- Provide general operational and administrative support where required

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Work closely with one or more stakeholder groups connected to these initiatives to optimize participation
- Assist with stakeholder, participant, mentor, and speaker communications
- Coordinate follow-ups between internal teams, including Communications and program teams
- Support collaboration with NGOs, experts, thought leaders, partners, supporters, and the wider public

Communications & Coordination Support:

- Support content scheduling and publication coordination for social media and promotional activities
- Assist with coordination between program and communications teams to ensure timely campaigns and updates
- Support community engagement and participant communication activities

Tracking Impact, Insights, and Reporting:

- Monitor and evaluate existing activities and support systems to track impact over time
- Assist in distilling operational insights and preparing reports where necessary

Administration:

- Work with colleagues across teams to ensure administrative matters are handled effectively

Qualified candidates are welcome with a variety of skills. No single candidate is expected to possess all qualifications, as the selected candidate brings their unique set of skills to our work and complements a team.

Requirements:

- Prior experience in managing, developing, or supporting projects related to training programs, education environments, entrepreneurship programs, or community initiatives
- Prior experience with project management is an advantage
- Strong communication and organizational skills




- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously
- English is MUST and the ability to speak and write in additional languages is an asset
- Ability to conduct information research
- Ability to work with and respect confidential information of stakeholders
- Ability to work in ambiguous settings, especially in start-up mode
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Comfortable working in multicultural and remote team environments
- Familiarity with online collaboration and communication tools (Zoom, Google Workspace, Slack, Trello, etc.) is an advantage
- Ability to work within Switzerland time zone (CET)

Skills and Competencies:

- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Agility working style
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships across teams and stakeholders
- Outstanding communication skills internally and externally
- Leadership and management skills are necessary as you may support or lead small teams and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously
- Interest in sustainability, entrepreneurship, leadership, or community impact initiatives
- Motivated individuals looking to learn and grow through volunteer engagement are encouraged to apply

Nice to Have:

- Prior experience volunteering in community organizing or local community development is an advantage
- Previous experience in project coordination, events, communications, or community engagement is beneficial
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other productivity applications is an asset
- Other professional qualifications related to project management, training, coaching, communications, or psychometric assessments will be an advantage

Kindly note that this role is not related to construction on-site functions.

Disclaimer : This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.

📌 Volunteer Project Manager / Associate (India)
🏢 United People Global
📍 India