Job Summary Responsible for the strategic management and coordination of Better Cotton Project CK1 leading a team of development professionals to implement sustainable agricultural practices Focused on enhancing cotton farming communities through capacity building stakeholder engagement and effective project execution aligned with Better Cotton standards Key Responsibilities Strategic Oversight Lead the strategic management and coordination of Better Cotton project across India ensuring alignment with organizational goals and Better Cotton standards Team Development Identify performance gaps plan capacity-building initiatives and motivate and train team members to effectively implement project activities Planning Implementation Develop and execute strategic and operational plans in accordance with Better Cotton standards and project requirements Financial Oversight Review financial statements budgets and activity reports to assess productivity ensure goal achievement and identify opportunities for cost reduction and program improvement Gap Analysis Strategy Development Identify implementation gaps and support the development of corrective strategies to ensure compliance with Better Cotton standards Budget Management preparation review and monitoring of project budgets and expenditure statements Reporting Documentation Prepare regular project updates activity reports and document best practices and success stories for internal and external stakeholders Research MIS Support Contribute to research studies and the development of Management Information Systems MIS including the creation and assessment of qualitative indicators Team Leadership Manage and supervise project teams fostering a disciplined collaborative and high-performing work culture Co-ordination with Better Cotton India and Global Team Continuous and ongoing engagement with all concern team members for matter related to project - planning review growth and learning Fund Raising Exploring funding for growth and expansion of project interventions and impact Competencies Leadership Team Management Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to guide motivate and develop teams to achieve project goals effectively Operational Excellence Proactive in addressing a wide range of operational challenges with strategic solutions and hands-on management Subject Matter Expertise Deep knowledge of Better Cotton standards and sustainable agriculture practices continuously updates knowledge through research and field surveys Capacity Building Skilled in upgrading team capabilities through training and orientation to align with project objectives Reporting Technical Proficiency Competent in preparing reports analysing data and documenting project activities and best practices Project People Management Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale projects and diverse teams across geographies Communication Networking Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate and build networks with all stakeholders Digital Literacy Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel PowerPoint for documentation analysis and presentations Preferred Qualifications Postgraduate degree in Agricultural or a relevant development field with a strong foundation in sustainable agriculture and rural development practices Experience Minimum 10 CK2 yrs of experience in the development sector with relevant experience in similar capacity CK1 project CK2 10 Job Type Full time Pay 150 000 00 - 200 000 00 per month Benefits Cell phone reimbursement Health insurance Internet reimbursement Leave encashment Life insurance Provident Fund Work Location In person

📌 Project Lead Better Cotton (Gujarat)
🏢 NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
📍 Gujarat