Project Manager in Chembur
SHAPE India seeks a Project Manager in Chembur, Mumbai, to lead programs in Health, Livelihoods, and HIV/AIDS at the district level. The role requires a Post Graduate with 1+ year or a Graduate with 3+ years' experience in social work/sciences. Responsibilities include project management, data analysis, staff supervision, and extensive field visits (10-15 days/month). Apply by Nov 15, 2025.
10/19/20252 min read
Opportunity to Lead: Project Manager Role at SHAPE India in Mumbai
Are you a passionate and experienced development professional ready to take on a key leadership role in Mumbai? SHAPE India (Social and Humanitarian Action for Promoting Education in India), a prominent national-level secular, non-profit organization, is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to oversee critical programs in Chembur, Maharashtra. This is a unique opportunity to lead initiatives across sectors vital for community upliftment, including Health, Livelihoods, and Rural/Urban Development.
About SHAPE India
Initiated in 2001 by professional social work practitioners, SHAPE India is a registered organization committed to Child Rights, Education Promotion, HIV/AIDS, Vocational Training, Women Empowerment, and Health.1 Operating across six states—Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh U.T., Punjab, U.P, and Maharashtra—SHAPE India has positively impacted over 75,000 beneficiaries from weaker sections of society. The organization is well-established and compliant, including FCRA notification.
Project Manager: Key Role and Responsibilities
The Project Manager will be the overall in-charge of the project, responsible for its effective functioning and achievement of deliverables, often aligning with national guidelines like those from NACO (National AIDS Control Organisation) for targeted interventions (TI).
What You'll Be Doing:
Programme Leadership: Serve as the overall in-charge, ensuring the project adheres to operational guidelines and achieves its ambitious targets.
Field Engagement: Spend significant time (10-15 days a month) in the field, conducting site visits to hotspots, supervising staff like PEs/ORWs (Peer Educators/Outreach Workers), and directly interacting with beneficiaries (HRGs).
Coordination & Advocacy: Maintain close liaison with district-level Government Departments, MDACS, DISHA/SETU, and other funding/nodal agencies. Establish crucial linkages for referral services and conduct stakeholder meetings.
Team Management: Organize weekly review meetings, supervise staff performance, assess capacity building needs, and guide the team under your leadership.
Reporting & Data Analysis: Conduct thorough data analysis, prepare comprehensive monthly reports, and ensure timely submission of program performance data in systems like SIMS/CMIS.
Strategic Planning: Prepare need-based monthly action plans, follow up on action points, and assist in implementing revamped strategies like Programmatic Mapping Population size Estimation (MPSE).
Who Should Apply? (Qualification and Experience)
This role requires a balance of academic foundation and practical field experience in the development sector.
Qualification LevelRequired Experience (Minimum)Relevant SectorsPost Graduate in Social Sciences / Social Work1 year at the district levelHealth, Livelihood, Rural Development, Microfinance, or HIV/AIDS programs.Graduate in Social Sciences / Social Work3 years at the district levelHealth, Livelihood, Rural Development, Microfinance, or HIV/AIDS programs.
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
Strong understanding of government health policies & programmes.
Proficiency in data analysis, report writing, and case study compilation.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a small, flexible team.
Fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Proven capacity for overall management, monitoring, and team guidance.
Application Details
This is an opportunity to contribute directly to impactful social change in Mumbai with a monthly salary of Rs. 21,000/- plus a TA of Rs. 1,400/-.
Location: Chembur - Mumbai, Maharashtra
Apply By: 15th November 2025
How to Apply: Send your CV along with a photograph via email to: admin@shapeindia.org.in2
Email Subject: "Application for the Post of Project Manager for SHAPE India - Mumbai"
If you are driven by a commitment to social justice and possess the requisite experience to manage complex, multi-sectoral projects, SHAPE India invites you to apply and help expand its vital mission.
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