Individual Consultant (Local) : Project Manager, New Delhi, India

Job Description TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR PROJECT MANAGER (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT) TERMS OF REFERENCE Hiring Office UNFPA India Country Office Organization Mission and Objectives UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029 is anchored in the ICPD vision and focuses on four interconnected outcomes: ending unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and enabling countries to anticipate and respond to demographic change through evidence- and rights-based policies. UNFPA has been a longstanding partner of the Government of India since 1974. It is currently implementing its 10th Country Programme. The Country Programme leverages large-scale government initiatives to strengthen reproductive health outcomes, advance quality of care and reproductive rights. Purpose of consultancy The Project Manager will provide management and coordination support for implementation of the donor-supported family planning projects. The position will facilitate coordination among UNFPA Country Office and State Offices, Government counterparts, implementing partners, technical agencies and other stakeholders. The Project Manager will support planning, implementation, monitoring, budget tracking, reporting, field coordination and documentation of projects’ results and learning. The position will also support the translation of project evidence into programme learning, policy dialogue and knowledge products. Scope of work (Description of services, activities, or outputs) Duration and working schedule Project Planning & Coordination Coordinate the development and implementation of annual, quarterly and monthly project workplans. Coordinate with UNFPA State Offices and partners to ensure timely and effective implementation of planned activities. Support the implementation of project interventions across identified project geographies. Monitor project deliverables, milestones, timelines and key indicators to track progress against agreed plans. Identify implementation bottlenecks and facilitate timely follow-up and resolution in coordination with relevant stakeholders. Coordinate periodic project review meetings with relevant UNFPA teams, government counterparts and implementing partners. Undertake field visits to monitor programme implementation, strengthen coordination and facilitate follow-up on agreed actions. Stakeholder Coordination & Communication Coordinate with Government departments, State Health Missions, UNFPA State Offices and implementing partners. Support coordination with technical and research agencies involved in project implementation. Prepare briefing notes, presentations and activity updates for internal and external stakeholders. Facilitate communication and follow-up between the Country Office, State Offices and implementing partners. Suppor