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1.POSITION VACANT: Project Lead – GO-HRM System, PCI India, Patna, Bihar 2. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND : About the Organization Project Concern International/India (PCI) has been working in India since 1998, promoting integrated health and community development across rural and urban regions. It focuses on low-income and vulnerable populations, working closely with government bodies and civil society organizations. PCI is known for high-quality, innovative initiatives that build local capacity, empower communities, and strengthen institutions. Project Background : Mission Karmayogi , under the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB), aims to build a professional and future-ready civil service. Operationalized via the iGOT Karmayogi platform, it emphasizes competency-based training, innovation, and efficiency in governance. A key element is the FRAC framework (Roles, Activities, and Competencies), ensuring role-based capacity building across government levels. Bihar’s JEEViKA program—India’s largest women’s socio-economic empowerment initiative—reaches over 10 million families. As part of its Vision 2030 , JEEViKA aims to enhance service delivery and livelihoods through organizational strengthening. To support this, a Goal-Oriented Human Resource Management (GO-HRM) system is being rolled out to align departmental goals with individual/team targets, map required competencies, and link performance to capacity building. PCI is providing technical support to JEEViKA in operationalizing this system. The Project Lead – GO-HRM will lead the design and implementation of the GO-HRM initiative, contributing to PCI’s mission of enabling sustainable, systems-driven development. 3. JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Director, Strategic Partnerships & Systems at PCI, the Project Lead – GO-HRM (PL-GO-HRM) will oversee the strategic, operational, and technical delivery of the GO-HRM system in JEEViKA. Responsibilities span HR data systems, performance management, competency-based frameworks, and talent development. The role includes managing external HR/tech agencies, ensuring alignment with JEEViKA’s HR strategies, and driving institutional change through digital solutions. Core Components: (1) Setting departmental and individual goals (2) Competency mapping and development (3) Linking capacity development with performance management S/he will be expected to engage with external agencies to manage and channelize the efforts towards operationalizing the above-mentioned components. The PL-GO-HRM will also be required to ensure integration of their inputs and those collated from JEEViKA are placed into the overall strategy, systems, and processes of GO-HRM . Key Roles and Responsibilities: (A) Strategic Leadership and Program Oversight: (1) Lead the visioning, design, and implementation of GO-HRM systems within JEEViKA ; (2) Ensure alignment of GO-HRM with JEEViKA ’s broader HR strategy, Vision 2030 priorities; (3) Review and integrate frameworks for competency mapping, competency development, performance metrics etc; (4) Steer the roadmap for E-HRMS, Learning & Performance Management System integration into JEEViKA ’s operational ecosystem; (5) Co-develop an action plan for the external agencies to work in JEEViKA for completing the envisaged task within the timeframe and provide technical inputs and reviews on the deliverables prepared by the agency; (6) Provide technical inputs to finalize methodology and tools for GO-HRM ; (7) Provide regular guidance to the agencies & Program Manager – Human Resource Systems for avoiding derailers and delays in successful implementation; (8) Integrate best practices, industry trends and innovative methodologies into the GO-HRM process and facilitate its development as an exemplar model of human resource management for government departments; (9) Provide inputs into the development and interlinking of systems like E-HRMS (Human Resource Management Systems) and Learning & Performance Management Platform, as required; (10) Facilitate smooth collaboration and knowledge transfer between the external agencies such that outputs produced by them are available for onboarding onto relevant platforms, discussing during review meetings, etc. (11) Ensure that the GO-HRM system is seamlessly integrated into the broader HR strategy of JEEViKA , including performance management, talent acquisition and workforce planning. (B) HR Data Systems and Digital Integration: (1) Drive a digitized HR data infrastructure to support evidence-based decision-making; (2) Facilitate the creation of dashboards, talent reports, and competency-based profiles using HRIS. (C) Performance Management & Talent Development: (1) Facilitate designing of frameworks and guidelines for robust performance appraisal systems linked to individual, team, and institutional outcomes; (2) Facilitate the roll-out of a competency-driven capacity development strategy using blended learning models; (3) Institutionalize talent development pathways for various positions within JEEViKA . (D) Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance: (1) Build and maintain partnerships with senior leadership at JEEViKA and stakeholders; (2) Facilitate consultative processes, knowledge-sharing workshops, and policy dialogues; (3) Submit the progress reports and attend briefing meetings and discussions with the donor representatives under the supervision of Director-Strategic Partnerships & Systems; (4) Assume accountability for the quality and timely completion of final deliverables; (5) Ensure timely and quality reporting to donors and PCI leadership. (E) Monitoring, Learning & Knowledge Dissemination: (1) Define and operationalize M&E frameworks to track progress and effectiveness of GO-HRM implementation; (2) Synthesize learnings and produce policy notes, technical briefs, and knowledge products for dissemination; (3) Represent PCI and the GO-HRM initiative in high-level meetings, consultations, and donor platforms. (F) Other responsibilities: To carry out any other relevant duties as required. 4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: Qualifications Applicants must have a MBA/PGDM in Human Resource Management with preferable specialization in HR analytics, performance management. Experience (1) Applicants must have minimum 10 years of experience in human resource management, HR development / organizational development; (2) Applicants must have demonstrated expertise in leading large-scale HR systems reform, have the experience of working in at least 2 projects with similar scope (organization development / learning and development / performance management/ HR data Systems) either in the private sector or Government; (3) At least 3 projects focused on PMS, competency-based HRM, or strategic workforce planning; (4) Strong preference for candidates with experience in government partnerships or public administration reforms; (5) Applicants with experience of working with governments (at least 3 project) on similar scope (organization development/ learning and development / performance management), in the capacity of a project manager, will be given preference. Skills and Competencies (1) Strong conceptual grounding in competency frameworks, performance management, learning & development and change management; (2) Excellent program management and people leadership skills; (3) Analytical mindset with proficiency in HR analytics and decision dashboards; (4) Knowledge and familiarity in implementing approaches and methodologies for competency analysis and organizational development; (5) Proficiency in learning management systems and e-learning platforms, as well as associated change management approaches; (6) Excellent oral and written command in English & Hindi; (7) Sound knowledge of database systems and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 5. COMPENSATION OFFERED: Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive and in alignment with salaries paid by leading I/NGOs for similar roles. The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history. 6. LOCATION: Patna 7 . CONTRACT DURATION: This is a one-year project subject to extension. 8. REFERENCE: PL-GO-HRMS-PCI 9. CONTACT INFORMATION: Team SAMS Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd. 1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025 Phone Nos.: 011- ; 10. APPLICATION PROCESS: Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to apply using the link by or before October 20, 2025. PCI respects the diversity of its people and follows a fair, non-discriminatory approach in terms of gender, age, nationality, race, caste, religion, community, marital status, physical challenge, and sexual orientation. It promotes diversity in the workplace and ensures a culture of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, abuse, or harassment whether sexual, physical, or psychological. PCI provides equal opportunity in recruitment, appraisals, promotion, and career progression. Its policies are fair, objective, and non-discriminatory, and everyone is expected to adhere to them. PCI is committed to prevent any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.