Job Description

Position Overview:

Programme Manager ( Education) is a key role which provides leadership in managing the education programmes, operationalising several key practices and ideas, identifies new partners for collaboration on resource mobilisation and manages a team of professionals and field level resource persons.

Core Roles and Responsibilities: 70%

·        Programme Planning and Management: Design and implement programme activities as per the proposal, ensuring effective and optimum usage of resources, teams and in alignment with organisational practices and policies.

·        Financial planning: Prepare financial reports, requisitions, and budgets to support the finance team and senior leadership in accurate reporting and taking data driven decisions.

·        Monitoring and Evaluation: Plan and lead the M& E activities for programme areas (thematic and field operational areas) . Track and evaluate the impact of partnerships and capacity-building initiatives, providing data-driven insights for continuous improvement.

·        Communication and Collaboration: Foster effective communication and collaboration between internal teams and external partners to optimize resource sharing and leverage expertise.

·        Partnership Development: Identify and establish strategic partners related to thematic and skill-based trainings. Build networks and connect with alliances to engage with stakeholders such as donors, partners, and community members.

Link Responsibilities: 15%

·        Explore proactively capacity building requirement within team members.

·        Share and inform leadership on the impact of programme activities, roadblocks and ensure team cohesion.

Systemic Responsibilities: 15%

·        Engage in upholding and strengthening the core values of the organisation, foster transparent and open feedback system.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications and Experience:

?     A master’s degree in Social Sciences or related discipline is preferred, with minimum 7-10 years of working experience in non-profits.

?     Relevant certifications on facilitation techniques, learning tools, data analytics, research tools and methodologies will be preferred and add on to the profile.

Skills and competencies:

·        Demonstrated experience in managing and overseeing programs, projects, or initiatives.

·        Ability to develop program strategies, set objectives, and ensure effective implementation and evaluation.

·        Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet deadlines.

·        Experience in monitoring and evaluating program outcomes, and using data to drive decision-making and improvement.

·        Strong networking and relationship-building skills to engage with stakeholders such as donors, partners, and community members.

·        Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both orally and in writing.

·        Experience in cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with funders, government agencies, and other key stakeholders.

Desired Candidate Profile

Post Graduation - Post Graduate-Other

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Qualifications and Experience:

?     A master’s degree in Social Sciences or related discipline is preferred, with minimum 7-10 years of working experience in non-profits.

?     Relevant certifications on facilitation techniques, learning tools, data analytics, research tools and methodologies will be preferred and add on to the profile.

Skills and competencies:

·        Demonstrated experience in managing and overseeing programs, projects, or initiatives.

·        Ability to develop program strategies, set objectives, and ensure effective implementation and evaluation.

·        Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet deadlines.

·        Experience in monitoring and evaluating program outcomes, and using data to drive decision-making and improvement.

·        Strong networking and relationship-building skills to engage with stakeholders such as donors, partners, and community members.

·        Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both orally and in writing.

·        Experience in cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with funders, government agencies, and other key stakeholders.

Organization Details

• Organization Name:Karuna-Shechen
• About Organization:Karuna-Shechen is an international non-profit organisation working extensively in India and Nepal. The organisation acts and advocates for a more altruistic world catering to the needs of the most vulnerable population. In India we have been working in the areas of Health, Education, Environment, Food Security and Economic Development serving the needy population in the backward states of Bihar and Jharkhand. We work to serve the remote communities while fostering supportive and a healthy work environment for our team members. To know more about us, please visit http://karuna-shechen.org
  
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