Job Description

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Reports to

Manjunath C M

Program Director – AAP & UUPP

Reporting into

(Please mention designations and department of direct reports)

Program Manager and Program Associate

Program Details

Parinaam’s Academic Adoption Programme is designed to transform the lives of children by providing them access to high quality education in English medium schools through academic scholarships funded by sponsors and to become economically empowered citizens of tomorrow. Through the program, we support the direct education cost of the children as well as support them through other interventions in the areas of education, financial literacy, access to financial services, healthcare and social support. Our program is inclusive of the entire family as we help the parents with livelihood, healthcare and access to financial services. We have enrolled over 1500 children through this program and plan to expand to 6000 children in next two years.

The Lead Program Manager for the Parinaam’s Academic Adoption Programme is responsible for the on-ground execution of the programme in line with the present goals and the long-term vision of the programme.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Program Manager oversees the coordination and administration of all aspects of an ongoing program including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities.

Plan the program

Plan the delivery of the overall program and its activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization

Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization

Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program

Develop an annual budget and operating plan to support the program

Develop a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement

Organize the program

Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization

Ensure that program activities comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards

Develop forms and records to document program activities

Oversee the collection and maintenance of records on the clients of the program for statistical purposes according to the confidentiality/privacy policy of the organization

Staff the program

In consultation with the Program Director, COO & Executive Director, recruit, interview and select well- qualified program staff

Implement the human resources policies, procedures and practices of the organization

Ensure that personnel files for the program are properly maintained and kept confidential

Establish and implement a performance management process for all program staff

Lead the program

Supervise program staff by providing direction, input and feedback

Conduct training to build the capacity of the team.

Communicate with funders and other stakeholders to gain community support for the program and to solicit input to improve the program

Liaise with other managers to ensure the effective and efficient program delivery

Coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency

Control the program

Write reports on the program for management and for funders

Communicate with funders as outlined in funding agreements

Ensure that the program operate within the approved budget

Monitor and approve all budgeted program expenditures

Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to the Program Director on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly)

Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures

Ensure that all financial records for the program are up to date

Ensure financial reports and supporting documentation for funders are prepared as outlined in funding agreements

Provide required information to have invoices generated and submitted to funders according to the established timelines

Identify and evaluate the risks associated with program activities and take appropriate action to control the risks

Monitor the program activities on a regular basis and conduct an annual evaluation according to the program evaluation framework

Report evaluation findings to the Program Director and recommend changes to enhance the program, as appropriate

Donor Management:

Build strong relationships with AAP donors & corporate partners (CSR teams)

Develop and execute account plans for large donors & corporate partner

Own end to end closure of renewals/upsells/cross-selling opportunities across existing partners

Work with the finance and program teams to ensure optimal utilization of funds across programs

Design and own impactful engagements including but not limited to volunteering, leadership participation, and field visits by partners

Create presentations and proposals for potential new donors

Location: Koramangala, Bangalore, Karnataka

Eligibility Criteria

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Desired Candidate Profile

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Organization Details

• Organization Name:Parinaam Foundation
• About Organization:Even in 2022 India, there are many segments of our population that continue to be invisible and hence, unserved or underserved. The urban poor are invisible — most of them migrants, most illiterate, the voiceless service economy. They lack access to most government programs for the poor and do not have the attention of the city administration. They belong to none, they are attended to by none. And it was to address their needs that the Parinaam Foundation was founded in 2006
  
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