Position: Assistant Manager-Programs
Functional Area: Programme -STeP
Location: New Delhi
Experience: 4-6 Years
Nature of Employment: Fixed Term Contract (1 Year)
About Smile Foundation:
Smile Foundation works for the welfare of underprivileged children and their families through intensive programs focused on education, healthcare, skilling and women empowerment and Empowering Grassroots. Started in 2002 by a group of young corporate professionals, today Smile has evolved into a national level development organization impacting lives of over 1.5 million underprivileged children and their families with project presence in 25 states across India, 10 offices in strategic locations and over 650 employees, besides countless volunteers, well- wishers and supporters.
The organization also holds Special Consultative Status with United Nation’s Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC), accredited with global organizations like GuideStar, United Way, CAF America, Give2Asia and many more. Furthermore, continuously for past three years Smile is a Great Place to Work © Certified organization and is considered ‘Gold Standard’ in identifying and recognizing Great Workplace Cultures.
Currently SF has been implementing projects worth Rs 80 Crore across India directly or with the help of grassroot organizations, primarily CSR funded projects of varied scale both in urban slums and rural areas including aspirational districts in thematic areas mentioned above. The wealth of knowledge emanated from the same is immense, however the same is grouped in systematic manner which can be used for pitching for large projects of long term in nature leading to data driven knowledge products which can be further used in creating large scale impact.
Visit our website to know more about us and our latest development: www.smilefoundationindia.org
Summary of Role
The Assistant Manager Programs would be responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient operations of the STeP programs through implementing partners. This position would be responsible for improving the programs and providing solutions to partners on day to day challenges faced during the program implementation. This position would need to effectively interact with the Head Office Team and keep them updated on progress and challenges faced on daily basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and finalize new Implementing partners (NGO’s) for the STeP program.
- Follow the implementation plan to achieve the targets and establish timelines and deadlines for each milestone and action step.
- Coordinate and manage the donor meetings and visits as per the schedule
- Take initiatives for successful implementation of the program and resolve day to day program issues efficiently
- Coordinate with the Smile team at HO for reporting, MIS, Accounts etc.
- Visit and monitor the STeP Program run by the Implementing Partners and provide timely feedback for improvements and regularly monitor progress against milestones.
- Prepare and finalize quality success stories under each program and send to HO on monthly basis.
- Identify and address any issues or roadblocks promptly.
- Understand the budget and ensure timely expenditure as per the budget line items.
- Work closely with MIS team and ensure timely submission and analysis of the data in Smile MIS and Donor MIS.
- To understand and ensure successful implementation of online learning platforms.
- Identify placement opportunities and organize placement drives where companies/employees looking for specific KRAs can interview and hire students directly
- Ability to multitask and juggle between various assigned tasks efficiently
- Support emergency response activities as when required.
Qualification and Experience
- Should have a Master’s Degree in Social work or
- 4 to 6 years of experience in development sector and programs especially on employability, entrepreneurship programs and market-based
- Solid understanding and experience in terms of delivery through digital platforms as well as technology-based
- Experience on identification of skilling needs for youth of unorganized communities with various methodologies for livelihood
Competencies
- Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Able to give and take during a conversation in a balanced way, listening as well as speaking at appropriate intervals.
- Planning and organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
- Formal presentation: Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups when given time to prepare; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
- Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
- Attention to Detail: Pays close attention to information that is overlooked or taken for granted by others. Prefers to look beyond the obvious and does not accept situations or take information at face value. Scrutinizes how things go together, making sure components are indeed aligned and appropriately interrelated.
- Time Management: Recognizes that time is a resource to be carefully allocated according to priorities that may be constantly changing.
- Contributes to Team Performance: Is an engaged and integral member of a group, recognizing the need for group collaboration, empathy, consensual decision-making and respect for others.
How to Apply:
Share your CV/Profile with a brief note (cover letter) telling why you find yourself a right fit for the role, with the subject line (Smile) {Your Name}- <Position Applied> – <Location> at [email protected]
Smile Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted by the Human Resources Team
