Partnership Coordinator

Position: Partnership Coordinator
Functional Area: Program Program-Mission Education
Experience: Minimum 5 years
Location: Delhi

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 Smile Foundation 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

Job Summary

Partnership Coordinator will be responsible for The Every Child in School (ECiS) and Social Venture Philanthropy (SVP)’s project coordination, identification of new potential NGOs, capacity building of NGOs, effective project delivery and compliance, data management and documentation, budget preparation, implementation of strategies for strengthening partnerships based on the assessment.

Job Description 

Key Responsibilities:

1.  Project Coordination:

• Oversee and manage the ECiS project across 44 or more Mission Education centers in 19 states and 2 Union Territories as per the project requirement and need.
• Develop and implement project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.
• Coordinate with local NGO partners to ensure effective project delivery and compliance.

2.  Capacity building of NGO Partners:

• Training need identification for partners’ capacity building on project development, quality intervention and fund
• Designing sustainability plan for the NGO partners

3.   Empanelment of New NGO Partners:

• Identify and evaluate potential new NGO partners for the ECiS as well as other SVP
• Lead the empanelment process, including due diligence and agreement finalization with audit and governance team.

4.  Partner Landscaping and Grading Exercise:

• Conduct partner landscaping and grading to assess and categorize existing NGO partners timely during the FY cycle
• Develop and implement strategies for strengthening partnerships based on the assessment.
• Share case stories amongst NGO partners and promote knowledge sharing to replicate best practices.

5.  Internal Approvals and Documentation:

• Support the ME team in the preparation and procurement of internal approvals and sanction notes.
• Ensure thorough documentation and record-keeping for all project activities and approvals.

6.  Data Management and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date ECiS project data.
• Prepare regular reports on project progress, outcomes, and impact for internal and donor review.

7.  Budget Preparation and Fund Utilization:

• Develop and manage the ECiS project budget, ensuring effective allocation and utilization of funds.
• Monitor expenditure against the budget and ensure compliance with financial policies.
• Prepare financial reports for internal stakeholders and donors, detailing fund utilization and financial performance.
• Any other project related requirement as deemed necessary and as per the direction of the reporting manager.

Scope:

• Ensure continuity of education and improved learning outcomes for project-supported children.
• Improve attendance and retention levels in the education program.
• Enhance active participation in classrooms.
• Improve teacher skill sets for effective teaching and learning.
• Strengthen local NGO partners and enhance their skills in fundraising and resource 
• look after SVP partners over and above the ECiS project for smooth coordination and implementation of SVP projects.

Qualifications:

• Post-Graduation in Social Work, Social Science, Rural Development, or any other allied subjects.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, particularly in the education domain.
• Proven experience in coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including NGOs, government bodies, and community organizations.
• Strong understanding of teaching methodologies and digital learning tools.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis.
• Experience in budget preparation, fund utilization, and financial reporting.

Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Pays close attention to information that is overlooked or taken for granted by 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.
• Problem Solving: Analyses information to understand relationships, patterns, and causes and effects, integrate data, and check facts. This is done with both qualitative and quantitative information, making rational and timely judgments on the basis of the information that is available.
• Initiating action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive. 
• 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.
• Manages Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
• Cross-cultural leadership presence: Has an interpersonal style that engages others from various cultural contexts and encourages trust. Influences others using personal power and does so in a fashion that has charm, style, and a genuine sense of empathy. Balances this highly personal concern for others with a sense of professionalism and with actions that are consistent with his/her words.

How to Apply: kindly send your latest resume at [email protected] with the Subject: Job – Position name – City

To learn more about Smile Foundation, kindly visit: www.smilefoundationindia.org

Smile Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted by the Human Resources Team