Manager, Programs and Partnership

 ChildFund

Vacancy Name                      Manager, Programs and Partnership

Employment Type                 Full Time (Open Ended)

Childfund Work Location   Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Childfund Division                Programs and Partnerships (P&P)

ChildFund Department        Country Management

 

Job Title:                                Manager, Programs and Partnership
Department:                          Programs
Job Location:                         Mumbai (Maharashtra)
Reporting to:                         Senior Manager, Programs and Partnership
Reportees:                              Project support team/s
Travel:                                    Frequent/as per job requirement

 
ROLE SUMMARY
 
The Manager, Programs and Partnership S/he will be responsible to raise funds for long term sustainability of programs in the state, also will be accountable for managing and implementing large program portfolio in the state/s through local partners and donor supported projects. S/he will be responsible to ensure high quality programming, program monitoring, evaluation, and timely reporting as per requirements.
 
Key Responsibilities:

External relations / Networking

Strengthen organisation’s profile in the state/s by collaborating with like-minded civil society organisations, government agencies, donors, individual activists, academics, and intellectuals.

Be responsible for raising resources and donor base for sustained strategic program interventions in the state/s

Generate and lead implementation of innovative ideas for networking for funding and advocacy.

Develop ideas for advocacy and campaigns and reach out to policy makers /government agencies for appropriate influencing and collaborations at the state level.

Represent program operations internally and externally as per organisational requirement.

Program implementation

Be responsible for efficient and effective program delivery of all programs (irrespective of funding sources) in the assigned states

Support, guide, monitor and build capacity of local implementation partners

Explore new solutions and innovations for higher programs impact (in discussion with Technical leads and partners)

Be responsible for timely preparation and submission of annual plans and budgets of all programs in the state/s

Promote cross learning and sharing, thereby building micro-macro linkages to continuously enhance programme quality and impact

Lead on state level funding opportunities, specially government and local CSR, produce content and data for donor acquisition and reporting

Conduct risk assessments of programs, propose actions and incorporate risk mitigation strategies in planning. 

Team management

Be responsible for managing team/s at the state level, fostering culture of high performance and capacity development of team/s.

Work closely with the sponsorship team to strengthen programs-sponsorship integration.

Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Line Manager/Supervisor.

Qualification and competencies

Be a Post-graduate in Social Work /Social Sciences/Management/other relevant discipline.

At least 5 years’ experience in managing large program and partnerships portfolio at the state level.

Experience of Resource Mobilization and External Collaboration will be preferred choice.

Sound knowledge and experience on atleast one theme – health, education, livelihood, and child protection.

Proven ability to cultivate and steward relationships with partners and donors.

Knowledge of standards and effective practices across multiple disciplines for children and to set strategic direction.

Demonstrated experience in capacity building of staff and partners including training, mentoring and

technical leadership.

Demonstrated success in the management and development of multi-location, multi-disciplinary teams.

Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)

Adept in using computer, particularly in using Microsoft Office suite applications.

Organised, team player, self-starter and results-oriented individual.

Gender sensitive with strong conviction and skills for the empowerment of excluded and disadvantaged children.

CTC for the position: 11,00,000 PA Approx (depending upon last drawn salary) 

Application End Date: 25th November 2020  

For more information and online application click here