Associate- Programs, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu

Role: Associate- Programs, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu [nearby area of Madurai]
Experience: 2-3 years
Salary: Up to 6.5 LPA
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Role Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Associate - Programs to join our team in Pune. This role is crucial for managing projects from end-to-end, focusing on effective collaboration with implementation partners (NGOs and social enterprises). The Associate will be responsible for identifying community needs, creating innovative program concepts, and ensuring seamless project execution. A strong understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes for social impact projects is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Management: Lead end-to-end program management, including strategy design, implementation, and continuous monitoring of projects.
2. Proposal Development: Prepare customized proposals tailored to the requirements of corporates and grant-giving agencies.
3. Partner Cultivation: Conduct prospect research to identify, cultivate, and solicit new project implementation partners.
4. Feedback & Improvement: Provide evidence-based, timely, and constructive feedback to partners.
5. Stakeholder Management: Independently manage external stakeholder conversations with both corporate clients and implementation partners.
6. Process Optimization: Work within existing processes and systems while actively suggesting constructive improvements.
7. Data Analysis: Utilize data and analysis for effective program management and to derive actionable insights.
8. Risk & Compliance: Adhere to risk management protocols and ensure compliance with relevant procedures.
9. Communication: Communicate confidently in a clear, concise, and articulate manner, both verbally and in written form.
10. Ethical Conduct: Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct at all times.
11. Team Support: Support interns and volunteers in field research, surveys, and developing information. 

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

1. 2-3 years of experience in Rural Development, Agriculture, or Livelihood sectors.
2. Proven experience in program implementation, operations, and/or management.
3. Ability to effectively structure projects/engagements for the team.
4. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
5. Demonstrated strong project management skills in handling complex, multifaceted projects with measurable successes.
6. Demonstrated success in developing and evaluating program models and NGOs, and in selecting and operationalizing programs.
7. Experience in policy-making, conceptualizing, and implementing programs is preferred.
8. Experience engaging with international clients and working in an onsite-offshore environment is preferred.
9. Ability to contribute effectively beyond the defined scope of work.
10. Demonstrated experience in contributing to firm and knowledge building initiatives.
11. Candidates with medical and business degrees are encouraged to apply

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is first posted on June 10, 2025 on GroundZeroJobs.Org

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