Program Associate

Role Summary:

This is a multi-functional role designed for someone who enjoys working across strategy, fieldwork, research, and communication. The Program Associate will be responsible for documenting the foundation's initiatives, identifying award/grant opportunities, supporting field visits, and managing data-driven evaluations of ongoing projects. The ideal candidate is both a self-starter and a collaborator, capable of working independently while integrating seamlessly into cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare well-written case studies, success stories, impact reports, donor reports, newsletters, and annual reports.
• Maintain a structured repository of project documents, field insights, and program outcomes.
• Ensure consistent brand voice and alignment with organisation's storytelling framework.

2. Research & Awards

• Conduct secondary research on relevant awards, grants, and fellowship opportunities for the foundation and its initiatives.
• Create and maintain a calendar of submission deadlines, criteria, and required documentations.
• Draft award applications, concept notes, and nominations in coordination with program heads and communication teams.

3. Grant Application & Proposal Writing

• Identify potential institutional and CSR grant opportunities aligned with organisation's mission.
• Draft grant proposals, budgets, and pitch decks in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Support pre and post award documentation and compliance processes.

4. Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

• Design and implement M&E frameworks for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Work with field teams to collect data, analyze trends, and prepare periodic evaluation reports.
• Create visual dashboards and summary reports for internal reviews and external presentations.

5. Field Visits & Ground Engagement

• Conduct regular field visits to project locations across Rajasthan or other operational areas.
• Document field insights, collect testimonials, and conduct interviews with beneficiaries and community leaders.
• Support capacity-building workshops and community outreach activities.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Postgraduate degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Rural Management, Public Policy, or a related field.

Experience

• 4-7 years of relevant experience in NGOs, CSR foundations, or social enterprises.
• Proven experience in writing reports, proposals, and working on M&E or grant submissions.
  

Technical Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Hindi.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and experience with data visualization tools is a plus.
• Experience in research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative.

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills able to work with diverse teams including field staff and leadership.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Ability to take initiative and deliver independently on deadlines.

Behavioural Traits

• Passion for grassroots development and rural empowerment.
• High integrity and alignment with organisation's values of dignity, compassion, and inclusion.
• Flexibility to travel to field locations and adapt to rural contexts.

What We Offer

• A purpose-driven and people-first organizational culture.
• Opportunities for learning, creativity, and growth.
• Exposure to both grassroots and global social development practices.
• Competitive compensation and benefits based on experience.