Job Opportunity for Lead, Programme Expansions at Guardian of Dreams in Bengaluru

TITLE

Lead, Programme Expansions

LOCATION

Bangalore

TYPE

Full Time

URGENCY

Immediate

QUALIFICATION

Graduate with experience in programme implementation

EXPERIENCE

3-4 years of relevant experience

COMPENSATION

As per Industry Standards

About The Role:

We are on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about the cause of childcare and interested in building sustainable resource mobilization channels for the organization. Being an early stage non-profit organization on a growth path, individuals who are entrepreneurial and looking for more than just a regular 9 to 5 job are more likely to enjoy the role. If you are excited about making a serious commitment to the vision with an intent to stay and grow in the organization, we would love to chat with you.

As the Lead, Programme Expansions you will be responsible to expand the geographical footprint of the organization to three new Tier 1 cities. This will involve understanding the childcare sector in these new geographies, building partnerships with local Child Care Institutions and launching our core programmes in the new cities..

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaison with Child Care Institutions (CCIs) across the new districts, build relationships with various stakeholders in the sector, conduct need assessment and launch our core programmes.
• Implement the Scholastic Awards Program which includes student selection, organizing annual award ceremonies, communication and coordination between program stakeholders, documentation and impact reporting.
• Build a deep understanding of CCIs, the various stakeholders in the sector and bring that context to the Central Programme Design team.
• Recruit and manage a local temporary team for project implementation.
• Set up project management processes that enable local teams to run smooth, efficient project execution.
• Be available to support/coach and guide the local teams across the 3 cities & extend support to all 6 cities as per requirement.
• Network, connect and meet with various stakeholders to cultivate partnerships / future opportunities.

Preferred Experience:

• A professional with 3-4 years experience in programme implementation, setting up operations in new geographies & partnership management in the development sector.
• Experience or strong interest in building & working with multi-city local teams with skills in coaching/mentoring.
• Experience and strong interest in field work / grassroots implementation.
• Fluency in Hindi / Telugu / Bengali is good to have.

Skills and Abilities:

• Interested in the cause & driven to make an impact in the social sector.
• Has the ability to connect with various stakeholders in the child care sector.
• A high performer, excited about opportunities that have space for entrepreneurial energy and growth prospects.
• Is ambitious and interested to move in the organization towards larger leadership roles.
• Brings in energy, enthusiasm and a hustle culture to work.
• Has strong project management, communication (written and verbal), presentation skills.
• Able to travel frequently to on-field locations / manage local teams.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in field conditions, objectives and on-ground requirements.

The Team: Gloria, Anna & Mekha

To Apply: Please fill the interest form below. We will be in touch with you shortly.

Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.