Job Opportunity for Manager-Programs (Livelihood) at Smile Foundation in Delhi

Position: Manager-Programs (Livelihood)
Functional Area: Programs
Location: New Delhi
Experience: 5-8 Years
Nature of Employment: Fixed Term Contract (1 Year)

About Smile Foundation:

Smile Foundation works for the welfare of underprivileged children and their families through intensive programmes 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 SF 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

Summary of Role

The Manager Programs (Livelihood) is responsible for overseeing and implementing programs designed to support and enhance the livelihoods of individuals and communities at national level. This role is focuses on initiatives aimed at promoting economic sustainability, trainings, job creation, placements and community development. This position will be involved in technical and managerial leadership to project on and is accountable for all programmatic, management and coordination aspects of livelihood and economic recovery. This role required effective management and relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders throughout the project cycle including support to team in budgetary planning & financial management, developing high quality program plans and donor management etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement the livelihood program at national level that align with organization’s mission and objectives.
• Conduct needs assessments and market analysis to identify opportunities and challenges in the target communities.
• Capacity building in terms of donor management, achieving placements, quality delivery and trainings.
• Collobaration with various stakeholders including external agencies, donors, government bodies, communities etc.
• Manage program budgets and financial resources effectively.
• Collect and analyze data to track the progress and make data driven decisions.
• Establishment of industrial collaboration to understand their human resource/manpower needs.
• Collobration with various corporates/employers to place the program beneficiaries to achieve the target as per donor deliverables.
• Sharing of regular reports to concerned stakeholders (Donor and Senior Management) to communicate program achievements, challenges and financial status.
• Engage with program beneficiaries and local communities to ensure their active participation and ownership of livelihood activities.
• Identify potential risks and challenges to program implementation and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Advocate for policies and initiatives that support livelihood development in the target communities.
• Network with other organizations and professional in the field to stay informed about best practices and opportunity for collaboration.
• Ensure that all program activities are conducted in an ethical and transparent manner, respecting the rights and dignity of beneficiaries.

Qualification and Experience

• Should have a Master’s Degree in Social work or Sociology.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in Urban livelihood sector and programs especially on employability, entrepreneurship programs and market-based solutions.
• Solid understanding and experience in terms of delivery through digital platforms as well as technology based monitoring.
• Experience on identification of skilling needs for youth of unorganized communities with various methodologies for livelihood programs.

Competencies 

• Persuasive Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills. When writing or speaking comes across as persuasive, credible, and polished with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Achieving results: Demonstrate drive and determination to achieve both results and success; can be counted upon to successfully exceed goals; regularly pushes self and others for results; bottom-line oriented, persisting despite obstacles and opposition.
• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Effective Presentations: Effectively presents ideas (including nonverbal communication and use of visual aids) to individuals or groups when given time to prepare; delivers presentations that are adapted to the specific needs and characteristics of the audience.
• Focus Upon Quality: Accomplishes tasks by considering all of the areas involved, no matter how small; shows concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checks processes and tasks; remains watchful over a period of time.
• 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.

How to Apply:

Share your CV/Profile with a brief note (cover letter) telling why you find yourself a right fit for the role, with the subject line (Website) {Your Name}- <Position Applied>  – <Location> at jobs@smilefoundationindia.org

Smile Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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