Associate Manager - Programmes

Tarq Foundation; Goa; In loco; INR 540.000 - 600.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Tarq Foundation invites applications for a role in strategic programme management spanning multiple states. The position involves overseeing field delivery of social development initiatives with a strong emphasis on quality and impact.

The ideal candidate has a postgraduate degree in Social Work or related field, 2–4 years of programme management experience in CSR, NGOs, or government projects, and proven ability to manage large multi-state programmes.

Competenze

• Postgraduate in Social Work or related field.
• 2–4 years of programme management experience in CSR, NGOs, or government projects.
• Experience in managing large-scale multi-state programmes.
• Strong project budgeting, reporting, and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Lead end-to-end planning, implementation, and monitoring of programmes across geographies.
• Translate objectives into actionable plans with milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
• Ensure adherence to goals, budgets, and compliance standards.
• Track programme performance using MIS and dashboards.
• Coordinate with client leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Travel to project locations for end-to-end execution and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor field quality across states/partners and enforce field audits.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive corrective actions swiftly.

Conoscenze

Programme management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Data-driven decision making

Formazione

Postgraduate in Social Work

Strumenti

MIS & Dashboards

Descrizione del lavoro

Engagement: Full-time, Contractual up to March 31, 2027 (to be considered for permanent position based on performance)

Remuneration: INR 5.4 LPA – 6 LPA (based on relevant experience)

Role Overview:

The role involves strategic programme management, stakeholder engagement, field implementation oversight to ensure quality focused, impactful delivery of social development initiatives. The position requires strong analytical skills, extensive travel, and the ability to drive operational excellence in dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Lead the end-to-end planning, implementation, and monitoring of the programmes across assigned geographies.
• Translate programme objectives into actionable plans with clear milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
• Ensure adherence to project goals, budgets, and compliance standards.
• Track and manage overall programme performance through robust MIS and Dashboards.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with the client leadership team and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain strong, transparent communication and ensure timely reporting, updates, and reviews.
• Build collaborative relationships with key external stakeholders — government departments, education authorities, and implementation partners.
• Undertake extensive travel to project locations for end-to-end execution of projects, on-ground assessments, partner meetings, audits and stakeholder engagements ensuring timely delivery, quality outcomes, and adherence to budgets.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of field execution across multiple states / partners.
• Design and enforce field audit mechanisms to ensure programme efficiency and
• accountability.
• Identify implementation bottlenecks early and drive corrective actions swiftly.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams (regional coordinators, field trainers, community mobilizers).
• Conduct performance reviews and ensure alignment with programme goals.
• Facilitate regular team meetings and capacity-building sessions to ensure high
• morale and delivery quality.
• Collaborate with internal data teams to design and refine monitoring tools and impact indicators.
• Analyse data to generate insights, flag risks, and inform strategic decision-making.
• Document best practices and success stories for donor communications and reporting.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and briefs for internal and client review.
• Maintain accurate documentation of project activities, outcomes, and financial utilisation.
• Support the communication team with content for programme highlights and impact showcases.

Risk & Quality Management

• Proactively identify operational risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure all programme activities adhere to quality standards, safety norms, and compliance frameworks.
• Contribute to the design and scaling of innovative delivery models and digital interventions in line with organisation’s vision and mission.
• Bring insights from the field to refine programme strategy and improve impact delivery.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• A postgraduate in Social Work, Development Studies, Public Policy, Education, Rural Development, or related field.
• 2 - 4 years of experience in programme management within CSR, NGOs, or government projects.
• Proven experience in managing large scale multi-state projects.
• Strong project management, budget management and operational planning skills.
• Excellent reporting, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities with high accountability.
• Willingness to travel across project locations.