Embedded Manager, Bangalore

Godreams; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Godreams is searching for an Embedded Manager for the Capacity Accelerator Program, aimed at improving practices within Child Care Institutions in Bengaluru. The role emphasizes developing relationships with stakeholders and translating best practices into actionable improvements.

Qualified candidates will have 2+ years of experience in related sectors, alongside strong problem-solving and communication skills. Fluency in Kannada and English is essential, with a commitment to working on-ground in evolving environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of grassroots experience working with communities or children.
• Experience in childcare or organizational development preferred.
• Fluent in English and Kannada.

Responsibilities

• Work with CCI stakeholders to improve childcare and management practices.
• Spend significant time on-ground at CCIs.
• Provide strategic advice and technical support.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Ability to travel frequently

Interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Tools

Google Suite

Ms Office

Job description

Coach & Support the Management of Child Care Institutions / 2 yrs grassroots experience

Title Embedded Manager, Capacity Accelerator Program

Location Bangalore

Type Full Time

Urgency Immediate

Qualification Undergraduate Degree

Language English, Kannada

Experience 2+ years of field experience working in the same or allied sectors

Compensation As Per Industry Standards

About The Role

The Capacity Accelerator Program (CAP) aims to transform care practices in Child Care Institutions (CCIs), by addressing the severe limitations in funding, access to expertise and contextualized support that they face.

We are on the lookout for individuals who are driven to make an impact in the child-care ecosystem and are excited by the prospect of catalysing organizational development and transformation at Child Care Institutions.

Being an early-stage non-profit organization, individuals who are versatile 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 childcare sector, with an intent to stay and grow in the organization, we would love to chat with you.

The Embedded Manager role involves working closely with up-to five Child Care Institutions - including the entrepreneurs, leaders, staff and other stakeholders who are a part of it. It also involves working with our in-house Academy and Operations teams to translate best practices and SOPs into improvements at the Child Care Institutions.

Through the role, Embedded Managers develop a working knowledge of all domains that impact adult outcomes for children and organizational sustainability such as - healthcare, education, mental health, life skills, fundraising, staff development etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with CCI stakeholders to improve childcare and management practices as per program benchmarks.
• Spend significant on-ground time at CCIs to develop context and implement initiatives
• Build and cultivate working relationships with partner CCI leaders, staff & other stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice and technical support to CCI leaders, staff & other stakeholders.
• Provide continuous information and feedback to the in-house Academy towards the improvement of SoPs, training modules etc.
• Provide training support to CCIs and facilitate the upskilling and empowerment of CCI staff and other stakeholders via workshops or other learning methods
• Adapt knowledge and skills to the needs of the program as it evolves and work with other Managers, CCIs, in-house Academy and SMEs to continuously learn, upskill and improve their own practice.
• Travel to and stay in Bangalore periodically, up-to once a month, towards attending in-person meetings, discussions and training programs.

Preferred Experience

• 2 years of experience in allied sectors such as education, health etc. with a significant part of it being spent on field working with communities, institutions or children.
• Experience or strong interest in childcare or organizational development & transformation
• Experience in facilitating training/workshops or large group conversations (in-person preferred)
• Documentation and report writing experience.
• Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Must be fluent in Kannada and English.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to travel frequently and organize around efficient travel arrangements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to evolving on-ground realities.
• Ability to handle the pace and physical demands of regular travel and field engagement.
• Good email/telephonic and in-person communication. Good writing skills.
• Comfortable working with software (Google Suite, Ms Office etc.) and ability to adapt to new tools as per need.
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

To Apply: Please fill this interest form . 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.