Program Lead

Sehgal Foundation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sehgal Foundation based in Bengaluru, Karnataka is seeking a Program Lead to oversee various village development projects across rural India. The successful candidate will ensure effective implementation of initiatives, monitor progress, and provide leadership to project teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in relevant fields and has 5-7 years of experience in managing similar projects. Strong communication skills in English, Kannada, and Hindi, along with expertise in team leadership and project management are essential.

This position offers competitive salaries and encourages applications from women candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in managing Integrated Village Development Projects or FPOs.
• Experience in thematic areas like agriculture, nutrition, women empowerment, and water management preferred.
• Willingness to travel to remote field locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee different village development projects.
• Monitor project progress and coordinate aspects.
• Prepare progress reports and manage partner visits.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Knowledge in agriculture

Knowledge in women empowerment

Knowledge in water management

Education

Master’s in Social Work/Social Science/Agriculture Engineering/Rural Management/Sustainable Development

Job description

Every person across rural India deserves to lead a more secure, prosperous, and dignified life. With that vision in mind, Sehgal Foundation’s mission is to strengthen community-led development initiatives to achieve positive social, economic, and environmental change across rural India. With support from the partners, S M Sehgal Foundation (Sehgal Foundation) designs and promotes rural development interventions that create opportunities, build resilience, and provide solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in India’s poorest communities.

S M Sehgal Foundation invites applications for the position of Program Lead.

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Experience

Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in managing Integrated Village Development Projects or FPOs

Position Requirements

• Master’s in Social Work/Social Science/Agriculture Engineering/Rural Management/Sustainable Development
• Good written and communication skills in English, Kannada and other regional languages, including Hindi
• Strong skills in team leadership, project management, and implementation
• Experience of working in specific thematic areas like agriculture/ FPO/nutrition/ women empowerment/ water management will be preferred
• Willingness to travel to remote field locations/villages

Job Description

The Program Lead will oversee a host of different village development projects, ensuring effective implementation and providing leadership to field teams. Key responsibilities include monitoring project progress, coordinating operational and technical aspects, preparing progress reports, managing partner visits and reports, and providing administrative support. The role also involves developing annual plans and budgets, selecting new project locations, fostering innovation, and strengthening partnerships with government departments and district administrations.

• Lead and coordinate the planning, monitoring, and execution of project activities, including supervision and strategic guidance to ensure timely and effective implementation
• Build the skills and knowledge of project teams and beneficiaries in key aspects of integrated village development projects like agriculture, nutrition, women empowerment, water management, among others
• Conceptualize and support the generation of knowledge products, including innovative training materials and manuals, as per project requirements
• Develop and manage output, outcome, and impact matrices to evaluate project performance and ensure measurable results
• Provide timely approvals concerning the hiring of resources and all project-related procurement as per the organization’s policies
• Document and disseminate project success stories and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports
• Oversee and ensure the timely submission of all project documentation as per partner requirements
• Establish and strengthen relationships with corporate partners, government departments, and community leaders to ensure project alignment with local needs and partner requirements
• Take on other tasks as assigned by management to meet organizational needs

Compensation

Salaries at S M Sehgal Foundation are highly competitive. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Deadline for applying

July 15, 2026

How to apply

For your application to be successfully submitted, kindly fill out the Google form provided in the link- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTcdMGROV2QNseIOHMiiu0Eb2MaP83xJc8yF1DXdRFqmotww/viewform

Preference

• Preference will be given to candidates who can join immediately.
• Candidates from underrepresented groups, especially women are encouraged to apply.