Ass. Manager - Programs

Company Overview

IIT Kanpur Development Foundation (IITK DF) is a Section 8, not-for-profit, company established by IIT

Kanpur to engage with external stakeholders like Alumni, Corporates, Foundations, and Philanthropists in

India and across the globe, and to raise funds to meet its long-term growth aspirations. Such offices are

called ‘development offices’ in universities of global repute, and usually have a staffing of 1 for every 1,000

alumni.

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Responsibilities and Expectations

The Assistant Program Manager will support the effective execution and management of donor-supported

initiatives. This role requires excellent coordination, communication, and organizational skills to ensure

programs are implemented on time, donor reporting, documentation is accurately maintained, and

stakeholder relationships are well-managed.

1)Coordinate internally to ensure efficient program implementation and reporting processes.

2)Ensure timely communication of program details to departments for effective implementation of the

programs.

3)Conduct financial analysis to facilitate the timely disbursement of funds to beneficiaries.

4)Ensure timely updates in the MIS to accurately track program development and progress.

5)Collect reports, follow up, and facilitate report submission to beneficiaries for timely reporting.

6)Ensure timely reporting to Donors and key stakeholders

7) Assist in drafting reports for special programs 

Send communications to donors requesting funds to ensure the timely receipt of the funds as agreed in

the MoU

Program Establishment and ensure that the donor is updated with the development.

Desired Profile

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Desired Profile

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Strong coordination skills to manage cross-functional program implementation.

Effective written and verbal communication skill

Proficiency in report writing and documentation for timely submissions.

Basic financial analysis skills to support fund disbursement and tracking.

Ability to manage data and ensure accurate updates in MIS systems.