Assistant Manager- Mumbai

Assistant Manager – Mumbai (Full-Time)

Salary:

Role Overview:

The Assistant Manager will play a key role in strengthening The Rakshin Project’s impact through strategic partnerships, effective outreach, and efficient program operations. This position requires a proactive individual who can coordinate with multiple stakeholders, manage institutional relationships, and ensure seamless execution of on-ground activities. They will serve as the bridge between internal teams and external collaborators to ensure smooth program delivery and advocacy impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain partnerships with NSS units, universities, government bodies, and NGOs.

• Support the Senior Manager in managing MoUs, partnership agreements, and follow-ups.

• Coordinate and execute awareness campaigns, events, and project initiatives.

• Represent The Rakshin Project at external forums, meetings, and conferences.

• Manage training schedules, logistics, travel, and trainer allocations.

• Maintain and update program trackers, attendance sheets, and reporting databases.

• Liaise with finance and administrative teams to ensure budgeting, reimbursements, and compliance.

• Support in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) through data collection and reporting.

• Assist in preparing reports, proposals, donor documentation, and communication material.

• Troubleshoot day-to-day operational challenges to ensure program continuity and quality delivery.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Management, Social Work, or related fields.

• 1–3 years of experience in partnership management, outreach, operations, or project coordination.

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication; proposal/report writing preferred.

• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace; familiarity with data management tools.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.