BDC Impact Foundation

Fellowship Curriculum Development : Facilitate regular meetings between the operations team and the function team. Support the Fellowship Function team in developing and strengthening the curriculum. Support in designing monitoring and evaluation processes based on the fellowship curriculum. JOB DESCRIPTION Time Allocation 80% Time: Bodhi Fellowship 20% Time: Other Functions of Bihar Development Collective Role Program Manager Organisation BDC Impact Foundation About Bodhi Fellowship The Bodhi Fellowship is an upcoming initiative of BDC Impact Foundation aimed at nurturing early stage social entrepreneurs from Bihar so they can raise resources for solving local social issues through innovative, community-rooted models post-fellowship. Over a 3-year journey, the fellowship provides financial support, mentoring, capacity-building, and a strong peer learning network for the entrepreneurs based in Bihar. Role Summary The Program Manager will lead the operations of fellowship program, overseeing the identification, selection, and support of fellows throughout their journey for 3 years. This role ensures high-quality implementation of the fellowship curriculum, provides input to strengthen the curriculum, tracks each fellow’s progress, and sustains a vibrant, collaborative learning environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about grassroots leadership development in Bihar, motivated to build the local ecosystem, and has a strong understanding of Bihar’s development landscape. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES In the 80% Time Fellow Identification & Onboarding : Lead outreach and selection efforts to identify committed social entrepreneurs from Bihar. Design and execute the selection process, including application screening, interviews, field visits. Facilitate onboarding and orientation for selected fellows. Program Delivery : Ensure smooth delivery of training modules, mentorship, and experiential learning components.Coordinate with internal teams and external facilitators to schedule and deliver sessions.Support fellows in setting and achieving annual goals aligned with fellowship competencies and requirements. Monitoring and Growth Tracking : Engage regularly with fellows to track their personal and organisational growth. Develop and maintain fellow progress reports, learning journals, and performance dashboards.Identify support needs and facilitate timely interventions or mentoring. Community Building : Strengthen cohort spirit through regular meetups, shared activities, and reflective spaces.Facilitate exchange, collaboration, and co-learning among fellows. Anchor BDC’s broader ecosystem connections to benefit the fellows. Documentation and Reporting : Develop annual plans, participate in quarterly and annual review processes for the internal team.Develop reports for donors Write and maintain visit reports, monitoring reports, and Annual Reports. In the 20% Time Supporting Other Functions : Motivate and support function teams to adopt structured planning, execution, review, and tracking processes. Join function team calls regularly and provide support based on current needs. Help, build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships among all member organisations. CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENTS Highly organised, with a preference for structured planning over ad-hoc approaches, and able to execute 80-90% of planned activities. Deep listener who believes people grow when they feel safe and heard. Proactive in following up and communicating clearly with all partners. Values people over tasks and deliveries in collective spaces. Brings a coaching mindset and supports the growth of others. Strong understanding of Bihar’s socio-political and development context. The candidate has a demonstrated track record of similar experiences How to Apply ? Interested candidates should share their resume and a cover letter to bihardevcollective@gmail.com Please include "Program Manager – Bodhi Fellowship" in the subject line. Note: Candidates should be prepared for a written assignment post the application (If they are screened in the CV Round) Know About Us: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bihardevelopment_collective/ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/82366140/admin/dashboard/ Website : https://bihardevcollective.org Last Date of Application 25 September 2025 Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹70,000.00 per month Work Location: In person