PMO - Axis Bank Foundation

About ABF:

Axis Bank Foundation (ABF) was set up in 2006 to provide a strategic approach for the Corporate Social Responsibility of Axis Bank Ltd. (ABL) and its subsidiaries. It is registered as a Public Charitable Trust under the Bombay Public Trust Act.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Generating proposals in alignment to ABF's strategy, evaluation, due diligence, monitoring & evaluation.

2. Relationship management with NGO partners and build strong networks within the development sector for programmatic engagement

3. Project implementation in alignment with the objectives and annual plans through field visits, utilization analysis and regular interactions with the NGO's field teams

4. Build and manage co-funded project/programmes with donors, network of organizations and Governments

5. Ensure programmatic and grant making system related compliances through the entire lifecycle of the grant

6. Project implementation in alignment with the objectives and annual plans through field visits, utilization analysis and regular interactions with the NGO's field teams

7. Produce top-quality M&E and grant reports for all projects in a timely manner

8. Work with relevant team members to ensure a timely, efficient, and transparent process for the projects

9. Documentation, MIS data and compliance management of projects under management

10. Budget & utilization management of the project

Role Proficiencies:

1. Graduate or Postgraduate in Social Work/Rural Development/related fields

2. Experience in implementing robust grant making systems and projects in geographically diverse locations, desire to work in and with non-profit sector is essential

3. Deep understanding of development issues in the local context and know-how on industry best practices

4. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with people at all levels, both internally and externally

5. Strong Systems Thinking skills for proactive actions

6. Proficient communication skills in English and Hindi (both verbal and written)

7. Ability to manage budgeting and analysis

8. Demonstrated managing multiple stakeholder relationships

9. Experience in working with livelihoods issues (preferably)

10. Ability to synthesize, engage with cross-sectoral people, organizations and Govt. Departments

11. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

12. Empathy towards people

13. Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures

14. Strong negotiation, analytical skills and logical thinking