Program and Project Coordinator

About APSS Foundation

Achchhe Padosi Samajik Seva Foundation (APSS Foundation), formerly known asGlobal Foundation of Good Neighbors India Chapter, is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing child protection, education, women's empowerment, livelihood promotion, and community development.

We collaborate with diverse partners to strengthen community resilience, promote inclusive growth, and create sustainable opportunities for underprivileged children, youth, and women.

Our work is rooted in transparency, accountability, and collaboration to deliver measurable social impact across India.

Join APSS Foundation where Good Neighbors build better communities.

Together, let's create lasting change for children, women, and families across India.

Position: Program & Project coordinator

Program & Project Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Management

• Lead end-to-end management of assigned programs, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Develop detailed work plans, logical frameworks, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) plans for program activities.
• Provide comprehensive planning and implementation support across all phases of the project.
• Monitor program progress, identify risks or roadblocks, and implement timely corrective measures.
• Oversee administrative functions including budgeting, documentation, reporting, and compliance.

Program Development & Innovation

• Lead the development of new program concepts, models, and strategies aligned with organizational goals and community needs.
• Identify gaps and emerging needs to conceptualize innovative, impactful, and scalable program interventions.
• Pilot and test new methodologies, tools, and approaches for continuous program improvement.
• Support proposal development and contribute to designing evidence-based program frameworks.

Operational & Field Coordination

• Manage day-to-day program operations, including team coordination, resource allocation, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate logistics for trainings, review meetings, workshops, and field visits.
• Support and oversee baseline, midline, and endline assessments to ensure data quality and program refinement.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, document best practices, and contribute actively to organizational learning.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the liaison between state, central teams, partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, government agencies, and implementing partners.
• Mentor and supervise field staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal teams, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Track expenditures, maintain financial accountability, and ensure compliance with donor and organizational guidelines.

Core Competencies (Program & Project coordinator)

1. Program Management & Execution

Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and monitor programs end-to-end while ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

2. Program Development & Innovation

Strong capability to design new program models, identify emerging needs, conceptualize innovative solutions, and pilot effective interventions.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

Skilled in developing and applying logical frameworks, M&E tools, and data-driven approaches to improve program performance and impact.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

Proven experience in building collaborative relationships with government agencies, community groups, partners, donors, and internal teams.

5. Communication & Reporting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and proposal inputs.

6. Financial & Compliance Oversight

Competence in managing budgets, tracking expenditures, ensuring accountability, and maintaining compliance with donor and organizational requirements.

7. Team Leadership & Capacity Building

Ability to mentor, guide, and supervise field staff, fostering a positive, high-performance team environment.

8. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

Strong analytical thinking with the ability to identify risks, troubleshoot operational challenges, and implement timely corrective measures.

9. Adaptability & Resilience

Comfort working in dynamic, fast-paced, and rural environments with the ability to handle pressure, multitask, and travel extensively.

10. Cultural Sensitivity & Community Orientation

Understanding of rural contexts, community dynamics, and commitment to inclusive, participatory development approaches.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Development Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management, International Relations

57 years of proven experience

program development, proposal writing, and designing innovative interventions

oStrong understanding of project management principles, logical frameworks, M&E systems, and results-based management.

oMinimum 2 years experience in field coordination and stakeholder engagement, preferably in rural contexts.

Microsoft Office Suite

oExcellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

English and Hindi

oAbility to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and work both independently and in fast-paced environments.

extensive field travel

donor reporting, compliance, and financial monitoring

minimum two-year engagement

Safeguarding Commitment

safeguarding and protecting the rights of children, youth, and vulnerable adults.

background checks and reference verification

Note:

Canvassing at any stage of the recruitment process will lead to disqualification.