Program Manager (Disaster Management)

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The Programme Manager – Disaster Management will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating OneStage’s programmes related to disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience. This role requires a strong understanding of humanitarian principles, community-based disaster risk reduction, and donor-funded programme management. The specialist will also play a key role in ensuring high-quality delivery of OneStage’s grant-making programmes under the disaster management thematic portfolio, aligned with donor expectations and community impact.

Strategic Development and Growth

• Assist in the development and implementation of a strategy to scale and deepen the impact of OneStage’s disaster management programmes.
• Support donor servicing by enhancing programme quality, relevance, and innovation within the disaster risk reduction (DRR) and emergency response space.
• Contribute to strategies that demonstrate the measurable social impact of disaster-related interventions.

Grant and Programme Management

• Lead end to end grant management for donor funded disaster management projects, including due diligence, partner onboarding, implementation oversight, and closure.
• Ensure timely disbursement and utilization of funds in line with programme objectives and donor compliance.
• Monitor programme implementation through field visits, partner reports, and stakeholder consultations.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Compliance

• Ensure effective programme monitoring systems are in place to track progress, assess risk, and address donor complaints.
• Facilitate the development of indicators, tools, and mechanisms for tracking project outcomes and impacts.
• Coordinate and conduct field monitoring visits to assess project quality, community engagement, and adherence to compliance standards.

Operational Planning and Delivery

• Manage operational planning for disaster-related projects including work plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving processes in collaboration with partners and internal teams.
• Support organizational preparedness for disaster response through scenario planning and readiness assessments.

Donor Proposals, Reporting, and Quality Assurance

• Ensure high quality proposals and reports are developed with a strong emphasis on impact, risk mitigation, and OneStage’s value-added services.
• Liaise with partners, technical experts, and internal teams to ensure documentation meets donor expectations.

Capacity Building and Knowledge Management

• Organize and facilitate training programmes, workshops, and stakeholder consultations to build capacities of partners and communities in disaster preparedness and response.
• Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories for internal learning and external dissemination.

Donor Servicing and Relationship Management

• Maintain efficient communication and engagement with donors, ensuring their requirements, queries, and concerns are addressed effectively and professionally.
• Support donor field visits, audits, and evaluations as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Postgraduate degree in Disaster Management, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in programme management, with at least 3 years focused on disaster management or humanitarian response.

Note: OneStage (Registered as Charities Aid Foundation India) is an equal opportunity employer.

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