Program Officer

Job Summary:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Programme Coordination:

• Responsible for overall coordination, monitoring and ensuring effective implementation of the programme as per Annual Work Plan.
• Provide crisis intervention, and problem solving in identified areas for homeless program.
• Visit various homeless program to monitor progress and bring in changes to streamline processes where required.
• Regular interaction with project coordinators to be updated with project progress and provide support if required.
• Monitor program data collected through MIS.
• Develop and enhance professional relationships with social service, health and governmental agencies.
• Ensure networking with other organizations and developing working relationships.
• Participates and contributes in regular supervision meetings, team meetings, in house training sessions and conferences.

• Assist in program and operational planning.

Fundraising, Proposals and Networking Initiatives:

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to diversify funding sources and meet annual fundraising targets set by the organization. 
• Develop compelling sponsorship proposals and pitches tailored to the interests and objectives of potential sponsors. 
• Lead the development of grant proposals, funding applications, and donor appeals to secure grants, awards, and funding opportunities. 
• Explore collaboration opportunities, strategic partnerships, and joint initiatives with other organizations to leverage resources, share best practices, and maximize impact. 
• Build and maintain a robust network of contacts within the philanthropic community, including donors, foundations, corporations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

Reporting and Documentation

• Donor Management – Fostering and sustaining relationship.
• Developing grant application/ project proposals for new and existing donors.
• Donor communication
• Facilitating existing and potential donor visits & meetings
• Representing organization in Donor organized events and forums and preparing

power point presentations.

• Preparing various programme reports for funders and periodic reports for management.
• Ensuring financial stability and sustainability of the organization by securing project,

general, core and corpus fund from different avenues as per strategic plan.

• Facilitate fundraisers events.
• Maintain and update programme progress data and relevant documents.

Social Media Content

• The role involves managing the organisation’s social media presence in alignment with its vision.
• Plan, create, and post content that reflects sensitivity, respect, and inclusion while showcasing the organisation’s initiatives and impact.
• Maintaining a monthly content calendar, ensuring internal approvals before posting, and adhering to communication, safeguarding, and data protection norms. The person will monitor engagement, respond appropriately, prepare brief analytics reports, and coordinate with program and communication teams to ensure accurate and ethical representation of the organisation’s work.

Inter Team Support & Support to the organization as a whole

• Provide support to other project teams as required.
• Participate in event committee meetings and assist in organizational events.
• Participate in various trainings and workshops.
• Participate in various outdoor activities or projects.
• To carry out other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.

Who can Apply?

1. Master’s Degree in Social Work/ Psychology/ Mental Health/ Public Health or a related field is mandatory.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in program management, preferably within mental health, public health, or non-profit organizations.
3. Experience working with mental health programs, advocacy, or community engagement is highly desirable.
4. In-depth understanding of mental health issues, policies, and best practices for service delivery and community engagement.
5. Proficiency in budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation for programs.
6. Competency in using project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
7. Prior experience in fundraising or grant writing is an advantage.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write reports, proposals, and advocacy materials.
9. Ability to build and maintain partnerships with healthcare providers, government agencies, donors, and other stakeholders.