Programme Manager - Local Democracy and Welfare Rights

Job Description

Under this theme, we support organisations that address issues related to local democracy, decentralised governance, access to rights and entitlements and work with grassroots collectives to ensure people s greater participation in local governing mechanisms. The organizations we would like to support must be focused on strengthening people s institutions and elected gram panchayats and building localised mechanisms for creating vibrant local democratic processes for governance. Additionally, we create awareness and knowledge of the partner organizations on related subject matters, through different initiatives. Responsibilities Conduct scoping and programmatic due diligence of organisations. Review all completed proposals to ensure that required information has been provided. Ensure that the story of the organisations come through clearly. Dialogue with the partner organisation to understand effects of their engagement Guide the organisations in budget preparation and support the finance team with budget review and financial due diligence where required. Lead the grant making process for the assigned organisations and ensure compliance with the Foundation s guidelines and requirements. Manage the grant management process system through the entire lifecycle of a grant. What we are looking for Candidates who have a good understanding of local democracy, welfare programmes and rights-based initiatives and with experience in organisations that have worked on these issues are encouraged to apply. Candidates who understand the current state of local governance and rural decentralisation, central and state specific entitlements programmes, and issues with access and delivery mechanisms will be preferred. Experience in grant making and management, programme budgeting and monitoring is an advantage Bachelor s degree required; Master s degree desirable Should have made significant and long-lasting contributions in their area of work High level of self-motivation, initiative, and creativity Willingness to travel extensively for work Substantial knowledge of organisational and project management Ability to work with minimal supervision, and solve problems independently or collaboratively as needed Minimum 8 - 15 years of experience in the sector