Project Manager

SBI Foundation was launched in 2015 by the State Bank of India to carry out its CSR activities as well as those of its subsidiaries. As the CSR arm of the premier bank of India, SBI Foundation aims to be the leading institution promoting growth and equality responsive to the communities it serves, particularly the vulnerable and marginalized sections of the society. Our CSR activities are widespread and deep-rooted and have made a true difference in the lives of over a million beneficiaries. We are committed to contributing positively to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by bringing about positive changes in the lives of the underprivileged sections of society.

The SBIF Asha Scholarship was launched by SBI Foundation under its flagship program for Education, SBIF Integrated Learning Mission, with the aim to support meritorious students from disadvantaged backgrounds to continue their school and college education. The SBIF Asha Scholarship aims to recognize and reward the brightest young minds of our country, whose socio-economic conditions may otherwise prevent them from continuing their education.

In this context, SBI Foundation is hiring an Asst. Manager - Asha Scholarship Program. The individual in this position will focus on planning and execution of the scholarship program. She/He will play a key role in SBI Foundation’s contribution to the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.

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As part of the team, the person in this position will be responsible for the following:

• Providing support in developing the Scholarship Program, identifying problems and issues to be addressed and initiating corrective actions; liaising with relevant parties; ensuring follow-up action
• Providing support for planning, budgeting, review of schedule timelines, SPOC for issue management, onsite-offsite coordination and communicating innovative ideas/changes for program management/development activities.
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on tasks assigned to the incumbent, including reporting to partners/funders.
• Providing support in organizing and preparing written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Coordinating with external agencies onboarded for specific services under the Scholarship program
• Coordinating with the Marketing & Communications team at SBI Foundation for outreach and communication activities to raise awareness about, and widely disseminate, outputs and findings resulting from the assigned programs
• Supporting the team in organizing seminars/ roundtables/ workshops/felicitation events/alumni events

Key Responsibility Areas will also include:

Budget Achievement

• Meeting budget targets through the year by undertaking tasks as per the budget allocated to the program.

Program Management and Delivery

• Contribute inputs to agencies for effective program delivery
• Ensure that the program meets objectives, timelines are adhered to and beneficiary are satisfied with the quality of the project delivery
• Establish a clear understanding of program expectations including on timelines, quality check measures, etc.
• Effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, including partner agencies, beneficiaries, SBI local officials, etc.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Monitor programs regularly by conducting site visits to ensure timely achievement/delivery of targets/results
• Evaluate the data provided/gathered to track the progress of the program.
• Estimate the probability of success/failure and take necessary steps to meet the desired outputs
• Undertake/initiate 3rd party evaluation studies to judge the success of the programs and devise a future course of action

Promotion and Branding

• To conceptualize promotional material and campaigns and coordinate with the SBIF’s MarComm team and SBI Marketing team to ensure the Program get the required visibility and publicity
• To facilitate coordination between the communications teams from the NGOs and SBIF’s communications team to ensure the Program gets timely visibility on the social media handles of SBI Foundation and SBI

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication skills and writing skills
• Experienced in developing concept notes and writing proposals, proficient in formal communication, tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience
• Computer literate in standard software applications
• Go-getter and self-starter with sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Creative problem solver with a rigorous approach and an aptitude for quantitative analysis

Preferred Qualities

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively, exhibits interest in having two-way communication
• Demonstrate initiative to solve unstructured problems with little oversight, high energy, innovation and a positive attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexibility, efficiency and enthusiasm, both individually and as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of the development sector and related rules and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in public policy, social sciences, or related areas with a specialization in the field of education, working with children, pedagogy & teaching, etc.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in project management, preferably projects in the field of Education, especially scholarships
• Strong understanding of development issues, regulations, and best practices.

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Why Join SBI Foundation? Because We Care About YOU!

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• Annual performance-based incentives to recognize and reward your contributions.

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• Comprehensive health and accidental insurance for you and your loved ones because your well-being is our priority.

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• Stay connected with mobile reimbursements.
• Enjoy delicious meals at the office with our subsidized food facility.
• Keep learning with support for role-based training programs.

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