About STAIRS Foundation STAIRS Foundation is a National Sports Promotion Organisation (NSPO) recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India . Since 2000, STAIRS has impacted over 25 million lives through its grassroots sports development initiatives. With an active presence in 26 states and over 480 districts , supported by a dedicated network of 2,500+ coordinators , STAIRS is India’s largest platform for youth engagement through sports. STAIRS has been honoured with the prestigious Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar and is known for organising the STAIRS Youth National Games , the country’s largest youth sports movement. Its programs align sports with education, health, and livelihood , creating a sports-integrated development model that advances national priorities, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , the National Education Policy , and the National Sports Policy 2025 . Role Overview STAIRS Foundation is seeking a strategic, driven, and socially committed CSR Consultant to lead the organisation’s CSR engagement and partnership development. This role involves identifying CSR opportunities, initiating high-level dialogues with corporates and PSUs, crafting tailored proposals, and aligning STAIRS' impact programs with the CSR and ESG goals of partner organisations. The consultant will play a key role in strengthening STAIRS’ ability to scale its grassroots programs nationally while building long-term, high-impact partnerships across sectors. Key Responsibilities 🔹 CSR Outreach & Partnership Development Initiate proactive conversations with corporates, PSUs, foundations, and philanthropic institutions to introduce STAIRS' vision and explore avenues for collaboration. Position STAIRS as a high-impact CSR partner with a pan-India footprint and proven delivery capacity. 🔹 Opportunity Identification & Need Alignment Research and track relevant CSR mandates, open calls, and upcoming partnerships aligned with STAIRS’ focus areas: sports for development, youth empowerment, anti-drug campaigns, fitness, skill development, and school-college partnerships. Understand the social development goals of partner organisations and match them with STAIRS’ programmatic strengths. 🔹 Proposal Development & Pitching Create compelling concept notes, decks, and custom proposals that reflect CSR priorities of prospective partners. Identify how STAIRS offerings can address real community needs in measurable and scalable ways. 🔹 Government Alignment & Policy Literacy Stay informed of relevant government schemes, policies , and frameworks related to CSR, sports development, education, health , and youth affairs . Ensure that STAIRS proposals align with central and state-level government priorities. 🔹 Strategic Communication & Positioning Support the creation of case studies, donor reports, and media content that showcase STAIRS’ impact and relevance in the CSR ecosystem. Contribute to building thought leadership and visibility through curated presentations, roundtables, and stakeholder outreach. 🔹 Stakeholder & Relationship Management Build and maintain trusted relationships with CSR heads, public affairs professionals, media influencers, and ecosystem enablers. Ensure long-term engagement and satisfaction of CSR partners through regular updates and collaborative planning. Ideal Candidate Profile 5+ years of experience in CSR, fundraising, partnerships, corporate communications, or social impact consulting. Demonstrated ability to convert leads into partnerships and manage end-to-end donor relationship cycles. Strong understanding of India’s CSR Act, SDGs, ESG trends, and thematic focus areas in the CSR space. Familiarity with sports, education, youth development, or public health sectors will be a significant advantage . Prior exposure to government schemes , public-private partnerships , or policy implementation frameworks is highly desirable. Excellent writing, pitching, and interpersonal communication skills, with a confident, engaging presence in meetings. Self-driven, persuasive, and outcome-oriented individual capable of operating independently with accountability. Application Process Send your updated CV, a short cover note, and samples of proposals or partnership work (if any) to: info@stairs.org.in Subject line: Application – CSR Consultant
Job Title: Senior Program & Operations Lead Location: New Delhi Organisation: STAIRS Foundation Type: Full-Time | Mid–Senior Level About STAIRS Foundation STAIRS Foundation is a National Sports Promotion Organisation (NSPO) recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India . Since 2000, STAIRS has impacted 25+ million lives , operating across 26 states and 480+ districts , supported by 2,500+ coordinators and volunteers . Honoured with the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar , STAIRS leads India’s largest grassroots sports programs like the STAIRS Youth National Games and One India One Goal . Our model integrates sports with education, health, and livelihood , delivering development at the last mile and aligning with national and global goals , including the National Sports Policy , NEP 2020 , and the UN SDGs . Role Overview We are looking for an experienced and mission-driven Senior Program & Operations Lead to drive the planning and on-ground execution of STAIRS' sports and youth development programs across India. This is a leadership role for someone who is both strategic and hands-on , with deep knowledge of field realities, experience in NGO operations, and the ability to lead teams, manage logistics, and ensure delivery excellence at scale. Key Responsibilities 🔹 Program Execution & Coordination Plan, execute, and monitor sports tournaments, youth festivals, and outreach programs across states and districts. Ensure seamless coordination with internal teams, coaches, volunteers, and regional coordinators for timely and high-quality delivery. 🔹 Project Management & Implementation Develop and manage project implementation plans with clear timelines, deliverables, and outcome tracking mechanisms. Ensure programs are delivered in alignment with organisational goals and compliance requirements. 🔹 Operational Leadership Lead end-to-end operational processes — from budgeting and vendor management to field deployment and on-ground troubleshooting. Identify bottlenecks and implement on-site solutions to keep programs running efficiently. 🔹 Documentation & Reporting Create detailed operational manuals, SOPs, execution templates, and reporting dashboards tailored to NGO programming. Maintain real-time documentation for donor reporting, government compliance, and internal learning. 🔹 Team Building & Supervision Build and manage a high-performing field operations team. Conduct capacity-building sessions for state and district coordinators. Set clear performance benchmarks and create a culture of accountability and motivation. 🔹 Stakeholder & Government Coordination Liaise with local authorities, government departments, venue owners, schools, and partner NGOs for smooth execution. Ensure all regulatory, safety, and procedural protocols are followed. Ideal Candidate Profile Minimum 5–8 years of hands-on program execution and operations experience in the NGO sector , preferably in sports, education, or youth development . Proven ability to manage complex, multi-location projects under tight deadlines. Strong skills in planning, resource allocation, field coordination, and logistics. Deep understanding of grassroots challenges, field dynamics, and community engagement models. Excellent communication (Hindi & English), documentation, and digital reporting skills. Willingness to travel extensively across India as per program requirements. Passion for youth empowerment, sports, and social change. How to Apply Send your updated CV and a brief cover letter highlighting relevant project execution experience to: 📧 info@stairs.org.in Subject line: Application – Senior Program & Operations Lead
Role Overview STAIRS Foundation is seeking a highly experienced Senior Accountant to manage end-to-end financial operations, banking, statutory compliance, and reporting processes. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in accounting, preferably in the development/non-profit sector, with a strong command of banking procedures, financial documentation, and statutory compliance (including FCRA, Income Tax, GST, and CSR-related regulations). Key Responsibilities 🔹 Accounts & Bookkeeping Maintain day-to-day accounting entries in Tally or other accounting software. Handle accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and journal entries. Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. 🔹 Banking Operations Manage all banking transactions, fund transfers, deposits, payments, and withdrawals. Liaise with banks for account operations, documentation, FDs, and financial queries. Monitor fund utilisation across multiple project accounts and ensure traceability. 🔹 Compliance & Regulatory Filings Ensure timely filing of TDS, GST, PF, ESI, and income tax returns. Maintain and update FCRA accounts, file FC returns, and ensure regulatory compliance under FCRA 2010. Prepare necessary documentation and reports for audits, both statutory and internal. Support the Finance Head in CSR compliance documentation, including 80G and 12A record maintenance. 🔹 Audit & Documentation Assist in internal, external, CSR, and donor audits. Ensure proper archiving of vouchers, bills, and supporting documents. Manage documentation for donor reporting and financial transparency. Required Qualifications & Experience Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce (B.Com/M.Com); CA Inter or similar qualification preferred. Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in accounting and compliance. Prior experience with NGO or non-profit accounting preferred. Strong knowledge of Tally , MS Excel , and online banking systems. Well-versed with FCRA, TDS, GST, 80G, 12A, and CSR law compliance . Ability to manage multiple accounts and fund tracking for different projects. Excellent record-keeping, documentation, and communication skills. Key Competencies Integrity and attention to detail Strong organisational and analytical skills Ability to work independently and handle time-bound financial tasks Fluency in English and Hindi How to Apply Interested candidates may send their updated CV to info@stairs.org.in with the subject line "Application for Senior Accountant – STAIRS Foundation" .
About STAIRS Foundation STAIRS Foundation is a National Sports Promotion Organisation (NSPO) recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India . Since 2000, STAIRS has impacted 25+ million lives , operating across 26 states and 480+ districts , supported by 2,500+ coordinators and volunteers . Key Responsibilities: Coordinate with STAIRS’ Sports coordinators & other program-led Stakeholders. Plan and manage outreach to schools, colleges, and universities for tournaments and championships. Coordinate tournament planning and execution. Maintain clear communication, documentation, and tracking of event progress. Ensure timely reporting, data collection, and follow-ups from ground teams. Requirements: 3–5 years of experience in sports operations, school/college outreach, or event/tournament management. Understanding of the existing Sports Federation and Administration norms. Experience in running academies or working in state sports associations or federations. Strong communication and coordination skills. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and field teams. Must be based in or near South Delhi and comfortable with regular field visits. Familiarity with the grassroots sports ecosystem is a plus. To apply: Please email your CV to careers@stairs.org.in with the subject line: Application – Program & Outreach Coordinator