Job Title: HR Coordinator Location: Kolkata Reports to: Director of Operations Employment Status: Full Time CTC: INR 6,50,000 (PA) Last date of Application :18 July 2025. About Trickle Up India Foundation (TUIF) Trickle Up India Foundation (TUIF) is a nationally registered non-profit organization that partners with women in deprivation in India to build economic opportunity and drive inclusion. Together with governments and local non-governmental organizations, we reach underserved women in remote, rural areas with programming that enables them to forge their own resilient pathways out of poverty for themselves, their families, and their communities. Since 2013, TUIF has been empowering women in ultra-poverty who have faced discrimination, and social and economic isolation all their lives. Through our programs, they develop sustainable livelihoods and strong savings habits, strengthening their capacity, self-reliance, and stability. They begin building their self-esteem and resilience. This profound individual transformation has positive ripple effects for their families, throughout their communities, and over generations. Principal Functions Selection, Recruitment & Orientation: Preparing JDs with the support of Director of Operations. Providing announcement of recruitment Shortlisting the candidates for the positions Fixing interviews with the candidates Maintaining process documentations of the recruitment Maintaining HR individual files for all the staff members Tracking the details of staff / consultant contract period. Preparation of staff / consultant contract. Conducting telephonic interviews Managing the orientation and onboarding process Facilitation Of Appraisal Process / Conflict Of Interest Manage records and maintain effective documents for probationary appraisal. Managing and maintaining documents for annual appraisal Facilitating the process of appraisal Facilitating to resolve the conflicts among staff. Capacity Building, Telent Management Finding out the need for Capacity building of staff Creating a learning culture in the organization Facilitating talent management Implementation of retention strategy. Policies Revision & Implementation Supporting DOO in revising the HR Manual Supporting DOO in designing new HR policies Implementation of systems & processes Administration of Leave Maintaining documents for leave Preparing monthly report for leave taken, Updating information Logistical Support Providing logistic support in every aspect for organizing various meetings, training, seminar, workshop etc. Maintaining updated information of staff in Bamboo HR and action plans as requested. Support the team in other related duties as needed, Conducting different survey based on the requirements. Any other task assigned by the FAM/ Director of Operations/ ARD. Organization Development Mapping out the areas of organization development Preparing a road map for the same with consultation of DOO Work on the implementation of the areas of OD along with DOO Internal Relationships Senior Management Team, Program Team of India, HR & Admin Team External Relationships Donors, Vendors Consultants (External & Internal) Auditor, Local Partners NGOs Qualifications Education requirement Completed a degree in HR Management Experience Requirements Approx. 3 to 5 years of experience in any sector. Experience in development sector will be preferred. Knowledge and skills Strong, developed knowledge in HR, Effective as a team player. Writing and speaking skills in English, and Hindi., Well able in written and oral communications and presentation skills, Highly organized and analytical thinker. Self-starter with strong initiatives, Proactive, creative problem-solver; and Flexible and productive under pressure. Behavioral competencies Responsible, dedicated, independent workers, Proven ability to meet targets and deadlines. Good interpersonal and diplomacy skills, Cross-cultural sensitivity, Friendly and flexible. To Apply To be considered, all candidates must fulfil the above prerequisites, provide a complete CV, covering letter referencing the required functions, skills and experience, and a writing sample, preferably a sole authored piece related to research or evaluation. Incomplete application will not be accepted. To submit your application, go to the Web Link given below and click on “Apply for this Position” button at the bottom of the page, and follow the instructions. Weblink Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until July 18, 2025. We are sorry that we are unable to entertain phone calls related to this posting. Trickle Up is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and extend equal opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Title: Chief Program Officer, TUIF Location: Kolkata / Delhi Reports to: Director Employment: Full Time Last update : 21.07.2025 About Trickle Up India Foundation (TUIF) Trickle Up India Foundation (TUIF) is a nationally registered non-profit organization that partners with women in ultra-poverty in India to build economic opportunity and drive inclusion. Together with governments and non-governmental organizations, we reach underserved women in remote, rural areas with programming that enables them to forge their own resilient pathways out of poverty for themselves, their families, and their communities. Since 2013, TUIF has been empowering women in ultra-poverty who have faced discrimination, and social and economic isolation all their lives. Through our programs, they develop sustainable livelihoods and strong savings habits, strengthening their capacity, self-reliance, and stability. They begin building their self-esteem and resilience. This profound individual transformation has positive ripple effects for their families, throughout their communities, and over generations. Position Overview Reporting to the Director, the CPO will be responsible for ensuring quality program development and implementation, demonstrating measurable results and impact, ensuring proper technical and facilitation capacity at the project level to implement projects, achieve programmatic results outlined in proposals and projects and ensure budgets are effectively and directly tied to each project. S/he will be an experienced, motivated, and value driven professional who will oversee a team of Program officers to ensure high quality and timely program design and implementation. S/he will demonstrate the highest levels of accountability, demonstrate his/her leadership skills and capacities while foster team innovation, accountability, effective communication and cohesion. S/he will lead by example, and will have demonstrated programming expertise in livelihoods, women’s empowerment, collaboration and capacity building approaches, as well as MERL. S/he will also be responsible for nurturing effective partnerships to contribute to TUIF’s mission. Oversee the implementation of the MPOWERED PLUS program in Odisha and Jharkhnad. The MPOWERED PLUS Project is a scaled-up version of the original MPowered program, which was launched in 2016 to promote women's economic development through mobile technology. With the support of Tata Communications Limited, the project is expanding to reach a larger population and aims to empower around 9,000 ultra-poor women and their families in the states of Odisha and Jharkhand. The project is designed to help these women build sustainable and climate-resilient livelihoods by providing access to financial literacy training, mentorship, and digital resources that can help them grow successful microenterprises. Through the integration of digital technology, the project aims to increase women’s income, social status, and integration into social and economic structures by promoting entrepreneurship in individuals and collectives. By empowering these women, the MPOWERED PLUS Project is helping to promote gender equality, reduce poverty, and build more resilient communities in rural India. Key Function area Team Facilitation Ensure adoption of effective team facilitation approaches across the organization, building synergies and talent across teams and individuals to ensure high quality achievements and results. Strengthen team capacity and team cohesion. Close collaboration with MERL teams in India during design and implementation of projects in India. Ensure that team members bring their individual skills, expertise and competencies to form a cohesive and supportive team to achieve TU’s goals and objectives in an accountable manner. Demonstrate and instill value driven individuals and team approaches to ensure an optimal, harmonious and inspiring work environment. Ensure all team members have performance objectives, regular performance reviews and individual capacity building plans developed as needed to support talent development. Program Design Lead the development of innovative, effective programs that enable people to graduate out of ultra-poverty contribute to the sector’s knowledge base and partnership capacities Lead scale-up strategy implementation and adjustment, working in close collaboration with team members. Lead on the development of concept notes and proposals and required program reports. Ensure consistency between program design, budget, implementation and reporting Spearhead innovation in the graduation space as well as livelihoods in general. Budgetary facilitation Work with a finance team to develop project budgets in line with partners’ guidelines. Ensure effective and timely monitoring and appropriate expenditure of project/program budgets. Ensure budgets cover costs, including M & E, admin, overhead and communication Staff Monitoring Ensure that all direct reports have clear roles and responsibilities and are held accountable for delivering results. Ensure direct reports have support and tolls they need to effectively do their jobs well. Onboard, train and support staff. Partnership facilitation Identify potential partners that can contribute to Trickle Up’s effective implementation as well as scaling strategy Take the lead in developing and cultivating relationships with potential program partners Program facilitation Facilitate the implementation of projects to ensure timely and quality intervention. Direct all aspects of program overseeing and implementation (By Partners) to meet program compliance in on-going and new program. Work closely with the Senior team, to properly monitor program implementation progress, identify issues of concern (utilizing dashboard tools and program site visit reports), and develop agreed upon actions to address. Identify staff capacity onboarding Direct communications with partners, ensuring quality and timeliness of all reporting. Coordination And Representation Coordinate with internal stakeholders and technical staff. Maintain a strong understanding of the top relationships in the organization portfolio in order to represent the organization and partnership strategies to internal and external stakeholders Make significant contributions to the quality and quantity of institutional partnerships and partnerships with government. Ensure accountability to Project Participants and to international standards guiding international development team, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects. Research And Learning Lead the development, in close collaboration with M & E Team, of research objectives and partnerships to produce rigorous, actionable research for Trickle Up and strategic partners in line with global priorities and relevant to the Asia context.. Promote organizational learning in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities. Actively support learning, and dissemination of lessons learned, both internally and externally. This is a key pillar in Trickle Up’s goal of increased visibility and being a global leader In coordination with the M&E director, both in country and the global director, help develop a learning agenda for the region Ensure that each project director is conducting proper baseline and endlines with sufficient critical analysis. Representation Represent Trickle Up India Foundation at various fora when relevant and appropriate Liaise with partners in country Member of the senior leadership team of Trickle Up India Foundation: The CPO is a Member of the Trickle Up senior leadership team. As such, s/he will assist the Director with various operational as well as strategic initiatives to promote an effective work environment within Trickle Up. In addition to the above, job duties include but are not limited to the following: Assist with strategic planning and coordination of the organization’s programs and projects. Provide mentoring, leadership and coaching support to staff Lead by example, by holding self and all staff accountable for high levels of performance, teamwork and quality customer service. Assist with identification of best practices and proactively support improving internal systems with an eye toward future needs and budget realities. Key Relationships The CPO will report directly to the Director. The CPO will work closely with CFO, Sr./Program Manager, M & E and Knowledge Management, Communication, Key stakeholders in Resource Development, Technical Support Unit and field teams. The CPO will be a member of the Trickle Up India Foundation team. Academic Required qualifications and core competencies: Post-graduation or equivalent in Management or MBA (Rural Development) or MBA or PGDM in Rural Development/Social Work/International Development. Work Experience Demonstrated 15-17 years management experience at field level working with field based staff to ensure timely and quality program implementation of livelihood program in an objective to alleviate poverty for international NGO; out of which candidate should have at least more than 5 years’ experience of leading a team. Experience in graduation approach and economic inclusion will get extra advantage. Overall experience managing livelihood and/or gender focused programs working in partnership with local NGOs and/or CBOs. Experience working in partnership with government and state/national level entities. Proven experience of handling projects involving linkages with industries, NGOs, National/State/ local organizations and government. Proven experience of handling indigenous people’s interventions in livelihood Any experience in terms of resource mobilisation would highly desirable. Others Deep commitment to Trickle Up’s core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners. A strategic thinker contributing to the organization’s long-term vision and ability to innovate and adapt to changing scenario. Ability to engage with different stakeholders including donors, governments and partner organizations. Understanding of global trends, best practices Fluency in English and Hindi with excellent verbal and writing skills. Knowing any regional languages as Odia or vernacular languages will be preferred. Prior experience working in teams in a leadership role. Experience with training is highly desirable. Ability to travel frequently within the country and outside (up to 40% of the time). Ability to prioritize, organize and carry out multiple tasks efficiently under pressure and with little supervision; ability to accept supervision. Location: Kolkata, West Bengal with frequent travel to the project areas. Salary And Benefits Trickle UP offers competitive salaries and benefits for this full-time position. The successful applicant will join a dynamic, passionate, multicultural team deeply committed to the alleviation of extreme poverty. Trickle Up promotes a collegial, high-performing organizational culture in which staff communicate clearly and openly, and are reflective, innovative, and mutually accountable. To Apply To be considered, all candidates must fulfill the above prerequisites, provide a complete CV, covering letter referencing the required functions, skills and experience, and a writing sample, preferably a sole authored piece related to research or evaluation. Incomplete application will not be accepted. To submit your application, go to the Web Link given below and click on “Apply for this Position” button at the bottom of the page, and follow the instructions. Web Link: https://trickleup.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0pgnd/ Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until 21.07.2025. We are sorry that we are unable to entertain phone calls related to this posting. Trickle Up is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and extend equal opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Title : Senior Lead, MPowered Location : Kolkata/Ranchi/Bhubaneswar Reports to : Chief Program Officer Employment Status : Full Time Last update : 26 August 2025 About Trickle Up India Foundation (TUIF) Trickle Up India Foundation (TUIF) is a nationally registered non-profit organization that partners with women in ultra-poverty in India to build economic opportunity and drive inclusion. Together with governments and local non-governmental organizations, we reach underserved women in remote, rural areas with programming that enables them to forge their own resilient pathways out of poverty for themselves, their families, and their communities. Since 2013, TUIF has been empowering women in ultra-poverty who have faced discrimination, and social and economic isolation all their lives. Through our programs, they develop sustainable livelihoods and strong savings habits, strengthening their capacity, self-reliance, and stability. They begin building their self-esteem and resilience. This profound individual transformation has positive ripple effects for their families, throughout their communities, and over generations. Project Overview The MPowered PLUS Project is a scaled-up version of the original MPowered program, which was launched in 2016 to promote women's economic development through mobile technology. With the support of CSR Fund, the project is expanding to reach a larger population and aims to empower around 9,000 ultra-poor women and their families in the states of Odisha and Jharkhand. The project is designed to help these women build sustainable and climate-resilient livelihoods by providing access to financial literacy training, mentorship, and digital resources that can help them grow successful microenterprises. Through the integration of digital technology, the project aims to increase women’s income, social status, and integration into social and economic structures by promoting entrepreneurship in individuals and collectives. By empowering these women, the MPowered PLUS Project is helping to promote gender equality, reduce poverty, and build more resilient communities in rural India. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Management professional who has significant program management experience working closely with field and partner staff on the delivery of program objectives. The Senior Lead for the MPowered program will lead on the implementation of this livelihood project reaching ultra-poor women in rural areas of eastern India. S/he will also support the MPower team to reach the ultimate objective of MPowered program ensuring project participants using technology improve their socio-economic conditions and ensure sustainable livelihood. The Senior Lead, MPowered program position is the key contact and person responsibility for all aspects of project implementation, including, but not limited to: Program Design, Financial Management, Staff Management, Partner Management, Data Collection (M&E), Reporting, Knowledge Management and Representing the project to internal and external stakeholders. While s/he is not required to implement every one of those activities directly, s/he is required to work with the team and the larger organisation to make sure that these key aspects of the project are delivered to a high quality and in a timely manner. Principal functions Management And Oversight Of Program Implementation Lead implementation of MPowered program in Jharkhand and Odisha to scale Trickle Up’s approach to graduating vulnerable populations out of ultra-poverty. Manage the successful execution of MPowered Program in compliance with requirements, regulations, and good practices. Supervise MPowered Program team. Facilitate monitoring and evaluation processes and provide necessary information on the MPowered Program as and when required. Regularly communicate program progress, results, and lessons learned to colleagues, partner organizations, and donors to support organizational learning and external representation. Partnership Management And Development Strengthen strategic partnership with donor in order to foster a positive working and learning relationship, thereby enhancing the quality and expansion of Trickle Up’s work especially under the MPowered program. Build the visibility of Trickle Up in relation to MPowered Program and identify new partnership opportunities with Donors by representing the organization in appropriate technical, digital forums, working groups, and other platforms. Support the work of Trickle Up’s alliance of grassroots partner organizations by providing training and ongoing coaching to build the capacity of partner staff members in planning, managing, executing, and learning from programs.. Regularly liaise with and support existing partners to ensure they are able to effectively utilize resources and capacity to effectively implement projects. Identify other potential partners that would be a good fit for Trickle Up. Training and Capacity Building: Implement and lead the capacity-building of field teams, SMART Sakhis, NGO partners etc. and ensure quality of training. Networking Maintain strong liaison with block and district government bodies / authorities to ensure their cooperation and convergence with program activities Identify local resources that can support / complement TU India’s effectiveness within the MPowered Program Build strategic partnerships with State Governments, mobile companies and service providers, technical institutions and organizations working in digital technology. Reporting, Donor Compliance And Learning Initiatives The Senior Lead, MPowered shall be the primary point for data management and reporting in line with the program’s Monitoring & Evaluation timeline. For any evaluation and compliance visits organized by Trickle Up or the donor the Senior Lead shall be responsible with a dotted accountability matrix to the Chief Program Officer. The Senior Lead shall be responsible to support the rolling out of the learning initiatives agreed in the MPowered Program and also provide feedback on the system at regular interval of time as agreed in the M&E timeline Budget Management Ensure effective and timely monitoring of budget, with appropriate expenditure covering all relevant costs, including M&E, administration, overheads, and communications. Ensure Budget is managed appropriately in line with approved allocation, ensuring that the Expenses are accurately coded, spent on time and aligned with program objectives. Staff and M&E Management Ensure that all direct reportees have clear roles and responsibilities and are held accountable for delivering results Ensure direct reportees have the necessary support and tools they need to effectively deliever on their roles Recruit, train and support staff In coordination with the M&E team, ensure timely and accurate collection and analysis In coordination with M&E team, support data analysis and generate lessons learned Reporting With CPO, ensure consistency & alignment with program design, budget, implementation & reporting Ensure high quality reports are submitted on time Qualifications and Educational Requirements: Master’s degree in social science/ Statistics/ Development Studies/Social Work with Minimum 10 years of proven work experience in in designing and implementing monitoring, learning and evaluation and research work. Recognized qualifications in program implementation & management. Knowledge and skills. Effective writing skills in English, Data Analysis, documentation and in designing and implementing monitoring, learning & evaluation work Experience in data quality, integrity and efficiency of data collection, analysis, reporting and external communications. Knowledge of digital approaches of program implementation and management. Able to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and consistently meet deadlines Works well both independently and as a member of a team Knowledge And Skills Strong writing skills in English and exemplary communication skills. Skills in data analysis (quantitative and qualitative), ensuring data quality, integrity, & efficiency of collection. Skills in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems and distilling findings and learning for a range of audiences. Knowledge of digital approaches of program monitoring and evaluation. TRAVEL Requirements: Must be able to travel domestically at least 40% of the time to remote areas. Salary and Benefits: Trickle UP offers a competitive salary and benefits for this full-time position. The successful applicant will join a dynamic, passionate, multicultural team deeply committed to the alleviation of extreme poverty. Trickle Up promotes a collegial, high-performing organizational culture in which staff communicate clearly and openly, and are reflective, innovative, and mutually accountable. To Apply To be considered, all candidates must fulfill the above prerequisites, provide a complete CV, covering letter referencing the required functions, skills and experience, and a writing sample, preferably a sole authored piece related to research or evaluation. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. To submit your application, go to the Web Link given below and click on “Apply for this Position” button at the bottom of the page, and follow the instructions. WebLink : https://trickleup.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0p565/ Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until 26 August 2025 . We are sorry that we are unable to entertain phone calls related to this posting. Trickle Up is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and extend equal opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Title : Senior Lead, MPowered Location : Kolkata/Ranchi/Bhubaneswar Reports to : Chief Program Officer Employment Status : Full Time Last update : 26 August 2025 About Trickle Up India Foundation (TUIF) Trickle Up India Foundation (TUIF) is a nationally registered non-profit organization that partners with women in ultra-poverty in India to build economic opportunity and drive inclusion. Together with governments and local non-governmental organizations, we reach underserved women in remote, rural areas with programming that enables them to forge their own resilient pathways out of poverty for themselves, their families, and their communities. Since 2013, TUIF has been empowering women in ultra-poverty who have faced discrimination, and social and economic isolation all their lives. Through our programs, they develop sustainable livelihoods and strong savings habits, strengthening their capacity, self-reliance, and stability. They begin building their self-esteem and resilience. This profound individual transformation has positive ripple effects for their families, throughout their communities, and over generations. Project Overview The MPowered PLUS Project is a scaled-up version of the original MPowered program, which was launched in 2016 to promote women&aposs economic development through mobile technology. With the support of CSR Fund, the project is expanding to reach a larger population and aims to empower around 9,000 ultra-poor women and their families in the states of Odisha and Jharkhand. The project is designed to help these women build sustainable and climate-resilient livelihoods by providing access to financial literacy training, mentorship, and digital resources that can help them grow successful microenterprises. Through the integration of digital technology, the project aims to increase womens income, social status, and integration into social and economic structures by promoting entrepreneurship in individuals and collectives. By empowering these women, the MPowered PLUS Project is helping to promote gender equality, reduce poverty, and build more resilient communities in rural India. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Management professional who has significant program management experience working closely with field and partner staff on the delivery of program objectives. The Senior Lead for the MPowered program will lead on the implementation of this livelihood project reaching ultra-poor women in rural areas of eastern India. S/he will also support the MPower team to reach the ultimate objective of MPowered program ensuring project participants using technology improve their socio-economic conditions and ensure sustainable livelihood. The Senior Lead, MPowered program position is the key contact and person responsibility for all aspects of project implementation, including, but not limited to: Program Design, Financial Management, Staff Management, Partner Management, Data Collection (M&E), Reporting, Knowledge Management and Representing the project to internal and external stakeholders. While s/he is not required to implement every one of those activities directly, s/he is required to work with the team and the larger organisation to make sure that these key aspects of the project are delivered to a high quality and in a timely manner. Principal functions Management And Oversight Of Program Implementation Lead implementation of MPowered program in Jharkhand and Odisha to scale Trickle Ups approach to graduating vulnerable populations out of ultra-poverty. Manage the successful execution of MPowered Program in compliance with requirements, regulations, and good practices. Supervise MPowered Program team. Facilitate monitoring and evaluation processes and provide necessary information on the MPowered Program as and when required. Regularly communicate program progress, results, and lessons learned to colleagues, partner organizations, and donors to support organizational learning and external representation. Partnership Management And Development Strengthen strategic partnership with donor in order to foster a positive working and learning relationship, thereby enhancing the quality and expansion of Trickle Ups work especially under the MPowered program. Build the visibility of Trickle Up in relation to MPowered Program and identify new partnership opportunities with Donors by representing the organization in appropriate technical, digital forums, working groups, and other platforms. Support the work of Trickle Ups alliance of grassroots partner organizations by providing training and ongoing coaching to build the capacity of partner staff members in planning, managing, executing, and learning from programs.. Regularly liaise with and support existing partners to ensure they are able to effectively utilize resources and capacity to effectively implement projects. Identify other potential partners that would be a good fit for Trickle Up. Training and Capacity Building: Implement and lead the capacity-building of field teams, SMART Sakhis, NGO partners etc. and ensure quality of training. Networking Maintain strong liaison with block and district government bodies / authorities to ensure their cooperation and convergence with program activities Identify local resources that can support / complement TU Indias effectiveness within the MPowered Program Build strategic partnerships with State Governments, mobile companies and service providers, technical institutions and organizations working in digital technology. Reporting, Donor Compliance And Learning Initiatives The Senior Lead, MPowered shall be the primary point for data management and reporting in line with the programs Monitoring & Evaluation timeline. For any evaluation and compliance visits organized by Trickle Up or the donor the Senior Lead shall be responsible with a dotted accountability matrix to the Chief Program Officer. The Senior Lead shall be responsible to support the rolling out of the learning initiatives agreed in the MPowered Program and also provide feedback on the system at regular interval of time as agreed in the M&E timeline Budget Management Ensure effective and timely monitoring of budget, with appropriate expenditure covering all relevant costs, including M&E, administration, overheads, and communications. Ensure Budget is managed appropriately in line with approved allocation, ensuring that the Expenses are accurately coded, spent on time and aligned with program objectives. Staff and M&E Management Ensure that all direct reportees have clear roles and responsibilities and are held accountable for delivering results Ensure direct reportees have the necessary support and tools they need to effectively deliever on their roles Recruit, train and support staff In coordination with the M&E team, ensure timely and accurate collection and analysis In coordination with M&E team, support data analysis and generate lessons learned Reporting With CPO, ensure consistency & alignment with program design, budget, implementation & reporting Ensure high quality reports are submitted on time Qualifications and Educational Requirements: Masters degree in social science/ Statistics/ Development Studies/Social Work with Minimum 10 years of proven work experience in in designing and implementing monitoring, learning and evaluation and research work. Recognized qualifications in program implementation & management. Knowledge and skills. Effective writing skills in English, Data Analysis, documentation and in designing and implementing monitoring, learning & evaluation work Experience in data quality, integrity and efficiency of data collection, analysis, reporting and external communications. Knowledge of digital approaches of program implementation and management. Able to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and consistently meet deadlines Works well both independently and as a member of a team Knowledge And Skills Strong writing skills in English and exemplary communication skills. Skills in data analysis (quantitative and qualitative), ensuring data quality, integrity, & efficiency of collection. Skills in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems and distilling findings and learning for a range of audiences. Knowledge of digital approaches of program monitoring and evaluation. TRAVEL Requirements: Must be able to travel domestically at least 40% of the time to remote areas. Salary and Benefits: Trickle UP offers a competitive salary and benefits for this full-time position. The successful applicant will join a dynamic, passionate, multicultural team deeply committed to the alleviation of extreme poverty. Trickle Up promotes a collegial, high-performing organizational culture in which staff communicate clearly and openly, and are reflective, innovative, and mutually accountable. To Apply To be considered, all candidates must fulfill the above prerequisites, provide a complete CV, covering letter referencing the required functions, skills and experience, and a writing sample, preferably a sole authored piece related to research or evaluation. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. To submit your application, go to the Web Link given below and click on Apply for this Position button at the bottom of the page, and follow the instructions. WebLink : https://trickleup.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0p565/ Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until 26 August 2025 . We are sorry that we are unable to entertain phone calls related to this posting. Trickle Up is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and extend equal opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Show more Show less
Title: Sr. Finance & Administrative Manager Location: Kolkata Reports to: Chief Program Officer Employment Status: Full Time Last update: 15 September 2025 Position Overview The Finance and Administrative Manager oversees Trickle Up India Foundation’s finance and administration functions, including budgeting, accounting, audits, taxation, FCRA compliance, HR, statutory compliance, and operations. This role ensures the effective financial and administrative management of the organization under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.This position is ideal for professionals with deep experience in NGO finance and administration, offering opportunities for technical, management, and leadership development while working with a dedicated team committed to social impact. Principal Functions Financial Strategy and Reporting: Lead budgeting, financial analysis, cash forecasting, grant compliance, and preparation of detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders. Financial Oversight and Compliance: Ensure adherence to best financial practices, internal controls, donor requirements, and audit management, safeguarding organizational assets and mitigating risks. Organizational Management: Strategic planning and policy and foster a high-performance learning culture. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure timely statutory filings, adherence to Income Tax, Companies Act, and FCRA regulations, and maintain documentation for audits and donor requirements. Human Resources Leadership: Oversee HR functions, including policy development, recruitment, performance management, compensation frameworks, and employee welfare aligned with organizational objectives. Operational and Administrative Management: Manage procurement, office services, IT infrastructure, legal compliance, and day-to-day administration to support programmatic objectives. Team Supervision and Development: Supervise local accounting and administrative staff, promote alignment with organizational goals, and drive continuous improvement in financial and administrative systems. Key Responsibilities Finance Strategy and Leadership Financial Systems Management: Ensure the smooth operation of reliable, adaptable financial systems across all projects to safeguard accuracy, compliance, and integrity. Strategic Leadership: Actively contribute to senior management decisions, supporting strategic planning, policy development, and organizational growth. Financial Planning: Formulate multi-year financial strategies to support organizational growth and program Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budget process, align financial planning with strategic objectives, and monitor resource utilization for efficiency and transparency. Financial Analysis and Reporting: Analyze trends, model scenarios, and produce reports for executives and the board, providing actionable insights. Grant Acquisition and Fund Diversification: Support fundraising strategies, cultivate donor relationships, and diversify funding streams. Policy Management: Maintain current, compliant financial policies and procedures. Collaboration: Partner with program and development teams to ensure strategic allocation of resources for impact. Board Engagement: Present financial information and recommendations to the board and finance committee. Financial Management Support organizational and project-level budget preparation with justifications and documentation. Coordinate cash forecasting to maintain liquidity for operational and programmatic needs. Produce accurate financial reports, including monthly statements, budget-to-actual analyses Implement and monitor internal controls and risk management policies to protect assets Staff Oversight Supervise local accounting personnel, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial recordkeeping. Lead administration and HR operations, establishing SOPs for finance, HR, legal, procurement, and project. Develop and implement HR policies, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, benefits, and employee development aligned with organizational goals. Ensure compliance with national labor laws and employment regulations. Manage office services, including IT infrastructure, software, communications, and security, promoting operational efficiency and staff well-being. Provide operational support to remote staff and sub-offices. Establish internal controls and corrective action procedures to maintain operational integrity. Grant Compliance and Financial Reporting Maintain knowledge of donor requirements, ensuring financial activities are reasonable, allocable & compliant. Oversee preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly reports, including budget-to-actual analyses. Obtain donor approvals for restricted funds, manage sub-grants & ensure proper documentation and audit trails. Align financial management with program goals, ensuring effective allocation of resources and cost-effectiveness. Legal Compliance and Reporting Develop policies, procedures, and manuals to ensure smooth operations under Section 8 of the Comp Act 2013. Supervise statutory compliance, including audits, annual filings, Income Tax, and FCRA regulations. Maintain documentation for donor reporting and ensure timely submission. Implement internal controls and risk management policies to mitigate organizational risks. Audit Management and Internal Controls Coordinate external audits and act as the primary liaison with auditors. Prepare and review audit schedules, reconciliations, and grant expenditure reports. Lead internal audits and reviews of financial processes, grant compliance, and procurement practices. Develop corrective actions in response to audit findings to promote accountability. Qualifications & Competencies Extensive experience in finance, administration, and HR in the NGO or nonprofit sector. Strong knowledge of Indian statutory compliance requirements, including Section 8 companies, FCRA, Income Tax, and Companies Act regulations. Proven ability to manage complex budgets, grants, and financial reporting requirements. Experience leading teams, developing policies, and supervising HR and administrative operations. Strategic thinker with excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Demonstrated ability to manage donor relationships and ensure compliance with grant requirements. Education requirements Master of Commerce Experience Requirements Excellent writing and speaking skills in English, Hindi and Bengali More than 10-15 years of experience in finance for the development sector Training in NGO/grant accounting, including reparations of grant reports to funders and preparation of Budget to Actual (BvAs) to internally to program managers and externally to program funders. Experience filing official documents with India government - including payroll, pension, annual financial filings, and labor contracts. Experience with accounting systems such as Tally and experience with double entry accounting Other Requirements Willingness to travel extensively (20-30%) and in locations with limited amenities.
As the Sr. Finance & Administrative Manager at Trickle Up India Foundation in Kolkata, you will be responsible for overseeing the finance and administration functions of the organization. Your role will involve managing budgeting, accounting, audits, taxation, FCRA compliance, HR, statutory compliance, and operations to ensure effective financial and administrative management under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. This position offers opportunities for technical, management, and leadership development while working with a dedicated team committed to social impact. Your principal functions will include: - Leading financial strategy and reporting by overseeing budgeting, financial analysis, cash forecasting, grant compliance, and preparation of detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders. - Ensuring financial oversight and compliance by adhering to best financial practices, internal controls, donor requirements, and audit management to safeguard organizational assets and mitigate risks. - Managing organizational management through strategic planning, policy development, and fostering a high-performance learning culture. - Ensuring regulatory compliance by maintaining timely statutory filings, adherence to Income Tax, Companies Act, and FCRA regulations, and documentation for audits and donor requirements. - Overseeing human resources leadership by managing policy development, recruitment, performance management, compensation frameworks, and employee welfare aligned with organizational objectives. - Managing operational and administrative functions by overseeing procurement, office services, IT infrastructure, legal compliance, and day-to-day administration to support programmatic objectives. - Supervising and developing local accounting and administrative staff to promote alignment with organizational goals and drive continuous improvement in financial and administrative systems. Key responsibilities of the role include: - Ensuring smooth operation of reliable financial systems across all projects to safeguard accuracy, compliance, and integrity. - Actively contributing to senior management decisions by supporting strategic planning, policy development, and organizational growth. - Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting to provide actionable insights. - Supporting fundraising strategies, cultivating donor relationships, and diversifying funding streams. - Maintaining current, compliant financial policies and procedures and collaborating with program and development teams for impact. You will also be responsible for staff oversight, grant compliance and financial reporting, legal compliance and reporting, audit management and internal controls. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, administration, and HR in the NGO or nonprofit sector, along with strong knowledge of Indian statutory compliance requirements. A Master of Commerce degree, excellent communication skills in English, Hindi, and Bengali, and more than 10-15 years of experience in finance for the development sector are required for this role. Additionally, willingness to travel extensively (20-30%) and work in locations with limited amenities is necessary.,