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Program Planning, Management & Implementation\nLead the planning, execution and monitoring of Health, Education and Livelihood programs.\nDevelop detailed annual and quarterly and monthly implementation plans aligned with the organisation's social impact objectives.\nEnsure effective implementation of projects in accordance with approved program designs, budgets and timelines.\nOversee multiple projects simultaneously and ensure achievement of agreed deliverables and outcomes.\nIdentify implementation gaps, operational challenges and risks, and develop appropriate corrective action plans.\nAdapt program strategies based on community needs, field realities and emerging requirements.\nCoordinate with internal departments and collaborate to ensure timely support for program implementation.\nDevelop and strengthen standard operating procedures (SOPs) for effective program delivery.\n2. Health, Education & Livelihood Program Oversight\nCollaborate with Managers of Livelihood and Education & health in creating the program design of community skilling cum livelihood , education and health initiatives.\nMentor program field team in implementing the design crafted with livelihood and education & health managers\nEvaluate from the program team and support monthly metrics on education, health and livelihood development initiatives\nIdentify community needs and suggest relevant managers to design appropriate interventions across the three program areas.\nEnsure programs are inclusive, community-driven and aligned with the organisation's social impact goals.\nMonitor program outcomes and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness and sustainability.\n3. Field Operations & Community Engagement\nUndertake regular field visits to monitor program implementation, with approximately 70% of the role involving field engagement.\nEngage directly with waste pickers, their families, community leaders and local institutions.\nUnderstand community aspirations, challenges and priorities to ensure that interventions address actual needs.\nPromote community participation, ownership and accountability in all program activities.\nBuild relationships with community-based organisations and local institutions to strengthen program delivery.\nIdentify field-level challenges and ensure timely resolution in coordination with relevant teams.\nEnsure smoother partnership engagement with relevant education / health and livelihood partners.\nEnsure transparency and accountability in the delivery of community development initiatives.\n4.. Team Leadership & Performance Management\nLead, supervise and mentor project teams to ensure effective program implementation.\nDefine team roles, responsibilities and performance expectations.\nDevelop annual KRAs and individual work plans for direct reports.\nConduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.\nIdentify team capacity-building requirements and Suggest HR team to organise relevant training programs.\nPromote collaboration, accountability and a positive working environment.\nResolve operational issues and conflicts within the team.\nEnsure effective coordination between field teams and the central office and with other verticals .\n5. Monitoring, Evaluation, Documentation & Reporting\nEstablish and monitor program indicators to measure progress, outcomes and impact.\nEnsure regular collection, verification and analysis of program data.\nMaintain accurate program records, MIS and project documentation.\nSupport in Preparation periodic progress reports, donor reports and management updates to impact team .\nTrack program budgets, expenditure and utilisation against approved allocations.\nCoordinate impact assessments, field studies, surveys and program evaluations.\nDocument success stories, case studies, community impact stories and best practices.\nDevelop reports, presentations, blogs and other communication materials to showcase program impact.\nEnsure timely submission of all internal and external reporting requirements.\n6. Budget Management & Resource Planning\nMonitor program expenditure and ensure effective utilisation of allocated resources.\nIdentify resource gaps and coordinate with relevant teams for timely support.\nEnsure program activities are implemented within approved financial and operational guidelines.\nMaintain transparency and accountability in the utilisation of project resources. 8. General Responsibilities\nEnsure compliance with PFC policies, procedures, SOPs and organisational protocols.\nMaintain confidentiality and ensure appropriate handling of organisational and community data.\nDemonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability and transparency.\nWork collaboratively with internal teams, partners and external stakeholders.\nPrioritise responsibilities effectively and meet agreed deadlines.\nBe willing to travel frequently across project locations, sometimes at short notice.\nUndertake other relevant responsibilities as required by the organisation.\nRequirements\nKnowledge, Experience & Qualifications\nPostgraduate degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Rural Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences or a related discipline.\nMinimum 7+ years of experience in program/project management within the social development or NGO sector.\nDemonstrated experience in managing and overseeing community development projects.\nExperience in one or more of 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