Position: Program Associate – Community Development

Organization: Raintree Foundation

Location: Pune

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Responsibilities:

• Support the Programme Manager in end to end Program planning and design in line with the strategic goals of the Foundation
• Support the programme manager in feasibility studies, preparation of programme budget. 
• Support in partner agency due diligence and engagement with the Knowledge and Implementation Partners
• Support in smooth execution of the programs on the ground 
• Data collection and feedback from the ground to improve the program design 
• Support liaison efforts (coordination) with Government at District level for leveraging various programmes and schemes to bring in effective convergence
• Support financial inclusion, literacy, empowerment and benefit transfer for communities and various stakeholders
• Support in planning of Capacity building exercises for partners and communities on key thematic areas
• Support to meet their communication needs for the projects

Candidate profile:

Qualification:         

• Masters (or an equivalent degree) from a reputed institution in Economics, Development Studies/ Rural Development/other related discipline

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience

Capabilities:

• Understanding of rural development especially technical aspects of livelihoods, water security and community institutions
• Understanding of problem analysis and new program design methodologies
• Good understanding about the physical and financial reporting
• Ability to provide support in partnerships and resource mobilization 
• Strong experience in support in managing rural / social development projects/ programs
• Proficient communication skills in English and Marathi (Both Verbal and Written)
• Working knowledge of MS Office is essential, working knowledge of project management software is preferred
• Understanding of various government programmes and schemes (State and Central Govt.)
• Understanding about financial inclusion, literacy, and empowerment
• Ability to do reasonable amount of social research and documentation of best practices and work to incorporate them in CSOs
• Ability to coordinate with a cross-section of people, organizations, and Govt. departments