Responsibilities:

1. Project Management

1. Responsibilities include the coordination and supervision of all aspects of projects. Monitor and summarize progress of the project. Prepare reports regarding status of project.
2. Program designs for the projects & creating presentations/proposals for the same.
3. Develop project proposal, feasibility study, implementation, evaluation and monitoring. Plan and support implementation of the project
4. Ensure milestone achievements and qualitative and quantitative measurement of existing projects through monitoring and evaluation. Comprehensive evaluation and analysis of strategic initiatives.

2. Client Outreach and Market Analysis
   1. Conduct background research and analysis on client industries and/or problems
   2. Identify and conduct outreach to customers / donors (directly / indirectly) to explore potential business opportunities
   3. Identify, evaluate and track opportunities for customer outreach like events, conferences and seminars. Also participate in such forums as and when required
3. Client Engagement
   1. Support development of impactful project proposals for CSR projects for corporates & donor organisations
   2. Lead proposal development process by engaging with Consulting, Innovation, Implementation and Senior Management team
   3. Conduct market research and document best practices, specialized solutions, and integrate them while developing impactful proposals
   4. Act as a liaison between the operational teams and key client contacts
4. Development and Capacity Building
   1. Support NGO on boarding on Samhita’s database and technology platform
   2. Negotiate and contract NGOs and implementing partners
   3. Support development of processes and templates to improve team’s efficiency and efficacy

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

1. 3+ years of experience in program management and consulting.
2. MBA or a Masters degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Mathematics or related field of study.
3. Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes.
4. Good interpersonal, facilitating and influencing skills to engage a wide spectrum of external and internal stakeholders
5. A balance of creative and analytical thinking
6. Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change. Structured and analytical approach to solving problems.
7. You are someone who loves taking initiative, you do not hesitate before taking on new responsibilities and can juggle between multiple projects.
8. Stellar planning with the ability to prioritize amidst various / sometimes conflicting priorities.  Adept at scoping out length and difficulty of tasks and projects and an ability to break down process steps.

Work Location: Remote / preferably based in Mumbai

Why Samhita: Mission driven Organisation with the most inspired people around!

1. Make a big difference: Take, Own and implement.
2. Leadership
   • This is the perfect opportunity to go beyond traditional roles and lead cutting-edge Management and Research strategies. The candidate shall work alongside the brightest minds, in an environment that fosters growth and creativity
3. Impact
   • Working with Samhita will provide you with an opportunity to bring about a positive change in the lives of millions - doing well by doing well
4. Work Culture
   • Samhita has a team of young, hard-working, and dynamic individuals who strive for excellence while maintaining a humble outlook. Our work has been strengthened and supported by international and domestic donor agencies and foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Tata Trusts, GIZ, DFID, the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, UNDP and the Power of Nutrition.
5. Learning
   • Increase your problem-solving capabilities by delving into complex challenges.