Job Title: Program Officer

Department: Child Program

Location:

Overall Responsibility

 To ensure high quality of program implementation in the districts allocated

 Work with schools, employers, and Magic Bus teams for the smooth implementation of the programme and eventual job placement or transition higher education and trade skills training of students

Responsibilities:

 Responsible to map the territory of the cluster and the communities, playgrounds, schools etc.

 Responsible for collaborating with the Area Team to establish Area guidelines and procedures

 Liaison with Local entities, communities, schools, government institutions / authorities

 Scheduling and implementation of Magic Bus Program in the cluster as per the plan.

 Effective management of documents and data control at cluster office.

 Forecasting, budgeting and financial monitoring and management of the Cluster program.

 Building the team in the district to seamlessly achieve magic bus program commitments and plans within the budgets.

 Managing and be responsible for the performance and motivation of the team members.

 Training and nurturing of the team members.

 Internal communication within the cluster team members.

 Timely collation and reporting of MIS relevant to the Cluster office.

Desired Competencies  Experience in managing rural development programs

 Demonstrated networking and interpersonal skills, and teamwork orientation

 A self-starter with initiative; creative thinker

 Demonstrate ability to initiate, manage, and follow-through on projects

 Strong organizational and administrative skills

 Must be able to work independently and as part of a team; and with all levels of staff, volunteers and within the community

 Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and multi task

 Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

 Ability to learn about, commit to, and educate others on mission, vision and values of the organisation

 3-5 years’ experience in Programme Management, Leadership, Networking and Partnership Building, Presentation and Communication Skills, Planning and Organizing Skills, Language Proficiency (written and verbal) in Hindi and English

Qualification

Graduate/ Post graduate degree ( preferable MSW)