Job ID: 301006

Manager - Program Implementation

Dhwani Foundation

Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Apply by: 06 Sep 2026

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Position Manager - Program Implementation – Odisha

About Dhwani Foundation A Bengaluru based registered trust, our primary objective is to improve productivity and efficacy in the social sector, through Organisational Change Management (OCM) programs, technology enablement, system and process improvement and sectoral strengthening. Our work is across seven states—Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam and Manipur, reaching close to 2800 grassroots NGOs through various OCMinitiatives Log on towww.dhwanifoundation.orgfor more details.

Position Manager - Program Implementation – Odisha (Full time – in Office)

Location Based in Bhubaneswar with frequent travels to NGO partner locations.

Purpose of the Job To ensure all the knowledge gained by the NGO partners in the training sessions are implemented within the agreed timelines for the successful completion of the Program through guidance, monitoring, and field support to all NGO partners enrolled in the Organisational Change Management (OCM) Programs in the state.

Key Responsibilities:

To gain in-depth knowledge about all subjects of Niranthara by attending trainings, workshops, self-study.
Develop partners profiles with all data that are required and ensure regular updates of the same.
Support the pre-induction & pre-onboarding activities of Partner NGOs. other DF members, including logistics management.
Coach, Guide and Mentor all Compliance & Finance managers, Fundraising managers and leaders through structured calls and field visits to ensure timely implementation of all tasks.
Build Question & Answer guidebook and keep updating as the queries comes from the field.
Coordinate with trainers on regular basis to ensure all technical needs of partners are addressed and key questions are escalated.
Closely work with central M&E team for all assessments and documentations as per the timetable.
Adopt tools & technology required for the implementation support function to ensure information is organised and readily available for reviews & analysis.
Keep updated with social sector news & emerging changes
Provide monthly, quarterly reports, data and all other necessary documentation needed by the management and to any donors as required.
Lead the enrolment process and ensure eligible NGOs are onboarded into batches as per the targets set by Dhwani
Contribute to internal team reviews, reflection meetings, and strategic discussions, escalate potential risks and critical challenges ensuring timely resolutions.
The job description is dynamic and can change with the organisation structure, policies, requirements, and the changes in the ecosystem in which the organisation operates.

Experience:

Minimum 5+ years of experience working with NGOs or relevant sectors. Exposure to coaching, mentoring and relationship building will be added advantage.

Skills & Knowledge:

Should have Graduate/Master’s Degree in any stream. Specialisation in any social sciences will be an advantage.
Knowledge of the social sector and working with NGOs or exposure to relationship management, partnership management.
Exposure to NGOs Organisation Development (OD) process, people management, communication, problem- solving.
Multi-lingual with ability to write, read and speak English, Hindi and Odia is a must Ability to travel and be away from home for long-term training and field visits.

Salary Offered Commensurate with experience

Application Process To apply for this position, share your CV with a covering letter to careers@dhwanifoundation.org with ‘Manager- Program Implementation – Odisha as the subject line. Mark a copy to amarendra@dhwanifoundation.org Will be helpful if you share a link to your LinkedIn profile. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

FOR A VIBRANT AND CREDIBLE SOCIAL SECTOR

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