Job ID: 303305

Program Lead

Odisha Rising Foundation

Location: Kalahandi, Odisha

Apply by: 05 Oct 2026

Relevant Sectors

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

Key Responsibilities
1. Programme Operations & Coordination
* Support the District Program Manager in planning, coordinating, and monitoring all ORF programmes implemented in Kalahandi.
* Prepare annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly operational plans and activity calendars.
* Coordinate with programme teams to ensure timely execution of programme activities.
* Track programme milestones, deliverables, and timelines, ensuring timely completion.
* Coordinate internal review meetings and follow up on action points.
* Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and programme guidelines.

2. Training & Capacity Building Coordination
* Plan and coordinate district-level trainings, workshops, orientations, exposure visits, consultations, and review meetings.
* Coordinate with resource persons, facilitators, government officials, consultants, and partner organizations.
* Prepare training schedules, participant databases, session plans, logistics, and communication materials.
* Maintain training records, attendance, feedback reports, and post-training action plans.
* Support development of training modules, facilitation materials, and learning resources.

3. Documentation, Reporting & Knowledge Management
* Lead programme documentation across all projects implemented in the district.
* Prepare and coordinate:
o Weekly Reports
o Monthly Reports
o Quarterly Reports
o Annual Reports
o Event Reports
o Training Reports
o Field Visit Reports
o Meeting Minutes
o Case Studies
o Success Stories
o Best Practices
o Human Interest Stories
o Presentations
o Donor Updates
* Maintain a centralized documentation repository for all programmes.
* Ensure quality, accuracy, and timely submission of reports.

4. Government & Stakeholder Coordination
* Coordinate regularly with:
o District Administration
o Line Departments
o Government Officials
o Educational Institutions
o Health Institutions
o Community Institutions
o Panchayati Raj Institutions
o Civil Society Organizations
o CSR Partners
o Donors
o Consultants
* Prepare official communications, meeting notes, presentations, and briefing documents.
* Represent ORF in district-level coordination meetings whenever required.

5. Programme Monitoring & Operational Support
* Track programme implementation against approved work plans.
* Consolidate progress updates from programme teams.
* Maintain programme dashboards, trackers, and management information systems.
* Support data verification, monitoring, and quality assurance processes.
* Coordinate field monitoring visits and follow-up actions.

6. Event & Logistics Management
Coordinate planning and execution of:
* Trainings
* Workshops
* Conferences
* Consultations
* Community events
* Campaigns
* Exposure visits
* Government meetings
* Donor visits
* Programme launches
* Review meetings
* District-level events
Support venue management, logistics, participant coordination, documentation, procurement coordination, and event reporting.

7. Donor & Programme Support
* Support preparation of concept notes and project proposals.
* Assist in preparing programme budgets and operational plans.
* Coordinate documentation required for donor reports.
* Support programme reviews, evaluations, audits, and assessments.
* Assist in grant management and compliance requirements.

8. Communication & Knowledge Sharing
* Coordinate development of programme communication materials.
* Compile programme photographs, videos, testimonials, and impact stories.
* Support social media and communication teams with programme content.
* Promote knowledge sharing and learning across programmes.

9. Administrative & Operational Responsibilities
* Maintain programme records and documentation systems.
* Coordinate travel plans, meetings, logistics, and procurement requirements.
* Maintain programme inventories and asset records.
* Process programme documentation and travel reimbursements.
* Undertake additional responsibilities assigned by the District Program Manager or Head of Programs.

Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Development Studies, Education, Sociology, Management, Public Administration, Commerce, or a related discipline.
* A Master's degree in a relevant field will be preferred.

Experience
* Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in programme coordination or programme operations within the development sector.
* Experience managing district-level programmes.
* Experience coordinating with government departments, donors, CSR partners, and NGOs.
* Experience in programme documentation, reporting, training coordination, and stakeholder management.
* Experience working across multiple thematic sectors will be an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies
Programme Management
* Strong programme planning and coordination skills.
* Experience in programme operations and workflow management.
* Ability to manage multiple programmes simultaneously.
Documentation & Reporting
* Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
* Strong analytical and presentation skills.
* Experience preparing donor reports and programme documentation.
Coordination & Communication
* Excellent communication skills in English and Odia.
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Computer Skills
* Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Google Workspace
* KoboToolbox/ODK or similar MIS platforms
* Online meeting platforms

Travel Requirements
* Regular travel across Kalahandi district.
* Occasional travel to other districts in Odisha.
* Willingness to travel extensively to programme locations.
* Valid two-wheeler driving licence preferred.

Job Email ID:

info(at)odisharising.in