Job ID: 304187

Assistant Programme Manager/Programme Manager

Prayatna

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Apply by: 15 Oct 2026

Relevant Sectors

Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation

Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

Job Description

About the organisation:

Prayatna is a non-profit organization that is bringing about a difference in society by relentlessly working towards improving the quality of life of the people living in rural and urban areas. The organization was established under Societies Registration Act in 2003 in Muzaffarpur, Bihar with a philosophy rooted in Gandhian Ideology. The organization had humble beginnings with providing remedial classes and livelihood opportunity to the marginalized community in Muzaffarpur. Prayatna has worked relentlessly over the past decades for the upliftment by reaching to the unreached and has expanded its operations in the thematic areas of livelihood, healthcare, education, youth development and sustainable development in the states of Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bihar, Delhi, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand.

Prayatna works with the vision to create a society of empowered individuals who realize their full potential in a manner that is sustainable and equitable. Prayatna strives to empower individuals and communities living on the margins so that they are economically and socially endowed, live a life of dignity and contribute meaningfully to the society. The change will be catalysed and owned by the community itself and based on the highest tenets of human rights.

Brief about the position:

Asst Programme Manager/Programme Manager will be responsible for project designing, Implementation, management and monitoring of the project(s) assigned to them. Person will be required to ensure delivery of all the deliverables as per the MoU and undertake Coordination, Stakeholder management, financial tracking, reporting and documentation of the project(s) assigned to them.

Details of Position
Designation: Asst Programme Manager/Programme Manager

Location: NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh

Reporting To: Programme Head

Job Profile

Programme Management & Implementation

· Overall incharge of the project(s) assigned including designing, management, and execution

· Undertake all the monitoring activities required in the project including day to day coordination, reviews and planning with the local staff

· Undertake coordination with all the key stakeholders including project staff, government officials, vendors, and any other concerned stakeholders

· Responsible for timely reporting and quality documentation related to project(s) assigned

· Producing accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle

Strategy and Upscaling

· Support in building strategy, content related to the various programs.

· Support Organization in managing multiple projects/programs across the country.

· Support organization to build partnerships, with various stakeholders like Corporates, Govts., donors and Institutions.

· Analyzes opportunities and makes recommendations on potential program strategies.

· Support in developing proposals and generating leads for new funding opportunities.

· Represent organization at meetings, conferences, and workshops wherever required.

· Any other tasks assigned by the organization

Preferred Candidate Profile

· Master’s degree in Social Work / any other Social Sciences/Marketing /Management or similar

· Minimum 4-5 years’ Experience of working in the Social sector

· Knowledge of key social sector issue and programmes

· Experience of working with Communities, NGOs, donors and Government

· Strong Communications Skills both verbal and written

· Ability to lead and work as part of a team

· Strong experience of designing and implementing programs

· Experience of field work at community level

· Capacity to conduct basic research

· Basic understanding of M&E, Documentation and reporting

· Should have basic competency in MS Office including word, excel and Powerpoint

Desired Competencies

· Self-motivated person

· Knowledge of children, youth, women and community related programmes

· Understanding of basic behavioral change concepts and human psychology

· Familiar with social issues like child rights, health, gender, education, sustainability etc.

· Be ready to travel up to 7-10 Days/Month

· Experience of having managed programmes and/or raised funds before.

· Ability to multi task and take on new challenges

Remuneration: As per industry standards

Apply via this link: https://forms.gle/iwVkUS7qDjwnJShr5