Program Officer

The position will be responsible for: Language Preferred - English and Kannada Strategy: Structuring livelihood projects of HCLFoundation centred around job-orientated skill development, self-employment and entrepreneurship in accordance with the established Uday by HCLFoundation’s Livelihood Framework, and in alignment with National/ State Government policy guidelines and UN SDGs. Identification of new, innovative and relevant trades and industries for the skilling programs across locations. Grant Management: Ensuring effective execution of project activities by closely working with NGO partners both on programmatic as well as financial fronts. Regular monitoring and field visit of project sites under Skill Development & Livelihood theme in select Uday by HCLFoundation cities. Setup clear mechanisms for beneficiary follow-up and documentation of the same. Manage and plan effective use of resources in order to comply with the audit requirements. Effective engagement of HCL employees across Skill Development & Livelihood projects through creative and engaging strategies (employee volunteering). Networking with the concerned local and Government authorities and ensuring that the projects are in sync with the larger policy framework so as to leverage their support. Maintaining database of NGOs across Uday by HCLFoundation project areas and exploring synergies with relevant stakeholders (prospective NGO partners, State/ National Government departments/ agencies, Academic Institutions etc.). Skilled in documentation and handling the partner organization for effective implementation through convergence mechanism and strategies impact based models with partners. Develop and implement fundraising strategies/ Fundraising Pitch deck to raise funds for the organization Research and identify potential donors and funding sources Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, and funding agencies Write grant proposals and manage the grant application process Collaborate with other team members to ensure the success of fundraising efforts Stay up-to-date with fundraising trends and best practices Attributes and experience : 4-6 years of experience in development sector and willingness to work in the field of Skill Development & Livelihood. Candidate having prior experience is highly desirable. Management & organizational skills: well organized and able to coordinate a wide range of concurrent activities, prioritizing workload effectively to meet deadlines. Self-motivation to act independently and also to work collaboratively in a team. Communication skills: ability to network well and collaborate/ liaise with other stakeholders including District Administration and other agencies. Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing circumstances. Computer Literacy: High proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Familiarity in any Statistical Package is desirable. Ability to comprehend large data-sets in relational databases. Fluency in English, Hindi and Kannada. Qualifications and Skills : Master’s degree in Social Sciences/ Development Studies/ Public Policy/ Management or related field. Master/ Post Graduation is highly desirable. Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player.

Location: bangalore, IN

Posted Date: 6/17/2025