Programme Coordinator India
Organization: BERNARD VAN LEER FOUNDATION
Location: Mumbai
Industry: Development Studies
Type: Regular / Full Time
Salary: NA
Description: The Programme Coordinator India facilitates the implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of the Bernard van Leer Foundation's investments in the country and its impact
on policies and practices for early childhood. The Programme Coordinator supports the
India Representative in the execution and monitoring of programmes grounded in the
scaling up parenting programs that can be bundled with existing services for families
(Parents +). The Programme Coordinator also supports the implementation and monitoring
of programmes aimed at adapting the urban environment of the city to the needs of young
children from gestation to 5 years (Urban95).
Responsibilities:
- NA
Educational requirements:
- Knowledge on ECD or ability to acquire a basic level of knowledge quickly
- Master’s degree in health sciences, urban planning, social sciences, international development, public policy or related field
- Good knowledge of programme and project management methods
- Familiarity with the work of Indian government at the local, state and/or federal levels.
- Working knowledge of basic budget and accounting procedures
- Excellent oral and written communications in English required; regional languages are an advantage
- Living in the country for at least 5 years
- Proven ability to work with different stakeholders
- The candidate should be willing to travel
- Good knowledge of PC-based word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications
- Cross-cultural competency to engage with diverse populations
- Strong interpersonal, partnership-building, networking and collaboration skills
- Tech savvy
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to solve or pre-empt problems
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Motivated, energized and excited to work for the mission of the Foundation
- Positive, can-do approach to overall work and challenges
Experience requirements:
- Track record in program management (8-10 years) in health sciences, urban planning, social sciences, international development, public policy or related field
Skills:
- NA
Application Instructions:
- Please send your application by 15 June 2021, 5pm to sana.mulla@bvleerf.nl with subject line: Application: Programme Coordinator India.
- Applications must include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- writing sample (3+ pages)
- references
- Reference Notification
Disclaimer:
- Candidates with Requisite Experience Only apply that too with relevant cover letter.
- The openings provided here is meant for information purposes only. Please cross-verify the details before applying.
