About the Organization
People Beyond Borders (PBB) is an international NGO, bringing together a global team of diverse peacebuilders, humanitarians and multi-sector leaders to serve shared human-centred values. Through our key initiatives related to research, well-being workshops and an entrepreneurship platform, we aim to transform the way displaced people connect with each other and with the world around them. PBB is a bridge – co-creating safer spaces and opportunities – for refugees & displaced people to connect with each other as well as to build up their resources and support systems.
About the Opportunity
- Job Position: Program Manager – India
- Type: Full-time Position, compensation as per non-profit startup standards and/or commensurate to your experience
- Place of Work: Based in India (hybrid – remote work and local field travels)
- Languages: English and Hindi
- Expertise: Humanitarian, Displacement-Migration nexus, Social Impact
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Roles and Responsibilities
- Assess and research opportunities, plan and design projects & programming with goals, indicators, appropriate structures and processes (eg. compliances, contracts, protocols, action plans and corrective measures)
- Map stakeholders, develop partnerships and collaborations with government actors, NGOs, private corporations, local community groups, institutions, donors, etc to implement diverse programs and projects in multiple languages and cultural contexts.
- Manage volunteers, recruitment and training of staff, consultants & partners
- Maintain and track budgets, resource allocation, financial performance and optimize expenses with timely reporting, quality assurance and overall integrity of the programmes.
- Identify potential grants, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and funding opportunities; support proposal writing; develop financial plans; oversee monitoring & evaluation reporting; lead donor relations and overall resource mobilization strategy.
- Communicate strategically and regularly with the global team to align on, prioritize, manage and implement the macro & micro programmatic activities
- Analyse risks, initiate extra activities and other management interventions wherever gaps or issues in the programmes are identified
- Develop unique and creative ways to build a strong foundation for the organization’s expansion, growth and empower the team to improve based on specific targets
- Create and promote a positive, multicultural work environment that supports consistency throughout the organization’s mission-vision-values, operational methods, data collection needs and impact evaluation.
Education
- University degree or equivalent in a relevant field (such as business management, entrepreneurship, international relations, social sciences) and
- Experience of 5+ years of leading a team preferably in the humanitarian, development or peace-building sector.
- An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational, leadership, communications, negotiation and program management skills.
- A good understanding of humanitarian principles, with experience in working with refugees or displaced people and a genuine passion for the cause.
- Strong understanding of leading start-ups, incubations, finance and performance management strategies.
- Excellent analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with diverse business functions such as PR, business development, finance, grants, human resources, etc
- Proven ability to build consensus, trust and relationships among executives, partners and the workforce.
- Adept in using different technology tools such as Microsoft Office, GSuites, Slack, Trello, Basecamp, Adobe, etc to simplify program management tasks.
Perks and Benefits
- Participation in an international, open-minded team with a motivating working environment and a lot of room for creative solutions
- Access to an engaged community of practice and creative trainings facilitated by experts.
- Support and network connections with team members from diverse regions, backgrounds and expertise.
- Additional remuneration from the grants and funds you raise
- Resources and tools based your own passions and interests
Application Procedure:
- To apply please send your CV and cover letter to peoplebeyondborders@gmail.com by 16th October, 2022.
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