Program Manager - Grant Accelerator - Education Sector - NGO

Position Summary

The Programme Manager role involves developing strong partnerships with other grant-making organizations working with education non-profits. Such grant-making organizations include Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) organizations, foundations, and individuals. The role also requires building a network of professionals working in or with the deep interest in the K-12 education sector serving low-income populations. The role directly reports to the Senior Programme Manager, Grant Accelerator.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to

- Build deep relationships with identified CSR organizations, foundations, individuals and others interested in grantmaking to education non-profits

- Create collateral materials as required

- Represent CSF at all appropriate forums

- Work with CSF grantees, offering guidance about working with grantmaking organizations

- Connect with and build relationships with professionals working in or with a deep interest in the K-12 education sector serving low-income populations

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

- Graduate or Post Graduate degree from a reputed institute

- 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience

- Very strong relationship building skills and interpersonal skills

- Deep interest in and knowledge of the education sector

- Strong written & verbal communication skills and presentation skills

Desired Qualities

- Entrepreneurial spirit and - can-do- attitude

- Operating style suited to working in a small-organization setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued

- Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects at a time