Job Description

Position: Project Associate - Scholarship Program    

Functional Area: Programme 

Location: Mumbai 

Experience: 1 - 3years                                                                           

About Smile Foundation:

Smile Foundation works for the welfare of underprivileged children and their families through intensive programmes focused on education, healthcare, skilling and women empowerment and Empowering Grassroots. Started in 2002 by a group of young corporate professionals, today Smile has evolved into a national level development organization impacting lives of over 1.5 million underprivileged children and their families with project presence in 25 states across India, 10 offices in strategic locations and over 650 employees, besides countless volunteers, well-wishers and supporters 

The organization also holds Special Consultative Status with United Nation’s Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC), accredited with global organizations like GuideStar, United Way, CAF America, Give2Asia and many more. Furthermore, continuously for past three years Smile is a Great Place to Work © Certified organization and is considered ‘Gold Standard’ in identifying and recognizing Great Workplace Cultu

Currently SF has been implementing projects worth Rs 80 Crore across India directly or with the help of grassroot organizations, primarily CSR funded projects of varied scale both in urban slums and rural areas including aspirational districts in thematic areas mentioned above. The wealth of knowledge emanated from the same is immense, however the same is grouped in systematic manner which can be used for pitching for large projects of long term in nature leading to data driven knowledge products which can be further used in creating large scale impact.

Visit our website to know more about us and our latest development: www.smilefoundationindia.org

Summary of the Role

The Project Associate (Scholarships) is responsible for the operational management of the scholarship program.

The Project Associate (Scholarships) will continually assess and direct a wide range of programmatic issues including recruiting beneficiaries, maintaining databases, communicating with faculty and beneficiaries regarding a range of issues, and managing internal and external program relations.

Key Responsibilities

Oversees the daily operation of the scholarship program with regard to initial awarding of scholarships within the program.

Represents the organization's scholarship and high-achieving student opportunities at various community and/meetings, committees, and promotes existing and new scholarship programs.

Provides information to parents and potential students on scholarship guidelines, regulations, and awards.

Works alongside program lead, invoices, and reports.

Managing administrative tasks such as billing, payments, and other financial transactions.

Scheduling and organizing trainings, events and workshops.

Maintaining and regularly student database with utmost confidentiality

Skills and Experience

Effective oral and written communication skills to interact with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including donors, nonprofit/education representatives, staff members, volunteers and scholarship recipients.

Ability to complete multiple assignments within provided time constraints with minimal supervision.

Self-starter who works well independently, but who also thrives in a team environment, sharing ideas and working collaboratively

Should be willing to travel and flexible to work on weekends when required

Qualification and Experience

Bachelors/Master’s degree in Social work/ Social Sciences/Management

1 year of experience in the project execution and coordination.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and online communication platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams).

Competencies

Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Able to give and take during a conversation in a balanced way, listening as well as speaking at appropriate intervals.

Attention to Detail: Pays close attention to information that is overlooked or taken for granted by others. Prefers to look beyond the obvious and does not accept situations or take information at face value. Scrutinizes how things go together, making sure components are indeed aligned and appropriately interrelated. 

Time Management: Recognizes that time is a resource to be carefully allocated according to priorities that may be constantly changing.

Contributes to Team Performance: Is an engaged and integral member of a group, recognizing the need for group collaboration, empathy, consensual decision-making and respect for others.

How to Apply:

Share your CV/Profile with a brief note (cover letter) telling why you find yourself a right fit for the role, with the subject line - DevNet {Your Name}- <Position Applied> <Location> at jobs@smilefoundationindia.org 

Smile Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted by the Human Resources Team

 

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