Job Description

Position: Project Lead

Functional Area: Mission Education

Location: Shahbad Dairy, Delhi 

Experience: 10-12 years

Reporting: Project In charge

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 five years Smile is a Great Place to Work © Certified organization and is considered ‘Gold Standard’ in identifying and recognizing Great Workplace Cultures.

Currently SF is implementing projects across India directly and also with the help of grassroots organizations. Smile Foundation’s projects are primarily CSR funded projects of varied scale and across diverse thematic, both in urban slums and rural settings, with an increasing focus on aspirational districts and blocks. 

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

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Lead to oversee and implement a Children Sponsorship Program in Delhi. The role requires strong leadership, program management, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring & evaluation skills to ensure the successful execution of sponsorship-related activities, improving the lives of children and their communities.

Key Responsibilities:  

Program Implementation: Lead the planning, execution, and management of child sponsorship initiatives in collaboration with the organization's mission and goals.

Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with sponsors, donors, government bodies, and community stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery.

Team Management: Supervise and support field coordinators, social workers, and other team members to ensure smooth operations and adherence to project guidelines.  

Monitoring & Evaluation: Establish and implement a robust system for tracking the progress of sponsored children and program impact.

Child Well-Being & Safeguarding: Ensure adherence to child protection policies and create a safe environment for children.

Budget & Resource Management: Oversee program budgets, ensuring efficient utilization of resources for maximum impact.

Reporting & Documentation: Prepare periodic reports, case studies, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. 

Capacity Building: Conduct training sessions for staff and community volunteers to enhance program effectiveness.  

Qualifications & Experience:  

Master’s degree in social work, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.

Minimum 10-12 years of experience in project management, preferably in child sponsorship or community development programs.

Strong understanding of child rights, education, and community engagement frameworks.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in MS Office, data management, and impact assessment tools.

Fluency in English and Hindi is required.

Experience working with NGOs, INGOs, or government agencies.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work under tight deadlines and in challenging field conditions.  

Competencies:  

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.

Analytical Problem Solving: Analyzes information to understand relationships, patterns, and causes and effects, integrate data, and check facts. This is done with both qualitative and quantitative information, making rational and timely judgments on the basis of the information that is available.

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

Strategic decision-making: Obtaining information and identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a goal or vision; committing to a course of action to accomplish a goal or vision after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values. 

Developing others: Planning and supporting the development of an individual’s skills and abilities so that they can fulfil current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively. 

Effective Presentations: Effectively presents ideas (including nonverbal communication and use of visual aids) to individuals or groups when given time to prepare; delivers presentations that are adapted to the specific needs and characteristics of the audience.  

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter telling why you find yourself a right fit for the role, with the subject line (Devnet) {Your Name}- - at jobs@smilefoundationindia.org with the subject line “Application for Project Lead – Child Sponsorship Program.”

Smile Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please Note: 

Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted by the Human Resources Team

Join us in making a lasting impact on children’s lives through meaningful interventions and sustainable development! 

About Company

Smile Foundation is a non-governmental organization (NGO). The registration number of the organization is: 2754-2010-2011?(12-01-2011)?. It was established in the year 2011?. Smile Foundation works in the area of Aged and elderly, Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Animal Welfare, Art & Culture, Biotechnology, Children, Civic Issues, Dalit Welfare, Disability, Disaster Management, Education & Literacy, Environment and natural resource management, Food and Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, HIV/AIDS, Housing and shelter, Human Rights, Information & Communication Technology (ICT) , Labour & Employment, Land Resources, Legal Awareness & Aid, Micro Finance (SHGs), Micro Small & Medium Enterprises, Minority Issues, etc. The organization works towards the promotion of sustainable development. The organization operates in Uttar Pradesh, India.

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