Program Lead in Tamil Nadu | NavSahyog Foundation

NavSahyog Foundation

At NavSahyog Foundation, we develop life skills and creativity in village children so that when they grow up, they take to entrepreneurship to create a superior livelihood for themselves and others. We work with children aged 5-14, their most impressionable years, through sports, storytelling, experiential learning, and creative activities. Our programme was developed from the ground up and co-created with input from the community. We are currently present in villages across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Nagaland, conducting our programme daily in each village.

Role

The Program Lead will develop and implement NavSahyog Foundation programs across Denkanikottai, Tamil Nadu, monitoring program quality, building capacity among field teams and community members, and driving continuous innovation in program delivery — while maintaining strong relationships with children, parents, teachers, and local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement NavSahyog Foundation programs in various geographical locations
• Monitor program quality and identify areas for improvement, collaborating with partners and stakeholders
• Identify training needs and develop offline and online training materials for the field team and community
• Design, conduct, and analyse impact surveys and studies to measure program impact and quality
• Support field teams in implementing program corrections and new initiatives
• Create process documents for various departments and assist in developing social media content
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, teachers, and community members in the assigned territory
• Identify and manage relationships with local authorities, including Panchayat leaders and education officers
• Conduct regular village visits to monitor, review, train, and guide field teams
• Provide timely and regular reports on program activities and progress
• Continuously innovate and share best practices and learnings with the team

Requirements

• Master's in Social Work, Education, Sociology, or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with 1-2 years of relevant social sector experience
• Exceptional freshers with relevant internship/field experience may also be considered
• Fluency in Tamil and English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Deep commitment to the development sector, particularly children's wellbeing (ages 5-14)
• Comfortable working with diverse stakeholders in rural communities
• Ability to travel extensively and stay in villages as needed
• Strong computer skills (spreadsheets, presentations, email, Google Drive)
• A smartphone and laptop required; a two-wheeler with a valid driving licence essential
• Social media skills (WhatsApp, Facebook, etc.) a plus

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to lead grassroots, daily-engagement programmes directly shaping children's futures
• Hands-on exposure to community engagement, program design, and training in rural Tamil Nadu
• Be part of a mission-driven, community-co-created programme with a strong focus on gender equity and rural impact

Apply

Interested candidates can send your updated CV to the mail below

Email: [email protected]

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