Program Lead

Location: Bengaluru
Experience: MS with 5 years of experience or PhD with 2 years of experience
Compensation: ₹1.5L-1.6L/month

Murty Trust

The Murty Trust is a non-profit organization that celebrates and elevates the Indian identity. It partners with individuals and organizations in areas like preserving heritage, empowering underrepresented communities, caring for community animals, protecting biodiversity, and advancing scientific research. The Trust is guided by Sudha Murty, Narayana Murthy, Akshata Murty, and Rohan Narayan Murty.

Role

The Program Lead for the Nature Vertical will design and manage funding programs to address challenges in animal welfare and wildlife conservation. This is a full-time role for someone who is driven to make an impact on the coexistence of humans and their environment.

Responsibilities

Research the funding landscape for animal welfare and wildlife conservation.
Develop relationships with subject matter experts and potential stakeholders.
Identify existing gaps and challenges in the ecosystem.
Propose solutions that can be addressed using private non-profit funds.
Identify partners to test and implement pilot programs.
Evaluate the performance of pilots over different time periods.
Manage ad-hoc proposals, outreach, and communications for the Nature vertical.
Ensure that outcomes for the Nature vertical align with the priorities of the Trustees.
Plan the budget for the current fiscal year and estimate program budgets for the next 10 years.

Requirements

MS with 5 years of experience or PhD with 2 years of experience.
Ability to structure open-ended and abstract problems.
An understanding of and the ability to prioritize the judicious use of funds.
Credibility as a subject matter expert in the Nature vertical.
Experience with research related to animal welfare, wildlife conservation, or the environment is an advantage.
Prior engagement with senior stakeholders in relevant subject areas is an advantage.
Experience in translating ideas into fully executed projects is an advantage.
Experience in evaluating proposals, pilots, and programs is an advantage.
Experience in operations and budget planning is an advantage.