Location: Bengaluru
Experience: 10-15 years in program management, ideally within development or social sectors focused on rural areas
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Azim Premji Foundation
Azim Premji Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation working to improve the quality and equity of education across India. For over two decades, the Foundation has partnered with government schools, teachers, and communities to make sure every child gets a meaningful education. With a presence in more than 40 districts across seven states and one union territory, the Foundation reaches over 3,50,000 schools and employs more than 1,000 people.
The Foundation’s work is rooted in the belief that education is the key to creating a just, humane, and sustainable society. Its teams work directly with teachers, school leaders, and education officials, offering support through workshops, mentoring, and resource development. The Foundation also runs its own schools in several states, providing high-quality, values-based education that nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and empathy.
Beyond education, the Foundation supports initiatives in health, livelihoods, grants, and higher education, all aimed at improving the well-being of vulnerable communities. The organisation values diversity, learning, and collaboration, and offers a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to grow and make a difference. At the Azim Premji Foundation, every day is an opportunity to contribute to positive change and help build a better future for children and communities across India.
Role
Join the Azim Premji Foundation as a Program Manager for Rural and Strategic Livelihoods, where you will play a pivotal role in identifying, designing, and supporting livelihood interventions that span farm, off-farm, non-farm, and forest-based enterprises. This role combines strategic program management with grant-making to build innovative and scalable livelihood models that create sustainable impact.
Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and support diverse livelihood interventions across rural contexts including agribusiness and non-farm enterprises.
- Manage strategic projects and grants aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods and supply chains.
- Collaborate with communities, partners, and stakeholders to develop and implement scalable livelihood models.
- Oversee program design, monitoring, and impact assessment to ensure outcomes align with Foundation goals.
- Provide leadership to field teams and coordinate across departments for smooth program execution.
- Support knowledge building and documentation of best practices in rural livelihoods.
- Engage in external representation and partnership development to expand the Foundation’s reach.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of rural livelihoods, agribusiness, supply chains, and non-farm enterprises.
- Experience in program management, ideally within development or social sectors focused on rural areas.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and diverse teams effectively.
- Excellent communication, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
- Commitment to sustainable and equitable development principles.
Benefits
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful rural development initiatives.
- Work with a well-respected foundation known for its impactful social programmes.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
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