Program Manager - Frontline at Reap Benefit

Location: Jorhat, Assam
Experience: 2 to 4 years in youth engagement, program management, or community engagement, ideally with government-funded projects
Compensation: Competitive

Reap Benefit

Reap Benefit helps young people build the skills and confidence to solve real climate and civic problems in their own neighbourhoods. The team calls them Solve Ninjas, young changemakers who do not wait for someone else to fix what they see every day. The mission is to activate 10 million citizens by 2030 to solve civic and environmental problems in their local communities, reshape citizen participation, and strengthen local self-governance. So far, Reap Benefit has activated over 1.2 lakh Solve Ninjas (80% continue as civic intermediaries), enabled more than 1 lakh civic actions, supported 3,413 campaigns and 552 innovations, built hyperlocal communities in 18 states, and partnered with 5 government bodies across 4 states. Read more

Role

The Program Manager - Frontline will lead youth-led civic action on the ground across Assam. The role focuses on running workshops, building Solve Ninja networks across schools and colleges, and working closely with government partners to grow active citizenship

Responsibilities

Engage students and young adults across schools, colleges, and communities to grow networks of Solve Ninjas.
Lead workshops and hands-on sessions that help young people spot local civic and environmental issues and take action.
Mentor youth in civic leadership, problem-solving, and community work.
Plan and run events from small group workshops to large youth outreach programs, including all logistics and on-ground execution.
Build strong relationships with government officials, schools, NGOs, and community leaders to drive participation.
Manage program budgets, track spending, and use resources well.
Spot operational and programmatic gaps and put simple fixes in place.
Coordinate with vertical leads and cross-functional teams to improve program quality.
Guide team members and mentors to deliver high-quality engagement.
Document activities, participation, and impact data clearly and on time.
Use Reap Benefit's tech platforms to support sessions and reporting.

Requirements

2 to 4 years of experience in youth engagement, program management, or community engagement, ideally with government-funded projects.
Good understanding of how the government ecosystem works.
Strong facilitation and mentoring skills, especially with adolescents and young adults.
Strong stakeholder management skills, especially with government officials and educational institutions.
Ability to plan and execute programs end-to-end in a fast-paced setting.
Comfortable with field work and hands-on implementation.
Clear written and spoken communication.
Fluency in English and Assamese is preferred. Hindi or other regional languages are a plus.
Based in Jorhat or willing to relocate to Jorhat.
Curiosity, creativity, a problem-solving mindset, and a good sense of humour.

Benefits

Be part of a youth-led movement that is shaping active citizenship across India.
Work directly with young people, government partners, and grassroots communities.
Open and learning-focused culture that values experimentation and ownership.
Competitive compensation along with strong professional growth opportunities.
Exposure to large-scale civic and climate programs and senior leadership across the sector.