Manager - Program Operation and Execution Support, Nashik Maharashta

Job Summary

Role: Manager- Program Operation and Execution Support, Nashik Maharashtra

Experience: 3-5 years

About the role

The Manager - Program Operation and Execution Support is responsible for the day-to-day operations, coordination, and execution support of our Economic Development programs. Working closely with field teams, cross-functional departments, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) teams, this role ensures smooth and impactful implementation on the ground.

This position requires regular field visits, practical problem-solving, programmatic assessments, and hands-on execution support.

Key Responsibilities

A) Program Operation and Field Execution

• Manage day-to-day execution of assigned Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Livelihood programs.
• Conduct regular field visits to understand ground-level challenges and assist field teams in solving them.
• Follow up on program fulfillment, pending activities, and beneficiary-level issues.
• Provide on-ground support during major field activities, distributions, and implementation phases.

B) Team Coordination & Follow-Up

• Coordinate seamlessly across Field, Program, M&E, Supply Chain, Finance, and Technical teams.
• Track yearly, quarterly, and monthly priorities to ensure timely action and closure.
• Maintain simple action trackers and follow up on pending tasks.
• Keep leadership regularly updated on progress, gaps, and critical challenges.

C) FPC, SHG & Entrepreneurship Business Support

• Support the preparation and regular updating of Farmer Producer Company (FPC) business plans.
• Assist in developing business plans for individual entrepreneurs and Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
• Conduct monthly business and performance analyses to identify areas for growth and improvement.
• Guide FPCs, SHGs, and local entrepreneurs in business planning, operations, and scaling.

D) Market Study & Vendor Linkage

• Conduct market assessments to identify commercial and community-level opportunities.
• Identify, evaluate, and engage suitable vendors, buyers, and service providers.
• Connect FPCs, SHGs, and local entrepreneurs with market players to establish sustainable supply chain linkages.

E) MIS, Review & Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate updating of program data on organizational software/mobile applications.
• Prepare monthly progress summaries, trackers, and presentations.
• Compare targets against achievements, highlight operational gaps, and reconcile reported data with field reality.

F) Supply Chain & Procurement Support

• Coordinate and track program procurement, distribution, and fulfillment from start to finish.
• Monitor resource requirements and delivery statuses using field tools and platforms.
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve supply delays and beneficiary-level delivery issues.

H) Problem Solving & Field Support

• Act as a practical, hands-on support partner for field staff.
• Identify recurring operational bottlenecks and collaborate with supervisors to implement workable solutions.
• Support special projects and undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

Key Deliverables

• Smooth, on-schedule program operations and high-quality field execution.
• Timely completion and systematic follow-up of all scheduled program activities.
• Strong cross-departmental coordination between field teams, internal departments, and external partners.
• Well-structured FPC and Entrepreneurship Business Plans backed by regular financial analysis.
• Enhanced, sustainable market and vendor linkages for FPCs, SHGs, and local entrepreneurs.
• Accurate, up-to-date MIS and mobile app reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Social Work (MSW), Agriculture, Business Administration, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in Livelihoods, Social Work, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management.
• Industry Focus: Prior experience within the NGO or social development sector is highly preferred.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Strong field orientation and willingness to travel extensively to rural areas.
• Demonstrated capability in team coordination, project tracking, and follow-up.
• Practical, solution-oriented mindset for resolving field-level obstacles.
• Sound understanding of rural market dynamics, FPCs, SHGs, and micro-entrepreneurship business planning.
• Proficiency in data management, MIS systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and personal commitment to social change.

Hiring Note

Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on on Ground Zero

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