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Program Manager - CEE South

  • Company

    Centre for Environment Education

  • Location

    Bengaluru

  • Employment Type

    Full-Time

  • Functional Category

    Programme Management & Implementation

  • Experience

    7 - 10 years

About Centre for Environment Education

Centre for Environment Education CEE was created in recognition of the importance of environmental education in Indias overall environment and development strategy. The result of a unique partnership between government and a non-governmental institution CEE was established as a Centre of Excellence in 1984 supported by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) Government of India. CEE has inherited the rich multi-disciplinary resource base and varied experience of Nehru Foundation for Development its parent organisation which has been promoting educational efforts since 1966 in the areas of science nature study health development and environment. At the time it began its activities CEE was perhaps the only organization actively engaged in environmental education in the country. While carrying out programmes in different parts of the country it was located only at Ahmedabad. Within five years of activities it was realized that for a country as vast as India and its diversity physical presence was important for effective implementation. Based on this the first regional office was opened for the Southern region in 1988-89. Since then it has been a conscious effort to have an office or presence in the geographical area of work. After completing a decade of activities in 1994 it was decided to move more from environmental education to environmental action. This was an outcome of the learnings and experiences in the first ten years. CEE began more pilot field-level and demonstration projects towards sustainable development which could be scaled-up and replicated. Within the next ten years these projects formed a major chunk of Centres activities. Today CEE works for a wide range of sectors target groups and geographical areas. CEE sees a major opportunity to further contribute towards sustainable development.

Overview of the Role

The Project Coordinator - CEE South is a core execution and coordination role responsible for the end-to-end planning, implementation, and monitoring of programmes across education, training, outreach, and research initiatives at CEE South. The role sits at the intersection of programme delivery, stakeholder coordination, documentation, and reporting, requiring strong ownership, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple parallel activities with minimal supervision. This is a hands-on, responsibility-driven role, central to ensuring programme quality, timeliness, and institutional alignment.

Job Description

Programme Leadership, Planning & Execution:
• Support the conceptualisation, design, and execution of education, environment, sustainability, and climate-related programmes across CEE South.
• Coordinate end-to-end programme planning, scheduling, and implementation of workshops, trainings, field initiatives, and outreach activities.
• Ensure programme quality, coherence, and timely delivery, aligning activities with approved plans, institutional priorities, and donor commitments.
• Translate programme concepts into clear activity plans, timelines, and resource requirements.

Partnership Building & Resource Mobilisation:
• Support development and strengthening of strategic partnerships with government departments, academic institutions, corporates (CSR), civil society organisations, and other stakeholders relevant to CEE South programmes.
• Assist in proposal development, concept notes, budgets, and donor documentation in coordination with Programme Directors and senior leadership.
• Support engagement with donors, CSR partners, and funding agencies, including coordination for meetings, reviews, and reporting.
• Contribute to identifying new partnership and funding opportunities aligned with CEE South’s programme priorities.

Programme Management, Monitoring & Evaluation:
• Oversee day-to-day programme coordination and progress tracking against approved work plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support outcome-oriented implementation through structured monitoring, documentation, and evidence-based reporting.
• Ensure compliance with donor guidelines, institutional processes, and quality standards.

Stakeholder Coordination & Engagement:
• Act as a key coordination point for internal teams, Project Officers, faculty, trainers, partner organisations, schools, colleges, government departments, and community stakeholders.
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment, follow-through, and smooth execution.

Documentation, Reporting & Knowledge Management:
• Lead coordination of programme documentation, including data collection, photographs, attendance records, feedback, and impact narratives.
• Prepare programme reports, summaries, presentations, and donor updates in coordination with programme leads.
• Support development and maintenance of programme repositories, learning assets, and institutional knowledge systems.

Research, Communication & Visibility Support:
• Support programme-linked action research, case studies, and knowledge products, where relevant.
• Contribute inputs for communication materials, including newsletters, websites, social media content, and programme visibility outputs.
• Assist in translating field insights into scalable learning and communication assets.

Administrative, Financial & Team Coordination:
• Support programme-related administrative processes, including internal approvals, procurement coordination, and liaison with finance and admin teams.
• Assist in budget tracking, expense documentation, and utilisation reporting at the programme level.
• Support coordination and supervision of Project Officers, consultants, and programme teams, as assigned.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and execution-focused work culture aligned with CEE’s values.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Skill

• Strong programme coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple programmes and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of reports, presentations, and formal correspondence.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and follow-through on assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and basic data-handling skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace; familiarity with digital tools, online platforms, and shared workspaces is an advantage.
• Ability to manage field-based coordination along with office-based planning and reporting.

Education

Postgraduate degree in Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies, Management, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in programme coordination, project management, or development sector roles. • Experience working with NGOs, academic institutions, government programmes, or donor-funded projects is preferred.