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Programme Officer (S.E.E.D)

  • Company

    Veruschka Foundation

  • Location

    Mumbai Maharashtra

  • Employment Type

    Full-Time

  • Functional Category

    Programme Management & Implementation

  • Experience

    5 - 8 years

  • Date Posted

    30-Jun-2025

About Veruschka Foundation

Veruschka Foundation was started in memory of Veruschka Dias an affectionate & bubbly individual on the autistic spectrum. A foodie at heart she was also adept at kitchen chores. We empower individuals with developmental disabilities to become contributing members of our society through the power of food. We offer a holistic approach using cookery as a medium to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities for our students and achieve independence at home start/skill their own entrepreneurial journey or be placed in mainstream employment.

Overview of the Role

Veruschka Foundation is growing its reach and deepening its impact and the Programme Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our Skill Enhancement and Economic Development (SEED) programme for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This role exists to provide focused leadership to ensure that the programme is well-coordinated strategically aligned and effectively delivered. The Programme Manager will oversee all aspects of programme planning implementation monitoring and reporting while also liaising with donors Faculty and key stakeholders. This role is designed as a pipeline to becoming the Programme Head and is critical in steering the organisation toward its mission of inclusion and empowerment.

Job Description

- Program Design
Lead the overall design structure and strategy of Veruschka Foundation’s SEED programme
that is focused on hospitality training and enabling livelihood opportunities for persons with
intellectual disabilities.
Ensure that the programme curriculum is contextually relevant data-driven and aligned with
the organisational strategy and long-term vision.
Program Management
Manage the end-to-end implementation of the SEED programme ensuring timely delivery
within budget and completion of the strategic objectives. Ensure high-quality programme
delivery by providing strategic direction operational oversight and hands-on support to the
team.
Ensure adherence to legal ethical and donor requirements in programme execution. Identify
potential risks and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
Manage MEL for the SEED programme to track progress measure programme outcomes and
identify areas for improvement.
Use data insights to inform programme iterations and support organisational decision-making.
Design the visual impact dashboards and impact reports to communicate the outputs and
outcomes of the programme efficiently both internally and externally.
Employment and Livelihood Linkages
Support the design and implementation of pathways that connect programme participants to
employment apprenticeships and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen job readiness of the students
trained under the programme.

- Fundraising and Communications

Work closely with the fundraising team to share programmatic insights develop impact
narratives and participate in donor meetings. Support the preparation of proposals reports
and presentations to secure and steward funding partnerships.
Support CEO and COO with fundraising tasks such as documentation pitching and due
diligences.
Contribute to internal and external communications by providing clear accurate and timely
updates on programme progress challenges and impact. Support the development of case
studies reports and reading materials that reflect the work of the organisation.

- People Management
Lead manage and mentor a diverse team involved in the programme design and delivery.
Establish clear roles foster accountability build capacity through regular performance reviews
and coaching and facilitate learning through professional development opportunities.
Financial Planning and Compliance
Contribute to the annual budgeting processes by forecasting programme resource needs and
aligning them with strategic priorities.

- Documentation
Manage the documentation of all the programme processes in a Standard Operating Procedure
(SOP) to ensure consistency scalability and knowledge retention.
Maintain and update all the necessary programme documents such as the brochures and
concept notes.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Coordinate with other verticals including Human Resources Finance Communications and
Fundraising to ensure program needs are integrated into broader organisational planning and
support functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Skill

-People management
- Project management
- Donor reporting and stakeholder engagement
- Curriculum design and implementation
- Monitoring evaluation and impact reporting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Project Management softwares (such as salesforce trello) or Customer Relationship
Management tools (such as Zoho Asana)
- Resource Management
- Budgeting and financial planning (preferred)
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Analytical and problem-solving skills for data-driven decisions

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work Development Studies or related field.

Experience

- Minimum 5 years of experience (mandatory) with 1-2 years in programme management (preferred). - Prior experience working in the disability and/or DEI space (preferred).

Company Policies

Leave Policies

Paid Time Off

Learning & Development

Upskilling