Manager – Program Operation and Execution Support, Nashik Maharashta
Role: Manager- Program Operation and Execution Support, Nashik Maharashtra
Experience: 3-5 years
Salary: Up to 7-9 LPA
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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 Sept 1, 2026 on Ground Zero
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