Program and Project Coordinator

About APSS Foundation

Achchhe Padosi Samajik Seva Foundation (APSS Foundation), formerly known asGlobal Foundation of Good Neighbors India Chapter, is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing child protection, education, women's empowerment, livelihood promotion, and community development.

We collaborate with diverse partners to strengthen community resilience, promote inclusive growth, and create sustainable opportunities for underprivileged children, youth, and women.

Our work is rooted in transparency, accountability, and collaboration to deliver measurable social impact across India.

Join APSS Foundation where Good Neighbors build better communities.

Together, let's create lasting change for children, women, and families across India.

Position: Program & Project coordinator

We are pleased to invite applications for the position ofProgram & Project Coordinatorto lead, strengthen, and innovate within our program portfolio. This role is well-suited for a proactive professional with strong project management capabilities, stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for designing impactful development programs.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Management

• Lead end-to-end management of assigned programs, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Develop detailed work plans, logical frameworks, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) plans for program activities.
• Provide comprehensive planning and implementation support across all phases of the project.
• Monitor program progress, identify risks or roadblocks, and implement timely corrective measures.
• Oversee administrative functions including budgeting, documentation, reporting, and compliance.

Program Development & Innovation

• Lead the development of new program concepts, models, and strategies aligned with organizational goals and community needs.
• Identify gaps and emerging needs to conceptualize innovative, impactful, and scalable program interventions.
• Pilot and test new methodologies, tools, and approaches for continuous program improvement.
• Support proposal development and contribute to designing evidence-based program frameworks.

Operational & Field Coordination

• Manage day-to-day program operations, including team coordination, resource allocation, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate logistics for trainings, review meetings, workshops, and field visits.
• Support and oversee baseline, midline, and endline assessments to ensure data quality and program refinement.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, document best practices, and contribute actively to organizational learning.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the liaison between state, central teams, partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, government agencies, and implementing partners.
• Mentor and supervise field staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal teams, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Track expenditures, maintain financial accountability, and ensure compliance with donor and organizational guidelines.

Core Competencies (Program & Project coordinator)

1. Program Management & Execution

Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and monitor programs end-to-end while ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

2. Program Development & Innovation

Strong capability to design new program models, identify emerging needs, conceptualize innovative solutions, and pilot effective interventions.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

Skilled in developing and applying logical frameworks, M&E tools, and data-driven approaches to improve program performance and impact.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

Proven experience in building collaborative relationships with government agencies, community groups, partners, donors, and internal teams.

5. Communication & Reporting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and proposal inputs.

6. Financial & Compliance Oversight

Competence in managing budgets, tracking expenditures, ensuring accountability, and maintaining compliance with donor and organizational requirements.

7. Team Leadership & Capacity Building

Ability to mentor, guide, and supervise field staff, fostering a positive, high-performance team environment.

8. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

Strong analytical thinking with the ability to identify risks, troubleshoot operational challenges, and implement timely corrective measures.

9. Adaptability & Resilience

Comfort working in dynamic, fast-paced, and rural environments with the ability to handle pressure, multitask, and travel extensively.

10. Cultural Sensitivity & Community Orientation

Understanding of rural contexts, community dynamics, and commitment to inclusive, participatory development approaches.

Required Skills & Qualifications

oMaster's degree inDevelopment Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management, International Relations, or a related field (strong bachelor's degree with solid experience may be considered).

o57 years of proven experiencein program management within the development/non-profit sector, including project cycle management.

oDemonstrated experience inprogram development, proposal writing, and designing innovative interventions.

oStrong understanding of project management principles, logical frameworks, M&E systems, and results-based management.

oMinimum 2 years experience in field coordination and stakeholder engagement, preferably in rural contexts.

oProficiency inMicrosoft Office Suiteand relevant project management or data analysis tools.

oExcellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

oFluency inEnglish and Hindi; knowledge of regional languages is an added advantage.

oAbility to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and work both independently and in fast-paced environments.

oWillingness forextensive field travel, often on short notice, and comfort working in rural settings with basic facilities.

oPrior experience indonor reporting, compliance, and financial monitoringis highly desirable.

oCommitment to aminimum two-year engagementwith the project

Safeguarding Commitment

APSS Foundation is committed tosafeguarding and protecting the rights of children, youth, and vulnerable adults.All employees, volunteers, and representatives are expected to uphold the highest standards of conduct and adhere to the organization'sChild Protection and Safeguarding Policy.

Selection will includebackground checks and reference verificationin line with our safeguarding principles.

Note:

Canvassing at any stage of the recruitment process will lead to disqualification.