Program Officer

Position: Program Officer - Sports

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh

The incumbent will be responsible for supporting execution of Sports for Change initiative under HCLFoundation across locations.

The position will be responsible for:

Partner Management:

1. Monitoring & Evaluation of existing SFC projects across India
2. Conducting Monthly review meetings with the partners on the progress of projects.
3. Ensure reporting of partners as per HCLFoundation requirements.
4. Conducting field visits to ensure proper implementation of projects

SFC Competition

1. Registrations of govt. schools for the Sports for Change Competitions across India. Work closely with the partner NGO's to ensure maximum participation at the District level competitions..
2. Implementing Sports for Change District/State/Regional & National competitions across India.
3. Handle logistics like participant travel, accommodation, Food, etc. during the events.

Other tasks included but not limited to

1. Preparing case studies, reports, presentations for reporting purposes.
2. Research on government scheme related to sports and linking them to benefit the program participants
3. Relationship building with State/District/National Federations/Associations and ensure regular participation of Sports for Change talented students in the competitions happening in respective states.
4. The role would require extensive travel across India.
5. Effective engagement of HCLTech employees at Sports for Change program and competition through creative and engaging strategies (employee volunteering).
6. Communication and coordination with existing partners and internal teams

Attributes and experience:

1. 2-3 years of experience working with sports associations, agencies, NGO's, Sports Foundations working in organizing Sports programs and events, especially for children. Candidate having prior experience is mandatory.
2. Should have planned & implemented large scale sports events for children
3. Management & organizational skills: well organized and able to coordinate a wide range of concurrent activities, prioritizing workload effectively to meet deadlines. Self-motivation to act independently and also to work collaboratively in a team. Able to read and interpret instructions, policy, procedures, program information, etc. and provide guidance to others regarding implementation and application, as well as identify areas of improvement.
4. Communication skills: ability to network well and collaborate/ liaise with other stakeholders including District Administration and other Departments/ Agencies. Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing circumstances.
5. Ability to independently deliver on time, to work with a range of stakeholders, to perform in a corporate environment and to present the work at various forums.
6. Computer Literacy: high proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
7. Fluency in English is must.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Sports Management /M.PEd or equivalent course from an authorized university.
2. Special Preference would be given to candidates must have represented at International/National Level in Kabaddi.
3. Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills.
4. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player.
5. Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.