Organization: UNFPA – United Nations Population Fund
Location: Asia and the Pacific: India
Grade: Level not specified – Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
Sustainable trade and development
Public, Private Partnership
Closing Date: 2024-07-26
Position: ScholarshipFacilitator
Functional Area: Programme
Location: Delhi/ Hyderabad
Experience:3-6years
No.ofPosition:1
AboutSmileFoundation
Smile Foundation works for the welfare of underprivileged children and their families through intensive programs focused on education, healthcare, skilling and women empowerment and EmpoweringGrassroots.Startedin2002byagroupof youngcorporateprofessionals,todaySmilehas evolved into a national level development organization impacting lives of over 1.5 million underprivilegedchildrenandtheirfamilieswithprojectpresencein25statesacrossIndia,10 offices in strategic locations and over 650 employees, besides countless volunteers, well- wishers and supporters.
Theorganizationalsoholds SpecialConsultativeStatus withUnitedNation’s Economic& Social Council (ECOSOC),accreditedwithglobalorganizationslikeGuideStar,UnitedWay,CAFAmerica,Give2Asiaand many more. Furthermore, continuously for past three years Smile is a GreatPlaceto Work© Certified organizationandisconsidered‘GoldStandard’inidentifyingandrecognizingGreatWorkplaceCultures.
CurrentlySFhasbeenimplementingprojects worthRs80CroreacrossIndiadirectlyorwiththe helpof grassrootorganizations,primarilyCSRfundedprojectsofvariedscalebothinurbanslumsandruralareas includingaspirationaldistrictsinthematicareasmentionedabove.Thewealthof knowledgeemanated from the same is immense, however the same is grouped in systematic manner which can be used for pitching for large projects of long term in nature leading todata driven knowledgeproducts which can be further used in creating large scale impact.
Visitourwebsitetoknowmoreaboutusandourlatestdevelopment:
www.smilefoundationindia.org
JobSummary
ScholarshipCoordinatorwilloverseeandcarryingouttheCSR-fundedscholarshipprogramand willbeexpectedtointeractwiththegirlscholarsinordertoassistintheiracademicendeavors. Theyintendtoprovideconsistentandopencommunicationwiththedonorstokeepthem apprisedoftheproject’sprogress.
JobDescription
ExecuteandoverseethescholarshipprogramforchosenBPharmastudentsinaccordancewiththe schedule and project implementation strategy.
DeterminingwhichuniversitiesofferBPharmadegrees,publicizingtheirscholarshipprograms,and identifying the candidates who qualify for them.
Servesasapointofcontactforscholarsandfaculty/staff,offeringresourcesandinformationabout programs and events related to scholarships.
•Regularlyobservingscholars’developmentandproviding mentorship.
Supportplanningandfacilitationoftrainingprogrammesinvolvingexternaltrainers.
Identifingcompanies/corporatesandcreatingformalpartnershipswiththemstoorganizeexposure visits, training, internship and placement of scholars.
Recognizeandaddressconcernsorproblemswithstudents.
Assists with database administration and operations processes, plans the creation and upkeep of the scholarship management information system (MIS). Coordination of special events such as exposure visit, scholar meet, and other events as planned.
Periodicactivityandfinancialplanningandreportingasperthecalendar.
Anyotherassignmentsinsimilarprojects.
Education,Skills&Experience
Graduate/PostgraduateinPharmacy/Hospitaladministration(MHA)/Materofpublichealth(MPH) or any other relevant degree.
Minimum3years’experienceinfoundations/developmentorganizationorrelevantsectors.
Understandingofhighereducationsystems,financialaidprocesses,andscholarshipopportunities. Understanding of process of managing funds and distributing scholarships.
Computersandstandardofficesoftware-MSOffice,Word,Excel,PowerPoint
Shouldbeabletoprioritizeandmanagemultiple projects.
Competencies:
FlexibleandAdaptive:Remainseffectivewhenexperiencingmajorchangesinworktasksorthework environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
TimeManagement:Recognizesthattimeisaresourcetobecarefullyallocatedaccordingto priorities that may be constantly changing.
Negotiation:Effectivelyexploringalternativesandpositionstoreachoutcomesthatgainthesupport and acceptance of all parties.
CreatesExternalStrategicAlliances:Developsandusescollaborativerelationshipstofacilitatethe accomplishment of work goals?
Planningandorganizing: Establishingcoursesofactionforselfandotherstoensurethat work is completed efficiently.
Contributes to Team Performance: Is an engaged and integral member of a group, recognizing the need for group collaboration, empathy, consensual decision-making and respect for others.
Initiatingaction:Takingpromptactiontoaccomplishobjectives;takingactiontoachievegoalsbeyond what is required; being proactive.
Communication:Clearlyconveyinginformationandideasthroughavarietyofmediatoindividualsor groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Able to give and take during a conversation in a balanced way, listening as well as speaking at appropriate intervals.
HowtoApply:
Share your CV/Profile with a brief note (cover letter) telling why you find yourself a right fit for therole, with the subject line (Devnet) {Your Name}- <Position Applied> – <Location> at jobs@smilefoundationindia.org
SmileFoundationisanEqualOpportunityEmployer
PleaseNote:OnlyshortlistedcandidateswouldbecontactedbytheHumanResourcesTeam