About the role
A. Project Leadership & Implementation
- Lead and manage end-to-end execution of the Cyber Security Program across all assigned states and locations.
- Develop and monitor detailed implementation plans, rollout strategies, timelines, and location-wise targets in coordination with the central team.
- Ensure alignment of on-ground execution with approved project design, curriculum, and donor commitments.
- Drive achievement of outreach, training, DigiLocker onboarding, scheme awareness, and impact targets.
B. Team Management & Coordination
- Supervise and guide Partnership Managers, delivery managers, Senior Trainers, Assistant Trainers, Resource Mobilizers, and Location Leaders across geographies. et
- Conduct regular review meetings, field visits, and virtual check-ins to track progress and resolve challenges.
- Build team capacity through mentoring, training refreshers, and performance feedback.
- Ensure optimal deployment of human resources to meet monthly and cumulative targets.
C. Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Analysis
- Oversee pre- and post-assessment frameworks to measure financial literacy outcomes and behavioral change.
- Ensure accurate collection, validation, and analysis of beneficiary data and impact indicators.
- Track performance against milestones and implement corrective actions where gaps are identified.
- Consolidate impact findings into donor-ready reports, dashboards, and presentations.
D. Financial & CSR Compliance Management
- Oversee financial planning, budget utilization, and expense monitoring in line with approved budgets.
- Ensure compliance with CSR Act requirements, donor guidelines, and internal financial controls.
- Coordinate with finance teams for utilization certificates, audits, and financial reporting.
- Monitor cost efficiency while ensuring quality delivery at scale.
E. Reporting & Donor Management
- Act as the single point of contact for the funder and key external stakeholders.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality reporting, including:
- Monthly/quarterly progress reports
- MIS and beneficiary data
- Case studies, success stories, testimonials
- Impact and assessment reports
- Represent NIIT Foundation in review meetings, monitoring visits, audits, and presentations.
F. Stakeholder Engagement & Risk Management
- Build and maintain relationships with local partners, institutions, government bodies, and ecosystem stakeholders.
- Identify implementation risks, operational challenges, and mitigation strategies proactively.
- Ensure smooth coordination between central, regional, and field teams.
- Strength of working with college and school ecosystem
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Commerce/Economics, Education, Management, or a related field (preferred).
- 7+ years of overall experience in CSR / development project implementation.
- Minimum 3+ years of direct experience in implementing cyber security and related technical projects
- Proven experience managing large-scale fast-paced, multi-location projects with high outreach targets.