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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Education: Bachelors or Masters 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.

• 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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