Job Title: Programme Associate - Skill Development Department: Programmes Location: Mumbai (Goregaon) | On-site Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Programme Manager
About Veruschka Foundation
Veruschka Foundation empowers persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (PwIDDs) to become contributing members of society through the power of food. The organisation focuses on awareness to promote inclusion, life and market skills development and sustainable livelihood opportunities through mainstream employment, micro-entrepreneurship and supported employment. Website: https://theveruschkafoundation.org
Purpose of the Role
Programme Associate will play a pivotal role in the on-ground implementation of Veruschka Foundation’s programmes for PwIDDs. This includes leading community mobilisation, managing the student admissions process, coordinating with external stakeholders and internal teams to ensure effective programme delivery, and supporting the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for the programme.
Programme Associate will serve as the bridge between strategy and execution, turning plans into action by engaging directly with community stakeholders, tracking participant progress and ensuring that the programme is delivered with quality and sensitivity.
Key Responsibilities
1. Programme Implementation and Coordination
● Support the Programme Manager in the effective delivery of programmes, ensuring activities are carried out in accordance with the established timelines and the Standard Operating Procedures.
● Coordinate day-to-day operations of the programme at the field level, liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders.
● Track and document programme progress, challenges, and learnings to support ongoing improvement.
2. Community Mobilisation
● Lead outreach efforts to engage potential students and community stakeholders through field visits, awareness sessions and partnerships with local institutions.
● Manage end-to-end admissions for the programmes, including counseling parents and students, sharing programme details, addressing concerns and ensuring smooth enrollment.
● Collaborate with the communications team to execute mobilisation campaigns and community engagement across offline and digital channels.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
● Support the collection, collation, and analysis of programme data using Management Information Systems (MIS) tools.
● Coordinate with the Faculty, Special Educator, Counsellor etc to ensure timely and accurate data entry for programme outcomes.
● Prepare internal daily, weekly and monthly impact reports and external reports for donors, ensuring compliance with reporting frameworks and grant requirements.
4. Communications
● Work with the communications team to provide relevant programme information, photographs, success stories, and insights for the Annual Report and other materials that highlight impact.
5. Administrative Support
● Ensure smooth execution of all operational processes related to student onboarding and ongoing participation.
● Support the Programme Manager and leadership team with documentation, due diligence requirements, and compliance monitoring.
6. Employability Pathways
● Coordinate with Veruschka Foundation’s employment initiative (a bite better) and external placement partners to support students in securing income-generation opportunities post training
● Track the employability outcomes and support efforts to improve the income generation and financial independence among the graduates of the programme.
Key Requirements
● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Education, Sustainability, Social Work, or related fields.
● Experience: 2-3 years of prior work experience (mandatory); Prior experience in programme implementation, community mobilisation, or similar roles is preferred
Skills and Knowledge
● Community outreach and stakeholder mobilisation
● Programme coordination and implementation
● Data collection, analysis, and reporting
● Market research and stakeholder engagement
● Empathetic and persuasive communication
● Familiarity with project management tools and SOP adherence
● Ability to conduct Focus Group Discussions and field visits
● Comfort with both independent work and team collaboration
Candidate Attitude and Mindset
● Passionate about inclusion, equity and disability rights
● Deadline-oriented with strong ownership and planning
● Creative mindset with a keen eye for innovation in communication
● Collaborative and confident in engaging with cross-functional teams and external partners
● Self-starter with a proactive approach to content collection and execution.
Key Interaction
The Programme Associate will closely work with the Programme Manager, Faculty, Special Educator, Counsellors and Communications Associate.
Why Join Veruschka Foundation?
At Veruschka Foundation, we empower PwIDDs through a unique culinary-based model that blends disability advocacy, skill-building, and livelihood creation. As we grow, we offer our team:
1. Mission-driven Work: Be part of a purpose-led organisation where your work directly contributes to social change
2. Learning & Development: Opportunities to learn, problem-solve and make decisions to excel in your role
3. Diverse Workforce: An inclusive, collaborative team culture with professionals from multiple sectors
4. 360 Growth: A positive, supportive work environment with strong mentorship and guidance
5. Downtime & Wellbeing: Thoughtfully planned time off to support rest and maintain a healthy work–life balance
6. People-first Culture: Regular team bonding activities, an open-door policy and an emphasis on personal growth.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹360,000.00 - ₹540,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
otherwise please do not apply because we are very specific.
Do you have atleast 1 year of experience?
Do you have experience in Mobalization ?
If not please do not apply.
Work Location: In person
