Job description:-Description:

The portfolio Manager will play a central role in the developing portfolio strategy for Ashraya Hastha Trust,

lead end to end grant management within the assigned portfolio and be responsible for networking and

partnerships for the organization

Responsibilities:

1. Portfolio Strategy

● S/he will be responsible for leading development of portfolio-level strategy for Ashraya Hastha Trust

● Develop the rolling & annual work plans for the focus areas and the team

● Conduct budgeting & forecasting for grantee projects and other initiatives aligned with rolling work

plan

● Examine the ecosystem and generate new ideas as well as initiatives

● Capture trends, opportunities and come up with new projects relevant to the priority sectors

● Be a key member of the Ashraya Hastha Trust team, institute innovation towards the long-term

growth of individual focus areas and the larger institution

● Build, structure and develop knowledge to share internally within the organization

2. Grant Management

● Lead end to end grantee selection ranging from sourcing of grants to project design in line with the

strategic goals of the Foundation

● Ensure that the proposed programs are designed to be feasible on the ground, viable and within the

proposed budget and will create scalable impact on the ground

● Process grant applications and disbursement of funds for grantee partners

● Handle partner-related grant issues and handhold new partners through the grant application

process, as required.

● Govern monitoring & evaluation indicators at grant level on a regular basis

● Renew partner agreements in a timely manner and manage other partner account related issues.

3. External Engagement/Partnerships

● Develop and manage relationships with identified external stakeholders

● Lead assessment & selection of partnership opportunities

● Represent Ashraya Hastha Trust at key forums, conferences, events to build our network and

generate potential leads

Candidate profile:

A. Qualification:

● MSW/MBA/ Equivalent graduate from an esteemed university within or outside India

B. Experience:

● Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience

C. Capabilities:

● Alignment with the values, vision and mission of Ashraya Hastha Trust

● Demonstrated commitment to the sector, prior experience of having worked in the social impact

space

● Expertise in program design methodology and techniques

● Good budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and

reporting

● Demonstrated ability to provide intellectual leadership in partnerships and resource mobilization

● Strong experience in managing development projects/ programs

● Proficient communication skills in English (Both Verbal and Written)