Job Description & How to Apply Below
Bal Asha Trust is a Mumbai-based child protection organisation working for vulnerable children for over 40 years. Our vision is a world where every child is protected, cared for, educated, healthy, loved and secure in a family. Through our Children’s Home, Adoption Centre, Child Development Centre, Nutrition Programme, Mumkin Programme and Education Sponsorship Programme, we work to strengthen children, families and communities while promoting family-based care and child protection.
About the Education Sponsorship Programme (ESP)
The Education Sponsorship Programme is a family-strengthening and child protection initiative that supports vulnerable children to remain with their families and continue their education. The programme provides educational financial assistance, counselling, family support, career guidance, internships, exposure opportunities and linkages to services that help children build brighter futures. Our goal is not only to support education, but to prevent family separation, reduce vulnerability and create pathways to opportunity.
Currently supporting 125 children across Mumbai, Mumbai Suburban, Thane and Palghar districts, the programme aims to grow steadily over the coming years while maintaining high standards of quality, safeguarding and impact.
Role Description
The Program Manager – Education will lead the implementation, quality and growth of Bal Asha Trust’s Education Sponsorship Programme. The role focuses on ensuring that vulnerable children remain safely within their families, continue their education, and access opportunities that improve their long-term wellbeing and future prospects. The position combines programme leadership, child protection, family strengthening, partnership development, monitoring & evaluation, communication and team management.
The selected candidate will initially work closely with children, families and programme staff to gain a deep understanding of the programme and community realities. Over time, the candidate will progressively take ownership of programme operations, team management, partnerships, monitoring systems and programme growth under the guidance of the Head of Programmes.
This is a unique opportunity for a motivated social sector professional to combine direct work with children and families with programme leadership and organisational growth.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Leadership & Management
Lead the implementation of the Education Sponsorship Programme in line with Bal Asha Trust’s vision and strategic roadmap.
Ensure high-quality delivery of programme activities and services.
Monitor programme targets, outcomes and timelines.
Contribute towards programme growth, innovation and expansion.
Ensure programme activities are implemented in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
Support annual planning, budgeting and programme reviews.
Child & Family Support
Conduct home visits, family assessments and child case reviews.
Support identification, assessment and onboarding of children into the programme.
Develop a strong understanding of family vulnerabilities and strengths.
Provide guidance, counselling and support to children and caregivers.
Monitor educational progress, attendance, wellbeing and family circumstances.
Ensure timely follow-up and documentation of all cases.
Facilitate referrals to internal and external support services wherever required.
Ensure compliance with Bal Asha Trust’s Child Protection Policy and safeguarding standards.
Team Leadership & Capacity Building
Supervise, mentor and support programme staff.
Conduct regular case reviews and team meetings.
Support recruitment, onboarding and capacity building of programme team members.
Strengthen systems and processes that improve programme quality and efficiency.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Technology
Ensure accurate and timely data entry in programme software and management systems.
Monitor programme indicators and outcomes.
Analyse programme data and trends for decision-making.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual programme reports.
Support impact measurement and programme evaluation activities.
Partnerships & Networking
Coordinate with relevant…
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