Urban Program lead - Employment and Livelihood for Persons with Disability (PWD)

Salary -- Rs. 75000/- to Rs. 90,000/- PM Company Description Sol’s ARC is a registered NGO that has been working in the space of inclusion for the past 20 years. We work with the most marginalised group of individuals, those who have disabilities, mental illness, critical illness or are violence-affected to ensure they have equitable access to education and economic opportunities. Through a lifespan approach, we work towards our vision- Every Child Learns, Every Adult Earns. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role as an Urban program Lead for Employment and Livelihood of Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in Mumbai. He/she will be responsible for planning, implementing, expanding, and overseeing Sol's ARC's vocational education initiatives at a national scale. This role is pivotal in building partnerships, ensuring curriculum excellence, and driving meaningful industry placements for Persons with Disability (PWD) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES--- Program Development

• Conduct outreach to special schools, NGOs, therapy centers, and other organizations to promote programs.
• Design and review content development structures.
• Manage and coordinate curriculum development and the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Review community-based livelihood model and pilot learnings. 
• Review community resource mobilization and support for vocational education initiatives.
• Oversee the development and execution of new projects.

• Create and review SOPs, streamline processes 
• Manage work distribution and delegation 
• Track project progress and operations at both the micro and macro levels.
• Facilitate sector council assessments, internships, and placements.

• Build LFA, trackers, 
• Monitor program 
• Oversee data collection, 
• Use data findings to improve program processes

• Build new partnerships with industries for internships and placement opportunities for PWDs.
• Partner with NGOs, national institutes, and government bodies for student training.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, including regular visits and communication.
• Participate in forums to represent the organization.

• Ensure donor compliance, meet deadlines, and handle documentation and report writing.

• Lead, retain, and build the capacity of the team.
• Manage Team dynamics

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience, including substantial team management experience.
• Proven track record in program management and scaling.
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation (M&E), documentation, and reporting.
• Previous involvement in Community livelihood projects and/or special education is an added advantage.