Program Executive - Disability & Mental Health

Reports To: Sr. Program Associate (Disability & Mental Health)

Based at: Pune, Maharashtra with travel to the rural geography of Velhe Block, Pune District

About Raintree Foundation:

Raintree Foundation is a not-for-profit, philanthropic organization (estd. 2018), based out of Pune, India. The Foundation leverages catalytic philanthropy as a multiplier to strengthen the development ecosystem through a multi-stakeholder, data-driven, and research-oriented approach. The Foundation is built on the principles of: a participatory and collaborative approach, sustainability, scalability and replicability of programs, and prioritizing data and innovation. The Foundation’s core focus area is its flagship Sustainable Landscape Management (SLM) program in which Community Disability & Mental Health is one thematic area.

Description: Provide end-to-end assistance to the Program Team in creating feasible and sustainable programs in the Disability & Mental Health vertical. This vertical includes a rural community mental health program and a disability and livelihood program.

Responsibilities:

● Ensure comprehensive primary and secondary research for developing the program design

● Be the first level of support for the Program Manager in the end-to-end planning process and strategic design of the rural and urban programs

● Be the first level of support in conducting outreach, due diligence, and engagement with knowledge and implementation partners

● Coordinate with the field officer and be the first level of support for the Program Manager to gather data and feedback from the ground to improve program design ● Assist in the smooth execution of the programs on the ground in coordination with the Field Implementation Manager

● Develop quality analytical pieces for respective projects, partners, knowledge portals, and interesting articles for external stakeholders for knowledge sharing and dissemination

Candidate Profile:

Qualification:

● Masters (or an equivalent degree) from a reputed institution in social work, gender studies, psychology, humanities, or any related discipline

Experience:

● Fresher - 1 year of experience

Capabilities:

● Strong thematic understanding of gender and mental health

● Practical experience of working on development projects with a focus on marginalized populations

● Strong sense of conducting primary and secondary research

● Strong Systems Thinking skills

● Good collaboration skills and self-starter

● Proficient communication skills in English and Marathi (Both Verbal and Written) ● Working knowledge of MS Office is essential

Note: Women and candidates from marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply