Transform School is looking for a Development Officer to join its team and drive its bold mission of transforming the learning and life outcomes of 20 million children by 2030.
About Transform Schools
The mission of Transform Schools is to improve learning outcomes for secondary school children in India. Transform Schools believes that every child must realize their full potential in school and life beyond. Critical learning experiences enable children to change the course of their life journeys, and impact their families and communities.
Overview of Development Officer Role
| Particulars | Details |
| Reporting to | Deputy Director- Development |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Experience | Grant Writing |
| Salary | 8 to 9.5 LPA |
| Location | New Delhi |
Duration
Two-years fixed term contract (renewable)
Key Responsibilities
- Grant Research and Identification
- Proposal Development
- Grant Management
- Relationship Building
- Internal Coordination
Eligibility
Essential Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Education, English, Communications, Non-profit Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in grant writing, with a successful track record of securing funding for educational programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate the impact of educational initiatives clearly.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with a focus on education-related funding opportunities.
- Ability to understand and articulate complex educational programmes and projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and grant management software.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Desirable Requirements
- Demonstrated ability in excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English with experience of proposal and report writing.
- Graduation in fields like communication, journalism, social work or non-profit/social enterprise management will be preferred, from a reputed university. An advanced degree is desirable.
- Minimum 45 years experience of which at least 2 years have been in a leading role.
- Strong research and analytical skills to identify funding opportunities, organize information and be able to use technology/tools relevant for the role.
- Ability to work effectively between teams as well as independently.
- Proficiency in using technology platforms and tools MS Office mainly WORD, EXCEL, PPT.
- Open to travel within the city and outstation.
- Ability to work in a demanding and result-oriented environment.
- Self-motivated and solution/result oriented
Remuneration
Circa INR 8L to 9.5 lakhs per annum (on a cost-to-the-organization basis) dependent on qualifications and experience.
Location
New Delhi
Application Procedure
Only candidates meeting the above requirements may send their application consisting of a cover letter mentioning why they think they are suitable for the role and an up-to-date CV by e-mail to connect@peopleforaction.org and cc Divya@peopleforaction.org.