Program Executive

Kumaraguru Institutions is seeking a Program Executive to support initiatives across the livestock, dairy, and agriculture sectors in India, with a focus on climate-smart dairy and livestock management solutions for rural communities. This role will primarily involve managing and supporting climate-smart dairy programs. The ideal candidate will thrive in a cross-functional environment, effectively balancing scientific insights with project management to drive positive outcomes for both people and the planet.

Qualification

Experience:

Travel

Roles & Responsibilities

Program Coordination & Implementation

• Support end-to-end project planning, scheduling, and execution of Climate Smart Dairy initiatives.
• Liaise with field teams, partners, and dairy entrepreneurs to ensure the timely roll-out of project activities.
• Ensure compliance with program frameworks and alignment with sustainability goals.

Timeline Management & Follow-Ups

• Maintain detailed project calendars and track deliverables across workstreams.
• Proactively follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Identify potential delays, flag challenges, and coordinate resolutions with internal and external teams.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation including MoUs, reports, meeting minutes, budgets, and impact stories.
• Assist in drafting proposals, field visit reports, case studies, and presentations.
• Maintain a centralized database of entrepreneurs, training participants, and field-level outcomes.

Communication

• Coordinate and communicate with field teams, partner institutions, and project members to ensure seamless operations.
• Contribute to blog posts, reports, and other communication materials for both internal and external audiences.

Training & Event Support

• Coordinate logistics for capacity-building programs, entrepreneurship trainings, and expert sessions.
• Support in collecting feedback and preparing training/resource materials.

Calendar & Activity Tracker

• Update and monitor weekly and monthly calendars for all activities, training sessions, and implementation milestones.

Key Competencies & Soft Skills

Project & Time Management

• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently in dynamic, mission-driven environments.
• A results-driven mindset, with a high degree of ownership and accountability in delivering outcomes.

Communication

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences effectively.
• Strong communication skills in areas such as donor reporting, project tracking, and budget execution.
• Proven ability to navigate relationships in cross-cultural contexts, with a strong capacity to work within coalitions and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Fluency in English is essential, proficiency in regional languages.
• Proficiency in Office 365 tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong skills in relationship-building and stakeholder management, with the ability to maintain productive collaborations across teams.
• Demonstrates cultural competence, empathy, and an inclusive approach when working with diverse communities and partners.