Programme Officer - BT

About the British Asian India Foundation

The British Asian India Foundation (BAIF) is dedicated to driving sustainable and long-term social impact across education, child protection, and livelihoods. In collaboration with governments, grassroots organisations, and the private sector, we develop scalable solutions that empower communities and transform lives, often leveraging innovative social finance mechanisms to maximise reach and effectiveness. BAIF’s programmes align closely with India’s key national priorities, including NIPUN Bharat Mission, Mission Vatsalya, and PM Jan Arogya Yojana. 

Job Purpose

We are looking for an officer to support our portfolio on digital skilling and employability in India. This role provides hands-on experience in CSR programme execution, stakeholder engagement, impact assessment, and reporting. You will work closely with the CSR team and on-ground partners to streamline reporting, enhance processes, and develop communication materials for social media, donors, and partners. Additionally, you will play a key role in coordinating employee volunteering activities and ensuring effective engagement.

Key Responsibilities -

·       Assist in streamlining reporting and documentation of CSR programs with on-ground partners.

·       Support in data collection for monitoring programme outcomes.

·       Develop social media and communication materials for initiatives, donors, and partners.

·       Coordinate employee volunteering activities, including planning, logistics, and engagement.

·       Coordinate and support events undertaken under the programme.

·       Develop and maintain a calendar of external events and forums where CSR initiatives can be showcased.

·       Conduct research on industry trends, best practices, and innovative CSR strategies.

·       Support due diligence and compliance requirements for partner NGOs and implementation agencies.

·       Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and impact stories for stakeholders

Key relationships

Internal: Head of programmes, Senior Manager

External: Donors, Programme Partners, BAIF service providers

Job-related knowledge, skills and experience

Minimum Requirements:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Rural Management, Communications, or a related field.

·       4+ years of relevant experience in development sector, or programme coordination.

·       Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English; working knowledge of Hindi preferred.

·       Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Canva or similar design tools is a plus.

·       Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a collaborative environment.

·       Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with internal teams, partners, and vendors.

·       Prior experience in documentation, impact reporting, or employee engagement initiatives will be an advantage.