Job Description:
Position
The Convergence Foundation (TCF), Program Manager - Global Engagements
About The Convergence Foundation and TCF Network:
The Convergence Foundation (TCF) is an Indian philanthropic foundation dedicated to catalysing rapid and sustained economic growth to enhance the lives of all Indians. Established by Ashish and Manisha Dhawan in April 2021, TCF builds on their legacy of impactful philanthropy, including the founding of transformative institutions like Ashoka University and the Central Square Foundation.
Our mission is clear: to transform the lives of all Indians through rapid, sustained, and inclusive economic growth. To achieve this, we focus on seven key program areas that influence job creation, human capital development through education and skilling, and strengthening state capacity to deliver outcomes.
In each area, TCF works on:
Building pioneering institutions to address India's most complex socio-economic challenges.
Shaping the larger ecosystem and sharing knowledge, insights and learning with other philanthropists, governments and key stakeholders
We believe that the government is the key actor for system change, and the role of philanthropy is to strategically support the government.
The TCF Network includes 16+ organisations, each committed to addressing specific areas of India's Socio-economic development, from school education and governance to women's economic empowerment and export competitiveness.
Position Summary
The Program Manager will play a critical role in supporting the Director- Global Engagements. This includes helping build TCF’s global brand and positioning, supporting donor relationships and events, supporting partnerships and institutional fundraising, and strengthening portfolio organisations’ capabilities. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and able to operate with pace and precision across a dynamic set of priorities, ensuring that the TCF brand is consistently represented at a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
Communications and Collateral Development:
Draft high-quality briefs, presentations, meeting notes, proposals, and donor materials that are clear, well-structured, and compelling.
Conduct background research and synthesise information to support communications and fundraising initiatives.
Planning and Coordination:
Manage scheduling, calendar coordination, and meeting preparation for key engagements with donors, partners, and internal stakeholders.
Support planning and logistics for global convenings, meetings, and events, especially during peak periods (e.g., SeptemberNovember).
Operational Support:
Track follow-ups, manage documentation, and ensure timelines are met across ongoing projects.
Support administrative needs, including documentation, process streamlining, and reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Coordinate with the Delhi-based team and liaise with partners and funders across time zones and functions.
Represent TCF with professionalism, demonstrating responsiveness and a collaborative spirit.
Process Management:
Ensure systems, records, and operational workflows run smoothly and are updated with high attention to detail.
Take initiative to improve internal processes and tools that enable effective execution of the team’s priorities.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Policy, Business, Development Studies, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
2 to 4 years of relevant experience in program management, fundraising, partnerships, or communications in a philanthropic, development, or consulting environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clearly and think analytically.
Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work across multiple tasks and deadlines.
High attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and across time zones.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and engage external stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
Self-starter with a high degree of ownership, initiative, and adaptability.
Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales and will depend upon the candidate’s experience.
Location
New Delhi, India