Position Title : Program Associate

Location -
Bengaluru, Karnataka (with regular travel to project locations across Karnataka and other states as required)

Position Summary

The Program Associate will support the implementation of community engagement, capacity-building, action research, development programmes, and outreach initiatives undertaken by GRAAM. The incumbent will work closely with communities, local governance institutions, government departments, civil society organizations, donors, and project partners to facilitate programme implementation, stakeholder engagement, communication, documentation, and visibility activities. The role requires a robust commitment to grassroots development, community participation, effective communication, and evidence-based programme implementation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme Implementation & Community Engagement
- Support implementation of community action and development projects across assigned locations.
- Coordinate and facilitate community meetings, awareness campaigns, consultations, and participatory exercises.




- Work closely with Community structures like VHSNCs, Jan Arogya Samitis (JAS), etc., Community Based Organizations like Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Youth, Farmers, etc., and various development Departments.
- Promote community participation and strengthen community ownership of programme activities.
- Support field operations and ensure timely completion of project activities and deliverables.

2. Stakeholder Coordination & Partnerships
- Coordinate with government departments, NGOs, community institutions, donors, and project partners.
- Facilitate communication between field teams and stakeholders.
- Organize stakeholder consultations, workshops, exposure visits, and review meetings.

3. Research, Monitoring & Field Support
- Assist in conducting field assessments, surveys, consultations, and action research activities.
- Translate and testing of field tools and questionnaires.
- Coordinate data co

📌 Program Associate (Bengaluru)
🏢 GRAAM
📍 Bengaluru