The Prospect
We are seeking a highly motivated Associate to support the Transaction Management of the Skills Outcomes Fund (SOF), a ₹530 crore outcomes-based financing programme established in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Government of India. Working closely with NSDC, the independent verification partners and other stakeholders, the Associate will support the programmes day-to-day governance and operations. The role offers hands-on experience operationalising a large-scale outcomes fund and applying outcomes-based financing in practice within India's skilling ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
1. Governance, Risk, Compliance & Safeguarding
Support the establishment and ongoing functioning of the programme's governance framework, including preparing materials and tracking decisions and actions for Executive Committee and Steering Committee meetings.
Support the design and maintenance of a comprehensive programme-level risk register covering programmatic, operational, financial, safeguarding and reputational risks,



and monitor risks on a regular cadence, flagging early warnings to the relevant governance forums.
Support monitoring of legal and compliance obligations on an ongoing basis, and coordinating with relevant stakeholder legal teams for timely resolution.
Support the development of the programme's safeguarding framework and grievance redressal processes, and support the safeguarding committee in the investigation and resolution of any incidents.
Maintain a log of key governance decisions, risk mitigation measures and compliance actions, and follow up on agreed actions across stakeholders.
2. Stakeholder & Partner Management
Manage day-to-day engagement and reporting with international philanthropic funders, including fulfilling reporting requirements outlined in relevant contracts.
Support direct contracting with training providers, including conducting due diligence as required.
Support the development and mainte

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