Position Overview:

Room to Read India is seeking an experienced qualified to lead program implementation across multiple locations and drive high-quality proposal and concept note development for the Country Office. The role will work closely with the Program Operations Director, State and cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution, track progress, address implementation challenges, and capture program learning. The role will also develop evidence-based, donor-responsive proposals and concept notes in collaboration with Programs, RM&E;, Finance, Fundraising and Global Grant Management teams. Strong project management, analytical, writing, synthesis and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Responsibilities:

Proposal Development for Strategic Partnerships (50%).

Lead the development and writing of high-quality proposals for Room to Read India. Translate program strategies, implementation experience, evidence and organizational priorities into clear, compelling and donor-responsive narratives. Work closely with Programs, RM&E;, Finance, Dev,



Global Grant Management and other teams to gather, synthesize and validate technical inputs for proposals. Develop proposal narratives, theories of change, program approaches, implementation plans, results frameworks and other relevant sections as required. Coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders and ensure consistency, coherence and quality across technical and financial components of proposals. Develop proposal content that clearly articulates the problem, proposed intervention, implementation approach, expected results, evidence and Room to Read’s comparative strengths. Ensure that proposals are responsive to donor requirements, guidelines, evaluation criteria and submission timelines. Review and strengthen proposal drafts to improve clarity, structure, logic, persuasiveness and alignment between program design, outcomes, activities, budgets and M&E; frameworks. Maintain and continuously strengthen a r

📌 Lead, Strategic Partnerships and Program Implementation (Mumbai)
🏢 Room to Read India
📍 Mumbai