At the Philanthropy, we make multi-year grants to not-for-profit organisations that work with the most vulnerable in our society. Through such support, people who are deeply disadvantaged and marginalised are offered immediate care, access to essential services, and the possibility of a dignified future.
About the role
Our efforts in Access to Justice focus on supporting organizations that enhance legal awareness among vulnerable populations regarding their rights and the constitutional framework. We also support initiatives aimed at improving the participation of vulnerable communities through various channels such as paralegalism and legal education. Additionally, a significant portion of our work is dedicated to providing legal representation for vulnerable and marginalized individuals.
Responsibilities
• Conduct scoping and programmatic due diligence of organisations
• Review all proposals to ensure that the required information has been provided, including the overall purpose and the journey of the organisation




• Dialogue with the partner organisation to understand effects of their engagement
• Guide the organisations in budget preparation and support the finance team with budget review and financial due diligence where required.
• Lead the grant making process for the assigned organisations and ensure compliance with the Foundation’s guidelines and requirements.
• Manage the grant management process system through the entire lifecycle of a grant.

What we are looking for
• Candidates who have worked with organisations providing legal aid or programmes assisting vulnerable populations through legal or government processes. While not critical, some experience with grant management, design or evaluation is desirable. Grant making in other foundations on access to justice is also a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree desirable
• Should have made significant and long-lasting contributions in their area of work
• High level of self-motivation, initia

📌 Grants Manager – Access to Justice (Bengaluru)
🏢 Azim Premji Foundation
📍 Bengaluru