Portfolio Manager

Job Title: Portfolio Manager

Reports To : Senior Portfolio Manager

Salary Range: Salary will be commensurate with experience and profile, as per industry standards

Based at: Bangalore, Karnataka

Description : The portfolio Manager will play a central role in the developing portfolio strategy for Ashraya Hastha Trust, lead end to end grant management within the assigned portfolio and be responsible for networking and partnerships for the organization

Responsibilities:

1. Portfolio Strategy

she/he will be responsible for leading development of portfolio-level strategy for Ashraya Hastha Trust

Develop the rolling & annual work plans for the focus areas and the team

Conduct budgeting & forecasting for grantee projects and other initiatives aligned with rolling work plan

Examine the ecosystem and generate new ideas as well as initiatives

Capture trends, opportunities and come up with new projects relevant to the priority sectors

Be a key member of the Ashraya Hastha Trust team, institute innovation towards the long-term growth of individual focus areas and the larger institution

Build, structure and develop knowledge to share internally within the organization

2. Grant Management

Lead end to end grantee selection ranging from sourcing of grants to project design in line with the strategic goals of the Foundation

Ensure that the proposed programs are designed to be feasible on the ground, viable and within the proposed budget and will create scalable impact on the ground

Process grant applications and disbursement of funds for grantee partners

Handle partner-related grant issues and handhold new partners through the grant application process, as required.

Govern monitoring & evaluation indicators at grant level on a regular basis

Renew partner agreements in a timely manner and manage other partner account related issues.

3. External Engagement/Partnerships

Develop and manage relationships with identified external stakeholders

Lead assessment & selection of partnership opportunities

Represent Ashraya Hastha Trust at key forums, conferences, events to build our network and generate potential leads.

Candidate profile:

A. Qualification:

MSW/MBA/ Equivalent graduate from an esteemed university within or outside India

B. Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience

C. Capabilities:

Alignment with the values, vision, and mission of Ashraya Hastha Trust

Demonstrated commitment to the sector, prior experience of having worked in the social impact space

Expertise in program design methodology and techniques

Good budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting

Demonstrated ability to provide intellectual leadership in partnerships and resource mobilization

Strong experience in managing development projects/ programs

Proficient communication skills in English (Both Verbal and Written)