Lead- Scholarships

2 weeks ago

Mumbai, India Arthan Full time
About the Role

Arthan is hiring on behalf of a reputed philanthropic partner organization to onboard a Lead Scholarships. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading the strategy, execution, and stakeholder engagement for the foundations flagship Scholarship Programme. This is a senior leadership role requiring a deep understanding of the social sector, strong program management skills, and a passion for creating educational opportunities for underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Strategy & Management

  • Lead and manage the end-to-end application cycle including outreach, application intake, document verification, evaluation, and candidate selection.
  • Design and oversee the Scholarship Programme strategy and its effective implementation.

  • Guide the development and execution of scholar monitoring frameworks.

  • Drive the disbursement process ensuring timely fund transfers to selected scholars.

  • Lead the design and execution of scholar and alumni engagement activities.

  • Collaborate with the communications team to enhance program branding and outreach.

  • Develop outreach strategies and partnerships to improve candidate access and diversity.

Stakeholder & Partnership Management

  • Engage with external partners such as NGOs, academic institutions, and technology providers to strengthen program impact.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with partner educational institutions and expert interviewers.
  • Ensure onboarding and periodic training of external stakeholders as per evolving program needs.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

  • Track success metrics and improve programme delivery based on data insights.

  • Curate development opportunities for scholars, including mentoring, volunteering, soft skills, and internships.

  • Ensure timely documentation and reporting of program milestones and impact.

Required Qualifications & Competencies Education
  • Masters degree in a relevant discipline such as Development Studies, Education, Public Policy, or related fields.
Experience
  • At least 15 years of progressive experience in the social sector, with a minimum of 5 years managing large-scale scholarship or education-focused programs.

  • International exposure in program design or implementation will be an added advantage.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects in the development sector.
Functional Competencies

  • Proven ability to lead and manage scholarship or education support initiatives.

  • Strong program design, operations, and evaluation skills.

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, team management, and organizational skills.

Behavioral Competencies

  • Strategic thinker and proactive leader with strong ownership.

  • Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver results in high-pressure environments.

  • Comfortable working independently and in cross-cultural, diverse teams.

To Apply:

If you are passionate about educational equity and have a track record in driving high-impact programs, we encourage you to apply. Please share your resume and a brief statement of interest with us.

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