Team Lead - Scholarship, Mumbai

About the position

Role: Team Lead - Scholarship, Mumbai
Experience: 15+ years
Salary: upto 35 LPA

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About the Role:

The Lead - Scholarships is a pivotal program leadership position responsible for overseeing the entire strategy and operations of the Foundation's Scholarship Programme. This role is crucial for ensuring the effective and impactful delivery of scholarship initiatives, from strategic planning and application management to candidate selection and ongoing relationship building with partner institutions. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional in the social sector with a passion for education and a proven ability to manage large-scale programs.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Programme Strategy & Development: Develop, refine, and oversee the comprehensive strategy and operational framework for the Foundation's Scholarship Programme.
• Application Process Management: Lead and manage the entire scholarship application lifecycle, including outreach, initial screening, and final submission processes.
• Document Verification: Oversee the meticulous verification of candidate documents to ensure authenticity, eligibility, and compliance with program criteria.
• Evaluation & Selection Leadership: Lead the evaluation, interview, and selection processes for scholarship candidates, ensuring fairness, transparency, and adherence to established guidelines.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with partner educational institutes and interviewers, fostering effective collaboration for the successful execution of the scholarship program.

Skills & Qualifications: 

• Education: Post Graduate Degree in any field related to the development sector.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in the social sector.
  • Proven experience in implementing and managing large-scale development projects.
  • Specific experience in managing large scholarship programs is essential.
  • International experience is highly valued.
• Functional Competencies:
  • Thorough knowledge of the social sector and specialist expertise in one or more areas relevant to education or development.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex programs.
• Behavioral Competencies:
  • A self-starter who takes strong ownership and responsibility for projects.
  • Proven ability to effectively manage and mentor a team.
  • A strong team player with excellent leadership skills.
  • Capable of building and nurturing relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, particularly in an international context.
  • Possesses an independent, confident, and customer-focused mindset.
  • Results-oriented, with the ability to manage processes and activities efficiently and meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent proficiency in English, both verbal and written.

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on July 9, 2025 on GroundZeroJobs.Org

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