Job Description

Department
Catalytic Philanthropy
Job posted on
May 19, 2025
Employment type
Full Time

About Dasra:

Dasra's bold aspiration is a transformed India where a billion thrive with dignity and equity. Established in 1999, Dasra is India's leading strategic philanthropy foundation, working with philanthropists and high-impact social entrepreneurs to bring together knowledge, funding, and talent as a catalyst for social change. Dasra nurtures strategic philanthropy for India and focuses on impactful programs such as empowering adolescent girls, urban sanitation, inclusive economies, and child protection and care. With 25 years of experience in the sector, a depth of knowledge gained from working with over 1,000 non-profits, and having brought $100 million in funding to organizations, Dasra drives collaborative action to accelerate social change in India

Dasra embraces diversity across people and communities through multiplicity in composition integrated with structures, culture and policies, enhancing inclusion and belonging for all in letter and spirit. We envision a team that includes people across caste, religion, gender, economic status, geography, disability and other underrepresented communities, supported by organizational structures that enable collective, transparent and fair decision making, guided by policies that facilitate growth and authenticity within an environment of openness and listening.



We believe that GEDI in our institutional and programmatic endeavours will enhance, drive and accelerate social impact and social change through an integration of the worldviews of the most marginalized, recognition of their vulnerabilities, rights and potentials and through prioritization of their needs.

About Catalytic Philanthropy:

The Catalytic Philanthropy team focuses on strengthening philanthropic endeavors by providing advisory services to funders, capacity-building support to non-profit organizations, and generating research insights to drive informed decision-making. This includes assisting funders in refining their giving approaches, supporting NGOs in enhancing their operational capacities, and conducting research to identify sectoral needs and opportunities for impact.

About the Role:

As a PMO, you will play a pivotal role in enabling seamless project management and ensuring sound financial management. This dynamic role combines responsibilities across program coordination, financial operations, and compliance. You will work closely with multiple stakeholders, manage data and systems, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure adherence to organizational policies and statutory regulations.

This role is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented professional with a passion for social impact, a strong aptitude for numbers, and the ability to drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Operations Support:

Track and manage expenses for each project, including invoices and payments. Maintain and update financial trackers to ensure MIS reporting Ensure timely and smooth processing of grant payments in coordination with the Finance team. Maintain and update financial trackers for all grants and team expenses. Monitor grants by tracking disbursements, timelines, and reporting requirements. Play a role of a Finance connect supporting data requests from both the Finance team and the Program team

Operational and Data Support

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Handle administrative tasks, including paperwork for agreements, including agreements, contracts, MoUs, and other records, and maintain organized operational files and records. Input and manage data accurately in trackers, databases, and spreadsheets, ensuring consistency and data integrity through regular reviews and checks for discrepancies. Generate and share MIS (Management Information System) reports such as "Team's time spent vs planned time", "Project expense reports", etc.

Technical Support:

Assist in basic technical support across various tools, systems, and software used within the team. Support creation of new projects in internal systems and ensure project details are regularly updated. Play a role of a Tech connect supporting requests from both the Tech team and the Program team Troubleshoot and escalate technical issues as needed to the relevant departments.

Team Coordination:

Coordinate with Finance, Tech, Admin, and other support teams to ensure smooth operations. Help organize internal meetings, document action points, and follow up on tasks. Support team members with any operational or backend needs as they arise.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), or a related field. 1-3 years of experience in finance operations, accounts, data management, or project coordination. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage repetitive tasks accurately. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; comfortable working with data and reports. Good communication and coordination skills; organized, self-motivated, and eager to learn new tools.

Duration: Full-time

Location: Mumbai

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