SHIJU JOSEPH
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced professional with a proven track record of successfully overseeing and supervising diverse partner projects in the areas of Employability, Education, and Disability. Proficient in strategic planning, monitoring, and ensuring the quality and effectiveness of programs. Adept at managing NGO partnerships, conducting financial oversight, and fostering community engagement. Skilled in organizing capacity-building workshops, collaborating with corporate leaders, and maintaining strong stakeholder relations. Proven ability to drive CSR initiatives. A dedicated team leader with a commitment to making a positive social impact and facilitating meaningful change. Detail-oriented Assistant Manager offers more than 5years progressive record of accomplishment in leadership roles. Establishes clear guidelines and enforces consistent policies to keep staff satisfied and on-target to achieve important objectives. Excellent relationship-building, multitasking and decision-making skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager
Tech Mahindra Foundation
Bangalore
04.2023 - Current
- Managed and supervised partner projects in Employability (SMART centres), Education (Arise), and Disability (ARISE+; SMART+)
- Ensured the successful execution of projects, meeting placement targets, and maintaining high training quality
- Conducted regular monitoring, reviewed project budgets, and took corrective actions as necessary
- Managed project finances, conducting monitoring visits, audits, and building partner financial management capacity
- Organized capacity-building workshops for NGO partners and provided on-the-job support for program and finance management
- Collaborated with senior leaders to organize corporate events, engage company associates in CSR projects, and enhance branding and visibility
- Led volunteering activities within the community, involving both company employees and community members
- Collected, compiled, and maintained project data and reports for internal and external communication.
Associate
Tech Mahindra Foundation
Bangalore
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Ensure effective implementation of TMF Programs through partners by: Ensuring compliance and adhering to established processes, Meeting performance metrics, Managing and evaluating all programs during field visits, Monitoring progress toward goals, Assessing sustainability, Preparing budgets and monitoring fund utilization
- Plan and execute volunteering activities to enable effective interventions and ensure TMF's visibility
- Facilitate cross-learning among the partners by conducting meetings to improve program aspects
- Oversaw NGO partnerships, including due diligence, proposal review, and relationship maintenance with government and non-government stakeholders.
Coordinator - CFS Project (Destitute rescue and rehabilitation)
Dream India Network
Bangalore
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Regular Project Assessments: Conducted regular assessments and evaluations of project activities, identifying areas for improvement and taking corrective actions
- Data Collection and Analysis: Collected, analyzed, and synthesized data to measure project outcomes and impact, providing valuable insights for decision-making
- Report Generation: Produced detailed monitoring and evaluation reports, summarizing findings, trends, and recommendations for project stakeholders
- Impact Assessment: Led impact assessments to determine the long-term effects and benefits of projects on target populations and communities.
Consultant - Labour Welfare
Premier CNC Tool Room
Bangalore
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Initiating the recruitment and hiring process to fill vacancies within the organization
- Ensuring diligent documentation and internal controls are in place to comply with laws and regulations for seamless operations
- Promoting work-life balance to foster a safe, healthy, and productive work environment
- Ensuring that comprehensive employee benefits are provided to address their needs.
Community Volunteer Educator
American India Foundation
Bangalore
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Devising programs to improve the efficiency of government schools
- Coordinating between sponsoring companies and beneficiary schools to set up employee engagement programs
- Taking basic English classes for students
- Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting: Baseline, Midline, and End line assessment
- Regular field visits to schools to gauge the program's relevance, use, and challenges.
Education
Master of Social Work (Community Development) -
St. Joseph's College, Bangalore University
06.2017
Bachelor in Social Work -
St. Joseph's College, Bangalore University
05.2015
Skills
- Project Management
- Basic Computer Proficient
- Critical Thinking and problem-solving
- Personal and Human resources
- Orientating and Training
- Budgeting and financial management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Certificate Course on Basic Counselling, 03/2016, St. Joseph's College, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Registered With
Social Work England: SW141288
References
- Kavikannan Guruswamy, Senior Associate, Tech Mahindra Foundation, Chennai, 9944849744
- Issac Baby, HR Deputy Manager, Dream India Network, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560018, 9744252775
Affiliations
- Cyclist
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Tech Mahindra Foundation
04.2023 - Current
Associate
Tech Mahindra Foundation
07.2022 - 03.2023
Coordinator - CFS Project (Destitute rescue and rehabilitation)
Dream India Network
01.2021 - 06.2022
Consultant - Labour Welfare
Premier CNC Tool Room
07.2018 - 05.2020
Community Volunteer Educator
American India Foundation
08.2017 - 03.2018
Master of Social Work (Community Development) -
St. Joseph's College, Bangalore University
Bachelor in Social Work -
St. Joseph's College, Bangalore University
Certificate Course on Basic Counselling, 03/2016, St. Joseph's College, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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