Program Officer

📍 Location: Delhi-NCR (Blended: Work-from-Home + In-person 1-2 times a week)
💰 Remuneration: ₹20,000 per month (Probation: 3 months) | ₹25,000 per month (Post-confirmation)
🕒 Commitment: Full-time

About Swayam Foundation

Swayam Foundation is a mental health nonprofit dedicated to creating accessible, community-driven mental health solutions in underserved areas. Our work focuses on suicide prevention, resilience-building, and safe-space creation, with a culturally dynamic approach to mental health care.

www.swayamfoundation.co.in

Insta: @swayamfoundationindia

We are re-building our core team, and looking for a Programme Officer who is passionate about mental health, community impact, and nonprofit management. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, blended work environment and enjoys working across projects, fundraising, academic programs, and volunteer engagement.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges, neurodivergence, and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Programme & Project Management

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of mental health programs in diverse communities.
• Coordinate with various teams, mental health workers, and partner organizations to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor project impact, document learnings, and contribute to reporting.

🔹 Fundraising & Donor Communication

• Assist in developing fundraising strategies and writing grant proposals, concept notes, and donor reports.
• Maintain relationships with donors, foundations, and funding agencies.
• Help design and organize fundraising campaigns and outreach initiatives.

🔹 Academic & Training Programs

• Support the execution of mental health capacity-building programs (online and offline) for students, volunteers, community leaders, and mental health workers.
• Collaborate on developing educational materials, training modules, and program curricula.

🔹 Volunteer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and coordination of volunteers.
• Facilitate engagement activities to strengthen volunteer commitment and participation.
• Build and maintain partnerships with academic institutions, mental health professionals, and NGOs.

Who Were Looking For

✅ Must-Have:

• Passion for mental health, social impact, and community well-being.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English & Hindi).
• Ability to handle fundraising, proposal writing, and donor communication.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a hybrid setup.

✅ Preferred:

• Prior experience in nonprofits, fundraising, program coordination, or mental health initiatives.
• Background in social work, psychology, development studies, or related fields.
• Experience with grant writing, research, or community engagement.

Preferred candidate profile

Who Were Looking For

✅ Must-Have:

• Passion for mental health, social impact, and community well-being.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English & Hindi).
• Ability to handle fundraising, proposal writing, and donor communication.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a hybrid setup.

✅ Preferred:

• Prior experience in nonprofits, fundraising, program coordination, or mental health initiatives.
• Background in social work, psychology, development studies, or related fields.
• Experience with grant writing, research, or community engagement.

Perks and benefits

What We Offer

🌱 Capacity-building opportunities Trainings, mentorship, and skill development.
🏡 Blended work model Work-from-home with in-person meetings 1-2 times a week.
🌍 Meaningful impact Work on projects that create tangible change in peoples lives.
👥 A supportive and passionate team Be part of a mission-driven nonprofit shaping mental health access in India.

Diversity & Lived Experience Matter

At Swayam Foundation, we strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges, neurodivergence, and recovery. Your insights and resilience bring valuable perspectives to our work. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workspace where your experiences are respected and valued.

📩 To Apply:
Send your CV and a brief statement of interest to info@swayamfoundation.co.in with the subject "Application for Programme Officer – Swayam Foundation".

We believe in diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply!Role & responsibilities