Program Associate, India

Title: Program Associate, India

Location: New Delhi

Deadline for submission: November 15, 2026

About us

Founded in 1992, Nutrition International (NI) is a global organization dedicated to delivering proven nutrition interventions to those who need them most. Working in partnership with countries, donors and implementers, our experts conduct cutting-edge nutrition research, support critical policy formulation, and integrate nutrition into broader development programs. In more than 60 countries, primarily in Asia and Africa, Nutrition International nourishes people to nourish life. For more than 30 years now, Nutrition International has focused on delivering low-cost, high-impact, nutrition interventions to people in need, driven by our mission to achieve a world where everyone, everywhere, is free from malnutrition and able to reach their full potential. Nutrition International’s work is guided by a dedicated and talented team of experts working globally, regionally and within countries to end malnutrition worldwide.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

About the role

The Program Associate provides integrated administrative, financial and operational support to the program team, ensuring projects run smoothly, contracts and payments are well managed, and the India country team works in line with organizational policies and donor requirements. In this role you will :

·       Collaborate with the NPM/NPO to develop annual program budgets and detailed budget schedules. Keep BOARD entries aligned with approved targets to ensure funds are available when required.

·       Support transparent, well-documented selection and contracting of partners and consultants by completing due diligence, conducting initial reviews of budgets and quotations under the Partnership Toolkit, supporting recruitment, and maintaining an up-to-date consultant database.

·       Work with program colleagues to prepare draft partner budgets for SPFO review. Submit complete selection and contracting documentation to the PCO and help resolve procurement queries promptly.

·       Support the Program Officer/Manager in tracking technical and financial reports and monitoring compliance with agreement obligations.

·       Prepare briefing materials, presentations, reports, correspondence, and meeting minutes. Coordinate meetings, workshops, and events, including all related logistics.

·       Prepare a Purchase Requisition Form (P-Req) for each contract to initiate the contracting process.

·       Confirm fund availability against BOARD updates and resolve any issues with the Regional Office before processing the P-Req.

·       Follow up with the program team on technical deliverables and upload approved deliverables to NICOR to support contract payments.

·       Conduct an initial review of financial reports and supporting documents—including invoices, ledgers, and bank reconciliation statements—before submitting them to the FO/SPFO for final review. Coordinate responses to queries with partners and the program team.

·       Coordinate with partners and consultants on financial reporting and invoicing and provide timely feedback.

·       Update partner contract milestones in NICOR NetSuite before processing Payment Request Forms.

·       Monitor payment status with the Regional Office and Headquarters and coordinate follow-up with agencies.

·       Maintain a periodic contract tracker and prepare project financial reports, including actual-versus-projected variance reports, for quarterly GIC calls. Support the program team in closing contracts on time.

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description

About you

You will have a Bachelor’s degree in commerce or finance with at least three years of working experience, preferably in the development sector.

Experience in managing program finances and ERP management; monitoring contracts will be an added advantage.

Advanced skills in preparing presentations; knowledge of contracting and accounting tools is an advantage.

Strong interpersonal and people skills, with maturity, integrity and professionalism, Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and work with minimal supervision.

What we offer

Nutrition International offers highly competitive market pay, including health and wellness benefits, medical insurance, accidental insurance plan, flexible work hours, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays), and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodation due to any disability are available throughout the selection process.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

How to apply?

Nutrition International is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

To apply please click on the ‘Apply for this job’ button to submit your application.

The closing date for receiving applications is November 15, 2026.

Only short-listed candidates will receive an acknowledgment and will be called for personal interactions. The starting salary for this position is INR 8,37,603/- per annum onwards.

We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NI is a non-smoking work environment.