Programme Associate, Behavioural Insights Unit

Follow us@ngobox

About the Organization

Ashoka University -India’s premier interdisciplinary teaching and research university. An institution that has become a beacon of academic excellence in less than 10 years since its inception. At Ashoka, we encourage you to embrace the new, push the boundaries for continuous learning, and adapt to a world of constant change because we believe that each Ashokan is capable of becoming a thought leader.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Associate will be responsible for supporting and coordinating major projects of the Behavioural Insights Unit. Ware seeking someone who has excellent communication and design skills, enjoys working with a diverse range of people, has an instinct for problem-solving, and is equipped to deal with complex and large projects. This is an opportunity to work to support the action of the UP BIU to institutionalise the use of behavioural insights in policy design for long-term changes in systems and outcomes. We need someone excited to apply determination and creativity to coordinate across partners and manage project execution in a complex environment.

The Associate will be responsible for the deliverables of the State BIU team, in the following areas:

• Communications: will develop reports, presentations and other materials to showcase the project to funders, partners and other members of the ecosystem;
• Design Assistance: will coordinate with vendors and other internal teams towards the creation of impactful Social and Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) collaterals, and independently create mock-ups / low-intensity creatives / audiovisual content using editing tools like Canva, Kinemaster etc;
• Partner relations: will work closely with partner organisations to ensure all key stakeholders are regularly briefed on progress and have clarity on the next steps;
• Project management: will produce regular project updates, stakeholder analysis, organise
• meetings and ensure information flow is timely and accurate for all key stakeholders;
• Scenario planning: will forecast scenarios, prepare risk analysis reports, and work with the team to plan to adapt in response to expected setbacks and challenges;
• Scale-up planning: will analyse government processes and structures to inform scale-up plans for effective interventions in UP;
• Financial: Manage financial reports, update forecasts and contracting requirements related to projects;
• Supporting the CSBC team to run field work in UP, as and when required.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, social sciences, communications, public policy, sociology or related fields;
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in the development sector, preferably in Public Health
• Strong writing and documentation skills, especially production of executive briefings and presentations;
• Expertise in crafting visually appealing graphics and audiovisual content, proficient in the utilisation of tools such as Canva.
• Experience working in Uttar Pradesh is an advantage, but not necessary;
• Fluency in English and Hindi (essential).

For more information please check the Link

Tags Jobs in Uttar Pradesh Jobs in Lucknow Jobs in Program Management