Programme Manager (Care Infrastructure: Meghalaya TSU)

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The Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) is an interdisciplinary knowledge institution and distinct university, committed to the equitable, sustainable and efficient transformation of Indian settlements. It conducts an integrated programme of quality campus-based teaching and research, applied research/ practice-based work to deliver large-scale impact, training and lifelong learning for working professionals as well as blended learning. IIHS brings together theory and praxis around India-centric knowledge and applied research, while engaging with and drawing from knowledge across the globe.

Job Description

In line with the objectives of the Palna Mission, IIHS has set up a technical support unit (TSU) to support the development of Anganwadi cum creches (AWCCs) in the state of Meghalaya. For the TSU, the project is hiring a programme manager based in Meghalaya, with a strong preference for candidates familiar with the geography and languages of the state. The candidate will work closely with the people and functions of the Directorate of Social Welfare (DoSW) and the Meghalaya Early Childhood Mission (MECDM), and their joint ECD programme implementation across the state. S/he will anchor the project’s Technical Support Unit (TSU) in the state and will liaise between the Government of Meghalaya and the School of Human Development (SHD), IIHS.

This will be a contractual position for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Supporting IIHS in strengthening early childhood care and education infrastructure in Meghalaya through technical support to the Government’s ECD Mission;
• Supporting and supervising the IIHS Technical Support Unit in Meghalaya in developing standard operating procedures (SOP) for the implementation of Anganwadi-cum-Crèches (AWCCs);
• Liaising between the DoSW and MECDM, Meghalaya, and IIHS to:
• Co-ordinate additional technical support required for monitoring the rollout of these SOPs in identified AWCCs across a set of pilot C&RD (Community and Rural Development) blocks, which includes sharing relevant data and contextual knowledge as required;
• Support and coordinate field visits and other official visits;
• Supporting and supervising special efforts towards piloting a Human Development Resource Centre (HDRC) in one C&RD block in Meghalaya;
• Supporting primary and secondary research required to refine the IIHS TSU’s policy implementation advice;
• Institutional Support for the School and the vertical:
• Coordinating with other teams and functions within IIHS, for Research Office related engagements;
• Providing support for other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• A post-graduate degree in Public Health/ ECCD/ Women’s Studies/ Psychology/ Sociology/ Development Studies/ Planning/ Public Policy, or any other relevant field;
• At least 3 years of experience in research, in an academic or policy studies institution, with prior experience in managing project stakeholders and government institutions;
• Experience in Participatory Planning, Capacity Building, Program Development Implementation, or Monitoring and Evaluation;
• An understanding of Early Childhood Education and Development, Maternal & Child Health, the ICDS programme and implementation structure, and Women’s Work, or a curiosity and passion to learn about it;
• Experience in Program Management at a state level and liaising with government offices and administrators;
• Familiarity with Meghalaya across urban and rural domains, and a strong contextual understanding of culture, indigenous communities, issues, and challenges;
• Proficiency in English and native proficiency in Khasi and/or Garo is necessary for the role.

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