District Program Manager

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Headquartered in India with five international offices in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kenya, Philippines and United Kingdom, the Group offers a range of integrated, innovative, and high-quality consulting services across various sectors.

A trusted partner to its clients, IPE Global draws together a team of economists, chartered accountants, sociologists, public sector experts, educationists, urban planners, architects, environmentalists, scientists, and project and programme managers — all dedicated to finding clear solutions to complex world problems. IPE Global has more than 1,200 professional staff and over 1,000 empanelled consultants working on various projects spread across the globe in different locations.

Job Description

The District Program manager will work under the supervision of the State Program Manager (SPM) to support the core program activities. The primary job responsibilities will include the following:

• Support the implementation of FP/SRH activities, focused on Youth/Adolescents/ in the assigned district.
• Support state government/district health authorities’ capacity building of the health system to ensure implementation of the National SRH/FP guidelines as per the FP 2030 Vision.
• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of the YAARI initiative within the district ensuring alignment with project deliverables.
• Oversee the day-to-day implementation of program activities, coordinating with local stakeholders and partners as per the project Goal & Objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with district health authorities, local government officials, community leaders, NGOs, partners and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure a unified and effective approach to FP/SRH service delivery at the district level.
• Design and implement community outreach programs to raise awareness about FP/SRH services, tailoring initiatives to address local needs and concerns.
• Mobilize community leaders, influencers, and local organizations to actively contribute in program activities.
• Manage program resources and budgets at the district level, ensuring optimal utilization and adherence to project financial guidelines.
• Oversee procurement processes and coordinate with relevant stakeholders for timely resource delivery.
• Conduct field visits to districts and sub-district level facilities as per project needs and compile the relevant data for sharing.
• Liaison with district officials and advocate for the project objectives as needed.
• Support the state project team in documentation, data collection and analysis for effective use of evidence in program implementation.
• Weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting as per project requirements.
• Represent the IPE work and coordinate effectively with state and district officials.
• Ensure that all project deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Responsible for providing technical and program implementation support on thematic areas like family planning and sexual reproductive health, Youth & Adolescents, as well as health system strengthening support, private sector engagement, and technology adoption in the district.
• Provide support for liaisoning with High priority / aspirational Districts as per need.
• Undertake any other project related work assigned by your direct supervisor from time to time.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Social Sciences, or a related field.
• 5-8 Years of experience of implementing FP/SRH health programs at the district/state level. Experience of working with CBOs/Communities would be an added advantage.
• Experience of working with Youth/Adolescents at district or state level in public or private sector and communities will be an asset.
• Strong understanding of socio-cultural dynamics and sensitivity to SRH issues.
• Proven experience in program management; strong organizational and Coordination skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and oral and written communication skills both in Hindi and English.
• Familiarity with the healthcare landscape and socio-cultural dynamics of the state
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team.
• Ability to work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a complex team effort.

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