Senior Program Manager – SOG Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Program Manager – SOG Operations, Bihar

Bihar – District-Based

Band 1

SOG – Operations, Bihar

Travel Requirement: Extensive

Stakeholder Engagement

External Stakeholders

• Government
• Partners
• Community Members

Internal Stakeholders

• All Departments
• Staff
• Karuna Fellows (KF)
• Gandhi Fellows (GF)

Reporting Structure

Role Directly Reports To

Band 2

Positions Reporting into This Role

• Karuna Fellows
• Gandhi Fellows

Educational Qualification

• Graduation or above.
• Candidates with a background or academic exposure in Gender Studies will be preferred.

Language Preference

• Hindi
• English
• Any relevant regional language

Desired Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in project management, including developing and executing change management initiatives and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Experience in training and large-group facilitation will be preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with Government stakeholders or departments.
• Experience working with youth and/or women.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working directly with communities.
• Experience in the Livelihoods and/or Gender domain will be preferred.
• Experience working with State Rural Livelihoods Missions (SRLMs) and/or Self-Help Groups (SHGs) will be an advantage.
• Experience in managing and leading teams.

Essential Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate competencies in:

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Documentation
• Research
• Technology Integration
• People Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Change Management

Key Roles and Responsibilities

The Senior Program Manager – SOG Operations will be responsible for:

Fellowship and Team Management

• Manage and provide guidance to Gandhi Fellows and Karuna Fellows.
• Ensure effective performance management of Fellows.
• Support and ensure the learning and fellowship processes of Fellows.
• Design field visits and work plans for Fellows.
• Build team capabilities and provide ongoing mentoring and support.

Program and Operations Management

• Manage day-to-day program operations and implementation.
• Roll out and execute program implementation strategies.
• Ensure timely and effective execution of planned activities.
• Implement assessments and use findings to strengthen program delivery.
• Execute Live Action Projects to integrate social and programmatic impact.
• Ensure effective service delivery by strengthening functional skills.

Livelihoods and Community Engagement

• Support the development of market-viable skills within the Livelihood sector.
• Build partnerships with local livelihood institutions.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with NGOs and other social sector organizations.
• Engage with communities and relevant stakeholders to strengthen program outcomes.

Government and Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Government stakeholders.
• Facilitate large-group training and engagement sessions for Government stakeholders, Gandhi Fellows, Karuna Fellows, and staff.
• Ensure effective coordination and collaboration with internal departments.
• Manage relationships with external partners and key stakeholders to support program implementation.

Documentation and Knowledge Management

• Develop basic program and operational reports.
• Document program learnings, progress, and outcomes.
• Develop case studies, impact stories, and use cases to capture and communicate program impact.

Application Process

• Resume submission- pslrecruitment@gandhifellowship.org
• Subject Line: PL_Bihar_SOG
• Kindly share your current CTC & expected CTC in the email body while sharing your resume

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