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Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States

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3.6

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8 Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States Jobs in Chennai

Program Manager- IFHRMS

Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS)- CLOP

3.6

based on 6 Reviews

5-10 years

Chennai

1 vacancy

Program Manager- IFHRMS

Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States

posted 2d ago

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Job Description

The Program Manager (PM) will manage CEGIS engagement with multiple government departments (eg, School Education, Public Health, Urban Development, Finance, among others) in Tamil Nadu (ideally manage two projects at any given point of time). The PM would be part of the CEGIS Project Delivery Team (State Team) and would lead teams embedded in the assigned departments to implement CEGISs theory of change. These teams will be responsible for designing solutions for improved governance using research, stakeholder consultations, and analytical techniques. The PM would oversee the design and implementation of these solutions and must work closely with the respective government stakeholders during each phase of a project. S/he shall be primarily responsible for delivering high quality outputs within stipulated timelines.

1. Data Analysis and Management:

Identifying, obtaining, and collating relevant information and data, and performing quality control to ensure validity and accuracy of data

Overseeing field and desk research using qualitative and quantitative analysis, and relevant tools as necessary

Ensuring application of organization-wide protocols designed for data protection, data management on the assigned projects

Safeguard sensitive project information and minimise data protection risk by adhering to data protection protocols

2. Analysis and Insights:

Reviews accuracy and validity of research and data collected for meaning making

Evaluates the solutions proposed by vertical teams in the context of the project scenario and known limitations

Suggests changes in approach or process to suggested solutions.

Researches government policies and schemes to assess current program design and scope for intervention.

Refines problem statement and proposed solution based on insights from the ground.

3. Project Delivery / Management:

Identifies and structures problems, synthesising hypotheses and, developing and applying appropriate analytical frameworks and approaches

Works closely with sector leads and CEGIS technical teams, government stakeholders and senior academics (wherever required), to tailor data-driven solutions to local context, and translate technical rigour to on-ground implementation

Drafts high-quality written documents and presentations

Provides management oversight on day-to-day activities in each project to ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs

Proactively identifies risks and issues affecting tasks or workstream delivery, and promptly communicating upward with proposed solutions

Identifies delays, bottlenecks and challenges in meeting project goals and consults internally to formulate strategies to mitigate.

Ensure overall project documentation to aid tracking changes in project scope, delivery including key learning, best practices etc and sharing with other teams

4. Client and Partner Management

Identifies areas of alignment and conflict with stakeholders on project goals by proactively anticipate Stakeholder needs.

Suggests the right approach and ideas based on a deep understanding of Stakeholder needs

Actively partners with Government (Department heads and second line), and other stakeholders, to define project workstreams

Communicates project progress, outcomes and insights to Client through visually compelling presentations and analysis.

Creates systems for partnerships between government and other stakeholders and helps identify an external advisory group of individuals and organisations

Builds relationships with potential collaborators or partners, donors and research institutions.

5. Knowledge Management & Documentation

Develops knowledge products like concept notes, success stories of projects, learning documents of a project (to roll-out to other States) etc

Prepares detailed presentations, reports, and briefs summarizing project progress, data analyses, and research findings for dissemination at various fora.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

Masters degree or equivalent in economics, statistics, mathematics, public policy, engineering, management, social science, or related fields from a reputed institution

Minimum five (05) years of relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas: Management/strategy consulting or governance/development

Public service with a government (preferably state governments) or quasi-government body as a project manager, young professional, or fellow

Familiarity with governance interventions in education / public health /nutrition/ local governance/ law and order/ livelihoods/ agriculture sectors would be a plus

Exposure to Education sector or HR processes would be useful (not mandatory)

Project/ program management or implementation roles with governments, advisory entities, multilaterals, international development institutions or strategic philanthropy firms

Experience of working on projects with the Government of Tamil Nadu would be an advantage

Personal Characteristics and Desired Qualities

Fluency in English and Tamil language skills Spoken, Written would be an added advantage

Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, strong research aptitude ability to analyse complex quantitative and qualitative data and formulate solutions

Excellent writing and communication skills (ability to communicate complex ideas in a meaningful way and across different audiences) within and outside the organisation

Demonstrated relationship-building ability and management of high-level relationships with partner organisations, ideally based on experience of working with Indian state governments

Strong planning and organizational skills, and an ability to be able to set priorities, plan timelines and meet deadlines

Passion for improving the effectiveness of Indian States, and alignment with CEGIS theory of change/ impact

Operating style suited to working independently and in a small organisation setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued

Ability to work under pressure by handling competing priorities, strong planning and organizational skills, and an ability to be able to set priorities, plan timelines and meet deadlines, maintaining attention to detail and delivering high-quality outputs

Ability to think creatively, willing to take risks to experiment with new ideas and the ability to turn ideas into action

High ability to collaborate and actively listen to others, understanding and valuing others views

Versatility to be comfortable taking on different projects and quickly dive into new sectors

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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What people at Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States are saying

3.2

Rating based on 3 Program Manager reviews

Anonymous · Finance & Accounting

Likes

The office space and amenities are conducive for a good work environment.

Dislikes

a) Technical director cum co-founder who has no respect for scholars and professionals trained in India and constantly tries to reduce them to support staff; tries to run the ship on his terms setting it clear that his ideas are what drive the organization so no scope or intent to have fresh voices be even heard. b) Program / Vertica..Read More