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Senior Program Associate- Operational Partnership

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

3.6

based on 6 Reviews

5-8 years

Hubli, Mangaluru, Mysuru / Mysore + 2 more

1 vacancy

Senior Program Associate- Operational Partnership

Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States

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Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Program Associate, Partnerships at CEGIS would play a crucial role in developing and managing strategic partnerships to support our mission of partnering with state governments to deliver better citizen outcomes. This position reports to VP-Operations / State Engagements and requires a strategic thinker with strong relationship-building skills, capable of balancing multiple programmatic and sectoral requirements.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a comprehensive partnerships strategy aligned with CEGISs mission and goals.
Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with NGOs, academic institutions, and corporate entities to support CEGIS interventions that span across multiple sectors, including Public Finance, Education, Nutrition, Health, and Local Governance.
Manage strong functional relationships with existing partners, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and mutual support.
Collaborate with program teams to seamlessly integrate partnership activities into project plans.
Monitor and evaluate partnership performance, track key metrics, and report on outcomes to stakeholders.
Represent CEGIS in external meetings, conferences, and networking events to expand partnership opportunities.
Stay informed about industry trends, funding opportunities, and best practices in partnership development.
Drawing from our work and from Prof. Karthiks book, internalise and disseminate the CEGIS Theory of Change amongst key stakeholders and ensure there is resonance of the CEGIS narrative in the partner ecosystem.

Expected Qualifications:

Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Administration / Public Policy, International Relations, Business / Marketing).
Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in partnership development, fundraising, or related roles.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Proven track record of successful partnership management and collaboration.
Experience in project management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Knowledge of public sector programs, state government operations, or related sectors is desirable.
Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.

Please apply if you are self-driven and would rate yourself exceptional on:

Strategic thinking: Ability to develop and execute a long-term partnerships strategy that aligns with our organisational goals.
Relationship building: Skill in cultivating and maintaining relationships with NGOs, research/ academic institutions and private sector partners across multiple sectors.
Constructive Collaboration: Enable smooth cross-functional collaboration across internal teams and ability to effectively identify win-win solutions across diverse partners.
Results orientation: Track record of achieving measurable outcomes and impact through strategic partnerships.

Reporting:

The Senior Program Manager, Partnerships will report to the VP - Operations / State Engagements and will collaborate closely with our project delivery teams, solution design teams, communications and other teams.

Location and Compensation

Location: Flexible - Can be in any of these cities in India (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru. Chennai or Hyderabad). The role may involve frequent travel to other locations within India.
Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidates experience levels.

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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