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Senior Programme Manager

8-10 years

New Delhi, Lucknow

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Senior Programme Manager

Centre for Social and Behaviour Change

posted 16d ago

Job Description

The Senior Programme Manager will play a pivotal role in the success of the Uttar Pradesh Behavioural Insights Unit (UP BIU), which applies behavioural science to enhance public policy and programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a skilled team within an ecosystem of government officials and policy partners, working toward institutionalising behavioural insights in policy design to drive long-term systemic and outcome-based changes.
The role involves engaging with the Government of Uttar Pradesh and its partners to develop evidence-informed behavioural solutions that strengthen policy outcomes. The Senior Programme Manager will lead a team of associates in Lucknow and report to the Deputy Director for Policy.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support and manage relations with government officials, the UP Technical Support Unit (UP-TSU), and other partners.
  • Identify and align on policy challenges and design scalable projects in collaboration with government and policy partners.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential partners.
  • Explore new partnership opportunities aligned with organisational goals and maintain regular communication to ensure alignment with objectives.
  • Create detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
  • Monitor project progress, making necessary adjustments to deliver outputs on time.
  • Maintain an activity dashboard for UP BIU and prepare progress reports for external stakeholders.
  • Represent the organisation at meetings, conferences, and events to promote partnerships.
  • Collaborate with the communications team to create marketing materials, press releases, and other collateral to highlight partnership successes.
  • Work with the Evaluation team to track and assess partnership effectiveness.
  • Prepare detailed reports and presentations on activities and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Travel within districts in Uttar Pradesh to build relationships with district stakeholders and manage projects.
  • Share project learnings with local stakeholders during and post-implementation.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration); Master s degree preferred.
  • 8-10 years of programme management experience in the non-profit sector.
  • Proven ability to manage large, complex projects.
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluation, resource management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Strategic thinking with problem-solving expertise.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software.
  • Analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
  • Capacity to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

  • Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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