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Program Manager - Early Childhood Friendly Cities
2-8 years
Bangalore / Bengaluru
1 vacancy
Program Manager - Early Childhood Friendly Cities
Embarq
posted 1mon ago
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You will work with WRI India in supporting Indian cities to enhance public spaces, transport and streets as part of the Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge
You will manage various programmatic activities for helping cities implement necessary measures towards healthy development of young children and wellbeing of their caregivers in the cities
The candidate will work with city coordinators to achieve enhancement of public spaces and environment of cities by formulating flagship projects; capacity building; data-based decision-making; and induce policy, regulatory and institutional changes towards long-term sustenance
You will manage various programmatic activities for helping cities implement necessary measures towards healthy development of young children and wellbeing of their caregivers in the cities
The candidate will work with city coordinators to achieve enhancement of public spaces and environment of cities by formulating flagship projects; capacity building; data-based decision-making; and induce policy, regulatory and institutional changes towards long-term sustenance
The Manager will work closely with Program head and Program coordinator to ensure completion of program deliverables and strategize stakeholder engagements required for various activities
You will be asked to assist WRI internal team to prepare technical reports, stakeholder presentations and monitor and report progress periodically
You will research relevant topics such as policies and mandates around inclusive public spaces and transport, early childhood development, private sector engagement and identify potential opportunities for distribution
You will be asked to collaborate with team members and partners to achieve the deliverables
You need to be energetic available to travel at short notice
You will be asked to assist WRI internal team to prepare technical reports, stakeholder presentations and monitor and report progress periodically
You will research relevant topics such as policies and mandates around inclusive public spaces and transport, early childhood development, private sector engagement and identify potential opportunities for distribution
You will be asked to collaborate with team members and partners to achieve the deliverables
You need to be energetic available to travel at short notice
Key Responsibilities:
Program development and Co-ordination
Responsible for all daily engagement with City coordinators and important partners to coordinate towards achieving program goals
Prepare technical documents for presenting program activities comprehensively and periodic donor reporting following templates
Lead strategic conversations with important policy actors in the ecosystem to support institutionalization of solutions
Work with team members to produce policy drafts and inputs on statutory documents for city agencies
Work with team members to produce policy drafts and inputs on statutory documents for city agencies
Create and conduct capacity building programs for government officials and lead discussions with important partners to form partnerships for sustenance
Support WRI India in any other research or projects related to urban development related areas
Communications and partnership
Schedule meetings with partners, help conduct State convenings and city level workshops and focused discussions
Create communications strategies and work with team members for distribution through multiple platforms
Identify potential partners for the program implementation and work with them to achieve desired outcomes, such as CSR entities, survey and MEL partners, event partners and such
Communicate with WRI India internal team members towards completing program deliverables and constant progress reporting
Research
Focus on early childhood development, attention to vulnerable groups, gender and poverty
Focus on statutory frameworks, policies centred around early childhood development, public spaces and city planning with attention to vulnerable groups, gender and poverty
Support development of knowledge products for the program such as training modules, toolkits, guidebooks, capacity building modules
Skills and Qualifications we seek:
Post-graduation in Urban planning/ Urban Design/ Public policy/ Environmental/Transport planning or related discipline
Minimum 7 years experience in relevant field around public spaces, Early Childhood Development, social infrastructure, city planning and policies, mobility and transport
Experience working with government partners or State or central programs will be considered beneficial
Experience working with government partners or State or central programs will be considered beneficial
Passionate about enhancing quality of life for children through inclusive and sustainable development principles, public policies, general awareness of environment and climate change
Strong analytical research skills and ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, both orally and in writing, with fluency in English
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe software, 3D visualization, Microsoft excel (can perform complex functions), Word, and PowerPoint is a requirement
Working knowledge of GIS
Working knowledge of GIS
Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build a network of professional relationships
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build a network of professional relationships
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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