Senior Program Manager

• Identifying potential areas for expansion and potential mill partners to prioritise
• Contribute to discussions and decisions about regions to which Fortify Health could expand
• Work with Program Officers and other teammates to identify mills that might wish to partner with Fortify Health
• Support Program Officers to build Fortify Health’s networks within the milling industry and with equipment vendors
• Leading engagement with potential mill partners
• Develop innovative strategies to identify and engage mills through diverse platforms, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of onboarding and kickstarting fortification initiatives
• Prepare for early-stage engagements with millers, highlighting the benefits of fortification and the scope of Fortify Health’s support
• Develop and nurture professional relationships with millers and stakeholders to drive fortification initiatives
• Lead negotiations with millers, ensuring that partnerships are aligned with Fortify Health's objectives and scale-up targets
• Support the launch and continuation of fortification at partner mills
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Monitoring and Evaluation and Regulatory Affairs, to ensure smooth implementation and monitoring of fortification initiatives
• Work with internal teams to maintain comprehensive records of partnerships and engagements with different stakeholders
• Actively participate in team meetings, calls, and knowledge-sharing sessions to contribute to organisational growth and learning

Candidate profile
Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field or Sales and Marketing experience
• Fluency in English and Hindi
• Authorisation to work in India (Indian national, eligibility for OCI, etc.)

Required skills:

• Communication: The Senior Program Manager must have exceptional communication skills and be able to engage with stakeholders at all levels effectively. They must be able to identify the needs and concerns of potential mill partners and adapt their communication for those concerns.
• Collaboration: The Senior Program Manager must have good interpersonal skills and be able to build productive, positive relationships with colleagues and potential partners.
• Negotiation: The Senior Program Manager must also have strong negotiation skills. They should be able to use those skills to secure partnership agreements and contracts that reflect Fortify Health’s interests.
• Problem-solving: The Senior Program Manager must be able to identify challenges and devise innovative solutions. When doing so, they should be able to incorporate market data to make informed decisions.
• Execution: The Senior Program Manager must be adaptable and able to function in an environment of change. They must also be able to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines as needed.
• Willingness to travel around 60% of the time within base location and/or implementation geographies

Desirable attributes

• Experience working with remote team members
• Relevant experience in the NGO field environment
• Enthusiasm about our opportunity to improve people’s lives
• Experience in the food industry or relevant educational background in food science and technology.
• Knowledge of wheat flour industry trends, regulations, and market dynamics