Program Manager

Key responsibilities for the position:

• Anchoring and streamlining the Agri + Allied innovation portfolio of SELCO Foundation.

• Providing meaningful direction and necessary support to the Agri + Allied portfolio (at central and regional level) for developing strategy, operations in planning, execution and monitoring of the ongoing innovation programs.

• Supporting ecosystem building activities and needs in areas across strategy, technology, unlocking finance, skill building, linkages, converging with local schemes and policies etc

• Building a rapport and coordinating with key stakeholder groups such as local communities, NGOs, and various government departments/ agencies for effective implementation of the Agri Allied innovation activities.

• Ensuring team building and coordination with other teams within the organization for smooth implementation of the ecosystem approach and for greater cross-learning

• Enhancing the technology innovation portfolio within SELCO Foundation

• Preparing annual budgets and ensuring implementation of the Agri + Allied innovation program

• Effectively tracking, analyzing and sharing reports on weekly / monthly / quarterly performance of the projects and programs by capturing key risks, learnings and challenges. Overall monitoring and evaluating the quality of implementations

• Regularly organizing and facilitating training workshops for the teams to develop their skills, building their capacity on an individual and team level.

• Creative problem solving for operational challenges and escalating where required

• Minimum of 10+ years of work experience is preferred; supporting operational management and leadership.

• Background or Education in agricultural sciences, Agri engineering and/or livestock management will be preferred.

• Work experience in the development sector with focus on Agri Allied livelihoods and/or sustainable energy and/or technology innovation is preferable.

• Strong operational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.

• Experience in budgeting and forecasting.

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

• Willingness to learn, grow and develop at personal and professional front, at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve.

• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.

• Willingness to travel