Senior Manager

This role may be based remotely in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru or Mumbai; or based from Vital Strategies New Delhi office where a hybrid work schedule is in place. The salary for this position is in the range of INR 22,40,000 to INR 32,00,000. To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits, including a strong retirement plan, flexible basket reimbursement option, comprehensive healthcare, and Paid Leaves so you can relax, recharge, and be there for the people you care about.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Manager reports to the Regional Deputy Director, Asia-Pacific Region and the Managing Director of the Vital Strategies India Office. As Senior Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Work closely with city government focal points from 8 to 10 cities to support the successful implementation of the cities chosen NCD or injury prevention intervention;

Provide technical assistance to city government focal points from 8 to 10 cities to support the successful execution of the chosen interventions under the initiative;

Support city focal points with developing their project goals, budgets, timelines, and milestones;

Monitor cities progress toward milestones and objectives, and compile data and narrative accounts of accomplishments;

Identify, surface, and troubleshoot bottlenecks and delays.

Coordinate and facilitate technical assistance with other technical team members as needed;

Facilitate stakeholder meetings and deliver presentations, as needed;

Conceptualize, facilitate, and manage in-person regional workshops, virtual webinars and exchanges, and other network activities;

Assist with contract development and management of local subgrantees and vendors;

Supervise city-based consultants, as necessary;

Process information and assistance requests from the program team and the donor;

Work closely with the Regional Communications Manager and Regional Deputy Director to identify and gather information for potential publicity opportunities;

Assist with other Vital Strategies initiatives and ad hoc requests as needed.

Qualifications:

Master s degree in public health, public policy, public administration, or a relevant field of study,

Fluency in English is required;

Understanding of public health and related policy interventions, including, but not limited to, non-communicable diseases and injury prevention;

Strong understanding of government structures and policymaking in relevant geographies;

Comprehensive project management skills, with the ability to set priorities, and make sound, informed decisions;

Strong communication skills with the ability to write concisely in professional business English;

Excellent computer skills; proficient user of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);

Ability to work with cross-cultural and cross-functional teams, strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with internal and external partners as well as diplomatically address and resolve conflicts;

Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail;

Ability to produce deliverables within budget and on time in accordance with established workplans;

Ability to travel to lead on-site engagement in participating cities, and facilitate in-person workshops;

Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Vital Strategies;

Ability to build strong, ongoing, impactful relationships at all organizational levels and across a diverse range of cultural, generational, ethnic, racial, educational, and social backgrounds;

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Experience:

Minimum of 8 years of progressive professional experience in public policy, urban health, or public health;

Experience leading complex programs and/or projects in international public health;

Minimum of 4 years of experience leading full project management life cycle including budget management.

Experience working with global teams in multiple time zones;

Experience working remotely;

Prior experience managing public/private partnerships in State or City Government;

Demonstrated representational experience in professional and global settings.

 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

This position will require you to travel internationally up to 20% of the time to attend meetings;

The candidate must be willing and able to work across different time zones.