Director - Program - NGO

Key Areas of Responsibilities

Program Design:

- Develop programmatic strategic plan for the organization. Create and develop program content curriculum and all program related training activities

- Lead, strategize and manage the entire program vertical and its activities

- Should be able to suggest, design, develop program content, curriculum for sustainability and program growth

- Remain up-to-date on all sector developments and government policies and recommend best practices.

- Analyze trends in the program, identify issues, pilot test and recommend solutions

- Develop high quality concept notes and project reports to be shared with senior management

- Manage complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth

Internal Control Mechanisms:

- Conduct regular program quality monitoring and assessment of all program training and processes

- Enhance efficiency & effectiveness of the program projects throughout India including various offices, head office and field

Team Management:

- Lead, motivate and support the program team in creating work plans, meeting deadlines and conducting regular reviews/check-ins for the vertical

- Provide technical inputs to project team on improvement of academic and co-curricular activities in line with approved program guidelines

- Ensure high quality standards for all documents

- Lead the standardization of processes, curriculum, OD support as need be

- Submit program and training quality reports, dashboards and manage performance of program team.

Senior Leadership:

- To be a part of the senior management team working alongside with the senior management helping with the organizations overall strategy and growth

- Work closely with Executive Director and apprise her of the programmatic aspects of key proposals and projects

- Represent the organization in various forums as and when designated by the organization

- Reporting to senior management, the board on program statistics and other external stakeholders as need be

Education & Other Required Qualifications/Experience/Skills for the Job

- Post graduate degree in social sciences, development studies, business management or equivalent qualification.

- Minimum 12-15 years - experience in management with demonstrated expertise in program management, implementation, strategic thinking and team management;

- Expert in program strategy, design & quality

- Experience in designing programs, developing content material and prior experience of working in community

- Strong communication skills, content and verbal

- Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work with people from varied backgrounds and levels

- Sensitive to issues of gender equality

- Community mobilisation / Education experience preferred