Senior Program Manager - Advocacy & Policy - NGO

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to

- Conceptualize and lead CSF's advocacy strategy and programs, in line with CSFs overall strategy

- Coordinate and/ or prepare policy briefs, fact sheets, background papers/ presentations and other targeted materials for meetings and conferences with key stakeholders

- Develop and manage relationships with key senior public officials, influencers, and policymakers at the central and state levels; track key policy developments and trends at national and state level

- Organize meetings and consultations with key stakeholders around specific advocacy issues

- Provide project management support to government officials for implementing key strategic initiatives

- Create opportunities to engage with central and state government departments to provide consultative advice

- Support the strengthening of internal capacity to serve as a strategic, analytical and implementation partner to the government

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

- Masters degree or equivalent in relevant fields: including management, economics, social sciences and public policy

- 8 to 10 years of work experience with managerial responsibilities, demonstrating superb project delivery and team leadership

- Experience in growing and managing team members

- Excellent research skills and the ability to analyze complex qualitative and quantitative data, craft possible solutions, and recommend actions

- Advanced writing and presentation skills (ability to communicate complex ideas in a meaningful way), ability to manage projects and lead teams

- Ability to build and maintain positive and collaborative relationships both within and outside the organization

- Ability to work independently and proactively, without support staff and with little supervision

- Strong planning and organizational skills, and an ability to be able to set priorities, plan timelines and meet deadlines

Desired Qualities

- Entrepreneurial spirit and - can-do- attitude

- Operating style suited to working in a small-organization setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued

- Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects at a time