ChangeInkk Foundation Hiring for Program Associate at Bihar, India

Summary

We are looking for an exceptional Program Manager in Bihar, Patna to join the team in an exciting time of organisational growth and development. As a Program Manager, you will be participating in the organisation’s pathway to scale up in designing interventions to build an inclusive society, beginning with measures to spread awareness on specific learning disabilities in the country.

As an essential part of ChangeInkk, you will act as the on-ground representation to ChangeInkk. Beginning from understanding the criticality of the situation to strategizing innovative measures to create a long-lasting impact on the ground. On ground associates are sharp communicators/representors of ChangeInkk’s vision and mission with an institution of creating a sustainable mechanism.

Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead operations in the state of Bihar, in support of senior leadership with the aim of achieving the agreed outcomes in different districts
• Support the leadership team with research and insight, recommending an appropriate approach
• Undertake primary and secondary research with respect to ongoing projects or introducing new projects for preparation of successful impact stories
• Managing stakeholder relationships on the ground in the rural landscape of the country; stakeholder mapping/ providing inputs into advocacy plans
• Assist the leadership team with creating and maintaining deep engagement with beneficiaries and maintaining transparency about the accuracy of the situation on ground
• Develop and implement activities and programs to build the organisation’s goodwill through networking and strong verbal/written communication in the district
• Take on diverse operational tasks to ensure organisational success

Required qualifications, skills, and abilities

• Undergraduate degree/Master’s degree or equivalent preferred) in Economics, Public Policy, Social Science or related fields from a reputed institution
• 4-6 years work experience in India with organizations working in related fields of work i.e. research agencies, policy think-tanks, government or private sector organizations working on government advisory or consulting
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an aptitude for research to formulate solutions
• Fluency in English and excellent writing and communication skills (ability to communicate complex ideas in a meaningful way and across different audiences)
• Ability to be able to set priorities, plan timelines and meet deadlines
• Ability to think creatively, willing to take risks to experiment with new ideas and the ability to turn ideas into action
• High ability to collaborate and actively listen to others, understanding and valuing others’ views
• Operating style suited to working independently and in a small- organization setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued

Location

Patna, Bihar