State Programme Manager - Uttarakhand

Key responsibilities of the State Program Managers will be as follows:

·         Lead and contribute to the end-to-end designing of projects, from ideation to execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community needs.

·         Collaborate with internal team and external stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.

·         Integrate innovative approaches and best practices to enhance project effectiveness and sustainability.

•       Ensure efficient and effective implementation of all programs in the state, regardless of funding sources/donors.

•       Support, guide, monitor and build capacity of field level teams and community stakeholders. 

•       Foster innovation to maximise program impact, in consultation and collaboration with mission teams and local stakeholders.

•       Promote cross learning linkages to continuously improve programme quality and impact.

•       Support State Head and collaborate with Resource Mobilisation team to explore funding opportunities, especially CSR and local funds.

•       Generate program data and content for donor acquisition and reporting

•       Assist in risk assessment and incorporate mitigation strategies into planning.  

·         Prepare and manage detailed project budgets, ensuring optimal resource utilisation.

·         Monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with internal, statutory and donor requirements.

·         Conduct periodic financial checks and adjust budgets as needed.

·         Develop budgets for new proposals to support resource mobilization efforts.

•       Lead and manage state-level program/project teams, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.

•       Coordinate with mission teams to strengthen program integration.

•       Ensure timely and high-quality internal and external reporting

•       Supervise reportees to ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards.

·         Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Development Studies, Rural Management, or a related field.

·         5–8 years of relevant experience in program management, preferably in the development or NGO sector.

·         Experience working at the grassroots level with marginalized communities; experience with older populations is an advantage.

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·         Excellent presentation and public relations abilities.

·         Proficiency in computer applications and digital tools.

·         Sensitivity and commitment to the mission and values of HelpAge India