Company Description Miracle Foundation India supports vulnerable children to have a better quality of life while bringing about sustainable change that reduces the need for CCIs. For the past 20 years, Miracle Foundation India has improved the lives of more than 15,000 children and impacted almost 300 CCIs. Our proven Thrive Scale™ Methodology is based on the UN Rights of the Child and leverages data and technology to ensure that vulnerable children reach their full potential. Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for a Manager - Government Partnership & Strategic Alliances. The role is located in South Delhi, with some work from home acceptable. The Manager will be responsible for managing government partnerships, developing and maintaining strategic alliances, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration with key stakeholders. Daily tasks include identifying potential partners, developing proposals, managing relationships, and coordinating with internal teams to align objectives. Qualifications Strong experience in forging government partnerships and strategic alliances Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills Proficiency in proposal development and relationship management Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment Experience in the non-profit sector is a plus Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Business Administration, Social Work, or related field Show more Show less
At Miracle Foundation India, we believe every child deserves to grow up in a safe, stable, and loving family. As we scale our mission across India, we’re looking for a visionary and grounded Program Director to lead strategy, delivery, and impact across our national program. This role is not just about managing program, it’s about shaping systems, influencing policy, and strengthening families at scale. We are looking for someone who is not only experienced and strategic, but also deeply committed to staying the course and building long-term change with us. About Us: Miracle Foundation is a 25-year-old organization with a vision “to ensure a family for every child in our lifetime.” We work for children living in vulnerable situations and in Child Care Institutions with a specific focus on 5 well-being domains (strengthening family and social relationships, health, education, living conditions, and household economy). Since the year 2000, we have been positively impacting children and families across 10 states in India, namely Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana. We work in alignment with Mission Vatsalya focusing on family strengthening and family-based alternative care. We collaborate with the state governments and build the capacities of the social workforce on alternatives to institutional care, reaching into communities to identify and strengthen vulnerable families long before the child separates. In order to achieve this, Miracle Foundation India focuses on the following program objectives: Prevention – children stay in families through effective gatekeeping by the social workforce. Transition to families – transition children from institutions to families /F-BAC options though support to Government. Miracle Foundation India is a Section 25 NGO which is responsible for executing all programs in India and is associated with Miracle Foundation global organization which is registered in the US as a 501(c)(3) non-profit.Tips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall. Key Purpose of the Role The Program Director provides strategic leadership, oversight, and accountability for program design, execution, and impact across India. The role ensures program is aligned to organizational priorities and standards , delivers high-quality outcomes , and nurtures strategic partnerships with governments, donors, and sector actors. This position should demonstrate proven experience in scaling programs at regional or national level, possess a strong ground-level understanding enabling effective program implementation, and have a track record of successfully managing teams working across different locations. These capabilities are essential for delivering innovative results and sustaining long-term program impact. Core Leadership Responsibilities: ● Lead program strategy, design, and implementation. ● Accountable to ensure consistent program quality in line with organizational standards ● Ensure program goals, frameworks, and interventions are aligned with organizational priorities and national child protection policies. ● Provide oversight to Associate Directors and direct reports, ensuring consistent delivery across zones, across all 5 well being domains with children, young people and families.. ● Champion evidence-based approaches by embedding robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems. ● Promote cross-functional collaboration to integrate program with Program Design & Development, Government Partnership & Strategic Alliances, Coms, fundraising, MEL, and finance. ● Ensure compliance with child safeguarding and PSEAH policies. ● Represent Miracle Foundation in high-level government and policy engagements. ● Promote cross-functional collaboration to integrate program with Program Design & Development, Government Partnership & Strategic Alliances, Coms, fundraising, MEL, and finance. Leadership Development and Program Scaling: ● Develop and mentor second-line leaders to build a resilient leadership pipeline and ensure consistent program quality across all locations. ● Drive program scaling by prioritizing key initiatives, optimizing resource allocation, and addressing on-ground challenges promptly. ● Establish and refine systems that support effective and timely program implementation at scale. ● Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and innovation within teams and leadership tiers. ● Oversee and support the operational effectiveness of distributed teams through empowered second-line leaders Key Roles & Responsibilities 1. Program Strategy and Alignment ● Lead the development of national and state-specific program strategies aligned with Miracle Foundation’s mission, organizational priorities, and India’s child protection frameworks (including Mission Vatsalya). ● Ensure all program are rooted in child- and family-centred approaches, with a clear focus on prevention, reintegration, and kinship care. ● Regularly review and adapt program design and approaches based on sector trends, evidence, and government priorities. 2. Program Quality and delivery Oversight ● Ensure consistent, high-quality program implementation across zones through strong oversight, systems, and leadership mentoring. ● Build and strengthen internal systems and processes to ensure program quality, accountability, and adaptive learning. ● Ensure timely and structured feedback from the field is shared with the PDD team to inform the design and development of evidence-based programs, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, government priorities, and community needs, while integrating learnings from field implementation. ● Ensure adherence to programmatic frameworks, timelines, outcomes, and donor deliverables. ● Champion the use of data and evidence by embedding robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) practices across the program lifecycle. ● Lead documentation of program outcomes and learning for internal use, donor reporting, and external sharing. 3. Strategic Partnership & Government Engagement ● Strengthen and lead strategic partnerships with government stakeholders at state and national levels to embed Miracle’s tools, frameworks, and models into public systems. ● Represent Miracle Foundation in sector networks and high-level policy forums to influence systems toward family-based care. ● Promote collaborative action with key implementation partners, NGOs, INGOs, and thematic experts to scale impact. 4. Donor Engagement and Resource Mobilization ● Ensure timely, high-quality program reports, stories of impact, and learning outputs for donors and stakeholders. ● Provide strategic and technical inputs for funding proposals and new initiatives in collaboration with the Resource Mobilization team. ● Lead program-related donor engagement, field visits, and partnership reviews, ensuring alignment between donor priorities and program outcomes. ● Maintain program compliance with donor expectations and resolve risks or challenges proactively. 5. Financial and Operational Accountability ● Oversee program budgets with a strong focus on cost-effectiveness, outcome orientation, and compliance with statutory and donor requirements. ● Work closely with the Finance team to ensure timely audits, budget utilization tracking, and corrective actions where needed. ● Ensure program operations are streamlined, responsive, and effectively resourced. 6. Team Leadership and Capability Building ● Lead and mentor Associate Directors, direct team leads and zonal teams to deliver with excellence across all geographies. ● Invest in second-line leadership to build a strong, future-ready team that can operate with autonomy and accountability. ● Drive a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation across program teams. ● Identify skill gaps and ensure structured capacity-building, coaching, and exposure opportunities for all program staff. ● Create a high-trust environment that fosters shared ownership and collective problem-solving Experience, Skills & Competencies: At least 18+ years of relevant experience, including 12+ years in senior management roles. Proven expertise in program strategy, execution, and quality assurance. Strong experience in donor engagement and strategic relationship management. Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with government and sector actors. Deep understanding of India’s child protection ecosystem and family strengthening approaches. Safeguarding & Ethical Conduct · Child Safeguarding Policy: All individuals working with or on behalf of Miracle Foundation India must sign and follow our Child Safeguarding Policy, underscoring our zero-tolerance approach to abuse and our commitment to protecting and upholding the rights of every child we engage with. · PSEAH: All individuals associated with Miracle Foundation India must sign and uphold the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy, reflecting our zero-tolerance commitment to safeguarding and creating a safe, respectful environment for all. Miracle Foundation India upholds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, conducts mandatory background verifications, protects personal data in line with applicable laws, and fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. How to Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to hr@miraclefoundation.org Visit us : https://miraclefoundationindia.in/