Title: Program Manager / Senior Program Manager (Weather Initiatives) Location: New Delhi, India (with flexibility to support state-level expansion in India and cross-geography work in Sub-Saharan Africa). Work Authorization: Current and on-going work authorization in India Position: Full-time Posted on: 20 November 2025 Application deadline: 14 December, 2025, 6 pm IST (applications will be reviewed as they are submitted) Summary: Precision Development (PxD) is seeking a strategic, impact-oriented Program Manager (PM) / Senior Program Manager (SPM) to lead high-profile initiatives delivering weather forecasts to smallholder farmers at scale. In this role, you will initially oversee PxD’s work in India to institutionalize weather forecast dissemination to smallholders. Based in New Delhi, you will work closely with government stakeholders at national and state levels, operating at the intersection of policy, climate adaptation, and data-driven service delivery. This is a mission-critical management position for someone with experience in strategy execution and public sector partnerships in complex environments. You will guide and coordinate efforts from a multidisciplinary team - including product/technology, agronomy, research, and communications - through the co-design design, implementation, and scaling of farmer-centric digital weather advisory services. You will serve as PxD’s representative with government counterparts and key partners, ensuring that our interventions are timely, relevant, evidence-based, and deliver meaningful impact for millions of farmers on their livelihood decisions and resilience. This role builds on PxD’s demonstrated success in pioneering digital advisory services. In 2025, PxD worked with partners to disseminate AI-generated monsoon forecasts to 39+ million farmers across 13 states. The PM/SPM will play a key role in driving this scale-up across geographies, refining the service through adaptive learning, and working with governments to design these programs for long-term impact and sustainability. Key Responsibilities Strategic Program Management. Drive end-to-end program management – from co-designing weather forecast message content and dissemination plans with partners to delivery - ensuring alignment with PxD’s mission and long-term vision, as well as partner strategic priorities. Develop and execute strategies to embed these services into government systems for sustainable scale-up. Cross-functional Team Management. Lead a growing, high-performing team and coordinate across partner organizations, including scientists (for forecast production), researchers (for M&E), and programme teams (for farmer-facing messaging and outreach). Structure problem-solving efforts, set clear priorities, and synchronize workstreams to achieve program milestones. Government & Stakeholder Engagement. Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies and key partners to co-own the initiative. Navigate complex bureaucratic processes (e.g. approval systems and institutional governance) with professional maturity, flexibility, and tact to drive alignment and collaboration in time-constrained and dynamic settings. Develop processes and materials to embed the program into public systems, and build local capacity for sustainable delivery at scale. Evidence-Driven Decision Making. Coordinate efforts with PxD’s research team to establish a robust MEL system, synthesize data, generate insights, and farmer feedback into actionable improvements for better forecast content, delivery channels, and user experience. Champion a data-driven, adaptive approach so that the program continuously learns and increases its effectiveness over time. Operational Execution. Own program work plans, budgets, and resources. Monitor delivery timelines (e.g. forecast release cycles, SMS/voice campaign rollouts), troubleshoot operational challenges in a timely fashion, and ensure high-quality execution across all components. Adjust plans as needed to meet targets and maintain momentum. Thought Leadership & Representation. Represent PxD’s weather initiatives in external forums and partnerships, including engagement with senior government leadership, donors, and the broader climate adaptation community. Contribute to PxD’s global learning and influence by articulating insights from the program. Support fundraising efforts. Internal Learning & Knowledge Sharing. Strengthen PxD’s institutional knowledge by documenting lessons learned and best practices from the forecast initiatives. Mentor junior staff and facilitate knowledge exchange across teams, supporting similar efforts across geographies at PxD. Promote learning around government partnerships, climate services, and large-scale digital interventions. Who You Are Strategic Problem-Solver: You have a track record of solving problems by turning strategy into results in ambiguous, dynamic environments. You can break down complex goals into actionable plans and are quick to adapt when circumstances change. Cross-Sector Collaborator: You thrive in managing diverse stakeholders and aligning interests around shared goals. You are comfortable working closely with government officials, scientists, researchers, and field teams. You are able to maintain composure when navigating time-sensitive engagements or variable responsiveness from partners. Data-Driven & Farmer-Centred: You embrace using data and evidence to drive decisions, but you also remain grounded in the realities of end-users - in this case, millions of smallholder farmers - designing solutions that are relevant and user-friendly. Technically Curious & Impact-Driven: You are excited about the potential of innovative technology (such as AI-based weather forecasting) to drive social impact. You can bridge the gap between cutting-edge tech solutions and on-the-ground implementation, ensuring new tools are applied in ways that genuinely improve lives. Adaptive Leader: You are energized by the opportunity to lead meaningful work at scale. You demonstrate humility and adaptability, learning from failures and feedback. At the same time, you have the confidence and organizational skills to drive execution, inspire teams, and deliver against ambitious targets. Qualifications 7-10+ years of experience in roles related to strategy, program management, and implementation, ideally for public sector program initiatives. Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public policy, agriculture, economics, business, development studies, or a related field. Experience working within or alongside government institutions to scale initiatives is highly preferred - for example, supporting a government-led service or acting as an embedded advisor. Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive execution in challenging, multi-faceted projects. Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities. Comfort with data analysis and evidence interpretation to inform program decisions. Ability to use or learn relevant tools (e.g. dashboards, monitoring systems) to track performance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; fluency in Hindi is highly preferred; proficiency in other Indian languages is a plus. Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, actionable insights for different audiences - from writing briefings for senior officials to communicating advice to farmers in simple terms. Passion for impact and a strong sense of purpose aligned with PxD’s mission to serve smallholder farmers. A collaborative attitude, resilience in the face of challenges, and a drive to continuously learn and innovate. Familiarity with digital agriculture services, experimental economics, climate adaptation programs, and/or ICT4D (technology for development) initiatives is strongly desired. Prior work experience in these areas is an advantage. How to apply: To apply, please visit the PxD website and use the online application form to submit a CV, cover letter, and brief responses to the screening questions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the application deadline of 14 December, 2025, 6 pm IST. PxD is committed to building an inclusive and diverse organisation. We don’t make decisions based on gender, gender identity, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristics that are unrelated to the role. We understand that everyone has different lifestyles and we accommodate flexible working to make sure you are as productive and happy as you can be. We will use any personal data you provide for recruitment purposes only. About PxD: PxD is a global non-profit that harnesses the power of technology, data science, and behavioral economics to provide targeted information to farmers in low and middle-income countries. Providing the right information to the right people in the right way and at the right time increases incomes, protects the environment, and improves well-being. We are evidence-based: we test our interventions with randomized controlled trials to prove our impact and cost-effectiveness, to simultaneously learn from and improve our service, and to demonstrate our value to funders and partners. There are few programmes in international development that are as demonstrably cost-effective as ours.
Title: Research Associate Location: New Delhi, India, with current and ongoing work authorization Position: Full-time, fixed-term for an initial 12 months; extension of role is subject to project funding and staff performance Posted on: 20 November 2025 Application deadline: 7 December 2025, 6 pm IST (applications will be reviewed as they are submitted) Summary of the role: PxD is looking for a Research Associate to join our team, which is embedded within a government ministry. The successful candidate will have opportunities to work closely with PxD and affiliated researchers and substantially contribute to PxD's and the client’s research programs that test new ideas and measure their impacts. The successful candidate should understand and appreciate digital technology adoption and scaling through the government. If you are passionate about working with the government to scale, leveraging evidence and technology, and committed to driving positive change in the agricultural sector, we encourage you to apply. What are we looking for? (i.e. Requirements) Data Management & Analysis Carry out complex day-to-day data management, including cleaning, merging, and preparing datasets for analysis. Produce accurate and organized data summaries, including descriptive statistics and regression analysis. Research Design, Fieldwork & Documentation Support primary data collection, including designing high-frequency data checks and training enumerators. Conduct farmer surveys, interviews, and co-design exercises to inform and improve services. Draft survey and focus group discussion instruments, advising on structure and concepts. Conduct literature reviews and desk research, providing input on research questions and study design. Maintain project documentation, including experiment registry entries and IRB protocols. Program Insights, Monitoring & Evaluation Develop and refine frameworks to generate program insights. Support development and monitoring of dissemination platforms, and complementary M&E efforts. Partnerships, Communication & Knowledge Sharing Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, including government stakeholders. Contribute to funding proposals, project reports, and dissemination of research findings (e.g., briefs, blogs, reports, presentations). Support PxD’s institutional knowledge management and internal learning efforts. Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, statistics, or a closely related field, and experience in the following domains are desired: Strong understanding of economics, econometrics, and familiarity with randomized evaluations. Excellent knowledge of Stata, R, Python, or similar software for data analysis. Demonstrated experience working on field research in economics in LMIC countries. Demonstrated experience in using SurveyCTO/ODK or a similar program for survey design. Understanding of research ethics for human subjects in the social sciences. Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Fluency in English. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of any Indian language is a plus. Ability to work under time pressure and solve problems creatively. Willingness to travel to project sites and conduct field work. How to apply: To apply, please visit the PxD website and use the online application form to submit a CV, cover letter, and brief responses to the screening questions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the application deadline of 7 December, 2025 6 pm IST. PxD is committed to building an inclusive and diverse organisation. We don’t make decisions based on gender, gender identity, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristics that are unrelated to the role. We understand that everyone has different lifestyles and we accommodate flexible working to make sure you are as productive and happy as you can be. We will use any personal data you provide for recruitment purposes only. About PxD: PxD is a global non-profit that harnesses the power of technology, data science, and behavioral economics to provide targeted information to farmers in low and middle-income countries. Providing the right information to the right people in the right way and at the right time increases incomes, protects the environment, and improves well-being. We are evidence-based: we test our interventions with randomized controlled trials to prove our impact and cost-effectiveness, to simultaneously learn from and improve our service, and to demonstrate our value to funders and partners. There are few programmes in international development that are as demonstrably cost-effective as ours.