Program Manager

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About Safetipin

Safetipin is a social impact organisation working to make cities safer and more inclusive for everyone, especially women and other vulnerable groups. Through data, technology, and partnerships, we help city governments, urban planners, and communities build safer public spaces. Our work spans globally, combining research, innovation, and advocacy to advance gender-inclusive urban mobility and design.

About the Role

The Program Manager will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing Safetipin’s projects across cities. The role involves coordinating with partners, supervising field activities, ensuring data quality, preparing reports, and supporting advocacy and communication efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong project management skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to gender equity and safe cities.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning & Implementation

• Lead planning and execution of assigned projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Engage with community groups, youth, and women’s collectives to build local ownership and participation.
• Supervise field teams, data collection, and quality assurance.

Partnerships & Coordination

• Build and maintain partnerships with project partners, consultants, and vendors.
• Facilitate workshops, consultations, and training sessions with community and institutional stakeholders
• Represent Safetipin in meetings, workshops, and external forums.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Track project progress and document case studies, success stories, and learnings from field implementation.
• Support data analysis, reporting, and knowledge dissemination.
• Contribute to proposals, donor reports, and communication materials.

Team & Organizational Support

• Support cross-team collaboration and mentoring of program staff.
• Contribute learnings and insights to strengthen Safetipin’s program strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, International Development, Public Policy, or related field.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in program or project management, preferably in the development or urban sector.
• Strong project coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with government agencies, donors, or NGOs.
• Proven ability to lead field-based teams and partnerships
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools; data or GIS knowledge is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills in English and Hindi.
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation tools and community engagement frameworks.

Compensation

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, aligned with sector benchmarks.

Application Process

Job Application: Program Manager

The position will remain open until filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.