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About the organization: Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana (BJS) is a pioneering non-profit organization committed to driving sustainable social transformation in India. With decades of experience in education, disaster response, community development, and policy advocacy, BJS is known for its scalable and impact-oriented initiatives. Our mission is to empower communities through innovative and inclusive development models that address critical challenges at the grassroots. Position Overview: The Senior Program Manager – Creation and Implementation will be responsible for end-to-end design, piloting, execution, and scaling of key social development programs at BJS. This role will involve strategic planning, field coordination, stakeholder engagement, team management, and monitoring and evaluation. The ideal candidate should be a proactive leader with strong program design experience, deep understanding of development challenges, and proven implementation expertise. Key Responsibilities: 1. Program Design and Development Conceptualize and design new programs aligned with BJS’s mission and community needs. Conduct field research, needs assessments, and stakeholder consultations to inform program design. Prepare program proposals, logic frameworks, budgets, and implementation plans. 2. Pilot and Implementation Management Lead the execution of pilot initiatives with clear objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Monitor field implementation, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure quality assurance. Coordinate with internal teams, field partners, and government bodies for smooth execution. 3. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program outcomes. Facilitate real-time learning, course correction, and documentation of best practices. Generate periodic reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders (e.g., donors). 4. Team and Stakeholder Management Build and mentor project teams including field coordinators, trainers, and support staff. Foster collaboration between BJS teams, partner NGOs, local authorities, and community leaders. Represent BJS at meetings, forums, and conferences relevant to assigned programs. 5. Scalability and Sustainability Identify opportunities for program scale-up, replication, and integration into government systems. Drive innovations in program delivery, community ownership, and sustainability models. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure program continuity. Key Skills and Competencies: · Strategic thinking and program design · Project management and execution under tight timelines · M&E and data-driven decision-making · Excellent communication and presentation skills · Strong leadership and people management · High adaptability, innovation, and ethical commitment Desired Profile & Qualifications Education : Master’s degree in social work, Development Studies, Public Policy, or related fields. Experience : Minimum 8–10 years of experience in program management within the development/NGO sector, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role. Demonstrated experience in designing and executing large-scale community development or education programs. Strong understanding of development issues, especially in rural/semi-urban India. Experience in managing field teams, government liaison, and multi-stakeholder projects. Application Process Interested candidates may email their CV and a cover letter to agarg@bjsindia.org with the subject line: Application for Senior Program Manager – Creation and Implementation – BJS
