Senior Program Manager - Outcome Measurement

8 - 12 years

25 - 30 Lacs

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Position Summary:

As a Senior Program Manager (SPM) in OM, you will lead and manage complex digital data collection operations, collaborating closely with senior academics and government stakeholders to customize research design and protocols to local contexts. Your role will encompass ensuring adherence to stringent data quality protocols and overseeing the development of high-quality outputs summarizing project progress, data analyses, and research findings for dissemination at various forums.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Data Analysis Oversight:

  • Evaluate and review pre-analysis plans to ensure comprehensive and precise data analysis procedures.
  • Regularly check progress on data analysis and provide necessary inputs for improvement.

Research and Data Management:

  • Oversee accuracy and validity of data collected to inform decision making
  • Enhance accuracy, validity, and completeness of collected research and data.
  • Develop protocols and guidelines for managing data quality, access, verification, and validation.

Solution Design and Technical Expertise:

  • Contribute technical and operational insights to solution design.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices and established protocols.
  • Provide expertise for new or pilot projects during the diagnosis and solution design process.
  • Guides interpretation and meaning making

Project Management:

  • Align project activities with Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
  • Oversees comprehensive project management, spanning from conceptualization and resource allocation to briefing and execution.
  • Manage project outputs and ensure successful completion.
  • Support budgeting process for interventions.
  • Ensure quality and technical integrity of project outputs.
  • Oversee technical evaluations and quality control processes to align to ToC
  • Prepare and pitch proposals to donors and stakeholders.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with external stakeholders.
  • Synthesize stakeholders feedback to develop strategic communication strategies.
  • Shapes stakeholder perceptions through engagement and relationship building
  • Fosters internal alignment to meet project priorities and Organisational goals

Knowledge Product Development:

  • Collaborates with team members to develop impactful knowledge products, such as policy notes, analysis reports, and frameworks and contributes to knowledge sharing.
  • Transform insights and findings into actionable knowledge products.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration

Qualifications and Attributes:

  • 8 to 12 years of progressive work experience, including field research, managing evaluations, and quantitative analysis and team.
  • Masters or advanced degree in economics, statistics, public policy, engineering, or related fields from a prestigious institution.
  • Proficiency in quantitative data management and analysis using STATA, R, or Python programming.
  • Strong research aptitude to analyze complex data and formulate innovative solutions.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills, adept at setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
  • Deep passion for enhancing the effectiveness of Indian States, with an operating style conducive to autonomy and adaptability.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs consistently.
  • A creative mindset and willingness to experiment with new ideas.
  • Exceptional collaboration and active listening skills, fostering an inclusive environment.
  • Adaptability to transition between projects and sectors, demonstrating versatility and agility.
  • Superior problem-solving, strategic thinking, and research acumen for analyzing complex data.
  • Excellent proficiency in English, with exceptional writing and communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.
  • Advanced planning and organizational skills, including effective team management and collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Unwavering dedication to improving Indian states, in line with organizational goals.
  • Operating style characterized by autonomy, adaptability, and resourcefulness under pressure.
  • Proven ability to consistently deliver high-quality results and innovate new initiatives.
  • Adaptability to embrace diverse projects and rapidly integrate into new sectors.

Compensation:

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidates experience levels.

Pre-reads for the application process:

  • Concept note on CEGIS
  • A glimpse into life at CEGIS - CEGIS Retreat 2024
  • CEGIS Snapshot 2023-24
  • Podcast episodes with one each on education and healthcare in India.
  • You are also encouraged to read more of s work here and through his book
    Accelerating Indias Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Indias Development
    .

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