State Program Lead - Meghalaya

Location: Shillong,MeghalayaTeam: Rural Livelihood ProgramRole purpose: The Rural Livelihood Project in Meghalaya is executed in partnership with the state government, and you will work with the Meghalaya State Rural Livelihoods Society (MSRLS). The Program Lead will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and managing on field program activities related to rural livelihoods PAN India. This includes designing and implementing livelihood programs, conducting research and analysis on the field, building partnerships, and providing training and support to program participants. The role also involves identifying geographical areas for expanding the scope of the project and ensuring its sustainability. You will be responsible for creating monitoring and evaluation systems to help track program outcomes. Government liaison and stakeholder management will be crucial parts of the role.Key Responsibilities Project Development

• Oversee and evaluate the landscape of livelihood opportunities available to individuals with disabilities.
• Building and consolidating a replicable and sustainable model for rural livelihood.
• Develop a Monitoring and Evaluation system
• Establish measurable goals for the project, closely monitor progress, address setbacks, and evaluate overall performance, supporting action research and iterations to refine and scale the program as necessary.
• Develop strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing project visibility and raising awareness.
• Establish measurable goals for the project, closely monitor progress, address setbacks, and evaluate overall performance.
• Build an organisational network through targeted outreach and strong planning
• Develop financial, market, and government linkages while enabling the convergence of state initiatives such as social security, livelihood promotion, financial inclusion, and social empowerment for project success and long-term sustainability.

Project Management

• Liaison with government officials and stakeholders to facilitate initiatives for people with disabilities, building strong relationships to ensure timely budget flows and successful adoption of project strategies.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including goals, objectives, timelines, and budget requirements, aligned with the organization's mission and strategic objectives.
• Formulate strategies and action plans to address the identified challenges and promote inclusive livelihood practices.
• Lead the effective implementation of project activities on the ground, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and budgetary constraints.
• Implement Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) systems to generate timely and accurate information.
• Lead, Monitor and motivate project teams, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure efficient project implementation
• Support in the implementation of action research and iterations of project strategies to refine and scale the program as necessary.
• Regular field visits to monitor program implementation and build strong relationships with district/block/village level government authorities.

Personal specification Qualification: Post Graduate in Rural Development &/or related fieldPrior Experience:

• Must have complete knowledge of NRLM functioning
• Must have managed a team of at least 3-8 team members
• Must have experience in rural development initiatives
• Must have experience developing & implementing Monitoring & Evaluation systems
• Must be willing for field visits
• Must be willing to conduct training

Essential skills:

• Strong writing skills
• In-depth knowledge of Ms. Office and strong online research skills
• Knowledge in the special needs sector
• Strong oral and written communication in English
• Observation and Monitoring skills

Essential attributes:

• Collaborative, team-focused, and willing to use skills to support others’ work
• Highly organized and capable of planning, managing, and executing initiatives from start to finish
• Ability to work independently and with digital tools, prioritize tasks, work under tight timeframes, and meet deadlines
• Ability to write and articulate/communicate complex ideas in simple, understandable terms
• Humility, willingness to consider others’ perspectives
• Commitment to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion

Other Specification Must have a passion and charisma to train and travel across rural and urban places in India.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹960,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid sick time

Application Question(s):

• Are you a Post Graduate in Rural Development &/or related field
• Do you have complete knowledge of NRLM functioning?
• What is the team size managed by you in your current role?
• Do you have experience in rural development initiatives, pl. elaborate
• Do you have experience developing & implementing Monitoring & Evaluation systems, pl. elaborate
• Are you a local in Shillong? if not are you willing to relocate?
• Do you have experience working for Persons with Disability (PWD), pl. elaborate
• Please share your experience working / liaising with the state government

Work Location: In person