State Program Manager

Position: State Program Manager

Location: Ahmedabad - Gujrat
Employment Type: Payroll

Role Overview:

The State Program Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management and implementation of two key programs at the state level. The role involves coordination with state officials and internal program teams, overseeing day-to-day operations, documentation, and ensuring effective implementation aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead program implementation and ensure alignment with organizational vision and mission.
• Act as the primary point of contact for program-related communication and coordination with supervisors and field teams.
• Ensure timely execution of all planned activities in line with project work plans.
• Collect and analyze data and feedback from the ground to inform and improve program design.
• Coordinate across internal departments and teams to support smooth and efficient program delivery.
• Organize and assist in meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and sharing documentation.
• Support IEC (Information, Education, Communication) and BCC (Behavior Change Communication) strategies for effective rollout of the programs.
• Produce timely and accurate reports on program status and progress throughout the lifecycle.
• Work closely with the communications team to share program learnings for publications and other needs.
• Submit detailed field visit reports following each site visit.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Humanities, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in program implementation and administrative support.
• Prior experience in the development sector or NGOs is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in managing programs aligned with health, community development, or education sectors.
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi, with strong documentation and reporting abilities.
• Experience in conducting training and capacity-building sessions for state, district, and block-level officials, as well as frontline workers.
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills; ability to lead, engage, and motivate diverse teams.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹1,080,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person