Senior Programme Officer
- Company
Foundation for responsive governance
- Location
Shillong(Meghalaya)
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Programme Management & Implementation
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Experience
6 - 10 years
- Date Posted
22-Oct-2025
About Foundation for responsive governance
We strengthen the capabilities of government and communities to ensure public initiatives reach the most vulnerable.
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Overview of the Role
The Senior Programme Officer will manage projects at the intersection related to evidence-driven decision-making, working closely with government partners to deliver high-impact research and capacity-building initiatives. The role involves overseeing daily programme management, supporting team members, planning field visits, maintaining timely reporting and documentation, and strengthening relationships with government counterparts.
Job Description
Relationship Management with Government Partners
• Share regular updates and progress reports with government stakeholders to ensure transparency.
• Seek feedback and advice from partner institutions to shape next steps in the project.
• Coordinate joint activities and maintain open channels for communication and collaboration.
Programme Management
• Oversee the day-to-day execution of research activities and capacity building initiatives, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Guide the development and facilitation of training curricula in collaboration with the team.
• Plan and conduct field visits to monitor implementation and gather on-ground insights.
Reporting and Documentation
• Prepare periodic progress reports capturing project milestones, key outputs, and learnings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of activities, meetings, and field findings.
• Support the development of monitoring and evaluation briefs to inform project decision-making.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
• Deep understanding of Meghalaya and proficiency in Khasi or Garo is necessary.
• Proven experience working with government departments or public institutions is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Familiarity with project management, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and financial oversight.
• Background or deep interest in climate finance, evidence use in public policy, or capacity building.
Education
Postgraduate degree in public policy, governance, economics, development studies, environmental management, or related fields.
Experience
6–10 years of professional experience, with a demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects.