Centre for Social and Behaviour Change
Overview:
The Manager will be responsible for supporting the success of the Behavioural Insights Unit Uttar Pradesh (UP-BIU) in the application of behavioural science to improve public policy and programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an enthusiastic and skilled team in an ecosystem of government officials and policy partners to institutionalise the use of behavioural insights in policy design for long-term changes in systems and outcomes. You will engage with the Government and partners with evidence-informed behavioural solutions for strengthening policy outcomes. The Manager will manage associates in Lucknow and report to the Deputy Director for Policy.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Manager is responsible for completing projects and managing relations with key UP partners and the Government of UP. This includes working closely on a regular basis to take partner inputs, along with the UP BIU staff and agencies, to complete quality and timely outputs for the Government of UP system to use.
- Partnership development: under the guidance of the Deputy Director and Senior Policy Specialist, provide support to manage relations with government officials, the UP Technical Support Unit (UP-TSU), and other partner organisations to identify and align on policy challenges and to develop projects to be scaled by the Government.
- Relationship Building: Develop and nurture relationships with existing and potential partners, as well as community organisations. Identify and engage new partnership opportunities aligned with organisational goals and values and maintain regular communication to ensure satisfaction and alignment with organisational objectives.
- Project Management: Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation; monitor and track project progress, making adjustments as necessary and ensure all projects are delivered on time. Maintain a dashboard of the activities and work flow of the UP BIU, and prepare progress reports for external partners.
- Advocacy and Public Relations: Represent the organisation at meetings, conferences, and events to promote partnerships and raise awareness of our mission. Collaborate with the communications team to develop marketing materials, press releases, and other collateral to showcase partnership successes.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Track and evaluate the effectiveness of partnerships in achieving organizational objectives with Evaluation team at CSBC. Prepare reports and presentations on partnership activities and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
- Travel: travel to and stay in districts in Uttar Pradesh will be required as and when projects start to build relations with the district stakeholders and project management, and later to share learnings of the project with the local stakeholders;
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration). A Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in programme management within the non-profit sector. ○ Proven track record of successfully managing large and complex projects.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation, resource management, and stakeholder engagement.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think strategically and solve problems effectively.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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Last Date for Application: 30 September, 2024. We recommend you apply early, as applications will be processed as received, and the position may be filled before the closing date.
Application Submission Process
- Kindly ensure the application includes the last compensation, expected salary, and notice period.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Candidates applying after the due date will not be considered.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Remuneration will be competitive with Indian non-profit pay scales and depend upon the candidate’s experience levels and the overall organisation’s salary structure.
