Senior Manager, NPMU-EIP Livelihood Program

About the job

Location: NPMU-MoRD Delhi About The/Nudge: The/Nudge is an action institute building resilient livelihoods to alleviate poverty. We work with women, farmers, tribals and youth on rural development, agriculture, skilling and economic inclusion, along with 15+ central and state government partners. Our economic inclusion journey for 25 million Indians has reached 10 states with $250M of government funding to cover 1.25M people. Our incubator, accelerator and grand challenges have supported 200+ social entrepreneurs. What are we solving for? We are solving for households in poverty who are also financially and socially vulnerable through a targeted, multi-faceted, and sequenced model called the graduation approach, which has demonstrated that we can durably pull households out of poverty. Position Overview: What are some of the principles/ approaches we use? • First principles thinking • Human-centred design (thoughtful, action-oriented, experimental & iterative process) with a gender lens (unbiased and reflective approach) • Systems thinking (analytical, stakeholder-oriented and holistic) • Strategic planning (result-oriented, logical & coherent with clearly defined outcomes, grounded on the current realities) What will you do? • Ensure the quality of programs at the National Project Management Unit at the MoRD: • Robust and realistic project planning and benchmarking of results for each project • Smooth implementation of individual projects through regular reviews with state teams, field visits and provision of the required technical support (coordination with internal and external stakeholders) • Optimal utilisation of budgets through monthly reviews • Assessing and analysing projects regularly and developing alternate plans/strategies for smooth implementation of projects if faced with challenges or deviations • Ensure that learnings are institutionalised across projects and further inform program strategy at the national level. • Strengthening documentation and reporting by supporting state teams in fulfilling all reporting requirements - internal or external. • Leverage analytics and reports to determine effectiveness and seek continual improvements of initiatives. • Streamline coordination and communication between all stakeholders in the project – at the state, the centre, T/NI and hubs-to ensure quality program delivery and consistent program representation. • Develop quality processes and SoPs that are less people-dependent and enable smooth project execution overall. Who are we looking for in this role? • 10+ years of experience in program management or project management • Experience working on large-scale projects and collaborating with multiple stakeholders is a must • Certification: PMP, CAPM, or other equivalent project management certifications are preferred. • Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and project management tools. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills. • Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple stakeholders. • Comfort with ambiguity and changing priorities • Can-do attitude, hunger to learn, and a growth mindset • A strong desire to make a difference, and are comfortable with non-profit sector salaries What’s in it for you? • Own your growth: An impact-led learning environment encourages Nudgesters to invest in their learning and capacity-building needs through initiatives and policies, including the L&D wallet, individual development plans, and internal role change opportunities. • Find your tribe: Our hiring philosophy emphasises intent, attitude, smarts and skills, in that order, to build a cohesive environment for Nudgesters. The organisation is committed to curating people-centric policies, enhancing the employee experience at The/Nudge. • Take big bets: Organisational initiatives are intended to facilitate Nudgesters with a view to the big picture, illustrated by our impact across 50000+ households, 15+ governments, 200+ social enterprises and Charcha: India’s largest social sector convening forum. • Make it happen: A product-based approach in an action-biased environment empowers Nudgesters to implement audacious plans. Driven to fail fast, we endeavour to optimise resources in favour of programs that align with our scale ambition.

Requirements

• Program Management
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program/project management experience
• PMP or CAPM certification preferred

Preferred Technologies

• Program Management
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills

About the company

The/Nudge is an action institute building resilient livelihoods to alleviate poverty. We work with women, farmers, tribals and youth on rural development, agriculture, skilling and economic inclusion, along with 15+ central and state government partners. Our economic inclusion journey for 25 million Indians has reached 10 states with $250M of government funding to cover 1.25M people. Our incubator, accelerator and grand challenges have supported 200+ social entrepreneurs.