Job Specifications for Director – Programme
Location: Delhi / Remote
Number of Vacancy – 01
About the Role:
The Director – Programme shall be responsible for below key functional areas –
1) Driving innovation and effectiveness in programme implementation
2) Develop and lead market oriented, enterprise development ensuring that all
enterprises created by Udyogini are self-sustainable in its design, business plan,
institutional and financial set up.
3) Forging collaboration and partnerships with various stakeholders (particularly with
government, like minded NGOs and corporate partners)
4) Develop, implement and monitor the programme SOPs and ensuring the
standards and quality are maintained across locations, all the time.
5) Early detection of risk areas in implementation (financial, programmatic and
capacity building) and risk mitigation.
6) Thought leadership to teams on the ground and to the senior leadership
Working closely with the CEO, the Director – Programme will prepare annual plans
aligned with Udyogini’s long term goals in achieving financial sustainability and
operational stability. The incumbent will be required to monitor and supervise all
operations, field programs, enterprise trainings and social security interventions, while
also identify, select, establish and grow a potential business idea or a value chain (that is
pro-poor, gender sensitive, climate SMART, industry friendly and government supported)
into a sustainable social for-profit enterprise. The role provides strategic and thought
leadership to the state teams and facilitates the link between the on-ground operations
with all support functions.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities (not exhaustive) –
Program Operation and Management (50% of time)
1)Lead overall programmes with quality outcomes, adherence to donor deadlines,
responsible and accountable for the implementation of Udyogini’s programme in
project states.
2) Ensure that the Udyogini’s programs are aligned with its vision and mission and
are included in the annual plan of operations and budget.
3) Design and implement systems and processes to create the strategic and
business plan
4) Lead, support in creating and coordinating the quality annual plan of operations
(APOs) based on targets set in the donor proposals or strategic and business plan.
5) Guide State teams to prepare, in a participatory process, state strategic/ business
plans in alignment with the Udyogini strategic /business plan.
6) Ensure strategic, high quality and equitable programming in the states.
7) Facilitate the development of multi product program innovations to achieve the
vision and mission of Udyogini
8) Prepare and share a quarterly report to CEO on the progress towards achievement
of the operational plan and budget (state wise and consolidated).
9) Provide for all Programme staff a strong day-to-day leadership presence; bridge
national and regional operations and support an open-door policy among all staff
members
Leadership & Strategy (30% of time)
1.
Builds and implements the programme roadmap in alignment with Udyogini’s
strategic plan.
2. Evaluates and designs the expansion into new regions and district offices as
per the organization’s strategy
3. Drives strategic operational initiatives, including coordination and
collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure timely and
accurate completion and delivery of outcomes.
4. Provide senior leadership and external stakeholders with regular value-added
reports that identifies & tracks the status of programs, projects, milestones and
deliverables.
Community Relations (10% of time)
1.Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the
organization.
2. Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with
community groups, funders, NGO Partners, government agencies and other
organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization
3. Represent the organization at community engagement events.
Risk Management (10% of time)
1.Identify and evaluate the risks to the organization’s stakeholders and implement
measures to control risks.
2. Review the existing projects and outline the level of dependency as per various
growth phases that they are in and ensure alignment with key stakeholders to
ensure the right actions.
Requirements:
1)Post-graduate degree in education, social sciences, management or social work.
2) 15-18 years of experience in programme implementation, business strategy & rapid
scale expansion in the development/corporate sector with 6-8 years of senior
management leadership experience.
3) Result orientation, effective leadership, strong communication skills, influencing
skills, stakeholder management, strong inter-personal skills and ability to work
with people from varied backgrounds and levels.
4) Sensitive to issues of gender equality
5) Fluency in English and Hindi, spoken and written. Fluency in any other regional
language will be an added advantage.
6) Strong analytical skills with knowledge of statistical tools are preferred.
7) Communication skills, written and verbal are desirable
8) An eye for detail and precision is desirable
9) Problem solving and an ability to strategic thinking
10) Value alignment with that of Udyogini and a passion for women empowerment.
11) Strong computer and digital literacy. Any other computer, digital, data analysis
and comprehension are a must
Travel:
The position requires 75% of traveling to project locations
Compensation: Negotiable
What we offer:
Udyogini is committed to providing a humane, supportive workplace where we recognise
a job well done, encourage close collaboration and shared leadership. We are a small
team but growing fast. Learning is abundant, and compensation is best in industry within
the grassroots landscape. You can look forward to a workplace that embraces
intersectional feminist principles and generous maternity and paternity leaves.
How to Apply:
Please refer to the JD to understand the full role description and person specification. To
apply for the role please send your CV, a brief covering letter outlining your suitability and
motivations for applying to hr@udyogini.org by March 31, 2025. Applications will be
reviewed on a rolling basis so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
