Senior Program and Development Officer

Columbia Global Center Mumbai; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global center in Mumbai is seeking a Senior Program and Development Officer to manage and develop programs that enhance academic partnerships and community engagement. The role requires strong relationship management skills and a passion for public programming. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in program management, excellent communication abilities, and a background in environmental studies or public health.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant work experience in program management.
• Strong understanding of research concepts in environmental studies or public health.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, budget, implement, and monitor programs.
• Forge partnerships with academic institutions, NGOs, and government.
• Lead alumni engagement and support student initiatives.

Skills

Coordinating Skills

Relationship Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

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Columbia Global Centers | Mumbai is part of a network of 11 global centers of Columbia University in the City of New York, one of the world's leading academic institutions. The centers serve as knowledge hubs that aim to educate and inspire through research, dialogue, and action. They advance understanding, facilitate partnerships, and build the bridges necessary to tackle our changing world.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Global Centers | Mumbai, the Senior Program and Development Officer will be responsible for supporting the design, development, management and funding of programs that advance the goals of the Mumbai Global Center by creating and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. The incumbent will source and engage partners in academia (faculty and students), research, government and professionals in the private and public sectors.

Responsibilities

·Program Design, Development, Budgeting, Implementation and Monitoring : Engaging with relevant faculty and departments from Columbia University to design, develop, budget, implement, and monitor various research, educational and training programs.

·Advocacy and Development: Support development efforts for the center and its programs. Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including CSR heads.

·Stakeholder mapping and Partnership Facilitation: Fo rging and maintaining partnerships with local/national academic institutions, NGOs, government, and private sector entities to enhance program objectives and capacity-building efforts.

• Alumni and Student Engagement: Lead alumni engagement for the center by forging and maintaining relationships with the city chapter heads of
• the alumni associations, other alumni and alumni relations teams at CU. Support student initiatives.

●Other Duties: Performing other duties as required to meet the goals and mission of the Center and the global centers ’ network. Traveling on occasion in India and abroad to advance the goals of the Center

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (required); advanced degree (preferred), with domain expertise in environmental studies or public health. A minimum of 8 - 10 years of relevant work experience in program management in a related field.

Additional Position-Specific Qualifications

·Excellent coordinating skills and a passion for public programming

·Strong understanding of research concepts and current academic research in field of expertise.

• Familiarity with networks of relevant stakeholders in India

·Ability to work responsibly, take initiative, and generate new ideas

• Willingness to work flexibly and collaboratively with a small yet growing team
• Possess excellent relationship management skills.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in additional Indian languages a plus.

To apply, please send a copy of your current resume and a cover letter to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Higher Education

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