State Program Lead - Uttar Pradesh

RightWalk Foundation; Lucknow; Vor Ort; INR 1.500.000 - 2.200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

RightWalk Foundation in Uttar Pradesh is seeking a State Program Lead to oversee the implementation and growth of an apprenticeship program. You will work with government offices, partners, and communities to drive policy-backed action and youth employment.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and ability to manage cross-functional teams, budgets, and donor reporting. The position is based in Lucknow and involves close collaboration with state officials.

Qualifikationen

• Post-graduate degree in social sciences, management, or social work.
• 10+ years of experience in operations, strategy and rapid scale expansion.
• Experience working with State or Central Government preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead operations and growth of apprenticeship program in Uttar Pradesh.
• Liaise with government and stakeholders; donor reporting.
• Design implementation, M&E plan, governance structure.
• Oversee field team and budgeting.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategy & operations

Operations management

Govt exposure

Ausbildung

Post-graduate degree in social sciences, management, or social work.

Jobbeschreibung

Organization Background

RightWalk Foundation’s core mission involves driving Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice by co-shaping public policies and translating them into action. We practice Systems Thinking approach for institutional reform by partnering with system leadership, lawmakers, and communities. We have several key policy reforms related to RTE 12.1.(c) andApprenticeshipand enabled over 6 lakh EWS and disadvantaged children access quality education and 70,000 vulnerable youth find apprenticeship opportunities in the last 5-8 years.

We have been listed amongst the country's top 50 Education leaders in 2020 and top 26 NGOs in India impacting Education in 2016 by the Education World magazine.

Program Details:

The program is in close coordination with the State Government for end-to-end implementation of a public policy. It has the capacity to impact the lives of 20,000 to 50,000 youth secure employment and focuses on ‘earning while learning’. In addition, the scheme is from one of the top three priority schemes of the Chief Minister’s office and is closely followed. This is a great opportunity to work in public policy implementation in Uttar Pradesh and impact the lives of thousands of youths from vulnerable communities. It will both be a challenging as well as a rewarding experience.

Purpose of the Role:

We are seeking highly motivated and experienced State Program Lead to oversee the implementation and growth of an apprenticeship project in Uttar Pradesh. The position reports to the Founder & CEO and is responsible to leading operations, liaising with government and stakeholders, team building and capacity building, donor reporting, and monitoring and evaluation. The position holder will design the program implementation plan; M&E plan and drive the setting up of a robust governance structure while working closely with the State Government. The person will spend a significant proportion of time at the government office working directly with senior bureaucratic leadership in the State.

Areas of Responsibility

The list mentioned below provides more detailed descriptions of the role to be performed. It is not exhaustive but illustrates the scope of responsibilities and provides insight into other tasks that may be required or assigned as per need. The tasks/responsibilities are supported by existing critical employees who will report into the position holder.

Leadership & Strategy:

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the project in collaboration with project team.
• Provide leadership and direction to the team, ensuring that they are aligned with the project goals and objectives.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate project performance to ensure that the project is on track to meet its targets and deliverables.
• Provide senior leadership and external stakeholders with regular value-added reports that identifies & tracks the status of the program, milestones, and deliverables.

Operational Planning and Management:

• Develop and implement operational plans and strategies to ensure successful execution of the Skill Development Program.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the program and manage the field team responsible for implementing the program and providing training to participants.
• Develop and manage budgets, timelines, and project plans.
• Ensure accountability of delivery on achievement of pre-defined outcomes.

Human Capital Management:

• Recruit, train, and manage the field team to ensure high-quality program delivery.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure effective performance management and employee engagement.
• Work with HR to ensure appropriate staffing levels and address any personnel issues that arise.
• Drive a culture of coaching and mentorship to facilitate capacity building of team.
• Ensure the effective functioning of the operations team while working in a matrix structure.

Community / Donor / Stakeholder Relations:

• Develop and implement strategies to build relationships with potential employers and secure job placements for program graduates.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members, community groups, local organizations to scale the reach and impact of the program along with donors, and other stakeholders to ensure the program's success.
• Participate in respective donor meetings and support donor reporting and engagement.

Government Relations:

• Develop and implement advocacy strategies to promote policies and programs that support apprenticeship and workforce development.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials and agencies in state, including the State Apprenticeship Agency and other relevant bodies.
• Provide input and guidance to state and federal policymakers on issues related to apprenticeship and workforce development.
• Work with partner organizations and coalitions to advance shared goals related to apprenticeship and workforce development policy.
• Monitor state and federal legislation and regulations related to apprenticeship and workforce development in state and provide analysis and recommendations to organizational leadership.
• Ensure timely and regular reporting to the Chief Minister’s office, Principal Secretary, Directors.

Growth and Expansion:

• Identify growth opportunities in central government and other states.
• Lead expansion with resource mobilization and team set up.
• Conduct market research to identify new opportunities for growth and expansion.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Post-graduate degree in social sciences, management, or social work.
• 10+ years of experience in operations, business strategy & rapid scale expansion in the development/corporate sector with around 5 years of experience in Strategy and Operations.
• Prior experience of working with the State or Central Government will be preferred.