State Project Lead

Plan International; Lucknow; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Plan International is seeking an experienced professional to lead multi-sectoral Child Centred Community Development projects in Uttar Pradesh, India. You will drive planning, implementation, monitoring, and fundraising to sustain sponsorship programs.

The role requires 8–10 years in development, with 3–5 years in leadership. You will collaborate with government and NGOs, document impact stories, and ensure high-quality program delivery in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in development NGOs/INGOs.
• 3–5 years in a leadership/managerial role handling multi-sectoral programs at district/state level.
• Experience in CCCD or similar thematic areas: Education, Child Protection, Gender & SRHR, Health & Nutrition, Livelihoods.
• Proven track record in end-to-end project management, team management, and donor reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement CCCD projects addressing education, livelihood, health, nutrition, gender equality, child protection and climate action.
• Provide supervision of field operations and ensure quality program delivery; build field teams' capacity.
• Maintain MIS systems, project outlines, and sponsor child data; document learnings for improvements.
• Identify and develop high-quality impact stories; support donor updates and knowledge products.
• Identify funding opportunities; contribute to proposal development and donor engagement to sustain programs.
• Coordinate with government departments, NGOs, and service providers to maximize program impact; manage stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Director - Programs on administrative and programmatic matters; ensure internal alignment across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Donor engagement

Proposal development

Program management

MIS/Data management

Stakeholder management

Education

MSW

Development studies / Public Health / Sociology

Job description

Grade: D

Level of Contact with Children: 1 (Direct contact with children)

Job Summary

The incumbent in this role will have a wide range of responsibilities from planning to implementing multisectoral Child Centred Community Development (CCCD) projects that address various issues such as Inclusive Quality Education, Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights, Gender - Based Violence, Health & Nutrition, Livelihood, Child Protection and support disaster risk response. The job holder will contribute to fundraising for the CCCD projects.

This role also involves bringing innovation to the programmes to have a lasting impact that can attract and retain new grants to enhance the reach and scope of the sponsorship intervention programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Program Planning & Implementation
  • Plan and implement CCCD projects addressing key social issues including education, livelihood, health, nutrition, gender equality, child protection and climate action.
  • Ensure effective execution of program strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Drive innovation by introducing new approaches to enhance program impact and outreach.
• 2. Program Management & Supervision
  • Provide overall supervision of field operations and ensure quality program delivery.
  • Build the capacity of field teams through regular training, mentoring, and performance monitoring.
  • Ensure timely achievement of program targets and outcomes at the field level.
• 3. Monitoring, Reporting & MIS
  • Ensure accurate and timely updating of program data in MIS systems.
  • Maintain Project Outlines and sponsor child data in compliance with organisational standards.
  • Track progress, document learnings, and support evidence-based program improvements.
• 4. Documentation & Communication
  • Identify, document, and develop high-quality impact stories and case studies from the field.
  • Support communication and visibility efforts through reports, donor updates, and knowledge products.
• 5. Fundraising & Resource Mobilization
  • Identify funding opportunities and contribute to proposal development for new grants and partnerships.
  • Support donor engagement, reporting, and relationship management to ensure sustainability of CCCD projects.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align program priorities with donor expectations and funding strategies.
• 6. Stakeholder Management
  • Establish and strengthen relationships with government departments, community institutions, NGOs, and service providers.
  • Represent the organisation in key forums, networks, and coordination platforms.
  • Facilitate convergence with government schemes and services to maximise program impact.
• 7. Coordination & Organizational Alignment
  • Coordinate closely with the Director - Programs (CCCD) on administrative, HR, and programmatic matters.
  • Ensure effective internal communication and alignment across teams and departments.
  • Any other work assigned by the management based on the need.

Education Qualification

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), Development Studies, Rural Development, Public Health, Sociology, or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• Additional certifications/training in Project Management, Child Rights, Gender, or Livelihoods will be an added advantage.

Experience Requirement

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in the development sector, preferably with reputed NGOs/INGOs.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a leadership/managerial role, handling multi-sectoral development programs at state/district level.
• Demonstrated experience in Child-Centred Community Development (CCCD) or similar thematic areas such as:
• Education
• Child Protection
• Gender & SRHR
• Health & Nutrition
• Livelihoods
• Proven track record in end-to-end project management including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Experience in team management, including mentoring field teams and driving performance.
• Strong exposure to government liaisoning and stakeholder management at district/state level.
• Experience in proposal development, donor reporting, and fundraising support is highly desirable.
• Prior experience working in Uttar Pradesh or similar geographies will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with MIS systems, data management, and documentation of case studies/impact stories.

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