Senior Programme Manager - Nutrition

1. POSITION VACANT : Senior Programme Manager – Nutrition, Leading Philanthropic Organization, Mumbai

2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND :

Our client is a respected philanthropic organization with a vision of advancing humanitarian values and nation-building. The organization drives social and economic development across India by focusing on health, education, livelihoods, water and sanitation, social inclusion, environment, and disaster response.

Our client’s mission is to empower underserved communities through innovative programs and strategic collaborations with governments, civil society, and global partners, creating sustainable impact aligned with national priorities and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

3. JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Reporting to the Head – Nutrition , the Senior Programme Manager – Nutrition (SPMN) shall be responsible for driving strategic planning, technical leadership, and program management to strengthen the organization’s nutrition portfolio and ensure impactful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities :

(A) Strategy :

• (1) Contribute towards reviewing and updating strategy from time to time in consultation with Theme Head, Senior Advisor and Head of Program. This will necessitate landscaping and situation analysis, need gap assessment of nutrition, health and inter-related domains by conducting background desk research and real-life ground assessments and identifying potential needs;
• (2) Contribute to the expansion of organization’ nutrition program with a focus on high priority geographies;
• (3) Develop comprehensive program plans, delivery models, monitor frameworks and scale-up roadmaps for new and existing nutrition initiatives and programs;
• (4) Identify and initiate strategic nutrition partnerships with like-minded stakeholders;

(5) Initiate, support and deliver on any high priority assignments as mandated by the organization.

(B) Technical :

(6) Develop and execute monitoring, learning and evaluation frameworks to develop innovative and / or tested theories of change for effective and feasible models.

(C) Program Management :

(7) Liaise and serve as a key point of contact with stakeholders including Government and other partners.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES :

Qualifications

Applicants must have PhD, Master’s or a PG Diploma in Public Health Nutrition, Community Health, Global Health, Public Health, Food and Nutrition policies and programs, Public Policy, Development Studies, and related disciplines.

Experience

(6) Experience in partnerships and relationship management with diverse stakeholders.

Skills and Competencies

(16) High integrity, ethical, responsible and accountable.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED :

The compensation offered for the position is competitive and commensurate with experience and salary history.

6. LOCATION & NATURE OF APPOINTMENT :

(1) Location : Mumbai (Mandatory travel to different locations in the country, including remote areas, at least 10-15 days in a month)

(2) Nature of Appointment : Fixed Term Employment

7. REFERENCE : SPMN-LPO

8. APPLICATION PROCESS :

Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to apply using the link below by or before 30th September.

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Our client is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. All employment decisions are based on organizational needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, age, or sexual orientation.