Position: Associate Director - Implementation

Organization: Samhita

Location: Delhi

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Job Description

• Identify and develop a database of implementation partners across strategic communities of interest;
• Roll out RFP- s, Conduct due-diligence and bring on board relevant implementation partners
• Conceptualise and Design programmes by marrying Samhita's Theory of Change with the needs of the Funders/Clients and the realities of the implementation partners and beneficiary cohorts - Onboard all relevant internal and external stakeholders onto the proposed intervention
• Work with the internal Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Team to articulate the idea of success for the intervention along with a results framework
• Execute and continuously monitor the Project to deliver on the overall objectives in a timely, cost-effective manner
• Develop and manage strong processes to ensure integrity with Project Deliverables
• Maintain, analyse and present value-added reports that identifies status and progress across all projects, processes, milestones and deliverables; Contribute to Funder/Client reporting, as required
• Managing Leadership Reviews and Partner reviews on Projects
• Develop deep and meaningful relationships with stakeholders - Funder/Client, Implementation Partners
• Identify and facilitate further engagement with the specific cohorts and clients
• Manage and mentor a team of Program Managers and Associate team members Pan India
• Ensure that lessons, learning and research around program quality is carried out and used for program quality improvement. Have and institute the highest standards of client impact and client service - be a role model and mentor on these dimensions.

Qualifications, Skills Experience

• 12+ years of experience in on-ground implementation in the social sector
• Ability to quickly develop both an intuitive and data-backed view of customers- (beneficiary, funder) needs and how to meet those needs.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change. Structured and analytical approach to solving problems.
• Experience in handling and mentoring teams.
• Stellar planning with the ability to prioritize amidst various / sometimes conflicting priorities. Adept at scoping out length and difficulty of tasks and projects and an ability to break down process steps
• Ability to bridge the gap between the non-profit and for-profit worlds. Exposure to strategy, CSR and private foundations would be a definite advantage. Passion for the development sector and the communities we serve is a must.
• Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes.
• Demonstrated success of developing and evaluating program models and NGOs, and selecting and operationalizing programs.
• Strong knowledge of the development landscape in India and around the world, including an in-depth understanding of the roles of various stakeholders (government, academia, international institutions, foundations, non-profit and corporate organizations).

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