Position: Director of Program Operations

Organization: Heifer International 

Location: Noida

Apply: https://jobs.jobvite.com/heifer/job/oBMyifwX/apply

Essential Character Traits:

Self-motivated, results oriented, high integrity, accountability, respectful, analytical ability, interpersonal skills, proactive, problem solving, enthusiasm, dependability, creativity and team player.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES

A. Program Development and Coordination Support to Signature Programs (30%)         

• Coordinate between Signature Program Directors (SPDs) based in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha; Resource Mobilization Director and
• Support the program with expertise in the thematic areas and be an expert in climate change or Power, Water and
• Internet (PWI).
• Collate country program information, supporting program knowledge needs, especially when developing proposals.
• Ensure programmatic excellence through the development and implementation of innovative performance and outcome
• Ensure and direct the development of regular and timely programmatic updates across all programs to ensure cross-pollination of ideas, knowledge- building, and resource sharing, including helping to develop a knowledge management system and supporting
• Monitor scopes of work to ensure timeliness, quality and accuracy of activities vis-a-vis contractual and grant     

B. Provide Strategic and Thought Leadership to the Legally Separate Entities (ASSET-Wand PGPLC) (40%)

• Provide programmatic leadership for the LSEs
• Engage stakeholders and interface with donors for the LSE and
• Support the LSE and PLC to increase
• Support the Signature Program Director with regards to the implementation and reporting of the LSE and PLC programs in their respective geographies.
• Engage in national-, state-, and local- level relationship building to increase Heifer's visibility and ensure strategic programmatic and organizational
• Work collaboratively across sectors with diverse, strong, and influential partners to achieve common

C. Resource Mobilization Support (30%)

• Provide strategic support to Program team for local resource leverage, Catalytic Leverage Fund (CaLF).
• Support in designing new Signature Programs and updating existing programs/projects as needed.
• Support in developing new projects including writing in collaboration with other team members.
• Regularly conduct a stakeholder analysis to strengthen partnerships and leveraging of resources.
• Oversee the management of programmatic budgets to ensure effective and compliant use of grant and contract funds.
• Direct budget development for new programs and renewals.
• Review bids in response to RFPs and RFAs on a consistent basis, in alignment with fundraising and portfolio goals, and in collaboration with staff and external partners.
• Support proposal development for all three entities - liaison office, LSE and PLC.
• Ensure compliance for all program grants and contracts; work with grants team to implement and/or improve reporting tools and ensure timely, accurate reports and communications to funders.
• Coordinate between various teams and the Resource Mobilization department for new opportunities.
• Explore new opportunities and showcase the India Program in various forums.

D. May perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

1. A masters or MBA Degree or equivalent in Social Work, Agri-economics, Rural Marketing, Sociology, or a related field is required, plus 15 years of relevant experience including five (5) to seven (7) years in a senior management position in an international organization. Experience and knowledge in program management and fundraising, as well as proposal development is preferred.

Preferred Requirements:

1. 10 years of leadership/supervisory/managerial
2. Thorough understanding of programming processes, systems and principles, and the ability to provide leadership and support to staff working at the community
3. Solid skills, knowledge and foundation in proposal development and of the project management
4. Sound understanding of value chain development on various agricultural commodities and the livestock
5. Sound understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of the root causes of poverty in
6. Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges, opportunities and implications to community
7. Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning
8. Self-motivated, able to balance multiple and competing priorities or deadlines, excellent organizational skills, and ability to track multiple project/program tasks as delegated to program