Position: Senior Manager, Alumni Programs

Organization: Medha

Location: Lucknow

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• Develop need-based alumni programs: You will be accountable for the timely design and implementation of alumni core offerings, led by Program Managers. These programs are both tech as well as skill based initiatives.
• Create strong monitoring & evaluation framework: All programs must contribute to the overall objectives and goals, must be data driven and have a strong impact evaluation framework.
• Funder engagement & reporting: Every offering is supported by a specific Funder for a specific tenure. Your role as a Senior Manager will be to build long-term partnerships and submit regular update reports to the existing as well as potential funders.
• Team management & performance review: You will be handling a team of project managers/coordinators with diverse needs and skillset. You are required to provide growth opportunities for them and build a culture of peer learning.  

What your day might look like:

While no two days are the same, some may look like this:

• You are reviewing an M&E framework for our women-centric project: Simmer prepared by the Program Lead.
• You have a Quarterly Catch-up call with one of your funders.
• You are planning your next team workshop based on their up-skilling needs.
• You are invited to a regional conference to represent Medha Alumni Initiatives.
• You provide your feedback on the user experience of Medhavi App.
• You ensure all the projects are meeting their deadlines and desired milestones.

Who are we looking for:

• Someone who doesn't 'fit in the box' and has a knack for creative ideas.
• Someone who enjoys working for and working with young people.
• Someone who knows how to build long-lasting partnerships.
• Someone who is solution-orientated and believes in the "power of possibilities".
• Someone who is friendly yet professional and ensures work happens in time.

• Program Designing
• Strategy & Planning
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Project Management
• Funder Engagement
• Documentation & Reporting

• A passionate team that is committed to a shared mission. 
• Grassroots ethos connected to its student community (no ivory towers here). 
• Audacious goals and vision to impact millions of young people and India’s growth story. 
• New initiatives and exciting projects to get involved in and learn from. 
• An informal and fun work environment that doesn’t compromise on performance.
• Space to explore and find your own solutions and path (no micromanaging).