Programme Lead / Senior Program Manager

Who we are:

Girl Effect is an international non-profit that builds media that girls want, trust and need.

From chat-bots to chat-shows and TV dramas to tech, our content is reaching millions of girls in Africa and Asia to make choices and changes in their lives. Igniting their confidence to act differently at a time that can define their future.

We create safe spaces for girls, sharing facts, and answering questions about health, nutrition, education, relationships and so much more. And we use innovative technology so we can reach girls at scale. We arm girls with the skills to negotiate and redefine what they are told is possible, so every girl can choose to be in control of her body, her health, her learning and livelihood.

When a girl unlocks her power to make different choices that change her life, it inspires others to do so too. She starts a ripple effect that impacts her family, her community, her country. That’s the Girl Effect.

Context of role:

Girl Effect team is looking for a Programme Lead / Senior Program Manager who will provide essential support and expertise to forge partnerships for the development and implementation of current and new programs to deliver a deeper and scaled impact within sexual and reproductive health and economic empowerment.

The Programme Lead / Senior Program Manager will oversee the implementation of India programs,  ensuring that all activities are executed effectively and within budget. This role involves managing project timelines, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements. They will also be responsible for monitoring project progress, addressing any issues or risks, reporting on project outcomes, and tracking and managing budgets. The Programme Lead / Senior Program Manager is expected to manage programs on the ground ensuring timely deliverables.

Part of the role is to contribute and be part of new business bids and proposals. Critical for success will be an ability to share Girl Effect’s work through compelling, sophisticated, and technically excellent pitch decks, proposals, and business cases. They will coordinate across departments, ensuring that all aspects of the proposal process are completed. 

The Programme Lead / Senior Program Manager reports to the Country Director and is part of the organization’s Programmes team. They will work closely and collaboratively with the partnerships, create and impact teams, the marketing and communications team, and other external stakeholders.

This is a remote role with a 24-month full-time contract.

Duties and responsibilities:

 Project Management

• Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Girl Effect  India’s portfolio of programs  that include GAVI funded HPV program and Kering Foundation-funded TFGBV program
• Provide strategic inputs and support for programs
• Participating in country-level Budget v Actuals meetings to ensure spending against grant budgets is on track and within agreed donor variances
• Manage project work plans and resources/ budgets and ensure compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
• Facilitate regular project review meetings and progress updates and monitor project progress and address any issues or risks.
• Report on project outcomes and impact.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination among project team members.
• Managing and coordinating  with internal teams to complete all planned activities to meet project deliverables
• Responsible for Managing the budget/ cashflows and expenditure, program administration, and procurement operations.  
• Track, review, update, and course-correct delivery of existing grant implementation plans
• Ensuring that key information regarding meetings, visits, communications, and other engagements is effectively shared between programs and multi-function teams. identifying, and resolving any bottlenecks at the country level
• Lead a direct team of two employees.
• Support the oversight of consultants to support program implementation.
• Prepare program updates, presentations,  decks, and share outs with the internal & external stakeholders. Support Communications Lead with materials on program progress.
• Working in collaboration with the Partnerships Lead, supporting the development writing of concept notes, proposals  and developing pitch decks for funding opportunities within India  as aligned with global teams
• Engage in networking to expand the organization’s positioning and enhance the organization’s image and visibility
• Develop/maintain relationships with funders and partners across the sector that work with girls and women focusing on immunization, gender equality, sexual and reproductive health, and economic empowerment.

This list should not be considered exhaustive; the post holder will be expected to deliver other duties relevant and appropriate to this position.

Organisation Accountabilities: 

• Lead by example as a role model for GE’s values and professional standards.
• Support the delivery of organizational and team goals.
• Proactively identifying areas for process improvement in program and project management, and developing simple practical solutions.
• Fostering relationships and managing communications with partners and stakeholders
• Maintain full awareness of and active compliance with GE’s policies and procedures relevant to your responsibilities and broader policies including (but not limited to) equality, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.

 Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 10-12 years of experience in managing complex development projects.
• Experience working in women’s health and economic empowerment projects, immunization, GBV, and/or digital literacy programs.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience in managing donor-funded projects, preferably in India or similar contexts. Strong analytical and financial management skills.
• You will bring a positive ‘can-do’, proactive, flexible attitude and drive to make things happen, whilst consistently looking for news and creative ways to make improvements
• Proficiency in risk management, budget management, staff resourcing, timeline management, and logistics across multiple ( often concurrent) projects with diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptionally well organized; detail oriented, can plan and prioritize effectively across conflicting demands to achieve results and meet milestones
• Familiarity with work and project management tools such as Asana etc, PMP certification is good to have.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural teams with varying expertise, skills, and backgrounds.
• Ability to undertake reasonable business travel with prior notice. 

What else you should know

As we continue to scale and grow - we are hugely ambitious for our future and we are looking for people who are driven to change the world for girls.

Our teams are a diverse mix across sectors (non-profit and commercial) and specialisms (from Brand and Creative through to Gender and Insight). You’ll learn and grow in an environment that will challenge you to think and work with a fresh perspective. In turn, you can expect to work somewhere where you will be stretched and developed in your role, a place where you can build your career and work with talented, engaged people committed to our cause.

Girl Effect is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to building an organization that is increasingly representative of the communities that we serve. To this end, due regard will be paid to recruiting candidates with diverse professional, academic and cultural backgrounds.