We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and results-driven Program Head – Skilling & Livelihoods to lead Udayan Care's skilling initiatives across India. The Program Head will provide strategic leadership for the design, implementation, expansion, and impact of the organization's Skilling & Livelihood Program. The role will be responsible for driving program excellence, building high-impact partnerships, ensuring effective project management, and delivering measurable social outcomes. The incumbent will oversee the entire program lifecycle, including strategy development, program implementation, monitoring and evaluation, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.

Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
·Develop and implement a comprehensive skilling strategy aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.
·Identify target beneficiaries, skill gaps, and employment opportunities.
·Build strong partnerships with government, industry, and other stakeholders.
·Manage relationships with Key program donors
·Represent the organization at various platforms and advocate for skill development.
Project Management:
·Oversee the project lifecycle, including planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
·Develop and manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
·Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion of objectives.
·Evaluate project impact, make necessary adjustments, and report.
·Financial management of the program according to the project budget
·Build Donor relationships and reporting
Program Development:
·Design and develop innovative skilling programs that address the needs of the target beneficiaries.
·Develop curriculum and training materials in collaboration with industry experts.
·Ensure the quality and relevance of training programs.
Team Management:
·Build and lead a high-performing team of project staff.
·Provide mentorship and coaching to team members.
·Foster a team-oriented and inclusive work environment.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:




·Establish a robust monitoring and evaluation system to track project outcomes.
·Collect and analyze data to measure project impact.
·Share lessons learned and best practices with other programs.

Qualifications and Essential Skills
· Master's degree in social work, development studies, or a related field.
·Minimum of 10-15 years of experience managing large-scale skill development projects – multi-locational with diverse teams.
· Previous experience of working with the Government would be an added advantage
·Proven track record in designing and implementing skilling programs.
·Strong project management and leadership skills.
·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
·Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
·Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
Desired Skills
· Knowledge of industry trends and emerging skill requirements.
·Experience in working with marginalized communities.
·Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook and other relevant software applications for project management and data analysis.

If you're passionate about creating social change and working in a dynamic, values-driven environment, Udayan Care offers a unique opportunity to blend purpose with career growth.

Please apply directly by completing the Google Form using the link below
https://forms.gle/Zxvku8wp9wJD5WmG9

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📌 Program Head - Skilling & Livelihood Project (Pragati Maidan)
🏢 Udayan Care
📍 Pragati Maidan