About the Role

We are looking for a agile and experienced Program Lead to drive implementation of a multi-thematic programme focused on the rights, protection, and wellbeing of migrant and informal workers in India. The role sits at the intersection of social protection, labour rights, and climate resilience and requires someone equally comfortable in the field as they are in a boardroom.

You will report to a Senior Program Lead and take end-to-end ownership of programme delivery, team management, stakeholder engagement, and evidence generation.
Language proficiency: Kannada – MANDATORY

Key Responsibilities

Programme Implementation
- Lead design and delivery of programme activities spanning social security entitlements, worker protection, and government/industry engagement
- Build, refine, and institutionalise the systems and processes that underpin programme operations
- Oversee day-to-day field operations, ensuring outputs and outcomes are achieved on time and to quality

Climate Resilience
- Spearhead climate-related pilots and field interventions,



including innovation lab programmes
- Drive government and city-level engagement to align climate interventions with local systems and priorities
- Support field research to generate evidence informing climate-responsive, worker-centric programme design

Research & Learning
- Partner with the MEL team to analyse data, track progress, and continuously refine programme activities
- Collaborate with research teams to co-design and implement field studies that deepen understanding of migrant communities
- Produce knowledge products and represent the organisation at conferences, seminars, and sector forums

Team & Stakeholder Management
- Hire, train, coach, and supervise programme team members
- Liaise across internal teams, including Partnerships and Communications — to ensure seamless programme delivery
- Build and sustain relationships with government bodies, city authorities, community institutions, and other ke

📌 Program Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 Arthan
📍 Bengaluru