Associate Director,
Program Operations & Finance

About The Trust
The University of Chicago Trust (the Trust) is a charitable trust in India, established in 2008 by alumnus of The University of Chicago. The objectives of the Trust’s objectives are to provide opportunities for grants to support educational programs, research programs and activities for the betterment of India.

About The Unit
The Development Innovation Lab (DIL) India, based at the Trust in India, is dedicated to using the tools of economics to benefit millions of people. We work across sectors like health, education, agriculture, climate change, road safety, and others. We do so by collaborating with government agencies, firms, and non-profits in India to identify, test, and scale evidence-based solutions.

Position Description
DIL-India is seeking a full-time Associate Director Program Operations to be based out of its Delhi office. Working closely with the Executive Director, this position oversees smooth operations and programs management at DIL-India. Responsibilities include project financial management,



grants management, program reporting, donor management, and support to staffing and recruitment processes. The Associate Director works closely with DIL-India leadership and the University of Chicago Trust in India operations teams.

The ideal candidate is experienced, strategic, organized and possesses excellent program and financial management skills, positive verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to work well in coordination with cross-functional groups within the organization.

Responsibilities
- Oversee country-level financial operations to ensure programs are resourced and delivered effectively
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation across multiple projects and funding streams to meet programmatic goals
- Oversee and manage grants, including overseeing application processes, monitoring, and close-out
- Assist in donor reporting and fundraising to sustain prog

📌 Associate Director, Programs, Operations and Finance (Taluka)
🏢 Development Innovation Lab-India
📍 Taluka