Key responsibilities of the State Program Managers will be as follows:

Project Design and Development

· Lead and contribute to the end-to-end designing of projects, from ideation to execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community needs.

· Collaborate with internal team and external stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.

· Integrate innovative approaches and best practices to enhance project effectiveness and sustainability.

Program implementation

• Ensure efficient and effective implementation of all programs in the state, regardless of funding sources/donors.

• Support, guide, monitor and build capacity of field level teams and community stakeholders.

• Foster innovation to maximise program impact, in consultation and collaboration with mission teams and local stakeholders.

• Promote cross learning linkages to continuously improve programme quality and impact.

• Support State Head and collaborate with Resource Mobilisation team to explore funding opportunities, especially CSR and local funds.

• Generate program data and content for donor acquisition and reporting

• Assist in risk assessment and incorporate mitigation strategies into planning.

Budget Management

· Prepare and manage detailed project budgets, ensuring optimal resource utilisation.





· Monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with internal, statutory and donor requirements.

· Conduct periodic financial checks and adjust budgets as needed.

· Develop budgets for recent proposals to support resource mobilization efforts.

Team management

• Lead and manage state-level program/project teams, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.

• Coordinate with mission teams to strengthen program integration.

• Ensure timely and high-quality internal and external reporting

• Supervise reportees to ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards.

Maintain regular communication with donors to update them on project progress.

Requirements

· Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Development Studies, Rural Management, or a related field.

· 5–8 years of relevant experience in program management, preferably in the development or NGO sector.

· Experience working at the grassroots level with marginalized communities; experience with older populations is an advantage.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent presentation and public relations abilities.

· Proficiency in computer applications and digital tools.

· Sensitivity and commitment to the mission and values of HelpAge India

📌 State Programme Manager - Uttarakhand (Dehradun)
🏢 HelpAge India
📍 Dehradun