text__text">THE ROLE The Program Manager - Youth Initiatives is a hands-on program managing role, responsible for planning, running, and continuously improving N grika s youth-facing programs.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys execution, coordination, relationship-building, and follow-through, and who is comfortable working in environments with ambiguity, slow feedback loops, and diverse stakeholder expectations. Leadership in this role means end-to-end responsibility and accountability for programs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

1. N grika Fellowship

- Own the end-to-end execution of the N grika Fellowship: outreach, applications, selection, onboarding, coordination, and ongoing engagement.
- Act as the primary point of contact for fellows, mentors, and internal team members.
- Track participation, outputs, and learning outcomes, and flag issues early.
- Continuously refine program structures based on feedback and on-ground realities.

1. N grika Writing Contest

- Plan and execute annual writing contests, including timelines, outreach, submissions management, and follow-up.
- Coordinate reviews, communication with participants, and publication workflows.
- Ensure robust documentation and visibility of youth voices emerging from the contest.

1. College Engagements, Workshops Internships

- Plan and deliver workshops (online and offline) in colleges, primarily in small and mid-sized cities.
- Coordinate internships and short-term engagements for students, including onboarding and supervision support.
- Manage logistics, follow-ups, and documentation related to these engagements.

1. Partnerships Outreach

- Build and maintain working relationships with colleges, youth networks, civil society organisations, and local actors.
- Handle sustained outreach, follow-ups, and coordination-often across long timelines.

1. Program Management Reporting





- Create and manage workplans, budgets, and timelines for youth initiatives.
- Maintain clear documentation, reports, and internal trackers.
- Identify what is not working and suggest realistic improvements.

1. Content Communication Support

- Work closely with the communications team to surface stories, insights, and outputs from youth programs.
- Support drafting of basic content (notes, summaries, participant stories); this is not a communications-led role.

WHO WILL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE The role is a good fit if you
- Enjoy hands-on program execution more than abstract strategy
- Are comfortable following up repeatedly and managing uncertainty
- Can work independently and still stay aligned with a small team
- Care deeply about youth engagement and small-city contexts
- Are organised, patient, and able to hold multiple moving pieces at once

Who This Role May NOT Be Right For
- Those looking primarily for policy research, advocacy, or communications roles
- Those who need highly structured environments or constant supervision
- Those expecting fast, visible impact without long-term relationship-building
- Those seeking a senior management or team-lead position at this stage

Qualifications Experience
- 2-4 years of experience in youth programs, education, community engagement, or similar fields
- Prior experience working with students or young people in urban or semi-urban contexts
- Strong coordination, communication, and documentation skills
- Comfort using basic digital tools (Google Workspace / MS Office, forms, trackers)
- Willingness to travel occasionally for workshops or partnerships

THE ROLE Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.

📌 Program Manager, Youth Initiative (Dehradun)
🏢 Nāgrika
📍 Dehradun