ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND: Centre for Catalyzing Change (C3), is a not for profit organization that improves the lives of women and girls in India. Through local partnerships and programs, C3’s proven approach to development gives women, young girls and boys the tools they need to improve their lives, as well as that of their families and communities. Our programs focus on increasing educational and livelihood opportunities for adolescent girls and women, ensuring access to lifesaving reproductive health information and services, and strengthening women’s leadership at the grassroots. C3 is leading initiatives on diverse aspects of women’s empowerment, combined with systems support, and technical assistance to concerned departments of government. POSITION SUMMARY: C3 is looking for a dynamic candidate to lead and expand its operations in Bihar, where the organisation has been working since 2007 through government partnerships and community-based programs, in the key domains of grassroots women’s leadership, gender integration in livelihood and health programs, prevention of gender-based violence, and engagement of adolescent girls. The State Head will provide strategic, technical and operational leadership for C3’s Gender Equity portfolio in Bihar, ensuring effective implementation and scale-up of programmes, strong government partnerships, high-quality programme delivery, and alignment with organisational priorities. The position will lead the state team, strengthen the integration of gender equity into institutional systems and service delivery, and contribute to C3’s strategic positioning, knowledge leadership and portfolio sustainability. Core competencies
• Strategic leadership and portfolio management
• Partnership development and systems integration
• Programme planning,



implementation and financial management
• Team leadership, performance management, coaching and delegation
• Monitoring, evaluation, evidence generation and knowledge management
• Strategic communication, advocacy and external representation
• Business development, proposal writing and resource mobilisation
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative working and commitment to gender equality Note: The roles and responsibilities mentioned above are not exhaustive. Role holder will be guided to perform different tasks as necessitated by changing role within the organization and the overall objectives. Required Qualifications & Skills
• Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Development Studies, Public Health, Gender Studies, Law or a related discipline, with at least 15 years of relevant professional experience, including a minimum of 10 years in supervisory, programme management or programme development roles.
• Demonstrated experience in leading multi-project portfolios, managing teams and budgets, and delivering programmes at scale.
• Proven experience of working with government departments and public institutions, including building strategic partnerships,



facilitating interdepartmental convergence and supporting the integration of gender-responsive approaches into government programmes.
• Solid technical understanding of gender equity and social inclusion, women’s leadership, gender-based violence, reproductive and maternal health, adolescent development and/or gender integration in livelihoods programmes.
• Experience in programme monitoring, data-driven management, evaluation, documentation and development of knowledge products.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to programme strategy, proposal development, partnership building and resource mobilisation.
• Familiarity with Bihar’s socio-cultural context, governance structures, development priorities and government programmes is essential.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong team leadership, mentoring, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Hindi and English.
• Team Management OTHER DETAILS
• The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history
• We encourage early applications as the vacancy may be closed once we receive a sufficient number of responses
• Only Short-listed candidates will be intimated
• Link to apply: https://mitr2.c3india.org/Career/Home/Application?Code=JOBID-119
• Appy by 9th November 2026 C3 aims to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

📌 State Head (Patna)
🏢 Centre for Catalyzing Change (C3)
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