Role Description
Director – Programs and Advocacy is responsible for overall strategic growth and programmatic excellence for TYPF. Co-evolving and setting direction, vision and strategic priorities, institutionalising programmatic processes, leading and developing a team to deliver on strategic priorities and evangelising the organisation in all external and internal forums are some key responsibilities of this role.
Responsibilities
Vision and Strategic Priorities
- Set clear direction with a well-articulated and understood vision and mission of the organisation
- Define strategic priorities along with the Executive Director and the Senior Team to realise the vision
- Define clear annual plans for the programme teams in line with the strategic priorities
Programmatic excellence
- Define execution plans for the domains of work at TYPF and grow them by increasing programmes (by bringing in new themes), funding and contributing to public advocacy
- Raise funds by representing TYPF’s philosophy and programmes in a clear and effective manner with existing and new donors/ funding partners
- Oversee programme implementation to ensure smooth and high-quality delivery. Institutionalise monitoring, evaluation, learning and communication functions to strengthen the programs
- Collaborate with functional (research and knowledge, advocacy, capacity building) teams to integrating learnings and expertise into the programmes to increase the effectiveness of the programme
- Institutionalise systems and processes to strengthen programme planning, implementation and due diligence
- Anchor key research and scoping for programme development and design and overseeing programme delivery by providing consistent supervision and support to officers
- Write and develop programme briefs, case studies and research papers to expand and increate visibility of the TYPF’s learning and experience
- Ensure visibility of programmes and sharing of knowledge and experiences with partners and through strategic inter and intra sectoral platforms.
Organisation Development
- Co-create and evolve fundraising strategy to secure funding for the next few years. Support the ED in creating alternative funding sources for financial sustainability
- Ensure smooth and diligent financial management of the programmes and other expense areas as assigned.
- Co-create people systems and processes that will enable hiring, on-boarding, development and growth opportunities for team members
- Standardise key organisational processes, SOPs and process flows in the area of programme management to enable smooth functioning of the teams
Developing people
- Monitor and supervise programme officers to ensure program outputs and outcomes are met
- Mentor and coach team members while providing effective guidance and support, especially with regard to advocacy initiatives, policy priorities, and strategic approaches across teams.
- Recruit, train and supervise programme teams and fellows for specific projects and execution for achieving outcomes.
- Monitor team performance, goal setting, assigning tasks and responsibilities and leading performance reviews and appraisals for team members.
- Create an environment of learning, growth and empowerment for young professionals in the organisation
Stakeholder Engagement
- Expand TYPFs partner base and ensure that the organisation is effectively represented in local, national, regional, and international platforms.
- Leverage national and international advocacy opportunities for programmes and the organisation as a whole.
- Work with Communications and other teams to adapt content for advocacy purposes, including assisting with developing op-eds and other media products.
- Develop and manage partnerships for advocacy and programme implementation.
- Represent TYPF in strategic networks and coalitions. Take up external speaking, communication activities on behalf of the organisation as a subject expert.
Selection Criteria
- Experience
- At least 5-7 years of experience
- Including 3 years in a leadership role
- Education
- Masters Degree (or equivalent) in any relevant field
- Languages needed
- English, Hindi, any other regional language
- Skill
- Team Management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Program Management and Design
- Systems thinking
- Strategic thinking
- Written and oral communication skills
- Research
- Well developed perspective and experience of work on relevant themes and issues of interest at TYPF
- Multi tasking and leading diverse programmes and processes in tandem with each other
- Other requirements
- Experience of work on themes and issues relevant to TYPF
- Experience of having led multi level teams
- Experience of leading external communication and fundraising
Salary Range
INR 9,60,000 – 12,00,000 per annum CTC
Time Commitment
Full Time
Location
Delhi
Last date for application
June 10, 2022