Job Description

• Mumbai,

Apply by 21 March 2023

Description

Responsibilities:
POLICY DIALOGUE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

• Build/foster networks and scan the government ecosystem on a sustained basis to identify relevant opportunities to position the organization\'s value-added propositions to advance the agenda of adolescent empowerment and work readiness.
• Provide technical guidance towards strategic positioning of the organization\'s mandate at the state level, especially in relation to state policies, schemes and programmes specific to different states and focused on life skills education.
• Co-lead evidence-based policy dialogue with relevant Government departments (such as Education, Women & Child Development, Youth Affairs, Tribal Welfare, Minority Welfare, Skilling etc) at the state and national levels to co-create system-led, large-scale solutions that contribute to a successful implementation of Government policies and programmes and are aligned to organization\'s priorities.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical inputs to programme documentation, monitoring, evaluation, and other relevant operations research undertakings to highlight the impact of the organization\'s support in Government led programmes.
• Participate in technical forums of government, civil society, and academic institutions as well as of other technical agencies; participate in technical networks related to life skills and work readiness among adolescents and young people.
• Assess implications of new policy developments and strategies on programme execution, and ensure their integration as relevant.

ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

• Build alliances, establish and nurture partnerships and networks to position adolescent and youth empowerment within broader development frameworks, including national conferences, joint and collaborative fora, policy roundtables, and co-lead participation.
• Advocate for increases in national/state budgetary allocations and expenditures for wide-ranging initiatives to empower adolescents and youth with life skills and to ensure the sustainability of interventions.
• Identify financial resource gaps, collaborate with other team members, create synergies, and expand programme reach.
• Contribute to resource mobilization efforts of the organization. Collaborate with relevant team members in scanning the local environment, mapping out existing and potential partners to leverage resources, and in preparing proposals to elicit support towards system-led initiatives on life skills education (school systems, Boards of Education, SCERT or different departments of the government).
• Support the state government departments, as required, to seek support for scaling up impactful solutions piloted by the organization.

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

• Support the documentation of lessons learned and best practices related to the work on empowering adolescents with life skills.
• Identify and participate in communities of practice related to adolescents and youth and share new approaches with Government counterparts and other stakeholders.

CAPACITY BUILDING

• Advise the leadership on the capacities and skills needed within the organization for a successful partnership with the Government.
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by the leadership.

Functional details:

Qualification & Experience:

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in social work/development studies or related social sciences from an institute of repute
• 10-15 years of overall work experience, primarily experience of working with government and delivering impact on Programmes/ projects with government including collaboration with Education, Youth affairs, Skilling, and other relevant sectors of government
• Experience in direct work with relevant ministries, state government, institutions, school systems, SCERTs, and multilateral organizations is strongly preferred
• Experience working on public policy projects with any government, institutions, etc. is preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge, experience, and expertise in education sector programs, with specific knowledge and insights on life skills education.

Desired Competencies:

• Ability to negotiate, facilitate and mobilize people with a result-oriented approach
• Ability to identify collaborative opportunities with an intuitive understanding of people, innovative models, and different campaigns with a passion to create impact
• An innate ability to strike strong working relationships with government and a variety of different stakeholders that form the ecosystem, such as Education ministries, Sports ministries, State & District governments, and sector experts
• Proven track record of providing support to organizations at multiple levels including operation, strategy, and governance
• Deep understanding of the broad governance landscape in India, coupled with a strong network (local) in policy, government bodies, and non-profit
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; with an ability to formulate and present analysis and arguments in a clear, crisp, and concise manner to other team members, the relevant government counterparts, and substantive technical inputs on integrating life skills education
• Fluency in English, Hindi, and other Indian languages
• Humility, integrity, and commitment to producing the highest quality of work, with attention to detail and follow-through. Sensitive to gender and diversity issues with a strong commitment to the development sector

SDGs

Salary range (Annual CTC)

000 - 000

Role Type

senior level

Job Type

Full time

Asked questions

• What make you a right fit for this role?
  

Prefered candidate details

REQUIRED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

15

Notice Period

1 months

Skills

• Communication,
• Fundraising,
• Program management,

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Master\'s Degree

CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Any

Other Details

Additional documents needed

• Cover letter