Job Opportunity for Chief Operating Officer at CEGIS in Delhi / Mumbai / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Chennai

**Job Description: Chief Operating Officer (COO)**  

**Location:** Delhi / Mumbai / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Chennai  

**About CEGIS:**  

The Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS), pronounced See-Jis, is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing governance in India. Founded by Prof. Karthik Muralidharan and Ashish Dhawan, CEGIS works with state governments to improve development outcomes through four key pillars: outcome measurement, personnel management, strategic public finance, and state-market interfaces.  

CEGIS partners with states to co-create solutions that drive governance reforms, focusing on data-driven decision-making, competency-based hiring, strategic budgeting, and efficient systems. With a team of over 150 professionals across India, CEGIS has established itself as a trusted partner for state governments, supporting them in achieving their goals through evidence-based strategies and actionable solutions.  

**Key Responsibilities:**  

– Partner with the CEO to translate organizational strategy into operational plans.  

– Ensure seamless functioning of internal systems, processes, and structures.  

– Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with strategic priorities.  

– Develop frameworks and scalable models to support governance reforms across states.  

– Manage financial and grants management practices, ensuring fiscal discipline.  

– Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance among teams.  

**Key Qualifications:**  

– Master’s degree with 18+ years of professional experience, including senior leadership roles in management consulting from a top-tier firm.  

– Proven track record of operational leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.  

– Strong understanding of governance, public finance, or capacity-building in Indian states is desirable.  

**Key Competencies:**  

– Operational Acumen: Expertise in designing and implementing efficient processes.  

– Leadership: Demonstrated ability to inspire and lead large, multidisciplinary teams.  

– Stakeholder Management: Exceptional relationship-building skills across diverse groups.  

– Adaptability: Resilience to navigate ambiguity and scale operations dynamically.  

**Compensation:**  

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales, depending on the candidate’s experience level.  

This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a passion for driving impactful change in governance. If you are ready to contribute to transforming state capacity and fostering better development outcomes, we invite you to apply.  

**Note:** CEGIS has zero tolerance for sexual harassment and expects all applicants to self-declare their commitment to this policy.