Job Opportunity for Senior Manager, Alumni Programs at Medha in Lucknow

Job Information

Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Work Experience 1-3 years
Salary ₹6 – ₹8.4 Lakhs Per Annum + Benefits
City Lucknow
State/Province Uttar Pradesh
Zip/Postal Code 226007

Job Description

• Design and co-create need based, alumni offerings.
• Manage multiple projects development as well as funder engagement.
• Together build an association that supports career journeys of Medha alumni community.

About Medha:

Medha better prepares youth for life after school. Our combination of 21st-Century skills training, career counseling, and alumni support propel young people on career paths of their choice. Since 2011, we have improved workplace engagement, income growth, and female work participation for 85,000 students across more than 400 educational institutions. And we are currently partnering with multiple state governments to bring our programming and approach to millions more.

We are supported by leading corporations and global foundations such as Accenture, JP Morgan, and The Mulago Foundation. We have received numerous awards and recognitions for our work, including the Echoing Green, Rainer Arnhold, and Ashoka Fellowships, the Dasra Girl Power Award, and were recently named a finalist for the Elevate Prize.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Medha is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices.

For more information, please visit: 1) Website  2) 2021 Impact Report  3) Program Materials  4) Strategy Growth Plan Deck

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY – SENIOR MANAGER, ALUMNI RELATIONS

For the last ten years, Medha has delivered a unique experiential learning program to young people in the ‘Hindi-belt.’

Based on the Four Cs of 21st-century skills – communications, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking – the program aims to prepare young people to start and excel in diverse career paths of their choice.

Constantly upgraded and enhanced, the program has evolved significantly over the last decade, along with changing student and market demands. As we look to the future of learning and work, we are doubling down on the program’s transformative impact on young people’s lives.

The Senior Manager- Alumni Programs will monitor design, development and implementation of alumni core offerings, based on the emerging needs. The candidate has to be a mentor, coordinator and motivator for Project Leads and be responsible for the overall programs’ impact. We are looking for someone who has a prior experience in project management and a diverse skillset to contribute in technology as well as design projects.

What you will do:

• Develop need-based alumni programs: You will be accountable for the timely design and implementation of alumni core offerings, led by Program Managers. These programs are both tech as well as skill based initiatives.
• Create strong monitoring & evaluation framework: All programs must contribute to the overall objectives and goals, must be data driven and have a strong impact evaluation framework.
• Funder engagement & reporting: Every offering is supported by a specific Funder for a specific tenure. Your role as a Senior Manager will be to build long-term partnerships and submit regular update reports to the existing as well as potential funders.
• Team management & performance review: You will be handling a team of project managers/coordinators with diverse needs and skillset. You are required to provide growth opportunities for them and build a culture of peer learning.

What your day might look like:

While no two days are the same, some may look like this:

• You are reviewing an M&E framework for our women-centric project: Simmer prepared by the Program Lead.
• You have a Quarterly Catch-up call with one of your funders.
• You are planning your next team workshop based on their up-skilling needs.
• You are invited to a regional conference to represent Medha Alumni Initiatives.
• You provide your feedback on the user experience of Medhavi App.
• You ensure all the projects are meeting their deadlines and desired milestones.

Who are we looking for:

• Someone who doesn’t ‘fit in the box’ and has a knack for creative ideas.
• Someone who enjoys working for and working with young people.
• Someone who knows how to build long-lasting partnerships.
• Someone who is solution-orientated and believes in the “power of possibilities”.
• Someone who is friendly yet professional and ensures work happens in time.

Top Skills Required:

• Program Designing
• Strategy & Planning
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Project Management
• Funder Engagement
• Documentation & Reporting

Why should you work for Medha?

• A passionate team that is committed to a shared mission.
• Grassroots ethos connected to its student community (no ivory towers here).
• Audacious goals and vision to impact millions of young people and India’s growth story.
• New initiatives and exciting projects to get involved in and learn from.
• An informal and fun work environment that doesn’t compromise on performance.
• Space to explore and find your own solutions and path (no micromanaging).

Our hiring process:

Our goal is to be as transparent and respectful of your time during the recruiting process. We use a technology platform to ensure the hiring process is comprehensive, efficient, and well documented.