Job Opportunity For Program Manager – Knowledge & Research At Selco Foundation In Bhubaneshwar

Website Selco Foundation

Key Responsibilities:
 

  • Anchoring and managing (end to end) the Knowledge & Research division of SELCO Foundation’s Odisha Team.
  • Keeping abreast with trends and narratives emerging in the livelihood and health sector in Odisha and planning for the team’s activities accordingly.
  • Building a complete understanding of the livelihood and health sector in Odisha and mapping nodal points to ensure successful implementation and integration within the Energy nexus.
  • Anchoring critical research and learning exercises to communicate key practices, approaches and strategy for various programs planned by the Odisha team.
  • Anchoring and managing all research-led interventions in Odisha to ensure a seamless flow of information consistent with the organization’s philosophy.
  • Developing critical content by accumulating information from the program- implementation team, through literature studies, consultations and field visits- based on priority and relevance to external stakeholders.
  • Analyzing the information gathered in a quantitative and qualitative manner in order to convert them into knowledge products for the Odisha team and the organization as a whole.
  • Identifying and documenting lessons learned through past programs and implications for the
  • Odisha team’s next steps. Analyzing the data and preparing reports and decks for the program team.
  • Anchoring and delivering on new and innovative ways to communicate key learnings, concepts, processes and approaches for improved uptake within the organization and outside through increased cross-sharing.
  • Working with the communications team to determine how best to share these learnings and knowledge with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Encouraging a culture of knowledge-sharing and collaborative work within the Odisha team.
  • Conduct regular team meetings as well as program specific meetings to update all members on best practices and continuing expectations and vision.
  • Requirements:
     
  • Minimum of 6 years of work experience in the development sector with focus on sustainable energy and rural livelihoods is preferable, experience in regional level leadership and effective team management will be preferred.
  • Based out of Odisha or having significant experience working in Odisha with good understanding about grassroots communities, languages, livelihood practices etc. will be preferred.
  • Ability to learn quickly and engage with internal and external stakeholders across multiple subject areas- energy, development, livelihoods, health.
  • Ability to analyze data and derive meaningful learnings and insights from the information gathered in order to create knowledge products.
  • Strong leadership skills that reflect the ability to perform, prioritize as well as delegate tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
  • Experience in budgeting and forecasting.
  • Demonstrating proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision- making capability and ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Willingness to learn, grow and develop at personal and professional front, at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve.
  • Willingness to travel extensively within and outside the State as and when required.
    Process
  • Applications will be processed on a rolling basis.
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To apply for this job please visit selcofoundation.org.