CEGIS
## Job Description – Program Manager – Special Assistant to Co-Founder
**About CEGIS**
The Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Indians by supporting state governments in delivering better development outcomes. CEGIS provides Indian states with both an analytical roadmap for governance reforms and strategic implementation support, informed by cutting-edge research and evidence.
**About Prof. Karthik Muralidharan**
Professor Karthik Muralidharan, the Founder and Scientific Director of CEGIS, is a leading economist whose research spans public finance and development economics with a focus on improving education, health, welfare, and public service delivery. He is the Tata Chancellors Professor of Economics at the University of California San Diego.
**Job Location**
Remote
**Experience Required**
6-9 years of experience in a similar role, preferably supporting senior executives or leaders with fast-paced multidimensional professional lives.
**Position Summary**
CEGIS is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Program Manager to serve as the Special Assistant to our Co-Founder, Professor Karthik Muralidharan. This critical role demands a proactive, organized, and dynamic individual capable of managing the fast-paced and evolving schedule and work demands of a globally prominent economist and institution builder.
**Key Responsibilities**
* **Administrative Support and Schedule Management:**
* Manage the Co-Founder’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, ensuring the booking of tickets, and arranging transport, accommodations, and visas.
* Coordinate with academic institutions, government departments, and other stakeholders for seamless scheduling.
* Handle correspondence, filter communications, and prioritize tasks.
* **Book Dissemination and Other Events Management:**
* Support the dissemination of ideas and content related to Prof. Muralidharan’s book.
* Assist in organizing and coordinating the Professor’s public talks, lectures, and other events.
* Ensure all logistical arrangements are in place for smooth event execution.
* **Research and Documentation:**
* Coordinate the preparation of briefings and background notes to ensure the Co-Founder is well-prepared for all meetings and engagements.
* Conduct research and prepare reports on various topics relevant to the Co-Founder’s work and meetings.
* Maintain and organize a repository of important documents and research materials.
* **Website and Social Media Management:**
* Maintain and update Prof. Muralidharan’s academic and book web pages.
* Support content creation for his social media handles.
* **Other Duties:**
* Undertake special projects and other tasks as assigned by the Co-Founder.
**Qualifications**
* Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred, particularly in a related field such as public policy, economics, humanities, social sciences, communications and public relations, or business administration.
* 6-9 years of experience in a similar role, preferably supporting senior executives or leaders with fast-paced multidimensional professional lives.
* Experience in managing websites, social media accounts, and other public-facing digital assets of leaders is desirable.
**Skills**
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency in using digital tools for scheduling, social media management, and website maintenance.
* Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
* High level of discretion and confidentiality.
* Experience with financial management, processing of reimbursements, compliance, and paperwork.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Creative and resourceful, with a keen eye for detail.
* Adaptable and flexible.
* Exceptionally high standards of work quality and reliability.
* Interested in a long-term role supporting Prof. Muralidharan across a wide range of tasks and functions.
To apply for this job please visit career.theconvergencefoundation.org.
