Position Summary
The Senior Program Manager, Partnerships at CEGIS would play a crucial role in developing and managing strategic partnerships to support our mission of partnering with state governments to deliver better citizen outcomes. This position reports to VP-Operations / State Engagements and requires a strategic thinker with strong relationship-building skills, capable of balancing multiple programmatic and sectoral requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive partnerships strategy aligned with CEGIS’s mission and goals.
Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with NGOs, academic institutions, and corporate entities to support CEGIS interventions that span across multiple sectors, including Public
Finance, Education, Nutrition, Health, and Local Governance.
Manage strong functional relationships with existing partners, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and mutual support.
Collaborate with program teams to seamlessly integrate partnership activities into project plans.
Monitor and evaluate partnership performance, track key metrics, and report on outcomes to stakeholders.
Represent CEGIS in external meetings, conferences, and networking events to expand partnership opportunities.
Stay informed about industry trends, funding opportunities, and best practices in partnership development.
Drawing from our work and from Prof. Karthik’s book, internalise and disseminate the CEGIS
Theory of Change amongst key stakeholders and ensure there is resonance of the CEGIS narrative in the partner ecosystem.

Expected Qualifications:

Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Administration / Public Policy, International Relations, Business / Marketing).
Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in partnership development, fundraising, or related roles.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Proven track record of successful partnership management and collaboration.
Experience in project management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Knowledge of public sector programs, state government operations, or related sectors is desirable.
Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.

Please apply if you are self-driven and would rate yourself exceptional on:

Strategic thinking:

Ability to develop and execute a long-term partnerships strategy that aligns with our organisational goals.
Relationship building:

Skill in cultivating and maintaining relationships with NGOs, research/ academic institutions and private sector partners across multiple sectors.
Constructive Collaboration:

Enable smooth cross-functional collaboration across internal teams and ability to effectively identify win-win solutions across diverse partners.
Results orientation:

Track record of achieving measurable outcomes and impact through strategic partnerships.
Constructive Collaboration:

The Senior Program Manager, Partnerships will report to the VP – Operations / State Engagements and will collaborate closely with our project delivery teams, solution design teams, communications and other teams.

Note:

CEGIS has zero tolerance to sexual harassment. We therefore expect each applicant to self-declare related to the same. CEGIS could, if required, initiate a prevention of sexual harassment-based background verification. If an applicant is reported of misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken.

Location and Compensation:

Location:

Flexible – Can be in any of these cities in India (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru. Chennai or Hyderabad). The role may involve frequent travel to other locations within India.
Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidate’s experience levels.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application here.

Pre-reads for the application process
Please go through the following materials before sending in your application:

Concept note on CEGIS

Podcast episodes with Prof. Karthik Muralidharan – one each on education and healthcare in India.

You are also encouraged to read more of Prof. Karthik Muralidharan’s work here.

To apply for this job please visit CEGIS.