Centre for Migration and Inclusive Development Job Description
Job Title: Manager - Programmes
Location: Kochi
Department: Programme
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Programme Officers and other assigned staff
Level: Manager
Category: Permanent
About CMID
Centre for Migration and Inclusive Development (CMID) is a non-profit organisation registered in India with its core office in Perumbavoor, Kerala. CMID focuses on social inclusion of migrant workers and advocates for and promotes evidence informed policies and programmes that foster migrant inclusive development. Its work ranges from grassroots interventions to advocacy for policy change. International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), International Organization for Migration (IOM), NITI Aayog, National Health Mission, Aajeevika Bureau, Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives, Indian Institute for Human Settlements, Wipro Foundation, Dasra, Gram Vikas, ESAF, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals, Cochin Shipyard Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, etc. are some of CMID’s recent collaborators. CMID implements various projects in Kerala for the welfare of migrant workers.
Position Purpose
The Manager - Programmes is the lead of the implementation arm of CMID in central Kerala. He/ She oversees the coordination and administration of all aspects of programming including planning, organising, staffing, leading, and controlling operations in the assigned geography. The Manager - Programmes will be responsible for the timely and effective delivery of all committed results and impacts of programmes that the organisation implements, including innovation pilots, projects and other interventions in the area. The Manager - Programmes shall be responsible for the development, execution and monitoring of periodic work plans for each of the programmes in sync with the strategic plan of the organisation and the results committed to donor agencies. He/she will be also responsible for preparation periodic reports to be submitted to the organisation and also as mandated by various donors. The Manager - Programmes shall be responsible for the recruitment, induction, deployment, appraisal, mentoring as well as career management of all programme staff in the assigned geography. He/she will be also responsible for the grant management of all programme related projects of the organization in the assigned geography.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership to CMID’s development interventions and innovations in central Kerala.
- Plan, develop, implement and monitor innovative programmes in accordance with CMID’s strategic framework for the region.
- Develop and monitor operation plans for each intervention and ensure timely and effective delivery of the committed results ensuring process quality.
- Plan and execute the recruitment, induction, deployment, capacity building and performance management plan of human resources across various programme offices in consultation with the Director Operations and other key staff.
- Financial management of grants under the Programme Department, preparation of mandated internal and external programme reports/documentation.
- Ensure compliance of organisational policies and regulations across programmes and field offices in the region.
- Liaison with government departments, employers and business organisations, CSOs and other relevant stakeholders towards creating an ecosystem for effective programme delivery.
- Coordinate with the technical specialists and core office to evolve innovative programmes, platforms, establishing quality control mechanisms, organising events and documenting lessons learned from programme implementation.
- Facilitate programme evaluations and audits, visits of donor representatives and other guests of CMID.
- Identify and evaluate risks associated with programmes and evolve and implement risk mitigation strategies in consultation with the core office.
- Manage the internship and volunteering programme and assigning mentors and coordination with the Director Operations.
- Represent the organisation at relevant meetings, functions and for a as directed by the supervisor.
- Undertake other activities as directed by the supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should be a post graduate in Social Work or relevant other relevant discipline with at least five years of experience in the development sector. Prior experience in programmes/projects for migrant workers is desirable. He/she should have experience in working with the government, private sector and CSOs. He/she should have a high level of proficiency in English, Hindi and Malayalam languages. Ability to communicate in Bengali and experience of working outside Kerala will be an added advantage. The incumbent should be highly proficient in latest office automation software and internet-based communication.
Skillset
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Good interpersonal communication abilities
- Proficient in project planning and implementation
- Well-versed in latest office automation software
- Good presentation skills
- Good Proficiency in English and Malayalam (both speaking and writing)
- Ability to speak fluently in Hindi
- Good Team player
- Willingness to travel extensively
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Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications will be accepted till 5.30pm IST on June 10, 2026. However, the vacancy will be filled on a rolling basis as early as possible.