Lead, Government Projects (Rajasthan)
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
1-Year Contractual Position
Are you a change maker who wants to play a pivotal role in restoring vision for millions of people in low-income settings across India? Would you like to work for an organisation that is a pioneer in social impact practices?
We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, and self-driven candidate who would like to have a challenging and meaningful career path in government partnerships, programs, and the social enterprise space. Government partnerships and programs are a key focus area in our organisation and require a proactive and dynamic approach. The candidate should be dedicated and sincere towards her/his work and should always be open to learning new things. The candidate should have in-depth subject matter knowledge, expertise, and experience. Timely and high-quality delivery of goals would be essential and will be a key performance measurement criterion. S/he will work in West India and manage one or more regions. S/he will drive strategic government partnerships, innovate at scale in public health systems, and lead multi-stakeholder projects. Initially, s/he will shape and expand our in the Government of Rajasthan’s MAA NVY (Netra Voucher Yojana), with opportunity to extend to other states and projects. This is a senior team management role involving matrix management across government, private sector, and nonprofit partners. The position demands hands-on leadership in complex environments, technical assistance to government, and a commitment to extensive travel. She/he will develop new government partnerships and foster and grow existing relationships. The candidate would manage the project from start to end, including overseeing performance and delivery. S/he will be based out of Jaipur, Rajasthan. This is a 1-year fixed-term contract with potential for extension.
About You:
- You are passionate about improving access to quality eyeglasses by leveraging government channels.
- Lead strategic discussions and high-level liaising with senior government counterparts, including state health departments at State and National level.
- Provide technical assistance and advisory support to government health systems, ensuring alignment with national and state priorities like MAA NVS.
- Shape and operationalise our support and participation strategy for MAA NVS in Rajasthan, scaling innovations and best practices to other states/projects.
- Manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects involving government, private sector, and nonprofit entities, driving cross-sector collaboration and outcomes.
- Innovate at scale by identifying opportunities for systemic improvements in government health delivery, piloting solutions, and ensuring sustainable implementation.
- Oversee a team in a matrix management structure, fostering performance, capacity building, and alignment across distributed teams.
- Conduct regular field operations, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement at state level, with nationwide travel as required.
- Develop reports, proposals, and strategic plans to secure buy-in from government and partners, tracking impact through metrics like project scale, stakeholder engagement, and health system efficiencies.
About Us:
- We are creating access to eyeglasses for low-income people. Clear vision creates opportunities for increased learning, work, safety, civic participation, and quality of life.
- As a social organisation, social change motivates us first. Our focus is on advancing our mission objectives - to increase functioning, productivity, and income earning potential for our lowincome people by correcting impaired vision with eyeglasses.
- We are working to transform the systemic dysfunction which has failed to deliver eyeglasses - a 700-year-old technology - to approximately 55 Crore people in India in need of vision correction.
- We serve low-income people who are more than beneficiaries to us. The people (and the partners) we serve expect high-quality eye-screenings and eyeglasses.
- To efficiently scale, we must deliver each new unit at less cost.
- We run our operations on financial metrics and social impact measures. We leverage a range of processes and practices to get the work done.
- We believe in scaling our impact, not our organisation. We are a lean team of doers.
What You’ll Do:
Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with government, NGOs, and social sector organisations at state level.
- Identify opportunities for partnerships and collaborations to advance our programs and goals.
Program Development:
- Design and develop programs in collaboration with government and social sector stakeholders.
- Ensure programs align with our organisational goals and objectives.
Proposal Development:
- Lead the development of proposals and concept notes for government and social sector partnerships.
- Ensure proposals meet donor requirements and are submitted on time.
Reporting and Compliance:
Ensure compliance with government and donor regulations.
Prepare reports and submissions as required.
What’s Required:
- Advanced degree in Public Health, Health Management, Public Policy, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in government liaising, with a proven track record of driving strategic discussions with senior government officials (state/central level).
- Deep understanding of Indian government health systems, policies, and programs (e.g., MAA NVS, NHM, and similar government health initiatives).
- Strong ability to drive innovations on a scale, with examples of large-scale health interventions or systemic reforms.
- Prior team management experience, preferably in matrixed environments with remote/distributed teams.
- Willingness to travel extensively and relocate within India if required for project expansion.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills for high-level government interactions.
- Strategic thinking with a results-oriented approach to project management and innovation.
- Proficiency in health systems analysis, program design, and monitoring/evaluation frameworks.
- Excellent communication (verbal/written) for reports, presentations, and cross-sector partnerships.
- Adaptability to field-based work in resource-constrained settings; cultural sensitivity for Rajasthan and pan-India operations.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially PowerPoint for presentations) and project management tools.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary based on experience and education.
- Competitive benefits, including health insurance and generous vacation time.
To Apply:
- We want to know more than just what you have done. We want to know who you are. What are the passions and talents that draw you to this role?
- Please submit an application, including a thoughtful cover letter and your CV/resume, to: careers@visionspringfoundation.org. Please ensure there is a short description of each organisation on your CV/resume. Include your last name and “Lead, Government Projects (Rajasthan)” in the subject line.
- Please note that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
- Evaluation of qualified candidates will include an assessment exercise, which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employe.