Position Overview
The Program Lead will provide overall strategic and operational leadership for MITRA Technology Foundation's programs in Uttarakhand, currently anchored in Champawat. The role will oversee the program portfolio, supervise Program Managers and field teams, ensure integration and quality across programs, and represent MITRA with government and other stakeholders.
Current Program Portfolio (Uttarakhand)
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Program Area
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Primary Focus
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Maternal & Child Health
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Antenatal, postnatal and paediatric care; community health worker support; health-seeking behaviour change
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Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
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Screening, awareness, and referral linkages for common NCDs in the community
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Energy & Waste Management
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Clean cooking/indoor air quality, household energy access, and household/community waste management
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Adolescent Health & Education
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Health education for adolescents & a scholarship program supporting continued education
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[Portfolio composition may evolve; the Program Lead is responsible for all current and future MITRA programs operating in Uttarakhand.]
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight
• Provide overall direction for MITRA's Uttarakhand programs in consultation with the Advisor.
• Develop annual and multi-year plans, budgets and targets with Program Managers.
• Identify emerging priorities and opportunities for program development and scale.
• Ensure integration across program areas.
2. Program Implementation & Team Management
• Supervise and mentor Program Managers and field teams.
• Oversee implementation, timelines, budgets and achievement of targets.
• Conduct regular field visits and ensure adequate staffing, training and operational support.
• Resolve cross-program operational issues and escalate strategic matters to the Advisor.
3. Government & Partnerships
• Maintain effective relationships with district/block administration, health and education departments and community stakeholders.
• Represent MITRA in relevant government meetings and reviews.
• Develop partnerships with NGOs, institutions and other organisations to strengthen programs and resources.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
• Establish simple, effective systems to monitor program performance, quality and impact.
• Review and consolidate data across programs to guide decisions and improvements.
• Ensure timely reporting, documentation and learning from implementation.
5. Financial Oversight
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and ensure financial discipline.
• Review budget utilisation and identify significant variances or risks for timely action.
6. Communications & Documentation
• Oversee program communications, case studies and impact stories for donors and stakeholders.
• Ensure key program plans, reports, data and learning are systematically documented and maintained for continuity.
Additional responsibilities: Undertake other responsibilities necessary for effective implementation and scale-up of MITRA's Uttarakhand programs.
Qualifications & Experience
• Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Social Work, Management, graduate in Medicine or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in project management in the health or development sector.
• Prior experience managing multiple program verticals or a portfolio of projects preferred.
• Experience working in rural/remote community settings.
Skills & Attributes
• Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams and manage multiple programs.
• Strong government, community and partnership-building skills.
• Sound financial and program-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Hindi and English.
• Willingness to travel extensively to remote project locations.
• Ability to drive a 4 and or 2 wheeler.
• Good physical fitness and a love for the Himalayas.
Please mail your resume with complete address, date of birth, marital status and a photograph to sushimalaya@gmail.com