The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic individual to join our team as the Director, Programme Excellence, India. CIFF is an independent organization that works to transform and empower the lives of poor and vulnerable children and adolescents in developing countries, with the ultimate goal of solving seemingly intractable challenges to ensure all children and adolescents have the chance to survive and thrive. With a focus on India, the Director, Programme Excellence will play a critical role in leading and overseeing our programs to ensure maximum impact and efficiency.

As the Director, Programme Excellence, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to improve programme effectiveness and ensure delivery of high-quality interventions. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement best practices, monitor and evaluate program outcomes, and drive innovation to achieve sustainable change. Additionally, you will provide guidance and support to program staff, build and maintain strategic partnerships, and represent CIFF at national and international forums.

This is a senior leadership role within CIFF and the India team to drive commercial problem-solving and solution generation through cost and effectiveness optimization, and strategic sustainability modelling solutions, and in so doing be part of the pivot towards long-term systems change in driving costs of programmes down to increase government uptake. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced professional who is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children and adolescents in India. The successful candidate will possess exceptional leadership and management skills, a deep understanding of the social sector, and a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale programs. You will have the ability to navigate complex environments, build strong relationships, and effectively communicate across diverse audiences fostering mutually beneficial collaborations that drive social impact. 

Responsibilities

Recommended for you