Main purpose of the role
As CIFF\u2019s ambition for improving children\u2019s lives in India moves from a programmatic to an ecosystem focused Mission mode, the Programme Officer, India is an organised professional with interests in one or more of CIFF\u2019s priority areas for children. Working with people at all levels, both within and outside the organisation, the role is fast paced, requires working flexibly across teams as per business needs, building and maintaining strong relationships.
The Programme Officer, India will provide comprehensive and proactive programme support across the key CIFF priorities/teams on its Children Portfolio\u2013 Violence Against Children (VAC) including education and child protection, Women\u2019s Economic Empowerment (WEE), Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR) and Child Health and Development (CHD).
This position requires a combination of strong analytical and programme management skills, research experience (data and budget analysis, advanced knowledge of Excel), excellent communication skills (verbal and written English, Power Point presentations), mandatory experience of working on gender, and domain expertise in any one or more of the following areas \u2013 Education, Vocational Skilling and Livelihoods, Child Protection, social protection, SRHR, nutrition and CHD.
Role\u2019s responsibilities
Principal responsibilities
Strategy & planning
\u2022 Working alongside senior colleagues, collate and/or conduct high quality analysis and research on specific projects and sector trends, as required, to support teams and senior management in determining future strategic priorities and setting operational plans.
\u2022 Provide and communicate global, regional, national and sectoral insights both verbally and in writing, which contribute to the strategy and planning process.
\u2022 Support specific programme teams and Director, Programme Excellence in the organisation, coordination, documentation and professional presentation of outputs from the strategy and planning process (presentations /documents /reports).
Programme development, delivery & performance
Provide coordination, analytical and administrative support to the team to enable the manager to -
\u2022 Manage programmes in accordance with priorities and plans, using a cost efficiency lens.
\u2022 Conduct regular reviews of the progress and performance of programmes, including Mission Dashboard management, to identify problems and delays, and work with partners to develop effective solutions (escalating to more senior colleagues for support and intervention, where required).
\u2022 Against key corporate and Sector Team indicators and targets, monitor and report internally on the performance of assigned caseload.
\u2022 Apply agreed due diligence and risk management protocols appropriately throughout the development and delivery of proposals and programmes, to ensure the interests and reputation of the Foundation are protected.
\u2022 Conduct structured feasibility analysis on investment proposals, using an appropriate range of methodologies and techniques, to ensure they are based on logical and robust assumptions, which can withstand scrutiny from the ET and CIFF Board.
\u2022 Identify and embed appropriate monitoring and impact processes in programmes, with a learning lens, aligned to the advice and guidance of the Programme Excellence team. Provide regular analysis of programmes using a cost-efficiency matrix.
\u2022 Work as part of teams to shape and implement plans for scaling up, replicating or leveraging additional support for successful programmes and initiatives, in accordance with Foundation priorities.
\u2022 Identify opportunities and options for improving processes, procedures and programme management approaches within (and beyond) the team, to support increased organisational efficiency and effectiveness.
\u2022 Share learnings and best practices across CIFF teams \u2013 Africa and UK.
Sector knowledge and profile-building
\u2022 Proactively keep abreast of developments within the development sector, especially around CIFF\u2019s priority areas, establishing appropriate information gathering networks and channels to deepen professional knowledge and skills.
\u2022 Working closely with the relevant programme teams, build and maintain a range of relevant knowledge and information resources, to enable the team to access high quality intelligence, analysis and data to inform current and future programme activity.
\u2022 Undertake other specific research projects required, as directed by members of the team.
\u2022 As required (and under the direction of more senior colleagues), contribute to the development of thought leadership, strategic engagement and communication materials, to support CIFF Voice, ambitions to scale-up, mainstream and leverage additional support for its initiatives while ensuring compliance with corporate branding and communications guidelines.
\u2022 Champion approaches that better integrate the full range of CIFF\u2019s priority areas and other development agendas.
\u2022 Undertake other specific research projects required, as directed by members of the team.
Stakeholder and partner management
\u2022 Collate research and information on potential and current partners/stakeholders as required, to support the effective development of relationships and opportunities by the team.
\u2022 Conduct rigorous research and evaluation of potential partners, using agreed corporate protocols and techniques, to assess their suitability and credentials for collaborating on CIFF initiatives.
\u2022 In accordance with corporate guidelines and requirements, maintain accurate and up-to-date records and systems on behalf of the team, to ensure CIFF can take a coordinated and professional approach to managing stakeholders and partners.
\u2022 Support teams to share knowledge learnings among partners and ecosystem \u2013 organize events, partner meets, etc.
\u2022 Support teams to develop strategic partnerships adoption, replication, co-funding or scaling-up of CIFF programmes
\u2022 Proactively engage with a variety of external audiences, attend events, webinars, etc. and act as a knowledgeable resource about CIFF\u2019s programmes and priority areas.
\u2022 Act as the first point of contact for external enquiries about the work of the Sector or requests to partner with CIFF, to ensure these are dealt with in a professional and timely way.
Membership of the team
\u2022 This role does not hold line management responsibility, but we expect all employees to demonstrate good leadership behaviours; this includes adopting a coaching approach with colleagues to help build skills, confidence and capability in particular areas, processes or procedures.
\u2022 As required, support on the planning and coordination of inductions for new joiners to the team.
Requirements
Skills & Experience
\u2022 Domain expertise on gender along with any one or more of the following areas \u2013 Education, Vocational Skilling and Livelihoods, Child Protection, Social protection, SRHR, nutrition and CHD. Should have knowledge of the evidence bases, international instruments, laws/policies/schemes pertaining to these areas.
\u2022 Demonstrable experience in programme management - design and delivery, ability to analyse an organisation\u2019s strength of management, vision and adaptive capacity and field/implementation experience, within the development sector in India
\u2022 Strong working knowledge of research, impact measurement and programme monitoring and evaluation (should have experience of working with large data sets, analysis of programme and government budget)
\u2022 Excellent communication skills, especially verbal and written in English and Hindi (should have the ability to simplify and communicate complex concepts). Working knowledge of other Indian languages is an advantage.
\u2022 Strong command of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (edit documents, complete data/budget analysis on excel, develop high quality Power Point presentations)
\u2022 Preferably, have experience of working with/within government systems, donor organisations, CSRs, etc.
\u2022 Excellent time and knowledge management skills to ensure flexible and systematic support across different teams and functions.
\u2022 Passionate about how philanthropy can be used to catalyze transitions that support CIFF\u2019s priority areas
\u2022 A creative mindset used to problem solving and leading innovations.
\u2022 Ability to pull together teams and seek ways to maximize the contribution of others.
\u2022 Transparent communicator, results focused.
\u2022 Highly organized ensuring practice of good knowledge management in day to day work.
\u2022 Resilient \u2013 anticipating potential setbacks with the ability and pace to change course.
\u2022 Aware of the challenges that children, girls and young women face in India, and current ecosystem interventions to address them.
\u2022 Strongly supportive of diversity in the workplace.
Key working relationships
\u2022 Other CIFF teams including Programme Excellence, Finance, Partnerships, Communications and Legal
\u2022 Local and international partners and stakeholders
\u2022 National and State governments and local NGO partners in priority geographies
\u2022 Research and academic institutions active within sectors.
Benefits
The starting salary for this role is INR 1,712,609 per annum.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to the following:
Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service, to a maximum of 30 days. Training allowance Wellbeing allowance Life insurance Medical insurancePlease submit your application on or before 30th April 2025. CIFF reserves the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Our approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CIFF is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil their potential, and we welcome applications from all candidates who meet the requirements of our roles, regardless of their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, cultural or ethnic background, disability, marital status, religious identity, or age.
And we are committed to making reasonable accommodations for any prospective or existing CIFF employees with disabilities. If an accommodation is needed to participate in our recruitment process, or to perform essential job functions once in role, please make your recruiter aware so we can ensure you are given the support you need.