State Program Head Job in Sampark Foundation

State Program Head

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Job Summary

The Sate Program Head would be responsible for Training, Program Implementation, Monitoring and Coordination with government bodies and capacity building of a team of 20-40 Sparks spread across the state. The responsibilities include:

  • Representation and advocacy: Represent Sampark Foundation in the state, advocate for policies supportive stated goals and objectives, building alliances in government, NGOs and community groups. Represent Sampark Foundation in meetings with senior government officials as well as other organisations and maintain an effective working relationship with them.
  • Programplanning and development: Be aware of development policies of Central and State Government and the socio-economic scenario of the area; support State Government to develop Situation Analysis/report. Support the State Government to develop State Plans of Action for education; support the implementation of the programusing appropriate strategies and interventions relevant to the State.
  • Programimplementation: Lead and guide a team of professionals ensuring effective and appropriate use of all human and material resources, overseeing the implementation of supported programs, developing annual plans of action, working closely with government and other partners.
  • Programmonitoring & evaluation: Co-ordinate programevaluation efforts ensuring timely review and course correction of current programstrategies. Direct, supervise and co-ordinate the preparation of all programreports required. Develop and make effective use of programmonitoring systems ensuring that information generated leads to decisions to improve project performance and feedback to field staff.
  • Management: Direct, supervise and coordinate the training and capacity building initiatives required for the programas well as that of the team.

  • Qualification :
    • Good knowledge and Hindi and English.
    • Good communication skills and great Leadership skills are critical.
    • Relevant Experience of 7-12 years.
    • Prior experience in the Education sector or having worked in any aspect of the social sector to bring about change is an added advantage.
    • People with no social sector experience but who have worked extensively in the state would also be considered.
    • Capacity to spend 10-12 working days a month on tour to allocated districts.
    • Knowledge and experience of using and implementing technology in work is a must.
    Experience Required :

    7 to 12 Years

    Vacancy :

    2 - 4 Hires

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