Associate Director- Programs

21 hours ago

Delhi, Delhi, India Arthan Full time


Role Overview

The Associate Director Programs will take charge of shaping and executing program operations over the next 5-10 years. This role involves streamlining processes, strengthening teams, and developing new initiatives, with a particular focus on preventing sexual violence. The ideal candidate combines operational expertise with strategic thinking and can drive high-impact programs at scale.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Operations & Execution

  • Lead teams to optimise workflows, ensuring smooth delivery of programs.

  • Transition from multiple independent initiatives to a cohesive program model with clear governance and accountability.

  • Define and implement SOPs, reporting structures, and operational frameworks.

  • Build and maintain partnerships with implementing agencies to co-deliver interventions.

  • Enhance internal support mechanisms for fundraising, communications, and branding.

  • Strengthen financial planning, tracking, and reporting processes.

2. Innovation & Data-Driven Insights

  • Develop and pilot new approaches based on program learnings, collaborating across teams and with external experts.
  • Set up robust Theory of Change and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) frameworks to support evidence-based decision-making.
  • Leverage technology and data to inform program improvements and scale impact.

3. Leadership & Capacity Development

  • Foster a collaborative, mission-focused team culture with unified goals.

  • Build leadership capacity across thematic areas and strengthen the second line of leadership to enable independent project ownership.

  • Serve as a thought leader in the sector and represent the program externally.

  • Work closely with HR to structure teams and build capabilities aligned with strategic objectives, embed culture and values in decision-making, and champion progressive people practices such as hybrid work, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Qualifications & Experience

  • At least 12 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 5 years working on programs related to sexual violence, gender justice, or adolescent-focused interventions at scale.
  • Minimum 5 years in senior leadership roles with end-to-end responsibility for large initiatives.
  • Postgraduate degree in Public Policy, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Management, or a related discipline.

Desired Skills & Attributes

  • Proven experience managing relationships with diverse stakeholders including government agencies, institutional and corporate partners, and funders.

  • Strong track record in leading large, multi-location teams and programs.

  • Ability to conceptualize, plan, and scale interventions nationwide.

  • Deep understanding of gender justice and adolescent-focused issues.

  • Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to challenges.

  • Comfortable leading teams through ambiguity with strategic foresight.

  • Demonstrated success in scaling national-level programmatic initiatives.


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