Janaagraha

Job Description

As Manager – State Systems and Capacities, you will be responsible for reforms agendas concerning state capacities in general and the implementation of people-centric reforms in state and local governments in particular. This role requires expertise in developing program strategies, overseeing data analysis, managing project execution, and fostering stakeholder relationships.

Job Responsibilities

Program Strategy & Execution

• Support the State Lead in developing an implementation strategy for people reforms, ensuring alignment with Janaagraha’s  organizational goals and government objectives.
• Design and refine project roadmaps, with a focus on scalability, operational efficiency, and stakeholder impact.

Data Analysis & Management

• Guide the data analysis process, ensuring data collection, integrity, and analysis to support program components.
• Develop data-driven insights to inform decision-making and track progress and create reports.
• Ensure best practices for continuous data monitoring, accuracy, and quality assurance.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Establish strong, collaborative relationships with government officials, department heads, and key external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and expectations.
• Facilitate regular program updates and feedback sessions with internal stakeholders, including senior management, and support the State Lead in interfacing with external stakeholders such as donors and government partners.

Change Management & Capacity Building

• Lead change management efforts to support government teams in adopting new systems and processes for reforms.
• Design capacity-building interventions, including workshops, training modules, and toolkits, to enable government teams to transition seamlessly to new frameworks.
• Oversee the development and delivery of capacity-building initiatives, suitable for government needs and deliver meaningful, measurable results.

Knowledge Cataloguing & Documentation

• Develop and maintain a knowledge catalogue that documents best practices, case studies, tools, and resources related to your key areas of work.
• Create a repository of project learnings, stakeholder insights, and implementation challenges to enhance institutional memory and inform future program design.

Program Update Cadence & Reporting

• Establish and follow a structured cadence for program updates, supporting the State Lead in engaging regularly with donors, government partners, and Janaagraha’s senior management to provide timely, data-driven progress reports.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams to synthesize insights, ensuring seamless communication and alignment across Janaagraha’s programs.

 Required Qualification / Experience

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business, Management, Economics, Social Work, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in project management or administration of social development programs.