Director: Programmes

The Director of Programmes is a member of the senior leadership team and will ensure the successful implementation and expansion of Alliance India’s programmes in collaboration with our network of partner organisations. S/he will also lead on and ensure that sustainable support is available to Alliance India programmes and ensure programme learning is translated into institutional knowledge. The Director: Programmes is also responsible for the overall performance and coordination of Alliance India’s Advocacy & Policy activities. S/he will be responsible for the performance of programmes as well as strategic information teams. The person will also develop and maintain key relationships with various external stakeholders in government, donors, and other key non-governmental bodies. The person will also be responsible for ensuring the provision of technical advice and support in capacity building to lead partner organisations in the areas of programmes, policy, and advocacy. The person will also lead the activities of the Strategic Information team and coordinate their key deliverables in line with the program’s requirements. S/he will lead the innovative research programmes undertaken by the organisation as part of various programmes. The
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person will have to play a key role in the new business development initiatives to ensure sustainability as well as a diversified fund portfolio of the organisation.
S/he also provides participatory, supportive and motivational leadership to the department and supports the development of an empowered middle management team. The person should have strong community experience and connect strongly with the cause of HIV.
The candidate is also expected to play an active role in the overall welfare of the organisation with a strategic approach, understanding the values, contributing to a culture of transparency, emphasising on enabling systems, and promoting innovation and excellence