Reports to: Project Head, CMGGA

Location: New Delhi

Experience (in years): 5-7 years

Nature of work: Full Time

About Ashoka University:

10 years ago, we embarked on a journey to establish a world-class, multi-disciplinary, liberal arts and

sciences university in India. Built on the finest global best practices of institution and university

governance, Ashoka has truly transformed Indian higher education in India with its unique pedagogy,

governance and best practices. Ashoka is today India’s #1 liberal arts and sciences university that is

home to the most diverse student body, a hub for impactful research and a magnet for best-in-class

faculty and staff.

Ashoka has been ranked in the top five among private Universities in India by QS Asia and has also

secured top rank among all Indian Universities in the ‘International Faculty’ indicator. The University

was earlier awarded a Diamond rating by QS I.GAUGE as a recognition of its continuous focus on

academic rigor, interdisciplinary pedagogy, world-class faculty, academic research, innovative models

of engagement with the community and teaching methods. For further information, visit

www.ashoka.edu.in.

We aim to co-create a nurturing space for our students, faculty, staff, donors and community positively

through universal values:

• Be Mission-Driven
  

• Think Strategically
  

• Act Authentically
  

• Take Accountability
  

• Build Collaboration
  

• Deliver Excellence
  

About Child Rights Fellowship:

The Child Rights Fellowship is a strategic collaboration between Ashoka University and Delhi

Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR), Government of NCT of Delhi to engage young

professionals in transforming the lives of children in Delhi.

It aims to strengthen child welfare in Delhi via governance transformations and to provide fellows

with a platform to work on reforms, policy implementation and government stakeholder engagement.

The Fellowship was launched in 2020 and within 2 years, the fellowship has made a landmark

achievement by launching 10+ projects across 3 focus areas, Education, Health and Juvenile Justice.

Following are some of the flagship projects highlighted in the media: (1) The Early Warning System:

Curbing drop-out rates in Delhi Govt. schools ; (2) Child Well Being Helpline ; (3) Rehabilitating child

beggars; (4) Disability Handbook & Website; (5) Reading Campaign

The fellows get an opportunity to innovate interventions and leverage data to strengthen child welfare

initiatives and resolve implementation bottle-necks. They work on-field in the assigned focus area for

1 year while receiving training, mentorship and support for professional development from

government officers and the programme team at CRF.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Manager shall lead the Program Management Unit (PMU) and the operations for the CRF

program. This is a core government consultancy role in the social/development sphere of impact,

focused on Child Rights.

The candidate will be expected to lead the fellowship and certain key flagship projects end-to-end.

This would include:

• Partner closely with the Chairperson, DCPCR to set strategic goals, define performance

metrics and oversee the delivery of high-impact outcomes.

• Provide leadership, and strategic direction and build the CRF’s project implementation

capabilities towards accomplishing its vision – to transform the lives of children in Delhi via

system strengthening initiatives

• Drive stakeholder engagement with senior leadership of Delhi Government departments to

drive cross domain project outcomes

• Design and implement key flagship interventions of the CRF with close collaboration with

DCPCR and other relevant government stakeholders

• Scale new and ongoing fellow development programs to strengthen knowledge, skills, and

capabilities of the fellowship cohorts

• Responsible for building and upholding high ethical standards and a culture of openness,

inclusion, equity, and excellence

• Represent the CRF to all stakeholders internally and externally to work collaboratively on

key priority areas

• Guide, coach, and mentor the PMU in meeting their goals.

Eligibility and Education Qualification:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management/consulting
• Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.

• Master’s degree in management/public policy/social work/public administration will be

preferred.

Preferred Experience & Competencies:

The ideal candidate must exhibit excellent project leadership, people management and stakeholder

engagement skills.

Following are a few specific requirements:

• Track record for producing tangible and durable results creating innovations, and working in

diverse partnerships

• Ability to lead cross-domain projects in the child rights sector along with a focus on

rigorous fellow development initiatives

• Ability to drive stakeholder engagement at the Director and Joint Director levels of

concerned Departments engaged in the child rights domain

• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to

manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Demonstrated ability to review and prioritize projects independently and effectively,

and leverage appropriate resources, stakeholders and creative measures to resolve

issues

• Ability to maintain a calm and positive attitude and to work productively despite

competing priorities, complex problems, and tight deadlines

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations/information with discretion

Application Submission Process:

Please submit an updated CV at [email protected], with the subject line :

Name+Department Name_Applicant Name>.

Kindly ensure that the application includes the last compensation received, expected salary, and

notice period. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Candidates applying after the due date will not be considered. –

–Ashoka is an equal opportunities

employer. Remuneration will be competitive with Indian non- profit pay scales and will depend

upon the candidate’s experience levels and the organization’s overall salary structure.