Ashoka University Hiring for Senior Manager – Uttar Pradesh Behaviour Insights Unit (BIU) Job at Vasant Kunj Full Time

OF THE ROLE:

The Senior Manager will be responsible for setting up research projects and creating pathways to

scale-up, through understanding the policy context, working closely with government officials and

applying a behavioural science lens.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Manager will lead partner relations and the setting up and running of a portfolio of

behavioural science related projects in the state of Uttar Pradesh; the responsibilities will include:

• Stakeholder management: giving visibility to the value of behavioural science to decision

makers in government and their partners in Uttar Pradesh;

• Ideating and setting up new collaborative projects: working closely with senior

government officials, partners and the CSBC team, to identify new projects with

behavioural solutions, and planning the pathway to launch the projects;

• Capacity building of government officials, enabling them to use behavioural insights in

their day-to-day work and programmes and apply them to policy priorities;

• Advisory services: Provide rapid advisory services to states/districts on the integration of

behaviour change components into ongoing programmes;

• To engage partner organisations to bring in additional expertise for complex projects

where there are specific needs;

• A vision for policy change: setting a vision for how behavioural interventions can be part

of scale-up plans, and to strengthen structures and systems in government.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• A minimum of 6 to 8 years of work experience with completion of a

range of different behavioural science projects;

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, sociology or

related fields;

• A track record of establishing and managing partner relations for organisations to

collaborate;

• Strong communication skills, including official correspondence, presentations, project

proposals, and executive reports;

• An ability to construct a vision and the pathways for getting work done in a complex and

changing environment;

• Fluency in English and Hindi (required).

LOCATION:

This role is based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Hence, the candidate should have work authorization

in India (preferably Indian citizenship or Overseas Citizenship of India). However, due to the

COVID-19 situation, CSBC has switched to a work-from-home model of operations. Given these

circumstances, the role would be on-boarded remotely.

COMPENSATION:

Remuneration is competitive with the sector, but may vary subject to the candidate’s professional

qualifications and work experience.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your application to [email protected]

In your application please include:

• The position title (Senior Manager-Uttar Pradesh) in the subject line of the email,

• A two-page CV,

• A one-page cover letter highlighting your experience relevant to the job requirements.

Closing date: Within 15 days from the date of publishing.

We encourage early application as applications will be processed as they are received so the

recruiting process may end earlier than the closing date.

We are an equal opportunity organization and encourage diversity within the organisation. Women,

differently abled persons, SC/ST/OBC candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

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