Location: Hybrid (Delhi-based) or remote, plus frequent travel
Experience: 6-8 years, preferably in NGOs, including senior management and multicultural contexts
Compensation: ₹91,000+/month
Zubaan Trust
Zubaan Trust, based in Delhi, is a charitable organisation committed to advancing the voices of women and gender minorities across South Asia. Emerging from the legacy of Kali for Women, Zubaan has worked since 2003 as both a publisher and a catalyst for social change, focusing deeply on women, queer, and trans experiences. The trust has recently expanded into research and action work, collaborating with unions, collectives, and activists to produce knowledge that matters. Zubaan stands out for its commitment to inclusion and social justice, consistently addressing the needs of marginalised communities in both its work and hiring practices.
Role
Step into a leadership role at Zubaan Trust, where nurturing inclusive programmes shapes nationwide feminist advocacy. The Programmes Manager will guide a dynamic team, overseeing the design and delivery of multifaceted projects with communities at the heart.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic plans and budgets for impactful programmes focusing on marginalised groups and regions.
- Steer the Programme Team to meet Zubaan’s vision for gendered knowledge and cultural production.
- Align activities with feminist activism and participatory research; ensure robust project documentation.
- Support high-quality grant proposals via collaborative, community-driven approaches.
- Monitor programme outcomes, ensure compliance, and deliver timely reports.
- Strengthen partnerships with collectives, academia, and activist networks.
- Oversee financial planning, resource allocation, and expenditure reviews throughout project lifecycles.
- Create a supportive, diverse, and high-performing team environment; manage recruitment, onboarding, and staff development.
- Ensure adherence to policy compliance (FCRA, IT, etc.) with the finance team.
Requirements
- Master’s in Social Sciences or development studies, ideally with research and project management expertise.
- 6-8 years’ relevant experience in NGOs, including senior management and multicultural contexts.
- Proven ability in programme design, monitoring, evaluation, and fundraising across diverse sources.
- Deep understanding of feminist methodologies and experience with dispossessed communities.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.
- High proficiency in MS Office and fluency in local languages preferred.
- Ability and willingness to travel frequently.
Benefits
- Purpose-driven work addressing real-world exclusion and empowerment.
- Collaborative, inclusive team environment with mentoring and professional growth.
- Hybrid/remote role with travel opportunities to project locations and Delhi head office.
Apply
Applicants must be women, trans, non-binary, or other gender minorities from Dalit, Bahujan, Adivasi, tribal, Northeast India, or religious minority communities.
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