JOB DESCRIPTION

About PCI India:

PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 26 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. In the past year, PCI India reached more than 1.7 crore, i.e. 17 million people in 202 Districts of 15 States.

Our Vision and Mission:

Vision – A happy, healthy, safe and a sustainable world for all.

Mission – Rooted in community realities, we co create and scale sustainable solutions to complex development problems.

Our Values:

• Excellence – Quality in everything no matter how small, is paramount.
• Respect – There is inherent value in all people for who they are and what they contribute.
• Collaboration – Only through collaboration we can address complex development problems.
• Boldness – Boldness requires disruptive thinking backed up by courage and conviction.
• Creativity – Creativity ensures dynamic responsiveness, relevance, and impact.
• Integrity – Integrity is non-negotiable in both personal and professional domains.

PCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

PCI is committed to providing equal opportunity to all working for it and in creating an inclusive work environment. We respect the diversity of our people and follow a fair, non-discriminatory approach in terms of gender, age, nationality race, caste, religion, community, marital status, physical challenge, and sexual orientation.

We promote diversity in the workplace and ensure a culture of zero tolerance to any form of discrimination, abuse, or harassment whether sexual, physical, or psychological.

PCI provides equal opportunity in recruitment, appraisals, promotion, and career progression. Our people policies are fair, objective, and non-discriminatory and everyone is expected to adhere to them.

Abozt the Position:

Position Title: Assistant Project Coordinator (APC)

Number of Position: 1

Reporting: Program Manager

Location:  Lucknow, UP

Grade: D

Type:  Full Time

Qualification Required: Graduate/Postgraduate in relevant field (social sciences, development, management, finance, etc.)

About the Project:

Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, plays a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s public health landscape. Despite significant strides in Full Immunization Coverage (FIC), district-wise disparities persist in childhood immunization coverage, particularly in urban areas and among various religious groups. To address this, PCI is partnering with UNICEF under the GAVI HSS 3.0 grant to reduce the number of zero-dose children through community engagement and social mobilization in 21 districts in Uttar Pradesh. The project targets the identification and mapping of 100% of zero-dose children, the training and engagement of 80% of community influencers, ensuring 90% attendance of caregivers at community mobilization activities, and orienting 80% of frontline workers on communication and counselling skills by December 31, 2026. PCI will support the government-run routine immunization program and help build a sustainable child immunization ecosystem through this partnership with UNICEF, especially in high-priority areas in the state.

PCI intends to hire an Assistant Program Manager to support the Program Manager in overseeing project implementation across 21 districts of Uttar Pradesh. The Assistant Program Manager will assist in the supervision and coordination of 21 District Coordinators and 3 Sub-District Coordinators, who in turn manage a field team comprising 183 Block Coordinators cum Cluster Coordinators and 53 Cluster Coordinators.

The Block Coordinator cum Cluster Coordinators, and Cluster Coordinators work closely with the Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) at the community level. The Assistant Program Manager will provide overall leadership and day-to-day managerial oversight to ensure effective and timely implementation of the project on the ground.

The Assistant Project Coordinator (APC) will support the Program Manager in the effective implementation of the UNICEF-supported GAVI HSS 3.0 project across 21 priority districts of Uttar Pradesh. The role focuses on project coordination, field-level support, stakeholder engagement, and data-informed decision-making to reduce zero-dose children and strengthen Routine Immunization (RI) through community engagement and social mobilization. The APC will act as a key link between state and district teams, ensuring smooth execution of project activities in alignment with PCI India standards, UNICEF/GAVI requirements, and Government of Uttar Pradesh priorities.

Despite a significant increase in Routine immunization coverage in Uttar Pradesh, Zero-Dose children reflect that there are specific children and families left out in order to ensure full immunization; these children and families need to be mobilised and motivated for taking the routine vaccinations. The families of zero-dose children are scattered across the districts and blocks. Community mobilization plays an important role in identifying zero-dose and missed or left-out children, identifying reasons for not vaccinating children, convincing parents and caregivers to immunize their children, and finally ensuring complete immunization of children.

The Assistant Project Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating key program initiatives, including the implementation of program design, strategic planning, and coordination with the program team. The role will also support Routine Immunization (RI) data collection, analysis, and the use of evidence-based insights for effective program decision-making. The Assistant Program Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams at the PCI India state and country offices to ensure technical guidance, timely program updates, and accurate reporting.

Experience Required:

• The candidate must have a Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Climate Studies, Renewable Energy, Rural Development, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in climate action, renewable energy, sustainability, or green livelihoods, with demonstrated leadership in program strategy and execution.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and scale innovative models that connect climate resilience with inclusive economic development.
• Strong track record of forging high-value partnerships with government departments, CSR leaders, private sector actors, and donor institutions.
• Experience in policy engagement and convergence building, with demonstrated success in influencing agendas and aligning programs with state or national priorities.
• Familiarity with the development and sustainability ecosystem in Bihar (Understanding of National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)/ State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs), rural development programs and community-based institutions such as SHGs, FPOs, or collectives is desirable.), and ability to leverage local insights into actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in donor engagement, proposal development, and program positioning.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and representation skills, with the capacity to build trust, influence decision-makers, and represent the organization in high-level forums.
• Prior exposure to donor-funded projects and knowledge of reporting protocols will be considered a plus.

Skill and Competencies:

• Master’s degree in public health, Health Administration, Social Sciences, Social Work, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in public health or social development programs, preferably in immunization or UNICEF-supported projects.
• Experience coordinating large, multi-district field teams and working with government systems.
• Strong analytical, coordination, reporting, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with state and national health systems and policies.
• Proficiency in local language(s) preferred.

How to apply:

• Interested candidates can apply for the Position by using the following link: https:

About the Role:

The State Manager – Climate Action will anchor PCI India’s climate and sustainability initiatives in Bihar, with a focus on shaping innovative programs, building strategic partnerships, and aligning interventions with state and national climate priorities. Based in Patna, the role will serve as the organization’s lead interface with government, CSR leaders, and ecosystem partners, ensuring that programs are not only impactful on the ground but also scalable and sustainable. This position is ideal for professionals seeking to combine strategic thinking, policy engagement, and partnership-building with hands-on program leadership.

Specifically, the position will:

• 1. Project Coordination and Implementation Support
  • Support the Program Manager in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities in line with approved work plans, budgets, and donor commitments.
  • Assist in the coordination and supportive supervision of District Coordinators.
  • Facilitate coordination across Block Coordinators and Cluster Coordinators through district and sub-district teams.
  • Support effective functioning of field operations and promote a positive, collaborative team environment.
  • Ensure adherence to PCI India policies, UNICEF/GAVI guidelines, and government protocols.

   

  2. Strategic and Technical Support
  • Assist in operationalizing program strategies and action plans to identify, mobilize, and vaccinate zero-dose and missed children.
  • Support mapping and engagement of community influencers, community structures, SHGs, PRIs, and other local platforms.
  • Coordinate with State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) and other stakeholders to strengthen SHG engagement for improving RI coverage.
  • Coordinate with District Coordinators and facilitate program implementation to ensure that all activities are carried out and reported in an effective, efficient, and transparent manner in 21 districts of UP.
  • Work with the PCI Communications team to support the development and dissemination of IEC/BCC materials and training modules.

   

  3. Field Monitoring and Quality Assurance
  • Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress, provide handholding support, and ensure quality implementation.
  • Track activities against work plans and flag risks, gaps, or delays to the Program Manager.
  • Support documentation of best practices, challenges, and lessons learned.

   

  4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
  • Support RI data collection, compilation, validation, and analysis.
  • Assist in use of MEL/MLE tools for tracking outputs and outcomes.
  • Review monthly progress reports from District Coordinators and submit consolidated inputs.
  • Contribute to donor reports, proposals, presentations, and internal reviews.

   

  5. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Support coordination with government departments, UNICEF, CSOs, and partner agencies.
  • Represent PCI India in meetings as delegated by the Program Manager and senior management.
  • Coordinate with internal support teams (People & Culture, Finance, Systems, Procurement) for smooth operations.

What can you expect in PCI:

• A warm, inclusive, and happy work environment.
• Performance driven reward mechanism.
• The best of the class benefits from competitive remunerations.
• Health Insurance coverage for self, spouse & Children.
• Group Terms Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance for Self.
• All other statutory benefits.
• Regular Recognition of performance and PCI Value display in work
• An empowering organization structure which values individual’s skills, competencies and potential.
• Opportunities to operate in a cross functional role.
• Higher responsibilities and larger roles are merit based.
• Young Talent Programs for developing future leaders.
• Leadership roles for women are encouraged and given preference in selection and training.

Recruitment Process:

1. Applications will be shortlisted based on the specified criteria mentioned in the Job Description.
2. Shortlisted candidates will appear for a written assignment (if required).
3. Group Discussions may be part of the interview process for certain positions.
4. The process could also include presentation of the assignment.
5. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend one or more rounds of panel interviews.

The complete process usually takes 2 to 3 weeks. Those moving to the final round of interviews will be hearing from the People & Culture team. We prefer in person meetings but in case of location distances, we are happy to meet you virtually.

After the final round, if you are not selected for the position advertised, we will inform you over a mail. However, we invite you to apply to other open positions. We always look forward to engaging with talent that add value to our endeavours in various capacities.

PCI is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct.