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Consultant – Program Manager

About PCI India

PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 25 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. Our programs strive to impact the social, economic, health and nutritional status of the most vulnerable individuals and families. We work in close collaboration with the government, multilateral organizations, premier academic institutions, and various social actors to create an enabling environment to improve the social positioning of the deprived population. In the past year, PCI India reached more than 1.5 crore, i.e. 15 million people in 1649 Blocks of 259 Districts in 14 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.

About the Position

  • Job Title: Consultant – Program Manager
  • Number of positions: 1
  • Location: Patna, Bihar
  • Duration: 5 months (till 31st Dec 2026)
  • Type: Project Based
  • Qualification: Postgraduate in social work or related fields
  • Experience Required:
    • Minimum 5 years of experience

Skills and Attribute:

  • Minimum 5 years in relevant organization/projects will be an added advantage.
  • Understanding of and a keen interest in the development sector work related to municipality would be preferred.

About the Project

PCI India has been working with a focus on developing and demonstrating critical metrics in the designated districts of Sheikhpura, Katihar, Khagaria and Patna urban PHCs, which can become models of FP, MH, AH and Gender which, in turn, can be showcased, replicated, and scaled up in other geographies in the future. PMSMA, MDSR, LaQshya, SUMAN, FPLMIS, SHWP and WGFP etc are a critical focus area of this project. The primary objective of the project is Strengthening government systems and institutions to deliver comprehensive Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) Services and address Gender Based Violence and Harmful Practices against Women and girls by effective implementation of programmes, policies and laws.

This component is a collaborative initiative supported by UNFPA and implemented in partnership with Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) to promote inclusive, gender-responsive, and sustainable development in urban slums of Patna. The project aims to improve the quality of life of vulnerable urban communities through strengthened access to health and sanitation services, women’s empowerment, community participation, and enhanced municipal service delivery. Special emphasis is placed on promoting gender equality, strengthening the capacities and welfare of sanitation workers (Swacchanginis), fostering community-led slum development, and leveraging innovation and partnerships to build resilient, healthy, and inclusive urban communities.

The Role

Lead the planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of the Urban Slum Development Program in close collaboration with Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC), UNFPA, government departments, and community stakeholders to improve health, gender equality, sanitation, and inclusive development outcomes in urban slums.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead implementation of project activities in accordance with approved workplans and project objectives.
  • Coordinate with PMC, government departments, UNFPA, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.
  • Provide technical oversight to project staff and ensure timebound completion of project deliverables as per the workplan.
  • Ensure quality implementation of interventions related to gender, sexual and reproductive health, sanitation, stakeholder engagement, and slum development activities.
  • Support planning and implementation of capacity-building program for elected representatives and sanitation workers, community engagement initiatives, and urban development activities.
  • Prepare donor reports, presentations, documentation, success stories, and knowledge products.
  • Facilitate monitoring visits and review meetings as per need.

What You Can Expect at PCI

  • A warm, inclusive, and happy work environment
  • Performance‑driven reward mechanism

Recruitment Process

  1. Applications will be shortlisted based on the criteria mentioned in the job description.
  2. The process may include a presentation of the assignment.
  3. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for one or more rounds of panel interviews.

The complete process usually takes 2–3 weeks. Candidates moving to the final round will hear from the People & Culture team. In‑person meetings are preferred, but virtual meetings are conducted where distance is a constraint.

Note

After the final round, if you are not selected for the advertised position, you will be informed via email. However, you are encouraged to apply for other open positions, as PCI welcomes engagement with talented individuals who add value 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.

Application Closure Date:   6th August 2026

 

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