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Program Officer-HN

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Program Officer-HN

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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 204 Districts in 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.

 

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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.

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About the Position

  • Job Title: Program Officer-HN
  • Number of positions: 01
  • Reporting: Program Manager
  • Location: Lucknow
  • Type- Project Based
  • Qualification required master’s in social sciences/ social work or Rural development/ master’s in business administration.
  • Experience required: Related experience of 3-5 years in the development sector preferably in a Health-related projects.
  • Skill and Competencies:
  • Proficiency in Project Management.
  • Data interpretation skills and the skill to develop MIS.
  • Should be able to collate information and undertake research from the web as well.
  • Good computer knowledge, management, ambiguous and training skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication.
  • Willingness to travel frequently to the field and ability to work against tight timelines
  • Able to handle quantum of work in a time bound manner
  • How to apply: Interested candidates can apply for the Position by using the following link:

Application closure date: 17 Dec 2025

About the Role

The position requires the professional to closely work with the district & block team of UPSRLM, actively supporting in managing Fishery and Beekeeping intervention. Key responsibilities include anchoring the implementation of aforesaid project as per the prescribed package of practices, managing field teams & building coordination with the mission team, capacity building of field team & community cadre and establishing local market connects. This role requires a dynamic professional with strong project management, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  S/he will manage assignments and tasks related to Food, Health, Nutrition and WASH (FNHW) under the guidance of the supervisor.

  S/he will support the supervisor in assessing qualitative and quantitative progress and provide necessary guidance to the district and block teams of UPSRLM.

  S/he will regularly track the progress of project activities and present updates in files for review by the supervisor and competent authorities.

  S/he will prepare reports and compile progress on various project activities based on monitoring of physical and financial progress.

  S/he will draft concept notes, strategic notes, and compile success stories and case studies based on discussions with team members and under the guidance of the supervisor.

  S/he will support in processing approvals from competent authorities as required.

  S/he will support in organizing project activities such as trainings, workshops, and orientation programs, in coordination with District Mission Management Units, and obtain necessary approvals.

  S/he will assist in the development of monthly, quarterly, and annual plans for assigned projects and tasks in consultation with the supervisor and Health Team.

  S/he will develop Excel-based tools for program implementation support and quality assessment for use by the State Mission Unit, in coordination with relevant team members.

  S/he will collate information and data from district and block mission management units, conduct quick analysis, and prepare monthly program progress slide decks (PowerPoint presentations) for competent authorities and field teams.

  S/he will maintain a repository of program documents, references, and updates and present them as required.

  S/he will support in identifying gaps, ensuring timely resolution, and ensure timely report submission and documentation by field teams.

  S/he will perform any other tasks assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

 About the Project:

PCI, India is a technical partner of the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission. PCI is providing technical assistance around integrations of Health & Nutrition (HN), Gender and Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) interventions with community platforms promoted by UPSRLM. The technical support is designed to strengthen UPSRLM in its core areas as well as in the emerging areas of Health and Nutrition. The overall support entails- co-creation of a strategy with UPSRLM in its core intervention areas for transition and sustainability of Health and Nutrition interventions including strengthening of UPSRLM’s internal system, structures, institutional mechanisms and processes. PCI India provides technical knowhow to UPSRLM for building strategy and designing strategic interventions on integration, transition and sustainability by building upon learning from successful models, providing systematic and catalytic support through cascade capacity building of staff and cadres, handholding, mentoring, technology based digital solutions and quality assessment to ensure successful implementation of those interventions in a defined geography.

What can you expect in PCI

  • A warm, inclusive and happy work environment.
  • Performance driven reward mechanism.
  • Best of class benefits with 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 organisation structure which values individual’s skills, competencies and potential.
  • Opportunities to operate in cross functional role.
  • Higher responsibilities and larger roles are merit based.
  • Young Talent Programs for developing future leaders.
  • Leadership roles for women is 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 interview/s.

The complete process usually takes 2 to 3 weeks. If your application is not shortlisted, you will receive a mail from the People & Culture team. 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.

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