Migration and Asylum Project (MAP) invites applications to join as Director of Programme (Law and Gender)

The Migration and Asylum Project (MAP) invites applications from interested candidates who wish to join the organisation as its Director of Programme (Law and Gender).

Job Title: Director of Programme (Law and Gender)

Reporting to: Executive Director

Experience: 12-15 years

Consultancy Period: 1 year (with possibility of renewals)

Starting Date: November 1, 2024      

Location: New Delhi (on-site) with travel to States where the project is being implemented

Qualifications and Experience 

• Post-graduate degree in law or related field, with a focus on gender studies;

• Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in law or relevant work experience, with at least 10 years of demonstrated leadership experience in the field of ‘access to justice’ and gender;

• Experience working with international, and national and institutions, especially government and UN bodies, is strongly preferred;

• Background in working with issues such as migration, and/or gender-based violence is desirable;

• Excellent communication (written and verbal), negotiation, and interpersonal skills;

• Ability to think strategically, solve problems creatively, and drive results in a dynamic environment;

• Strong sense of personal integrity, attention to detail and understanding of confidentiality and ethics is essential; and

• Open to Indian citizens only.

Position overview 

MAP is currently looking for a suitable candidate for the position of ‘Director of Programme (Law and Gender)’ for its programme focusing on democratising justice at the grassroots for displaced and marginalised women and girls. To this end, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the effective and high-quality delivery, including financial, operational and risk management, of the said programme.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Programme Management 

• Translate project strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth;

• Overall management and implementation of the project;

• Conduct capacity-building sessions for grassroots justice actors, including paralegal volunteers, litigators, communities across the target States that the organisation currently operates in; 

• Oversee all community and stakeholder outreach and engagement;

• Supervise the preparation of various project outputs (e.g., policies,  directives, guidelines, procedures, outreach, and training material) and their implementation and dissemination;

• Keep abreast of legislative and policy changes and design project interventions accordingly;

• Engage with various accountability mechanisms including the UN and domestic systems; and

• Provide mentorship support and insights to inform program adjustments and improvements and provide strategic and policy advice to programme teams on required follow-up and/ or corrective actions. 

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Oversee and be accountable for the delivery of all project milestones within their agreed timeline, budget, scope and high quality, ensuring that team members maintain consistently high standards of project delivery;

• Formulation of quality project reports, setting models for achieving expected results according to clear monitoring and evaluation systems;

• Preparing donor reports and leading all donor engagement; and

• Facilitate donor and other external audits and reviews and operationalise the timely and full implementation of audit recommendations.

 Partnerships and Networks

• Build effective collaboration with relevant institutional actors, especially legal services authorities, and other relevant stakeholders for the implementation of relevant project activities;

• Develop networks and partnerships with appropriate government departments and officials, civil society and other stakeholders; and

• Build strong collaboration with all project partners and collaborators for effective programme delivery.

Supervision and Office Management 

• Recruit, train and undertake day-to-day supervision of team members;

• Conduct formal and informal quarterly performance assessments for staff;

• Mentor staff and maintain a culture of open communication and transparency; and

• Undertake steps towards ensuring staff welfare in accordance with office policy.

Financial and Administrative Management

• Facilitate high-quality administrative, operational, and financial management of the Project;  ​

• Ensure the effective collaboration of the project teams with other cross-functional teams within MAP, including finance, HR and communications; and

• Monitor the project budget and ensure that resources are allocated and used for project execution in a timely and efficient manner. 

Remuneration

The remuneration for the position will be commensurate with experience.

Why MAP? 

• Opportunity to lead from the front, working with leaders across the organisation and the senior leadership team;

• Understand the inner workings of an organisation in its expansion phase and contribute directly to organisational building and development;

• Be part of a team comprising highly qualified and dynamic professionals who are deeply committed to social justice and bringing about transformative change;

• Develop intellectual leadership, innovate, work independently, and engage with diverse stakeholders;

• Enhance understanding of the international development sector, particularly UN/INGO systems and procedures; and

• Work in a structured and highly professional environment, with clearly defined roles, but allowing for creativity and space for finding unique solutions.

Recruitment Process

• Potential candidates who meet the requirements should submit their Resume and a Cover Letter by September 30, 2024, 5 PM, using the following link.

• Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the recruitment process. Due to limited capacity, we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates.

• For any queries, please write to us at recrutiments@aratrust.in