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About JanaagrahaAt Janaagraha, we believe that India's future will play out in our cities. Cities have the critical task of propelling our country's economic growth while mitigating pervasive inequities and grappling with complex challenges of climate change, all while looking to reinvigorate a spirit of citizenship. We are a 23-year-old non-profit working towards this urban future by ensuring that the right systems are in place for urban India. Systems that enable us to plan, design, build, govern, fund and manage our cities, and thereby transform the quality of life in India's cities and towns.We partner extensively with union and state governments, and the broader civil society ecosystem to translate our ideas into action. We have a track-record of large-scale change using the /"city systems/" approach across all our focus areas and our current partners include key union government agencies (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, NITI Aayog, Finance Commission) and the state governments of Odisha, Assam and Uttar Pradesh. We publish reports such as the Annual Survey of India’s City Systems (ASICS), which captures the status of laws and rules pertaining to urban governance across the states and union territories in India, besides the constitutional and national level governance framework. Our observations from our deep work across the sub-sectors of urban governance and development, position us to identify key reforms and measures to shape better cities for future, even while addressing the current challenges. We also firmly believe that our journey is as important as our destination, and have crystallised our organizational values into our Culture Codes, which guide our approach and our behaviours.About the Public Finance Management (PFM) TeamThe Public finance reforms have been a core focus area for Janaagraha since its inception and the PFM Program is working towards solving one the most important problems being faced by Indian Cities: making them financially sustainable, efficient and accountable. We directly work with the union, state and urban local governments for advocating, developing reform roadmaps and products, and engendering on-ground change through systemic reforms for “change-at-scale”. Over the years, we have worked with and supported government stakeholders at both central and state level on financial management reforms ranging from resource mobilization, designing inter-governmental transfers, urban infrastructure financing, municipal accounting, budget and expenditure management.Position SummaryThe Manager, Fellowships & Networks will lead the design, delivery, and strategic evolution of Janaagraha’s flagship Fellowship aimed at advancing women’s leadership in public finance. The role will anchor end-to-end programme management while strengthening learning, leadership development, and institutional engagement to enable long-term impact for Fellows. This is an exciting opportunity for an impact-driven professional to shape a high-visibility programme, drive innovation in women’s leadership development, and contribute to systemic reform, with significant engagement across government institutions, practitioners, donors, and the broader public finance ecosystem.Key Responsibilities in detail1. Programme Leadership & DeliveryLead the end-to-end management of the Fellowship, including recruitment, onboarding, training development, mentorship, and graduation Ensure high-quality participant experience through strong planning, coordination, and deliveryManage relationships with Fellows, mentors, partners (governments and domain experts) and internal teams, while ensuring timely and quality communication2. Leadership Development and Alumni EngagementStrengthen the Fellowship’s training programme to build leadership and technical capabilities in public financeDesign and manage mentorship, peer-learning, and exposure opportunities for FellowsContinuously assess Fellow needs and adapt programme design accordinglyBuild and nurture a strong alumni network with pathways for continued engagement, leadership, and collaboration3. Programme Growth and SustainabilityDevelop and implement strategies for the sustainability and scale of the FellowshipExplore and design new models for Fellowship expansion (e.g., state partnerships, thematic tracks, institutional collaborations)Study institutional barriers to women’s leadership in public finance and co-develop strategies and new initiatives to address themLead research, stakeholder consultations, and programme design for new initiativesSupport organizational narrative development for women’s leadership in public finance Launch a national network for women in public finance, as a knowledge sharing, mentoring and peer support group4. Impact Measurement, Storytelling and Ecosystem EngagementDefine and track success metrics across Fellow outcomes, institutional change, and ecosystem impactLead reflection and learning processes to continuously improve programme designGenerate insights and contribute to knowledge products (reports, briefs, presentations) to inform the fieldCapture and document the impact of the Fellowship through Fellow journeys, leadership outcomes, and institutional shiftsDevelop compelling narratives and content in collaboration with the communications team (blogs, reports, media, digital content)Contribute to building the Fellowship’s visibility and influence within the broader ecosystem5. Team Leadership & Institutional ExcellenceLead and mentor team members Set high standards of operational excellence across product development, project management, stakeholder relationship management, and reportingContribute to annual planning processes, quarterly reviews, and institutional governance mechanismsSupport talent development, capacity building, and knowledge management systems within the organizationWhat would make you a good fit for the roleStrong Academic Foundation: Master's degree in Public Policy, Economics, Development Studies, Public Administration or related fields from reputed institutionsExtensive Policy Experience: 6-8 years of experience in Public policy, Programme Management, Gender Mainstreaming and Women’s Leadership, Strategy, Development Sector. Experience in fellowships, capacity-building initiatives, or gender-focused programmes is highly desirableRobust Programme & Project Management: Strong execution skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality outcomesStrategic Thinking & Programme Design: Ability to translate vision into actionable strategies and design new initiatives from the ground upCommunication Excellence & Storytelling: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to develop compelling narratives and high-quality outputsEffective Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated track record of building relationships and engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders including Fellows, government, practitioners, donorsAgility: Comfortable working and delivering in dynamic, ambiguous environments while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlinesMission Commitment: Deep intrinsic motivation to contribute to solving urban governance challenges at scale, commitment to gender equity and strengthening public systems Language Requirements: Excellent command over written and spoken English is essential; proficiency in additional Indian languages is desirable.RemunerationJanaagraha is an equal opportunity employer and offers a highly dynamic and enabling work environment. We provide competitive remuneration commensurate with relevant experience, skill-sets and background.