Programme Coordinator, Life - India - Ashoka University

Ashoka University

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India

3 weeks ago

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Deepika Kaur

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Description

Reports to:
Senior Adviser, NITI-BIU

Location:
Delhi, India

Experience (in years):Minimum 5 years' experience in impact consulting, policy advocacy
and event management, including organising events with senior global stakeholders.

Nature of work:
Full Time

About Ashoka University:

10 years ago, we embarked on a journey to establish a world-class, multi-disciplinary, liberal
arts and sciences university in India. Built on the finest global best practices of institution and
university governance, Ashoka has truly transformed Indian higher education in India with its
unique pedagogy, governance and best practices.

Ashoka is today India's #1 liberal arts and sciences university that is home to the most diverse
student body, a hub for impactful research and a magnet for best-in-class faculty and staff.

Ashoka has been ranked in the top five among private Universities in India by QS Asia and has
also secured top rank among all Indian Universities in the 'International Faculty' indicator. The
University was earlier awarded Diamond rating by QS I.GAUGE as a recognition of its
continuous focus on academic rigour, inter-disciplinary pedagogy, world-class faculty, academic
research, innovative modules of engagement with the community and teaching methods.

We aim to co-create a nurturing space for our students, faculty, staff, donors and community

positively through universal values:
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Be Mission-Driven:

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Think Strategically:

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Act Authentically:

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Take Accountability:

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Build Collaboration:

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Deliver Excellence

About Department/Centre:

Centre for Social and Behaviour Change (CSBC) is a leading Indian behaviour science
institution, driving behavioural change measures for people and communities in need. CSBC
advances the science and practice of behaviour change, harnessing cross-disciplinary expertise
in the areas of nutrition, sanitation, maternal health, family planning, and financial services.
The Centre executes this vision through behavioural change programmes, foundational

To introduce a novel paradigm of behaviourally informed policy design and implementation in
India, NITI Aayog partnered with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and Centre
for Social and Behaviour Change (CSBC) in 2019 to institute the Behavioural Insights Unit of
India (NITI-BIU).

Role and Responsibilities:
Mission LiFE is an India-led global mass movement that will

nudge individual and collective action to protect and preserve the environment. It is a

priority area for the G20 Indian Presidency and also a national priority for India.
Under the Mission, the NITI-BIU is leading the Global Call for Ideas & Papers and anchoring
other work streams to drive Mission LiFE on the global stage in partnership with other
countries, climate leaders, and multilateral bodies.

In this context, the NITI-BIU is looking to onboard a Program Coordinator to work on Mission
LiFE immediately. They will lead overall design and management of strategic visibility
activities under Mission LiFE, including key events.
The role presents a unique opportunity

to work with the highest government offices in the world and to bring together decision

makers towards making a change in the climate crisis. The roles and responsibilities will

include the following:

Ideate, manage, and execute largescale events with CXOlevel and Ministerlevel

participation, such as conferences, webinars, and roundtable discussions.

Operationalize multiple workstreams, coordinate with different teams, vendors, and

participants, and manage event logistics.

Develop supporting content for roundtable discussions and conferences, such as session

notes, concept notes for panel discussions, etc.

Coordinate with multiple stakeholders in the government system from national, state, and

district administrations.

Ensure strict adherence to timelines and keep senior leadership of Mission LiFE apprised

on progress.

Develop highquality content arising from any strategic event organised under LiFE
Provide support to other LiFE teams, as required.
Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Eligibility:5 to 7 years of experience in policy advocacy and/or event management, preferably
in managing large-scale public sector events.

Education Qualification:
Master's degree or certification in social and public communication,
public policy, or other relevant fields.

Competencies and skills:

Strong experience in ideating, planning, and executing strategic events, preferably
- large-scale events.

Experience in vendor management, project management, and stakeholder management,

- especially government stakeholders.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong understanding of government systems, preferably at the national level.
Extraordinary attention to detail with an ability to execute and support multiple work

- streams simultaneously.