THE ROLE
Sanjhi Sikhiya is looking for a
passionate and creative Programme Design Manager
to lead the evolution of our flagship
Punjab Youth Leaders Program (PYLP)
. The ideal candidate brings a
design thinking lens
,
field experience in education or social impact
, and a commitment to co-creating programmes that are rooted in
community connection and contextual learning
. This role will involve end-to-end design, implementation collaboration, and continuous improvement of the fellowship model in close partnership with internal teams and local stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Fellowship Design & Strategy
Conduct field research and needs assessments to identify opportunities for youth leadership development.
Review and enhance existing fellowship design to ensure contextual relevance and responsiveness to feedback.
Develop scalable, evidence-informed programme components that reflect local realities and align with Sanjhi Sikhiya’s mission.
Co-create culturally relevant, engaging learning modules for fellows.
Build and maintain strong monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems to assess programme effectiveness.
Translate on-ground insights into tools, frameworks, and processes that strengthen the programme.
Programme Implementation & Coordination
Collaborate with district managers to implement fellowship activities across locations, ensuring consistency and quality.
Track fellowship milestones, troubleshoot issues, and provide implementation support to field teams.
Document programme activities, lessons, and outcomes through high-quality internal and external reports.
Share success stories from fellows and their communities with relevant stakeholders.
Alumni Engagement & System Integration
Design and manage alumni engagement strategies that sustain fellows’ leadership journeys beyond the programme.
Support outgoing cohorts in building professional networks and identifying post-fellowship opportunities.
Work with government systems and stakeholders to ensure alignment and long-term ownership of youth-led work.
What We’re Looking For
Required Experience & Skills
Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience designing or managing education or social impact programmes.
Strong writing, documentation, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to convert field insights into scalable and actionable programme interventions.
Experience working across teams, with communities, and alongside government stakeholders.
Familiarity with MEL frameworks and programme evaluation tools.
Willingness to travel frequently within Punjab and work in a dynamic, field-oriented setup.
Bonus If You Have
Experience with human-centered design, behavior science, or systems thinking.
Exposure to working within rural education systems or public institutions.
Ability to create tools, communication material, or program documents for varied audiences.
Proficiency in Punjabi (reading and writing) is a strong advantage.
Values, Competencies, and Skills
Youth-Centric Mindset:
Demonstrated commitment to nurturing young leaders and supporting their growth journeys over the two-year PYLP fellowship.
Collaboration & Relationship-Building:
Ability to foster strong working relationships with internal teams, government stakeholders, alumni, and community partners to collectively advance programme goals.
Cultural Sensitivity:
Deep respect for and understanding of Punjab’s socio-cultural context, with the ability to design and implement programmes that are locally grounded and relevant.
Adaptive Leadership:
Comfortable working in dynamic, field-based environments with the agility to respond to evolving on-ground needs and feedback.
Event & Programme Coordination:
Working knowledge of planning and executing programme events, including coordination of logistics, communication, and post-event reflection.
Data-Informed Thinking:
Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform programme strategy, improvements, and innovation.
Learning Orientation:
Constantly seek feedback and new insights to strengthen programme design using best practices in youth leadership and education.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a
mission-driven team
working to
reimagine grassroots transformation through education and local leadership in Punjab
. This is a unique opportunity to design and shape impactful programmes, while working closely with communities, youth leaders, and government partners.
Remuneration:
₹5–8 LPA (CTC), commensurate with experience and the level of commitment.
