Project Director, Preconception Nutrition & Care, India
Core
Lead a high-visibility project in India to integrate preconception nutrition and care into the national health system, serving women and couples of reproductive age to improve maternal and birth outcomes.
Role type
Senior IC project director (public health/nutrition)
Builds
Preconception nutrition and care interventions, evidence generation, and policy dialogue within the Indian health system
Domain
Public health, nutrition, reproductive health, international development
Required skills
Project management, stakeholder engagement, partnership management, financial oversight, monitoring and evaluation, team leadership, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Hindi or local languages, experience with government bodies
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead evidence-based negotiations on project priorities and deliverables with donors and government; guide implementation of project activities; manage relations with partners, service providers, and consultants; develop and update annual workplans; cultivate relationships with implementing partners and government authorities; ensure monitoring and learning strategies are applied; manage project staff contracts and consultants; provide financial oversight and monitor expenditure; ensure donor stewardship; establish communication mechanisms within the project team and with leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC