Senior Program Coordinator (State Coordination, Gender & Entitlements)

About the role

BRAC International's Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative (UPGI) is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator in New Delhi to lead state-level implementation of the Samaveshi Aajeevika Yojana (SAY) and the Graduation approach. The role works with State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs), government departments, implementation and research partners and BRAC teams to strengthen programme design, implementation quality, gender inclusion and access to social protection entitlements. It reports to the Senior Program Advisor, works closely with the State PMU and other India team members, and involves regular travel to partner states and field locations.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with state governments and SRLMs under DAY-NRLM to support SAY implementation and integration with state priorities.
• Build relationships with government departments and help SRLMs co-design, adapt and scale the Graduation/SAY approach.
• Integrate gender considerations into programme design and delivery, and identify government schemes and social protection entitlements to improve access for eligible households.
• Coordinate partners, SRLMs, national and state teams and thematic teams, and provide strategic inputs and track policy developments.
• Facilitate cross-state learning exchanges, immersion visits and review meetings, and explore convergence and scale-up through NGOs, CSR initiatives and other agencies.
• Develop state-level roadmaps, run programme reviews, analyse performance data and anticipate bottlenecks and risks.
• Support partner onboarding, manage partner budgets and deliverables, and promote good practices and adaptive improvement.
• Organise multi-stakeholder workshops and roundtables, document field insights and safeguarding, and represent BRAC International with government and partners.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Demography, Public Policy or a related field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience delivering programmes in the government, development or civil society sector in India.
• At least 5 years of senior-level engagement and negotiation with government partners, international financial institutions, donors and other development stakeholders, preferably in India or South Asia.
• Experience in social protection, gender and inclusion, and in partner and programme management.
• Fluent written and spoken English, with fluency in Hindi and/or a relevant regional language; willingness to travel frequently within India and occasionally internationally.
• Knowledge of BRAC's programmes and work in India is an advantage; qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Required skills

• Strong analytical, writing and documentation skills, including reports, proposals and programme documents.
• Strategic leadership, sound judgement, interpersonal skills and political and contextual sensitivity.

Candidates apply online via the application link with a CV and detailed cover letter; the deadline is 12 November 2026. BRAC International offers a competitive salary and benefits package.