The Sector Head – Nutrition will be CEGIS senior-most leader for the nutrition and ECD portfolio. The role is responsible for architecting CEGIS strategy on systems strengthening for nutrition and ECD, building relations with and coordinating among a broad coalition of ecosystem players in education, stewarding a multi-state portfolio of engagements and providing deep technical and strategic leadership on nutrition and ECD.
Requirements
- 15–20 years of progressive experience in research, programme design and implementation or consulting in nutrition and ECD, with at least 5 years in senior, government-facing roles.
- Experience working with government systems, especially on topics related to nutrition and ECD, is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated track record of engaging with global donors and multilateral institutions for strategic proposal development and leading grant proposals for large projects.
- Experience engaging with senior bureaucrats in national and state governments, especially in advocating for and designing large-scale sectoral solutions.
- Strong knowledge of frameworks, theories and research related to nutrition and ECD; field experience in ECD is preferred.
- Strong stakeholder management and people engagement skills, including aligning multiple stakeholders and building platforms for collaboration and coordination.
- Demonstrates empathy and emotional intelligence; comfortable innovating, taking initiative and solutioning within complex contexts.
- Passion for working with governments and making Indian states work better; intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in at least one Indian language is preferred.
- Operating style suited to working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where teamwork, resourcefulness, and ownership are highly valued.
- Ability to think creatively, take calculated risks, and translate ideas into action.
- High ability to collaborate and actively listen, valuing and integrating diverse perspectives.
- Versatility and comfort in taking on new problems and quickly diving into unfamiliar sectors or contexts.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales
- Travel opportunities to other states
