Program Specialist

Lucknow - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 0-5years

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB Code - CEL/002

Program Specialist Community Empowerment Lab (CEL)

Do you envision an organization beyond rigid structures and hierarchy as a living breathing system where people learning and energy flow purposefully

Community Empowerment Lab (CEL) is an evidence-to-scale institution working at the forefront of maternal newborn and child health across India and the Global South. We unite rigorous science and human experience to co-create and scale health system and community solutions. CEL is where science and compassion converge to spark a movementone mother one newborn one community at a time.

At CEL we are sparking a movement where science and compassion come together to build a thriving world.

With CELs bold vision for sector-leading implementation and scale we invite a Program Specialist to propel our program strategy execution and growth at the highest standards of professional excellence.

The Role

As Program Specialist you will work closely with the Director Program Systems to drive CELs portfolio of high-impact programs translating visionary strategies into action. You will contribute to managing multi-site implementation lead operational innovation and coordinate diverse teams to ensure that research protocols are diligently adhered to and evidence is systematically transformed into sustainable solutions. Your expertise will guide CELs partnerships systems and culture integrating continuous improvement adaptive management and a results-driven ethos throughout our work. You will represent CEL to donors policymakers and collaborators and uphold our commitment to compassion rigour and equity.

Your work will include:

Work closely with the Director of Program Systems to oversee the design planning and execution of large-scale implementation programs aligned with CELs research agenda and institutional goals.

Lead strategic program development including proposal writing donor relations budget management and compliance.

Direct and support program managers field teams and partners to achieve milestones deliverables and measurable impact.

Ensure compliance of the research teams robust monitoring evaluation and learning systems for adaptive management and program optimization.

Foster effective collaboration with government academic NGO and community partners to scale innovations and strengthen systems.

Build and maintain high-performance teams providing mentorship capacity strengthening and leadership development.

Communicate program results and lessons learned to key stakeholders through reports presentations and publications.

Advance CELs reputation as a leader in the field through visibility networking and advocacy.

Education/ Experience

You hold an advanced degree (MPH MHA MBA or equivalent) in public health health systems or a related field.

You have proven experience directing complex multi-faceted programs in public health or development sectors preferably in low-resource settings.

You excel at building operational frameworks managing budgets and teams and establishing systems for program excellence.

You are highly skilled in donor engagement strategic partnership development and grant administration.

Youre an adaptable problem solver committed to innovation learning and impact at scale.

You possess advanced leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.

You are energised by mission-driven work and passionate about advancing health and equity for mothers newborns and communities.

Join us at CELwhere program leadership transforms research into action and action into impact.

Location

Anywhere in Uttar Pradesh (India).

Application Procedure:

If you find this opportunity aligns with your skills and passion we welcome you to apply by following these steps:

Last Date to Apply will be 15 December 2025.
Fill in the form; it is mandatory. No candidature will be accepted if the form is not filled.
Please share your CV with a covering letter and a short note on how your ideas and experience best position you to nurture human thriving within a mission-driven organization.
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We kindly request that you include your current and expected salary details along with your anticipated start date in your cover letter.

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