Career Opportunities

Position

Assistant Project Coordinator (Technical Support & Knowledge Management) (1 position)

Location

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Reporting to

Project Coordinator/Project Director

About IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development (CKD)

IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development (CKD) is a not-for-profit organisation, with a singular focus on women, adolescents and children. We relentlessly pursue building the agency of women, adolescents and children by providing equitable access to health, nutrition, education and 21st century skills, livelihood and employability. With a commitment to leave no one behind, our key principles of diversity, equity and inclusion drive all our goals.

CKD was incubated in 2013 by IPE Global Limited, an international development organisation with a track record of implementing multi-sectoral, large-scale, and high-impact development projects across continents. CKD leverages IPE Global’s 27+ years of experience and knowledge for maximum impact.

Job Description

Position Summary

CKD invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Project Coordinator (Technical Support & Knowledge Management) for its programme on Community Engagement for Reduction of Zero Dose Children and Improved RI coverage through Health System Strengthening across 6 districts of Uttar Pradesh.

Based at the State level, the Assistant Project Coordinator will work under the guidance of the Project Coordinator/Director and will support the state/district/sub-district teams to ensure timely, high-quality implementation of programme activities while also leading Project MIS, analysis, reporting, and knowledge/documentation systems so that evidence and learnings are captured, packaged, and used for decision-making and stakeholder reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme coordination and implementation support

• Work closely with the Project Coordinator to execute the intervention, track progress against milestones and timelines.
• Liaise with state/divisional/district officials and donor/partners to enable smooth implementation, monitoring and supervision.
• Provide ongoing guidance and backstopping to district/sub-district teams to resolve bottlenecks and improve quality of execution.
• Travel to districts for advocacy, supervision and participation in review meetings, as required.

Technical backstopping, capacity building and package roll-out

• Support Project Coordinator in planning and executing capacity building initiatives for programme teams, frontline workers and other stakeholders (e.g., IPC/counselling and other technical areas aligned to programme needs).
• Orient District/Sub-district teams on SBCC/technical packages and training modules, jointly with partners/donor representatives, as required.

MIS, monitoring, analysis and reporting

• Maintain the project MIS; ensure data quality, timely compilation, analysis, and synthesis for decision-making and stakeholder updates.
• Ensure concurrent monitoring systems and strengthen supportive supervision across levels; analyse monitoring reports and flag corrective actions.
• Develop periodic progress reports, dashboards and presentations for submission to donor/partners and internal review.

Documentation and Knowledge Management

• Coordinate systematic capture of programme data/insights and ensure documentation of key processes and outputs.
• Develop monthly case studies/success stories/best practices and other evidence products from the field.
• Create/update technical documents—reports, manuals, guides, SOPs, templates—ensuring version control, formatting and quality assurance.
• Set up and maintain knowledge repositories/systems (digital/non-digital) for storage, retrieval and dissemination; identify key knowledge assets (MIS, reports, presentations, etc.).
• Build documentation capacity of team members through orientations/trainings on documentation practices and KM tools.

Team/process coordination (internal systems support)

• Support recruitment, onboarding, orientation and replacement hiring (if needed) for programme staff, in coordination with Project Coordinator/HR.
• Coordinate with internal departments (HR/Admin/Finance) to ensure smooth operational support for field teams.

Safeguarding and compliance

• Ensure/coordinate mandatory staff briefings and compliance on PSEA and Child Protection as per organisational policy.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the Asst Project Coordinator may be required to undertake other duties as determined by the Project Coordinator/Project Director that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Qualification & Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate in Social Sciences, Public Health, Rural Development, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in health, immunization, or community mobilization programmes at the district or state level.
• Prior experience working with government health systems (NHM, Routine Immunisation) is preferred.
• Strong coordination and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Sound MIS/M&E skills, including data compilation, validation, analysis, and generation of actionable insights for different stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in Hindi and English; ability to communicate in local dialects will be an advantage.
• Strong ability to develop high-quality documentation, including reports, case studies, and presentations; able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel extensively within assigned districts and work in field settings.

Note:

• Strong preference will be given to candidates who can join at short notice
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Contract Type and Period

This will be a fixed term employee contract.
The contract will be for the period January-Dec 2026

Compensation

Compensation package will be commensurate with qualification & experience and last salary drawn.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to share their CVs (renamed as Name–Position) to hr.zerodose@ipeckd.org, clearly mentioning the post applied for, notice period, last drawn salary in both the email body and the CV

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The advertisement will be removed if a qualified applicant is identified before the closing date (12th Janaury’2026).

CKD is committed to adopting fair, objective, and inclusive employment practices that uphold equal opportunity and foster diversity. We strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect at every stage of the employment cycle. Guided by our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we aim to cultivate a workplace that reflects and responds to varied experiences and perspectives.

Position

District Coordinator (6 positions)

Location

1 per district – Banda/ Hamirpur/ Chitrakoot/ Mirzapur/ Bhadohi/ Sonbhadra

Reporting to

Project Coordinator

About IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development (CKD)

IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development (CKD) is a not-for-profit organisation, with a singular focus on women, adolescents and children. We relentlessly pursue building the agency of women, adolescents and children by providing equitable access to health, nutrition, education and 21st century skills, livelihood and employability. With a commitment to leave no one behind, our key principles of diversity, equity and inclusion drive all our goals.

CKD was incubated in 2013 by IPE Global Limited, an international development organisation with a track record of implementing multi-sectoral, large-scale, and high-impact development projects across continents. CKD leverages IPE Global’s 27+ years of experience and knowledge for maximum impact.

Job Description

Position Summary

CKD invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of District  Coordinators for its programme on Community Engagement for reduction of Zero Dose Children and Improved RI coverage through Health System Strengthening across 6 districts of Uttar Pradesh.

Based at the district level, the District Coordinator will work under guidance of the Project Coordinator and Divisional health Coordinator and will be responsible for implementation of project activities in the assigned districts with support from the on-ground partners hired through third party agency. Key responsibilities include on-going guidance, oversight and support to the team of partners working at the allocated project geographies, participation in review meetings with key stakeholders including District Immunization Officer, Block Program Managers and other block team for identifying challenges and progress to reach the zero-dose cohort, capacity building of Frontline Workers and community influencers as well as documentation and data management of project activities undertaken in the Blocks and Sub center/ANM areas.

District Coordinator will supervise a team of Block and Cluster Coordinators at the District level.

Key Responsibilities-

Planning and Coordination

• Maintain strong coordination with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), District Immunization Officer (DIO), MOIC, and other development partners.
• Support implementation of the Zero-Dose CSO engagement activities at the block/district level as per the approved plan under the guidance of the State team.
• Facilitate coordination between CSO field teams comprising Block and Cluster Coordinators, and ASHAs, ANMs, in close coordination with Block MOICs for effective planning and mobilization of VAB and ZD children.
• Monthly individual briefing meetings with DM, CDO and CMO.
• Participate in monthly review meetings with the PC/DHC and share progress, challenges, and best practices.
• Resource mapping and orientations of formal, informal institutions/ dept/ and influencers.
• Lead the strengthening of urban health systems for routine immunization including Head Count Survey, area demarcation and population-based microplanning for the urban areas.
• Support Block cum Cluster Coordinators and Cluster Coordinators in preparing monthly work plans aligned with RI micro plans and VAB/Zero Dose load and other key priorities
• Represent CSO partners in district-level planning and review forums, as directed like DTIF, CTIF etc).

Advocacy

• Participation and presentation in DHS/ DTF meetings and meeting minutes shared
• Participation and presentation in monthly EC meetings and meeting minutes shared
• Participation in DWR meetings and meeting minutes shared.
• Support to Block and Cluster Coordinators TTF/ BTF meeting.

Community Engagement

• Planning behaviour change communication activities tailored to local preferences and community needs. Orient the team of assigned partners on the SBCC materials.
• Oversee and guide field-level staff (Community Coordinator and Block Coordinators) in identification and tracking of VAB, Zero Dose and under-immunized children.
• Facilitate social mobilization and awareness activities in collaboration with community influencers, VHNSC/MAS members, religious/community leaders, and CSO partners.
• Monitor household visits, community meetings, and ensure coverage of hard-to-reach and high-risk habitations.
• Ensure timely referral and follow-up of zero-dose children for vaccination.

Data and Reporting

• Support in compilation and validation of field data on Zero Dose children (identified, vaccinated, pending).
• Coordinate with BCs and CCs to ensure submission of Monthly Report on Zero Dose MIS Portal by 3rd of every month and ensure data accuracy MPRs before it’s submission.
• Cross verifies the uploaded BCs and CCs reports on zero dose MIS portal and approve it within time frame.
• Ensure BCs/CCs facilitated VAB MIS reporting of concern Block/planning Unit.
• Analyse field findings to identify low-performing areas and recommend corrective actions.
• Block-wise identification of key programmatic issues and prepare presentations accordingly in consultation and guidance of Project Coordinator and Divisional Health Coordinator.
• Ensure documentation of case stories, best practices.
• Sharing of Media clippings, appeals by leading practitioners/ religious leaders/ politicians etc.

Review meeting and Capacity Building

• District level review meeting of BCs and CCs on monthly basis (input and outputs)
• Support BCs and CCs in conduction/facilitation of block level review meeting of FLWs in poor performing blocks.
• Facilitate preparation of VABs list for RI and identification of family- based influencers across GAVI districts
• Identification of training needs of BCs and CCs, Govt counterpart and partners, prepare training and implementation plans for quality outcomes.
• Support orientation and capacity-building sessions for CSO field staff, community volunteers, and PRI and MAS members.

Supportive Supervision

• Conduct supportive supervision visits to monitor quality of field engagement and data collection.
• Provide on-site mentoring to strengthen interpersonal communication and community mobilization skills.

Reporting and Review Mechanism

• The District Coordinator will submit monthly progress reports to the Project Coordinator and Divisional Health Coordinator and participate in regular review meetings organized by the State Team and Development Partner.
• The District Coordinator will share a best practices case study/success story of their respective filed to the Project coordinators.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the District Coordinator may be required to undertake other duties as determined by the District Coordinator/Project Coordinator that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Qualification & Experience

Essential

• Post – Graduate in Social Sciences, Public Health, Rural Development, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in health, immunization, or community mobilization programs at district or state level.
• Prior experience working with government health systems (NHM, RI,) preferred.
• Strong coordination and facilitation skills; able to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, and mobile-based MIS reporting).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in Hindi and local dialects.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned block and work in field settings using public transport.

• Note:
• • Strong preference will be given to local candidates residing in the project districts as mentioned above.
• • Preference will be given to candidates with own two-wheeler and a valid driving license.
• • Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Contract Type and Period

This will be a fixed term employee contract.
The contract will be for the period Feb-Dec 2026

Compensation

Compensation package will be commensurate with qualification & experience and last salary drawn.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to share their CVs (renamed as Name–Position–District) to hr.zerodose@ipeckd.org, clearly mentioning the post applied for and two preferred districts (in order of preference) in both the email body and the CV

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The advertisement will be removed if a qualified applicant is identified before the closing date.

CKD is committed to adopting fair, objective, and inclusive employment practices that uphold equal opportunity and foster diversity. We strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect at every stage of the employment cycle. Guided by our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we aim to cultivate a workplace that reflects and responds to varied experiences and perspectives.

Position

Block Cum Cluster Coordinator ( 31 positions)

Location

Assigned block across 6 project districts – Banda, Hamirpur, Chitrakoot, Mirzapur, Bhadohi, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh (refer list of blocks in enclosures)

Reporting to

District Coordinator

About IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development (CKD)

IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development (CKD) is a not-for-profit organisation, with a singular focus on women, adolescents and children. We relentlessly pursue building the agency of women, adolescents and children by providing equitable access to health, nutrition, education and 21st century skills, livelihood and employability. With a commitment to leave no one behind, our key principles of diversity, equity and inclusion drive all our goals.

CKD was incubated in 2013 by IPE Global Limited, an international development organisation with a track record of implementing multi-sectoral, large-scale, and high-impact development projects across continents. CKD leverages IPE Global’s 27+ years of experience and knowledge for maximum impact.

Job Description

Position Summary

CKD invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Block cum Cluster Coordinators for its programme on Community Engagement for reduction of Zero Dose Children and Improved RI coverage through Health System Strengthening across 6 districts of Uttar Pradesh.

Based at the Block level, the Block cum Cluster Coordinator will work under the guidance of the District Coordinator and will be responsible for implementation of project activities in the assigned Blocks with specific focus on assigned ASHA areas. Key responsibilities include strengthening of Vaccine Avoidance Behaviour Programme, participation in review meetings with key stakeholders including Medical Health Officer In charge (MOIC) Block Program Managers (BPM), SMNet team for identifying challenges and progress to reach the zero-dose cohort, capacity building of Frontline Workers, Block Response Team and community influencers as well as documentation and data management of project activities undertaken in the Blocks. In addition to block level responsibilities block cum cluster coordinator will also accountable for selected ASHA areas in pre-assigned sub health centres of the assigned block. Key deliverables from ASHA areas include mapping of intervention areas to identify VAB, zero-dose children, understand reasons for vaccine avoidance, facilitate registration of zero dose children, drop out and missed children through UWIN. Block cum cluster Coordinator will also identify community influencers and engage them for community mobilization in allocated geographies.

Block Coordinator will supervise a team of Cluster Coordinators.

Key responsibilities-

Planning

• Develop and implement monthly mobilization-plans for immunization of VAB/Zero Dose and missed children.
• Ensure alignment of CSO activities with RI, and outreach session schedules.
• Work to identify the reasons for vaccination avoidance and collaborate with the District Coordinator to design strategies for effectively engaging and reaching these groups.
• Coordinate closely with the Medical Officer In-Charge (MoIC), Block Programme Manager (BPM), Block Community Process Manager (BCPM), and other block officials for smooth execution of the program and achieve program objectives.
• Participate in block-level review and convergence meetings (BWR, BTF, and TTF etc).
• Participate in monthly block/ planning unit level meetings.
• Participation in ASHA Cluster Meetings with a focus on the priority area.
• Support to the Government functionary during the MR outbreak/campaigns etc.
• If placed in Urban – strengthening urban health systems for routine immunization including Head Count Survey, area demarcation and population-based microplanning.
• Support ANM and ASHA of assigned AHSA areas in communication planning, And regular updation of communication plans.
• Capacity building and handholding of AHSHAs and ANMs for planning of coverage of zero dose and vaccine hesitant children

Coordination and Liaison

• Maintain regular coordination with the MOIC, ANMs BPM, BCPMs and other block partners.
• Represent the CSO in Block Task Force on Immunization (BTFI) meetings, Block Weekly Review Meetings and ensure CSO action points are followed up.
• Coordinate between the District/Project Coordinator and community-level CSO staff for smooth implementation.
• Engage local influencers, PRI members, and religious/community leaders for awareness and community mobilization on immunization.

Community Engagement

• Direct engagement in assigned AHSA areas
• Supervise and guide Cluster Coordinators on data collection and community mobilization.
• Facilitate household visits, verification of line lists, and follow-up of Zero Dose children.
• Conduct supportive supervision during VHNDs, outreach sessions, and community meetings.
• Promote inclusive communication strategies to reach marginalized populations (urban slums, nomadic groups, brick kiln workers, etc.).
• Liaise with PRI members, SHG leaders, religious/community influencers, and school teachers to promote immunization.
• Mobilize families during immunization Sessions and special /campaigns ( RI weeks, Intensified MI etc).
• Address myths and misconceptions around vaccination through interpersonal communication and local IEC activities and support of influencers.
• Facilitate and participate in household visits, mothers’ meetings, and community sensitization events.
• Support local CSO partners in community awareness and demand-generation activities.

Data Management & Reporting

• Support MOIC and other block level officials strengthen system for identification and reporting of vaccine hesitant families
• Ensure accurate and timely data collection and reports on VAB/Zero Dose children through prescribed formats/tools.
• Ensure submission of Monthly Report on Zero Dose MIS Portal by 3rd of every month and ensure data accuracy MPRs before it’s submission.
• Cross verifies the uploaded CCs reports on Zero Dose MIS portal and approve it within time frame.
• Ensure the timely reporting of block/planning unit on VAB MIS
• Validate data with health staff and support data triangulation with RI, UWIN and HMIS records.
• Prepare weekly feedback, highlighting gaps, challenges, and suggestions for improvement.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, highlighting gaps, challenges, and success stories.
• Support monitoring visits and maintain documentation (meeting minutes, photos, case studies).

Capacity Building

• Build capacity of ASHAs, ANMs, and AWWs on the identification and tracking of VAB and Zero Dose children.
• Provide feedback and on-the-job mentoring to field staff to enhance effectiveness and accountability.
• Capacity building/sensitization of BRT team members.
• Share best practices and learning within the block and district teams.

Monitoring and Supervision

• Conduct regular field visits to assess session quality and beneficiary participation.
• Track RI session implementation against plan and support corrective actions.
• Maintain coordination with district-level officers and ensure compliance with project guidelines.

Key Deliverables / Outputs

• Improved VAB, Zero Dose coverage and reduction in missed children in assigned areas and block
• Updated VAB, Zero Dose & under-immunized child line list per block.
• Increase and sustain the VAB MIR reporting
• Monthly micro-plan and activity implementation report.
• Documentation of success stories, case studies, and field photographs.
• Monthly report submitted to District Coordinator within the defined timeline.
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As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, Block cum Cluster Coordinator may be required to undertake other duties as determined by the District Coordinator/Project Coordinator that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Qualification & Experience

Essential

• Graduate in Social Sciences, Public Health, Rural Development, or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in health, immunization, or community mobilization programs.
• Prior experience working with government health systems (NHM, RI, ICDS) preferred.
• Strong coordination and facilitation skills; able to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, and mobile-based MIS reporting).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in Hindi and local dialects.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned block and work in field settings using public transport/two-wheeler.

• Strong preference will be given to local candidates residing in the project districts as mentioned above.
• Preference will be given to candidates with own two-wheeler and a valid driving license.
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Contract Type and Period

This will be a fixed term employee contract.
The contract will be for the period Feb-Dec 2026

Compensation

Compensation package will be commensurate with qualification & experience and last salary drawn.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to share their CVs (renamed as Name–Position–District) to hr.zerodose@ipeckd.org, clearly mentioning the post applied for and three preferred blocks (in order of preference) in both the email body and the CV.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The advertisement will be removed if a qualified applicant is identified before the closing date.

CKD is committed to adopting fair, objective, and inclusive employment practices that uphold equal opportunity and foster diversity. We strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect at every stage of the employment cycle. Guided by our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we aim to cultivate a workplace that reflects and responds to varied experiences and perspectives.

District

Sl.No

Block

Bhadohi

Aurai

Bhadoi

Deegh

Gyanpur

Suriyawan

Suriyawan

Banda

Badhokar Khurd

Kamasin

Chitrakoot

Karvi

Manikpur

Pahari

Ramnagar

Hamirpur

Dhagwan

Maudaha

Sumerpur

Mirzapur

Gursandi

Gursandi

Hallia

Jamalpur

Kachawa

Lalganj

Marihan

Rajgarh

Vijaypur

Sonbhadra

Babhani

Choppan

Duddhi

Ghorawal

Myorpur

Nagawa

Robertsganj

Position

Cluster Coordinator (4 positions)

Location

Assigned cluster of villages/urban areas in Banda/ Hamirpur/ Chitrakoot/ Mirzapur/ Bhadohi/ Sonbhadra (refer list of clusters in enclosures)

Reporting to

Block Coordinator

About IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development (CKD)

IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development (CKD) is a not-for-profit organisation, with a singular focus on women, adolescents and children. We relentlessly pursue building the agency of women, adolescents and children by providing equitable access to health, nutrition, education and 21st century skills, livelihood and employability. With a commitment to leave no one behind, our key principles of diversity, equity and inclusion drive all our goals.

CKD was incubated in 2013 by IPE Global Limited, an international development organisation with a track record of implementing multi-sectoral, large-scale, and high-impact development projects across continents. CKD leverages IPE Global’s 27+ years of experience and knowledge for maximum impact.

Job Description

Position Summary

CKD invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Cluster Coordinators for its programme on Community Engagement for reduction of Zero Dose Children and Improved RI coverage through Health System Strengthening across 6 districts of Uttar Pradesh.

Key responsibilities-
Cluster coordinator will report to Block Coordinator and will be responsible for designated ASHA areas from assigned blocks.

Specific Responsibilities

• Plan and implement project activities in the assigned villages/ Urban areas in close coordination with the Block and District Coordinator.
• Conduct mapping of Sub Center/ANM areas (using participatory appraisal methods such as Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), etc.) to identify zero-dose children.
• Identify the reasons for avoidance of vaccination and share the same with the Block Coordinator for development of a strategy to effectively reach out to them.
• Liaison with Block Coordinator to facilitate quality line listing by FLWs through Headcount validation exercise in identified ASHA areas.
• Facilitate registration of VAB, Zero-dose children, missed and drop out children through UWIN.
• Identify and maintain a database of local influencers and immunization champions during FGDs, to support daily planning, on-demand session identification, identification of VAB families, and their mobilization through a participatory approach.
• Identify community platforms in the interventions villages and engage with platforms such as Mahila Arogya Samiti (MAS), Self-help Groups (SHG), Youth Groups, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), urban local bodies, Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition Committees, Urban Health Sanitation and Nutrition Communities and other social structures to mobilize communities and generate the demand for vaccination.
• Collaborate with local groups to identify local festivals, seasonal events, mela’s, key gatherings such as Kisan Sammelan, Gram/Ward Sabha, and develop an events calendar to promote immunization awareness.
• Organize community engagement activities (as per events calendar) in the assigned cluster of villages with community influencers/groups.
• Develop a network of Community Action Groups (CAG) and accelerate the Block Response Team (BRT) to mobilize the vaccine-hesitant families.
• Regular follow-up with community influencers for problem solving and need based support.
• Participate actively in Block Task Force for Immunization (BTFI)/Urban Task Force for Immunization (UTFI) and other relevant meetings- share community feedback and propose action plans for improvement.
• Closely Monitor RI sessions and daily reporting of activities using the appropriate reporting mechanism (Google sheet/App/WhatsApp/SMS/manual reporting).
• Strengthening urban health systems for routine immunization including Head Count Survey, area demarcation and population-based microplanning.
• Compile data, prepare brief reports of activities undertaken and share with Block Coordinator.
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As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the Cluster Coordinator may be required to undertake other duties as determined by the Block Coordinator/District Coordinator/Project Coordinator that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Qualification & Experience

Essential

• At least 10+2 or above residing in the project district, preferably at block/village level.
• Minimum 2 years of field-level experience is required, especially working in health and nutrition in close coordination with ASHA, ANM, and AWWs at village/block level.
• Strong communication skills in Hindi and regional language or dialect, with ability to interact with community members and Frontline Workers on a one-to-one basis and during group meetings. Functional/ Basic level knowledge and writing skills in English will be an added advantage.
• Functional/ Basic level skills in MS Office with prior experience in using mobile-based healthcare applications and MIS.
• Familiarity with health and non-health partners, including their key personnel such as NHM, NUHM, ICDS, Basic Education, MAS, SHGs, ULB, PRI, and field-level functionaries (ASHA, AWW, ANM), will be an added advantage.
• Preference of working in teams with a diverse range of stakeholders

• Note:
• Preference will be given to the candidates who have their own two-wheelers, driving licence and a smart phone.
• Preference will be given to the local candidates from the project districts.
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Contract Type and Period

This will be a fixed term contract.
The contract will be for the period Feb-Dec 2026

Compensation

Compensation package will be commensurate with qualification & experience and last salary drawn.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to share their CVs (renamed as Name–Position–District) to hr.zerodose@ipeckd.org, clearly mentioning the post applied for and the preferred clusters (in order of preference) in both the email body and the CV.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The advertisement will be removed if a qualified applicant is identified before the closing date.

CKD is committed to adopting fair, objective, and inclusive employment practices that uphold equal opportunity and foster diversity. We strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect at every stage of the employment cycle. Guided by our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we aim to cultivate a workplace that reflects and responds to varied experiences and perspectives.

District

Block

Sl.No

Clusters

Bhadohi

Bhadoi

Bhadohi-Urban

Banda

Mahuva

Mahuva

Naraini

Attara – Urban

Hamirpur

Kurara

Kurara PPC Hamipur

Position

Lead – Operations Support

Location

Assam, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha

Reporting to

National Program Manager

About IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development (CKD)

IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development (CKD) is a not-for-profit organisation, with a singular focus on women, adolescents and children. We relentlessly pursue building the agency of women, adolescents and children by providing equitable access to health, nutrition, education and 21st century skills, livelihood and employability. With a commitment to leave no one behind, our key principles of diversity, equity and inclusion drive all our goals.

CKD was incubated in 2013 by IPE Global Limited, an international development organisation with a track record of implementing multi-sectoral, large-scale, and high-impact development projects across continents. CKD leverages IPE Global’s 27+ years of experience and knowledge for maximum impact.

Job Description

Position Summary
CKD invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Lead – Operations Support for a large-scale Maternal Health and Nutrition Project.

Lead – Operations Support will lead the implementation, and monitoring of the Cash Plus initiative with an aim to improve the enrolment and utilisation of cash benefits among pregnant and lactating women towards nutritional gains. Responsibilities include guideline development, rollout planning and oversight, and regular monitoring and supervision. While the position is based in the state, s/he will also act as the interface with the district program teams for smooth implementation.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic planning, implementation and monitoring

• Lead the development and implementation of overall implementation strategy for intervention areas, ensure compliance with the work plan, targets, indicators and project calendar, and coordinate extensively with state lead for seamless execution.
• Develop implementation SOPs and lead its roll out and monitoring at state and districts.
• Ensure timely and complete submission of program updates from the districts to the program team.
• Ensure periodic coordination meetings and updates through a state oversight committee with government and non-governmental stakeholders
• Plan, coordinate and execute trainings, capacity building, knowledge management, and communication materials for the state aligning with the project plan

Project management

• Responsible for hiring, training and managing the district teams and coordination with other state teams including training, knowledge and cash experts. 
• Lead implementation, management, supervision, and monitoring of all activities of the project in collaboration with the state lead.
• Work with the communications team to plan and execute awareness campaigns and knowledge manager for smooth executive of project monitoring and reporting.
• Maintain effective communication through periodic review meetings and visits in the intervention districts with team members and key stakeholders to ensure cohesive implementation and timely issue resolution.
• Develop and submit quality assured deliverables for government and donors for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reporting on programmatic activities.  

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External engagement

• Coordinate with the nodal departments in the State for implementation of project interventions.
• Establish and nurture external partnerships with NGOs, CSOs, other project partners that will contribute to the success of the project.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, Lead – Operations Support may be required to undertake other duties as determined by the National Program Manager that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Qualification & Experience

Essential

• Post-Graduate in Management/ Public Health/ Social Sciences with minimum 12 years of experience in managing large-scale public health programmes.
• Leadership/ management consulting experience in development/public health programs or strategy organization, preferably in public sector, including extensive (8-10 years) experience of managing large scale programs and teams, programme strategy, design and implementation.
• Exceptional results orientation combined with strong relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading strategic partnerships with key stakeholders from diverse sectors including NGOs, government, donors, and the private sector.
• Computer proficiency with high level of familiarity with data base management and commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, and Power Point, etc.

Desirable

• Experiencing in implementing large scale cash transfer programmes or direct benefits transfer (DBTs) and SBCC programs.
• Good operational understanding of women and child development, health and family welfare and rural development sectors and programmes.
• Experience in leading and managing a diverse team of professionals. Proven track record of working with external partners, agencies, and governments.
• Preference will be given to those with previous experience of working with demanding donors, private foundations, and corporates.

Contract Type and Period

This will be a fixed term employee contract.
The contract will initially be for a period of one year and can be extended thereafter based on performance.

Compensation

Compensation package will be commensurate with qualification & experience and last salary drawn.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to email their application along with their detailed CV, mentioning 2 references to hr@ipeckd.org. Please mention the name of the position and preferred state in the subject line (Eg: Lead – Operations Support, Maternal Health & Nutrition Project, Rajasthan) along with notice period, last drawn salary, expected salary

CKD is committed to adopting fair, objective, and inclusive employment practices that uphold equal opportunity and foster diversity. We strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect at every stage of the employment cycle. Guided by our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we aim to cultivate a workplace that reflects and responds to varied experiences and perspectives.

Position

Training and Communication Expert (Nutrition)

Location

Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan

Reporting to

Lead – Operations Support

About IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development

IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development (CKD) is a not-for-profit organisation, with a singular focus on women, adolescents and children. We relentlessly pursue building the agency of women, adolescents and children by providing equitable access to health, nutrition, education and 21st century skills, livelihood and employability. With a commitment to leave no one behind, our key principles of diversity, equity and inclusion drive all our goals.

CKD was incubated in 2013 by IPE Global Limited, an international development organisation with a track record of implementing multi-sectoral, large-scale, and high-impact development projects across continents. CKD leverages IPE Global’s 27+ years of experience and knowledge for maximum impact.

Job Description

CKD is seeking a Training and Communication Expert (Nutrition) to design and implement capacity-building initiatives for diverse stakeholders, including frontline health workers and supervisory cadres under maternal and nutrition programs. The expert will provide technical inputs, develop guiding documents and SBCC (Social and Behavior Change Communication) materials, and lead training sessions for all planned social and behavior change interventions at state level.
Key Responsibilities

• Training and Capacity building:
• Conduct capacity needs assessments to analyze existing training programs and plans under state initiatives aimed at improving maternal and child nutrition.
• Lead the design, adaptation, and implementation of training, capacity-building, and communication strategies for maternal health and nutrition programmes.
• Strengthen key state-level officials, program functionaries and frontline worker (AWW/ASHA/ANM) competencies through capacity building programs, foster community engagement, and behaviour change outcomes through structured, evidence-based approaches converted into learning modules.
• Develop training modules, curricula, job aids, digital content for training sessions to train the frontline workers and other program staff
• Provide technical inputs to revise and strengthen existing training modules and tools based on gap analyses and develop new training modules as per the gaps, in coordination with relevant departments in the state and project team.
• Identify and engage with other key stakeholders with training and capacity building expertise in maternal nutrition for successful completion of training programs
• Conduct Training of Trainers (ToT) and cascade training at state/district/block levels.
• Use participatory and adult-learning methodologies, microlearning, and blended-learning formats.
• Introduce competency-based assessments and supportive supervision tools for skill reinforcement.
• Support state teams in contextualizing national guidelines, frameworks, and tools for capacity building in maternal and child nutrition.

• Social and Behavior Change Communication
• Design communication strategies and tools to promote improved maternal health and nutrition based on the approved SBCC package.
• Develop culturally tailored SBCC materials (posters, videos, WhatsApp content, IVRS scripts, job aids
• Participate in orientation, training and content/job aid development of community engagement platforms like interpersonal counselling, group counselling, participatory learning, mid-media and digital media mediums
• Support digital and mid-media campaigns at the district/state level

Monitoring, Learning and Reporting

• Work closely with the M&E teams to establish monitoring mechanisms and define KPIs that identify the impact of capacity building activities.
• Develop framework for learning outcomes of the state and program functionaries and establish mechanisms to report outcomes of all training initiatives (Training assessments)
• Create a regular reporting structure to present insights from SBCC materials used in the program.
• Support evaluation studies, formative research, pilot testing of materials, and rapid assessments for improving the training and SBCC materials
• Document successes and insights from various capacity building initiatives implemented in the state.
• Participate in technical sessions and learning events to share learnings and best practices.

Qualification & Experience

Essential

• Post graduate degree in Public Health/ Maternal and Child Health/ Nutrition/Social Science/Developmental studies/Public Policy, or similar fields with specialisation in Nutrition.
• At least 12-15 years of experience in capacity building in development sectors, preferably in Health and Nutrition.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating training and workshops, and with training-of-trainer (ToT) methodologies and developing extensive modules.
• Experience in assessing organizational capacity and providing capacity-building activities.
• Strong writing abilities and communication capacity.
• Excellent command of English and Hindi language, both written and oral.
• Prior experience in designing innovative training tools and configuring and implementing Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Desirable

• Good sectoral understanding of Maternal & Child Nutrition and Public Health programmes.
• Preference will be given to those who have experience working on large scale development programs.

Contract Type and Period

This will be a fixed term contract.
The contract will be initially for a period of one year, extendable thereafter, based on performance. CKD is a fast-growing organization with a large portfolio of programmes across India and there could be opportunity for long term association for exceptionally good candidates on mutually agreed terms.

Compensation

The compensation package will be commensurate with qualification & experience and the last salary drawn.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to email their application along with their detailed CV, mentioning 2 references to hr@ipeckd.org. Please mention the name of the position and preferred state in the subject line (Eg: Training and Communications Expert (Nutrition), Maternal Health & Nutrition Project, Rajasthan) along with notice period, tentative date of joining, last drawn salary and expected salary.

CKD is committed to adopting fair, objective, and inclusive employment practices that uphold equal opportunity and foster diversity. We strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect at every stage of the employment cycle. Guided by our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we aim to cultivate a workplace that reflects and responds to varied experiences and perspectives.

Position

Knowledge Manager

Location

Assam, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab

Reporting to

Lead – Operations Support

About IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development (CKD)

IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development (CKD) is a not-for-profit organisation with a singular focus on women, adolescents and children. We relentlessly pursue building the agency of women, adolescents and children by providing equitable access to health, nutrition, education and 21st century skills, livelihood and employability. With a commitment to leave no one behind, our key principles of diversity, equity and inclusion drive all our goals.

CKD was incubated in 2013 by IPE Global Limited, an international development organisation with a track record of implementing multi-sectoral, large-scale, and high-impact development projects across continents. CKD leverages IPE Global’s 27+ years of experience and knowledge for maximum impact.

Job Description

Position Summary
CKD is looking for eligible candidates for the position of Knowledge Manager for a large-scale maternal health and nutrition project. The Knowledge Manager will support evidence generation and knowledge management at the state level on the maternal cash plus initiative. She/he will be responsible for conducting research, generating evidence, analyzing program data, preparing reports and policy briefs, documenting best practices and ensuring systematic knowledge sharing to disseminate lessons of the maternal health and nutrition interventions.
Key Responsibilities
Knowledge Management Implementation

• Lead the development and execution of the state-level Knowledge Management (KM) strategy in consultation with state and national teams.
• Conduct preliminary analysis of KM needs and gaps within the program, identify opportunities for improvement, and share findings with the national team.
• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of KM systems and tools, ensuring alignment with project objectives, organizational priorities, and best practices.
• Lead the implementation of KM activities, including knowledge capture, documentation, and dissemination.

Knowledge capture and documentation

• Lead the systematic documentation of knowledge and evidence through research, field insights, and ongoing program insights.
• Analyze program data and generate evidence-based reports, presentations, audio-visual products, social media compatible products, policy briefs, and knowledge products to inform decision-making and strengthen maternal health and nutrition programming

• Draft progress reports, program updates, ensuring the timely and accurate submission of data from the field for internal and external reporting. This includes maintaining relevant documentation such as photos, consent forms, press releases, and other key materials.

• Support the development and maintenance of knowledge repositories and databases to ensure that information is well-organized, easily accessible, and regularly updated.
• Identify and document best practices, case stories, testimonials, innovations, case studies, and lessons learnt to promote cross-learning and program improvement.

Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination

• Facilitate effective dissemination of knowledge with external partners, government at state and district level, donors and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the state team and facilitate developing the necessary reports in innovative formats and designs for all of the above stakeholders

Organizational Learning and Capacity Support

• Support the design and delivery of KM-related learning events, such as coordinate workshops or training, and peer-learning forums to enhance the capacity of the project staff in KM processes and tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure that lessons learned from past projects and activities are integrated into ongoing and future work.

Qualification & Experience

Essential

• Masters degree preferably in Knowledge Management, Information Science, Communications, development studies, Public policy, MSW or similar fields.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in research, technical writing, documentation, and knowledge management within development programs.
• Use of creative platforms like Canva and Microsoft and technology design and analyse knowledge and information

Desirable

• Strong understanding of the local context and prior experience working within the state.
• Good sectoral understanding of Maternal & Child Nutrition and Public Health programmes.
• Preference will be given to those who have experience working on large scale development programs.

Contract Type and Period

This will be a fixed term contract.
The contract will be initially for a period of one year, extendable thereafter, based on performance. CKD is a fast-growing organization with a large portfolio of programmes across India and there could be opportunity for long term association for exceptionally good candidates on mutually agreed terms.

Compensation

The compensation package will be commensurate with qualification & experience and the last salary drawn.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to email their application along with their detailed CV, mentioning 2 references to hr@ipeckd.org. Please mention the name of the position and preferred state in the subject line (Eg: Knowledge Manager, Maternal Health & Nutrition Project, Chattisgarh) and notice period, date of joining, current salary/last drawn and expected salary In the email body

CKD is committed to adopting fair, objective, and inclusive employment practices that uphold equal opportunity and foster diversity. We strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect at every stage of the employment cycle. Guided by our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we aim to cultivate a workplace that reflects and responds to varied experiences and perspectives.

Position

Lead – Operations Support

Location

Karnataka, Chhattisgarh

Reporting to

National Program Manager

About IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development (CKD)

IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development (CKD) is a not-for-profit organisation, with a singular focus on women, adolescents and children. We relentlessly pursue building the agency of women, adolescents and children by providing equitable access to health, nutrition, education and 21st century skills, livelihood and employability. With a commitment to leave no one behind, our key principles of diversity, equity and inclusion drive all our goals.

CKD was incubated in 2013 by IPE Global Limited, an international development organisation with a track record of implementing multi-sectoral, large-scale, and high-impact development projects across continents. CKD leverages IPE Global’s 27+ years of experience and knowledge for maximum impact.

Job Description

Position Summary
CKD invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Lead – Operations Support for a large-scale Maternal Health and Nutrition Project.

Lead – Operations Support will lead the implementation, and monitoring of the Cash Plus initiative with an aim to improve the enrolment and utilisation of cash benefits among pregnant and lactating women towards nutritional gains. Responsibilities include guideline development, rollout planning and oversight, and regular monitoring and supervision. While the position is based in the state, s/he will also act as the interface with the district program teams for smooth implementation.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic planning, implementation and monitoring

• Lead the development and implementation of overall implementation strategy for intervention areas, ensure compliance with the work plan, targets, indicators and project calendar, and coordinate extensively with state lead for seamless execution.
• Develop implementation SOPs and lead its roll out and monitoring at state and districts.
• Ensure timely and complete submission of program updates from the districts to the program team.
• Ensure periodic coordination meetings and updates through a state oversight committee with government and non-governmental stakeholders
• Plan, coordinate and execute trainings, capacity building, knowledge management, and communication materials for the state aligning with the project plan

Project management

• Responsible for hiring, training and managing the district teams and coordination with other state teams including training, knowledge and cash experts. 
• Lead implementation, management, supervision, and monitoring of all activities of the project in collaboration with the state lead.
• Work with the communications team to plan and execute awareness campaigns and knowledge manager for smooth executive of project monitoring and reporting.
• Maintain effective communication through periodic review meetings and visits in the intervention districts with team members and key stakeholders to ensure cohesive implementation and timely issue resolution.
• Develop and submit quality assured deliverables for government and donors for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reporting on programmatic activities.  

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External engagement

• Coordinate with the nodal departments in the State for implementation of project interventions.
• Establish and nurture external partnerships with NGOs, CSOs, other project partners that will contribute to the success of the project.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, Lead – Operations Support may be required to undertake other duties as determined by the National Program Manager that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Qualification & Experience

Essential

• Post-Graduate in Management/ Public Health/ Social Sciences with minimum 12 years of experience in managing large-scale public health programmes.
• Leadership/ management consulting experience in development/public health programs or strategy organization, preferably in public sector, including extensive (8-10 years) experience of managing large scale programs and teams, programme strategy, design and implementation.
• Exceptional results orientation combined with strong relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading strategic partnerships with key stakeholders from diverse sectors including NGOs, government, donors, and the private sector.
• Computer proficiency with high level of familiarity with data base management and commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, and Power Point, etc.

Desirable

• Experiencing in implementing large scale cash transfer programmes or direct benefits transfer (DBTs) and SBCC programs.
• Good operational understanding of women and child development, health and family welfare and rural development sectors and programmes.
• Experience in leading and managing a diverse team of professionals. Proven track record of working with external partners, agencies, and governments.
• Preference will be given to those with previous experience of working with demanding donors, private foundations, and corporates.

Contract Type and Period

This will be a fixed term employee contract.
The contract will initially be for a period of one year and can be extended thereafter based on performance.

Compensation

Compensation package will be commensurate with qualification & experience and last salary drawn.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to email their application along with their detailed CV, mentioning 2 references to hr@ipeckd.org. Please mention the name of the position and preferred state in the subject line (Eg: Lead – Operations Support, Maternal Health & Nutrition Project, Rajasthan) along with notice period, last drawn salary, expected salary

CKD is committed to adopting fair, objective, and inclusive employment practices that uphold equal opportunity and foster diversity. We strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect at every stage of the employment cycle. Guided by our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we aim to cultivate a workplace that reflects and responds to varied experiences and perspectives.

Position

Training and Communication Expert (Nutrition)

Location

Karnataka, Chhattisgarh

Reporting to

Lead – Operations Support

About IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development

IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development (CKD) is a not-for-profit organisation, with a singular focus on women, adolescents and children. We relentlessly pursue building the agency of women, adolescents and children by providing equitable access to health, nutrition, education and 21st century skills, livelihood and employability. With a commitment to leave no one behind, our key principles of diversity, equity and inclusion drive all our goals.

CKD was incubated in 2013 by IPE Global Limited, an international development organisation with a track record of implementing multi-sectoral, large-scale, and high-impact development projects across continents. CKD leverages IPE Global’s 27+ years of experience and knowledge for maximum impact.

Job Description

CKD is seeking a Training and Communication Expert (Nutrition) to design and implement capacity-building initiatives for diverse stakeholders, including frontline health workers and supervisory cadres under maternal and nutrition programs. The expert will provide technical inputs, develop guiding documents and SBCC (Social and Behavior Change Communication) materials, and lead training sessions for all planned social and behavior change interventions at state level.
Key Responsibilities

• Training and Capacity building:
• Conduct capacity needs assessments to analyze existing training programs and plans under state initiatives aimed at improving maternal and child nutrition.
• Lead the design, adaptation, and implementation of training, capacity-building, and communication strategies for maternal health and nutrition programmes.
• Strengthen key state-level officials, program functionaries and frontline worker (AWW/ASHA/ANM) competencies through capacity building programs, foster community engagement, and behaviour change outcomes through structured, evidence-based approaches converted into learning modules.
• Develop training modules, curricula, job aids, digital content for training sessions to train the frontline workers and other program staff
• Provide technical inputs to revise and strengthen existing training modules and tools based on gap analyses and develop new training modules as per the gaps, in coordination with relevant departments in the state and project team.
• Identify and engage with other key stakeholders with training and capacity building expertise in maternal nutrition for successful completion of training programs
• Conduct Training of Trainers (ToT) and cascade training at state/district/block levels.
• Use participatory and adult-learning methodologies, microlearning, and blended-learning formats.
• Introduce competency-based assessments and supportive supervision tools for skill reinforcement.
• Support state teams in contextualizing national guidelines, frameworks, and tools for capacity building in maternal and child nutrition.

• Social and Behavior Change Communication
• Design communication strategies and tools to promote improved maternal health and nutrition based on the approved SBCC package.
• Develop culturally tailored SBCC materials (posters, videos, WhatsApp content, IVRS scripts, job aids
• Participate in orientation, training and content/job aid development of community engagement platforms like interpersonal counselling, group counselling, participatory learning, mid-media and digital media mediums
• Support digital and mid-media campaigns at the district/state level

Monitoring, Learning and Reporting

• Work closely with the M&E teams to establish monitoring mechanisms and define KPIs that identify the impact of capacity building activities.
• Develop framework for learning outcomes of the state and program functionaries and establish mechanisms to report outcomes of all training initiatives (Training assessments)
• Create a regular reporting structure to present insights from SBCC materials used in the program.
• Support evaluation studies, formative research, pilot testing of materials, and rapid assessments for improving the training and SBCC materials
• Document successes and insights from various capacity building initiatives implemented in the state.
• Participate in technical sessions and learning events to share learnings and best practices.

Qualification & Experience

Essential

• Post graduate degree in Public Health/ Maternal and Child Health/ Nutrition/Social Science/Developmental studies/Public Policy, or similar fields with specialisation in Nutrition.
• At least 12-15 years of experience in capacity building in development sectors, preferably in Health and Nutrition.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating training and workshops, and with training-of-trainer (ToT) methodologies and developing extensive modules.
• Experience in assessing organizational capacity and providing capacity-building activities.
• Strong writing abilities and communication capacity.
• Excellent command of English and Hindi language, both written and oral.
• Prior experience in designing innovative training tools and configuring and implementing Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Desirable

• Good sectoral understanding of Maternal & Child Nutrition and Public Health programmes.
• Preference will be given to those who have experience working on large scale development programs.

Contract Type and Period

This will be a fixed term contract.
The contract will be initially for a period of one year, extendable thereafter, based on performance. CKD is a fast-growing organization with a large portfolio of programmes across India and there could be opportunity for long term association for exceptionally good candidates on mutually agreed terms.

Compensation

The compensation package will be commensurate with qualification & experience and the last salary drawn.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to email their application along with their detailed CV, mentioning 2 references to hr@ipeckd.org. Please mention the name of the position and preferred state in the subject line (Eg: Training and Communications Expert (Nutrition), Maternal Health & Nutrition Project, Rajasthan) along with notice period, tentative date of joining, last drawn salary and expected salary.

CKD is committed to adopting fair, objective, and inclusive employment practices that uphold equal opportunity and foster diversity. We strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect at every stage of the employment cycle. Guided by our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we aim to cultivate a workplace that reflects and responds to varied experiences and perspectives.

Position

Knowledge Manager

Location

Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Rajasthan

Reporting to

Lead – Operations Support

About IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development (CKD)

IPE Global Centre for Knowledge & Development (CKD) is a not-for-profit organisation with a singular focus on women, adolescents and children. We relentlessly pursue building the agency of women, adolescents and children by providing equitable access to health, nutrition, education and 21st century skills, livelihood and employability. With a commitment to leave no one behind, our key principles of diversity, equity and inclusion drive all our goals.

CKD was incubated in 2013 by IPE Global Limited, an international development organisation with a track record of implementing multi-sectoral, large-scale, and high-impact development projects across continents. CKD leverages IPE Global’s 27+ years of experience and knowledge for maximum impact.

Job Description

Position Summary
CKD is looking for eligible candidates for the position of Knowledge Manager for a large-scale maternal health and nutrition project. The Knowledge Manager will support evidence generation and knowledge management at the state level on the maternal cash plus initiative. She/he will be responsible for conducting research, generating evidence, analyzing program data, preparing reports and policy briefs, documenting best practices and ensuring systematic knowledge sharing to disseminate lessons of the maternal health and nutrition interventions.
Key Responsibilities
Knowledge Management Implementation

• Lead the development and execution of the state-level Knowledge Management (KM) strategy in consultation with state and national teams.
• Conduct preliminary analysis of KM needs and gaps within the program, identify opportunities for improvement, and share findings with the national team.
• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of KM systems and tools, ensuring alignment with project objectives, organizational priorities, and best practices.
• Lead the implementation of KM activities, including knowledge capture, documentation, and dissemination.

Knowledge capture and documentation

• Lead the systematic documentation of knowledge and evidence through research, field insights, and ongoing program insights.
• Analyze program data and generate evidence-based reports, presentations, audio-visual products, social media compatible products, policy briefs, and knowledge products to inform decision-making and strengthen maternal health and nutrition programming

• Draft progress reports, program updates, ensuring the timely and accurate submission of data from the field for internal and external reporting. This includes maintaining relevant documentation such as photos, consent forms, press releases, and other key materials.

• Support the development and maintenance of knowledge repositories and databases to ensure that information is well-organized, easily accessible, and regularly updated.
• Identify and document best practices, case stories, testimonials, innovations, case studies, and lessons learnt to promote cross-learning and program improvement.

Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination

• Facilitate effective dissemination of knowledge with external partners, government at state and district level, donors and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the state team and facilitate developing the necessary reports in innovative formats and designs for all of the above stakeholders

Organizational Learning and Capacity Support

• Support the design and delivery of KM-related learning events, such as coordinate workshops or training, and peer-learning forums to enhance the capacity of the project staff in KM processes and tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure that lessons learned from past projects and activities are integrated into ongoing and future work.

Qualification & Experience

Essential

• Masters degree preferably in Knowledge Management, Information Science, Communications, development studies, Public policy, MSW or similar fields.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in research, technical writing, documentation, and knowledge management within development programs.
• Use of creative platforms like Canva and Microsoft and technology design and analyse knowledge and information

Desirable

• Strong understanding of the local context and prior experience working within the state.
• Good sectoral understanding of Maternal & Child Nutrition and Public Health programmes.
• Preference will be given to those who have experience working on large scale development programs.

Contract Type and Period

This will be a fixed term contract.
The contract will be initially for a period of one year, extendable thereafter, based on performance. CKD is a fast-growing organization with a large portfolio of programmes across India and there could be opportunity for long term association for exceptionally good candidates on mutually agreed terms.

Compensation

The compensation package will be commensurate with qualification & experience and the last salary drawn.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to email their application along with their detailed CV, mentioning 2 references to hr@ipeckd.org. Please mention the name of the position and preferred state in the subject line (Eg: Knowledge Manager, Maternal Health & Nutrition Project, Chattisgarh) and notice period, date of joining, current salary/last drawn and expected salary In the email body

CKD is committed to adopting fair, objective, and inclusive employment practices that uphold equal opportunity and foster diversity. We strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect at every stage of the employment cycle. Guided by our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we aim to cultivate a workplace that reflects and responds to varied experiences and perspectives.