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Are you passionate about making a positive impact on road safety? Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment built on mutual respect and integrity? Are you experienced in managing projects and eager to improve the safety scenario in the country? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at SaveLIFE Foundation.

About SaveLIFE Foundation

SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) is on a mission to save lives on roads across India. Since 2012, over 1.5 million people have been killed in road crashes in India and close to 5 million have been left seriously injured or permanently disabled. Besides the insurmountable emotional trauma that thousands of families must suffer each year, road crashes deal a crushing economic blow to many families.

SLF is a fast-growing, specialised organisation with a proven track record of delivering large-scale impact. We are best known for getting India its Good Samaritan Law and developing the “Zero-Fatality Corridor” solution to transform dangerous highways into “safe ways”. We are registered as a not-for-profit organisation to ensure complete mission alignment.

Our teams work in a creative environment to build novel solutions and thrive on problem-solving. Over the last 15 years, we have built unique strengths in areas such as forensic investigation of crashes, data analytics and predictive modelling, safety design and engineering, public policy formulation, and strategic communication and training. We strive for excellence in everything we do and build leaders through opportunity and mentorship.

We're seeking a Team Lead / Asst. Manager - Programmes who can lead a multidisciplinary team to create Zero Fatality Districts and Zero Fatality Corridors. You'll be responsible for ensuring that the districts under the Zero Fatality District initiative and highways under the Zero Fatality Corridor initiative achieve their goal of zero fatalities. This role includes conducting on-ground audits, preparing reports, and leading operations. You'll report to the Associate Director, Projects.

Role and Responsibilities

The Team Lead / Asst. Manager - Programmes at SaveLIFE Foundation will work to create 'Zero Fatality Districts' and 'Zero Fatality Corridors' across the country. You will oversee the strategic direction and execution of initiatives aimed at creating Zero Fatality Districts and Zero Fatality Corridors. This role involves high-level planning, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and ensuring the successful implementation of road safety programs. You’ll collaborate with government agencies and senior officials, making data-driven decisions and implementing recommendations. Different teams at SLF will source, use, and analyse your key learnings as part of their work. You will also ensure that all recommendations are practical and data-driven, helping reimagine road safety.

Your responsibilities include

• Leadership and Supervision:
• Oversee the various aspects of road safety that are to be implemented on ground.
• Provide leadership, direction, and resource management to ensure projects are executed effectively and align with strategic objectives.
• Provide techincal inputs and oversight to all designs, studies, reports, evaluations, and on-ground implementation.
• Strategic Planning and Execution:
• Develop and implement strategic plans for program management.
• Ensure integration of these plans with overall organisational goals.
• Drive initiatives from conception through execution, adjusting strategies as necessary to address challenges and opportunities.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including partners, government agencies, and funders.
• Obtain timely approvals and permission, as required, from the relevant stakeholders.
• Act as a senior representative of SaveLIFE Foundation in negotiations and collaborations.
• Performance Monitoring:
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive performance monitoring system to track program effectiveness and progress towards strategic objectives.
• Use insights from data to inform decisions and report on program outcomes to the board and senior management.
• Budget Oversight:
• Manage budgets and ensure financial accountability across programs.
• Work closely with the finance department to allocate resources efficiently and transparently.
• Risk Management:
• Identify potential risks associated with program implementation and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.
• Capacity Building:
• Build capabilities within the program management team through training and development.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.

Professional Experience

• Master’s degree in Transportation Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in program management, including at least 3 years in a management role overseeing mid to large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively managing stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in the non-profit sector, government projects, or related fields is highly preferred.

Personal Characteristics

• Strong leadership qualities, with a track record of managing diverse teams and complex projects.
• Committed to the mission of road safety and proactive in promoting the foundation's objectives.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to navigate complex and changing environments.
• Ethical and transparent decision-making capabilities.

How to apply: Interested candidates can apply for this position by clicking on the following link https://forms.gle/obWbNEWUG3U7Ndv27