Program Associate – Senior Program Associate

Precision Development (PxD)

. Lead implementation and oversight for activities in coordination with government partners and other stakeholders .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeMumbai • IndiaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in program design, stakeholder communication, and operational process refinement, with a solid foundation in economics and econometrics. Proficient in drafting reports, managing project documentation, and supporting research initiatives in collaboration with government and non-government partners.

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Strong Writing SkillsOral Communication SkillsEconomics ExpertiseField Research ExperienceProject Management

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Hard Skills

EconometricsData AnalysisSurvey DesignLiterature ReviewBudgetingPerformance ManagementProgram MonitoringStatistical AnalysisRandomized EvaluationsDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCreative Problem SolvingCollaborationTime Management

Industry Keywords

Public PolicyGovernment PartnershipsStakeholder EngagementDevelopment EconomicsInternal Learning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead implementation and oversight for activities in coordination with government partners and other stakeholders
Communicate technical information to different stakeholders
Review stakeholder materials and conduct literature reviews and secondary research
Assist senior staff in preparing background notes, memos, updates, and presentations for government, non-government, and donor partnerships
Support the design of program monitoring and learning tools and systems
Draft survey and focus group discussion instruments
Contribute to budgeting, performance management, and hiring
Support institutional knowledge management and internal learning efforts
Contribute to internal and external communications, including briefs, blogs, reports, and presentations
Maintain project documentation and integrate it into standard operating procedures
Maintain meeting summaries and support preparation of reports, presentations, and written communications
Support event organization and write blogs and policy briefs as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current and ongoing work authorization in India
Entrepreneurial, data-driven, and motivated to build and refine operational and programmatic processes
Experience and interest in working with government to scale impact
Strong writing and oral communication skills in English, with attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills
A bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, statistics, or a closely related field
Strong understanding of economics and econometrics
Familiarity with randomized evaluations
Demonstrated experience working on field research in economics in developing countries
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Experience in a multi-faceted role, with the ability to balance and prioritize across multiple projects and stakeholders
Willingness to travel to project sites in Maharashtra
Ability to work under time pressure and solve problems creatively
Proficiency in Marathi preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangements
Inclusive and diverse organization
Opportunity to build skills on the go
Freedom to try new ideas
Opportunity to see work pay off quickly