Project Manager [Gender and Inclusion Initiative]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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Location: New Delhi <\/span>
<\/span>Last Date of Application: 10 May 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

About CivicDataLab<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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CivicDataLab is a private research lab working to enable change\-makers to leverage Data & Responsible AI to drive public good in India & beyond. We work at the intersection of data, technology, design and social science to strengthen access to public information, data\-driven decision\-making and improve citizen participation in governance.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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We work closely with government agencies, civil societies, academia, research institutions, multilateral and intergovernmental organisations, philanthropy, and other actors in the ecosystem to co\-create a responsible digital future by advancing economic growth and social good.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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In the last seven years, we have collected, cleaned and published nearly 70,000+ public interest datasets and are catering to an active user base of more than a million citizens. Some of our publicly available open data initiatives include <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Intelligent Data Solution for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDS\-DRR)<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>, <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Open Budgets India<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>, and <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Open Contracting India<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>, among others. We have co\-created digital public goods with <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>National Informatics Center (NIC)<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>, <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ministry of Electronic & Information Technology (MeitY)<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a> and the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Government of Assam<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>. Additionally, we actively build capacity for a diverse group of partners working to enhance social impact, situated in India, Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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What are we looking for<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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We seek a dynamic professional with 4\-5 years of experience to lead our<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> Gender and Inclusion projects<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>. This role involves working closely with <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>our government partners<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span> (senior bureaucrats, ministries and various departments), industry experts and multilateral institutions, as well as managing a multidisciplinary internal team of technologists, data strategists, domain experts, designers and researchers, to ensure high\-quality execution of impact\-driven projects.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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In this role, you will be giving 25% of your time towards exploring new project opportunities and supporting scaling or expansion of initiatives, 65% towards managing and implementing ongoing projects, and the remaining 10% on broader organisational responsibilities. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>

Key Responsibilities <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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Project Leadership & Planning<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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• Lead end\-to\-end project planning and execution for gender and inclusion\-focused initiatives, from kickoff to closure<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Scope project requirements with partners, ensuring integration of gender\-responsive and inclusive approaches<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and trackers (e.g., ClickUp), and monitor milestones and deliverables<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Coordinate across internal teams to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and outputs<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Facilitate project onboarding, including knowledge transfer (KT) sessions and clear definition of roles and responsibilities<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Identify potential risks and bottlenecks, particularly related to stakeholder alignment or inclusion gaps, and plan mitigation strategies<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Support initiative expansion through writing proposals, applications, concept notes, etc. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  Stakeholder Engagement & Representation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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  • Act as the primary point of contact for project coordination and communication<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Manage onboarding, regular updates, and consultations with stakeholders at state and national levels<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Work closely with internal teams, domain experts, and partners to ensure clarity on expectations and deliverables<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Support engagement processes that are inclusive and responsive to diverse stakeholder needs<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Maintain regular communication channels and ensure timely escalation of issues when required<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    Project Execution & Quality Management<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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    • Oversee day\-to\-day project implementation, ensuring timely and high\-quality delivery of outputs<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Track progress across workstreams using agile tools; organise regular check\-ins, stand\-ups, and review meetings<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Ensure integration of gender and inclusion considerations in project outputs, including use of disaggregated data and inclusive indicators where relevant<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Coordinate with Initiative Leads, Finance teams, and other stakeholders for periodic project reviews<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Ensure timely documentation, reporting, budgeting, and partner coordination<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Maintain version control and organise project documentation for easy access and accountability<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      Field Engagement & Travel<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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      • Coordinate and participate in field visits to support project implementation and stakeholder engagement<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Work with local partners, government officials, and community stakeholders to ensure effective on\-ground execution<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Support incorporation of field insights into project delivery and course correction<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Travel as required for project\-related activities <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        Required Skills & Qualifications:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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        • 4\u20135 years of experience in project management within development, public policy, public health, or related sectors<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Experience working with government stakeholders and managing multi\-partner projects<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Strong understanding of project planning, execution, budgeting, and reporting<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Familiarity with gender and inclusion concepts, and ability to integrate them into project delivery<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Working knowledge of data systems, digital tools, or AI/data\-driven governance is an advantage<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Proficiency in tools such as ClickUp, G\-Suite, Slack, and collaborative documentation platforms<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Strong communication, coordination, and problem\-solving skills<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex stakeholder environments<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Experience in grant management, reporting, or supporting proposals/tenders is a plus<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Willingness to travel and engage with field teams and stakeholders<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          How we work<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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          CivicDataLab is based out of Delhi and has the presence of project teams located in Assam and Himachal Pradesh. We follow a hybrid model where our bandhus work out of the office for a minimum of 16 days per month (i.e, 4 days a week). We use open\-source tools and agile methodologies in organising our work. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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