[Hiring] Program Manager @University of Notre Dame

Role Description

This position is a remote (U.S.-based), limited-term, grant-funded position expected to run through September 30, 2029, with frequent travel across South Asia.

Are you a seasoned international development professional driven by the power of technology, evidence-based innovation, and climate resilience?

As the Program Manager for South Asia , you will lead regional program operations within our flagship AI Weather and Advisory Services portfolio . You will sit at the intersection of cutting-edge artificial intelligence, agricultural transformation, and high-stakes global development.

In this role, you will serve as the primary operational anchor and strategic connector across South Asia—partnering directly with government ministries, national meteorological and agricultural agencies, multilateral development banks (MDBs), and world-class research institutions. You will transform ambitious global commitments into high-impact, on-the-ground work plans that deliver life-changing AI weather tools and actionable agricultural advisories to millions of smallholder farmers.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional Program Management & Operational Execution
  • Work Plan Co-Development: Lead the design, execution, and continuous optimization of multi-country technical assistance work plans across South Asia for AI-driven weather and agricultural advisory services.
  • Portfolio Oversight: Manage day-to-day operations for moderately complex, multi-partner regional programs, ensuring strictly aligned deliverables, milestones, and high-quality outputs.
  • Financial & Risk Management: Monitor regional budgets, resource allocation, and grant compliance; proactively identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, and political risks.
• Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Primary Regional Focal Point: Serve as the trusted, day-to-day point of contact for host-country government ministries, national meteorological and agricultural services, MDB representatives, and implementation partners.
  • Team & Partner Coordination: Align and mobilize country-based partner teams, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and shared ownership across diverse institutional cultures.
  • Diplomatic Alignment: Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments with political tact, collaborating closely with the Secretariat Director on high-level, sensitive, or strategic country engagements.
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Reporting
  • Milestone Tracking: Establish robust tracking mechanisms to measure program progress against regional benchmarks and global strategic targets.
  • Reporting & Synthesis: Synthesize field data, technical insights, and operational metrics into actionable reports for the Secretariat Director, donors, and advisory boards.

Qualifications

• Education & Prerequisites:
  • Master’s degree in International Development, Agricultural Economics, Public Policy, Economics, Climate Science, or a closely related field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus an advanced professional certification with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.
• Required Experience & Technical Skills:
  • 7+ years of progressive experience managing complex, multi-partner international development programs—preferably with an emphasis on agriculture, climate services, digital tools/ICT4D, or scalable technology.
  • Demonstrated track record of interfacing and collaborating with host-country government institutions, national agencies, and multilateral development banks (MDBs).
  • Proven ability to convene, align, and maintain momentum across diverse stakeholder groups, including government entities, research institutions, non-profit implementing organizations, and philanthropic funders.
  • Exceptional command of baseline program management disciplines, including budget monitoring, multi-country work planning, risk assessment, and milestone-based donor reporting.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; adept at synthesizing complex technical data into clear strategic insights for executive, donor, technical, and government audiences.
  • Willingness and ability to undertake frequent international travel across the region as program needs dictate.
• Preferred Experience:
  • Direct professional experience in South Asia (or South East Asia) managing field operations, country office partnerships, or regional technical assistance portfolios.

Requirements

• Starting at $80,000/salary
• This position will be accepting applications until October 31, 2026.
• This position requires a resume and cover letter in order to be considered.

Benefits

• The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration.
• The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment.
• Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
• We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.