Job Title: Project Head- Chief Minister's Good Governance Associates (CMGGA)
Reports to: Vice-Chancellor & CM’s office
Location: Chandigarh
Experience: 10 years, preferably from the similar background
Type of work: Full Time
About Ashoka University:
10 years ago, we embarked on a journey to establish a world-class, multi-disciplinary, liberal arts and sciences
university in India. Built on the finest global best practices of institution and university governance, Ashoka has truly
transformed Indian higher education in India with its unique pedagogy, governance and best practices.
Ashoka is today India’s #1 liberal arts and sciences university that is home to the most diverse student body, a hub for
impactful research and a magnet for best-in-class faculty and staff.
Ashoka has been ranked in the top five among private Universities in India by QS Asia and has also secured the top
rank among all Indian Universities in the ‘International Faculty’ indicator. The University was earlier awarded a
Diamond rating by QS I.GAUGE as a recognition of its continuous focus on academic rigour, inter-disciplinary
pedagogy, world-class faculty, academic research, innovative modules of engagement with the community and
teaching methods.
For further information, visit www.ashoka.edu.in.
About Chief Minister's Good Governance Associates (CMGGA):
Ashoka University is the strategic partner in this impeccable programme and has engaged to identify passionate young
professionals to work with the District Administrations in Haryana.
The CMGGA Programme is a first-of-its-kind experiential learning model in India, helping young professionals
understand governance and government structures at the highest level in the state.
Each year, a dynamic cohort of 25 associates works with district administration while representing the Chief Minister's
Office to drive mass impact on the ground. The cohorts work on innovating new mechanisms and concepts to
transform governance and services reaching the last mile citizen in the state. Over the years, it has emerged from a
mere concept to a successful Good Governance programme in Haryana. Ashoka University as the strategic partner was
engaged to identify passionate young professionals to work with the District Administrations for on-ground data and
direct feedback from citizens, bring out-of-the-box innovations to major issues and support the Deputy Commissioners
(DCs) in different mechanisms.
To know more about the program please visit http://www.cmgga.in/programme
Role and Responsibilities:
• Partner closely with CM’s office and DCs to set strategic goals, define performance metrics and oversee the
delivery of high-impact outcomes.
• Provide leadership, and strategic direction and build the CMGGA’s operating capabilities towards
accomplishing its vision – ensuring that the design and implementation of various programs, and events -meet
the University’s high standards in rigour, relevance and influence.
• Develop and execute the plan for CMGGA including building and managing relationships with funders to raise
funds to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
• Scale new and ongoing programs to strengthen knowledge, skills, and capabilities within the State &
University.
• Responsible for building and upholding high ethical standards and a culture of openness, inclusion, equity, and
excellence.
• Represent the CMGGA to all stakeholders internally and externally to work collaboratively on key priority
areas.
• Guide, coach, and mentor the teams in meeting their goals.
Skill Sets:
• Driving for results with a strong passion for the mission of CMGGA and Ashoka University
• Experience in engaging and working with the central or the state government & bodies
• Experience in leading and managing social sector organizations.
• Having a high level of personal integrity, a great reputation in the sector, the ability to build strong
relationships across a wide range of stakeholders and sound leadership abilities are critical.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must exhibit excellent project coordination, team-working, organizational, self-management
and communication skills. They must possess technical and analytical skills, and should have the abilities of critical
thinking and complex problem solving. Following are a few specific qualifications & requirements:
• Masters’ degree from a premier institute having experience in managing fellowships or government
engagements or from a similar background
• Track record for producing tangible and durable results creating innovations, and working in diverse
partnerships
• Experience developing and monitoring large and complex projects from inception to implementation
• Ability to work at a fast pace, juggle multiple projects and thrive under pressure.
• Ability to engage a diverse set of stakeholders
• Excellent People management skills and a strong analytical ability
Last Date for Application: 5th March 2023
Application Submission Process: Please submit an updated CV at connect.hr@ashoka.edu.in with the subject line
<Project Head: CMGGA>
Ashoka is an equal opportunities employer. Remuneration will be competitive with Indian non-profit pay scales and will depend upon the candidate’s
experience levels and the overall organization’s salary structure.
