Project Manager (Gender and Inclusion)

Location: New Delhi
Last Date of Application: 10 May 2026

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.

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.

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 Intelligent Data Solution for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDS-DRR), Open Budgets India, and Open Contracting India, among others. We have co-created digital public goods with National Informatics Center (NIC), Ministry of Electronic & Information Technology (MeitY) and the Government of Assam. Additionally, we actively build capacity for a diverse group of partners working to enhance social impact, situated in India, Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand.

We seek a dynamic professional with 4-5 years of experience to lead our Gender and Inclusion projects. This role involves working closely with our government partners (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.

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.

Project Leadership & Planning

• Lead end-to-end project planning and execution for gender and inclusion-focused initiatives, from kickoff to closure

• Scope project requirements with partners, ensuring integration of gender-responsive and inclusive approaches

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and trackers (e.g., ClickUp), and monitor milestones and deliverables

• Coordinate across internal teams to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and outputs

• Facilitate project onboarding, including knowledge transfer (KT) sessions and clear definition of roles and responsibilities

• Identify potential risks and bottlenecks, particularly related to stakeholder alignment or inclusion gaps, and plan mitigation strategies

• Support initiative expansion through writing proposals, applications, concept notes, etc.

Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

• Act as the primary point of contact for project coordination and communication

• Manage onboarding, regular updates, and consultations with stakeholders at state and national levels

• Work closely with internal teams, domain experts, and partners to ensure clarity on expectations and deliverables

• Support engagement processes that are inclusive and responsive to diverse stakeholder needs

• Maintain regular communication channels and ensure timely escalation of issues when required

Project Execution & Quality Management

• Oversee day-to-day project implementation, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of outputs

• Track progress across workstreams using agile tools; organise regular check-ins, stand-ups, and review meetings

• Ensure integration of gender and inclusion considerations in project outputs, including use of disaggregated data and inclusive indicators where relevant

• Coordinate with Initiative Leads, Finance teams, and other stakeholders for periodic project reviews

• Ensure timely documentation, reporting, budgeting, and partner coordination

• Maintain version control and organise project documentation for easy access and accountability

Field Engagement & Travel

• Coordinate and participate in field visits to support project implementation and stakeholder engagement

• Work with local partners, government officials, and community stakeholders to ensure effective on-ground execution

• Support incorporation of field insights into project delivery and course correction

• Travel as required for project-related activities

• 4–5 years of experience in project management within development, public policy, public health, or related sectors

• Experience working with government stakeholders and managing multi-partner projects

• Strong understanding of project planning, execution, budgeting, and reporting

• Familiarity with gender and inclusion concepts, and ability to integrate them into project delivery

• Working knowledge of data systems, digital tools, or AI/data-driven governance is an advantage

• Proficiency in tools such as ClickUp, G-Suite, Slack, and collaborative documentation platforms

• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex stakeholder environments

• Experience in grant management, reporting, or supporting proposals/tenders is a plus

• Willingness to travel and engage with field teams and stakeholders

  
  
  

How we work

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.

At CivicDataLab, we always emphasise the wellness of our bandhus. This includes any Expenditure done for the purpose of Wellness Setup, except any financial instrument, any expense that can be claimed as a deductible expense under Income Tax rules, any goods and services that attract a combined tax, cess or duty of more than 28%. If you're interested in taking classes that enhance your overall physical or mental well-being, you have an INR 60,000 annual stipend to do so. For some people, that might mean a monthly massage. Some take photography lessons or learn a musical instrument or buy a gym membership. It's up to you; the point is to learn something that you feel enriches you as a person.

At CivicDataLab, we encourage everyone to take up things that help one grow professionally, and you get an annual kitty of INR 60,000 to do so. This includes attending or speaking at conferences and workshops, taking courses, acquiring hardware or software licenses or even joining summer schools. We feel that learning a skill should never be a hurdle to solve important problems for the community.