Impact Careers Full-time

Chief Programme Officer

Breakthrough Trust

Posted

Dec 19, 2025

Location

India

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

Core responsibilities:

  • Keeping the organisational strategic vision central to programming
  • Working closely with vertical-leads to ensure programmes meet timelines, objectives, and resource usage requirements
  • Working with Resource Mobilisation team on fundraising, proposals, budgets, and donor communications
  • Representing the programme vertical externally and internally, bringing in new strategic ideas

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role creates positive change by leading Breakthrough's largest programme vertical, which reaches 100,000 adolescents and 12,000 youth directly, plus 1 million more through school systems, working to shift social norms that limit women and girls from reaching their full potential.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

Required skills and experience:

  • 20+ years of experience with at least 10 years leading programmes at strategic level
  • Prior experience working with large, diverse, and remote teams
  • Proven experience in programming and organisational leadership positions
  • Strategic thinker with persuasive communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
  • Passionate about gender justice and equity

Benefits

What's in it for you

No specific compensation or benefits mentioned in the posting. The organization is committed to employee well-being and fostering an environment that promotes mental health and fulfilling work.