1. POSITION VACANT: Senior Program Designer, Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), Lucknow 

2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), set up on April 2, 1990, under an Act of Indian Parliament, acts as the Principal Financial Institution for the Promotion, Financing and Development of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector and for co-ordinating the functions of different institutions engaged in similar activities.

SIDBI has been a catalyst for sustainable development in the MSME sector, fostering economic growth, equitable wealth distribution, and environmental preservation.

SIDBI’s mission is to ‘To Facilitate Access to Capital and Build Capacity of MSMEs For Their Deeper Integration into Indian and Global Value Chains’. The Bank is working with the Vision ‘To emerge as the point of first contact for all stages of MSME life cycle journey.

For more information about SIDBI, please visit https://www.sidbi.in/  
 

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

SIDBI is looking for an outstanding development professional, to join their team at Lucknow as Senior Program Designer (SPD). The post-holder will lead the conceptualisation, structuring and evolution of development programs aligned to organisational development strategies with focus on MSME growth, livelihoods and inclusive development. S/he shall be responsible for the following:

Key Job Responsibilities: 

A. New Programme Shaping, Piloting and Scaling up:
(1) Design end-to-end development programs including defining objectives, programme architecture (theory of change, delivery models, implementation structures, impact orientation, scalability and sustainability);
(2) Ensure its aligned (in discussion with M&E team) to the Impact Assessment framework adopted by institution;
(3) Test pilot the programme through identified partners suggest scaling of initiative (based on evidence and performance) including engagement strategies (type of partners/ budget etc.). Accordingly define governance structures, roles and responsibilities across stakeholders for effective program execution;

B. Existing programmes - Evaluation on Regular Basis:
(1) Revisit the existing programmes on regular basis (in line with institutional / national priorities and dovetailed to good practices) and basis feedback/performance etc. suggest additions/ edits/ deletions /modifications, etc. to make it more effective, inclusive and impact oriented;
(2) Integrate learnings from past projects, impact assessment reports and sector good practices;
(3) Pick learnings in terms of sector/ subsectors/ regional level diagnostics/ need mapping /beneficiary research

Any other work assigned by the Bank from time to time towards PDI priorities/ initiatives/ programmes.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: 

Qualification 

Mandatory educational qualification (As on April 30, 2026):

Minimum Qualification: Master’s degree in public policy/ economics/ development studies/ management or related field from a recognised institution.

Desirable: Exposure to development finance, program design, or public systems design; Certifications in policy, strategy or development programs. 

Experience: (As on April 30, 2026)

(1) Minimum 10 years of experience in program design, strategy, consulting, development sector or DFI roles;
(2) Design and launch new programs or initiatives;
(3) Conceptualize and manage thematic programs;
(4) Designed / implemented multi-stakeholder projects impacting large number of beneficiaries. Working with government, donors, NGOs and multiple stakeholders;
(5) Conduct field-based assessments and translate insights into program design.

Technical Skills:
(1) Program Design & Structuring (Proficient): Strong ability to design end-to-end development programs including theory of change, delivery models and implementation structures;
(2) Budgeting and cost-effectiveness analysis, impact-oriented program planning, and Monitoring & Evaluation concepts;
(3) Field Research & Needs Assessment (Proficient): Experience in conducting field studies and translating insights into program strategy;
(4) Development Programs & DFI Practices (Intermediate to Proficient): Understanding of how global DFIs design and implement programs and ability to adapt frameworks. Strong grasp of compliance requirements, SDGs, BRSR, ESG expectations, Government schemes and convergence possibilities;
(5) Resource Mobilisation (Intermediate): Ability to identify and structure funding partnerships across government, CSR and external sources.

Behavioural Competencies
(1) Analytical thinking and problem solving (Proficient): Can translate raw data into clear insights and practical recommendations for collections teams;
(2) Execution Orientation (Proficient): Ability to move from concept to implementation with ownership, accountability, clarity and speed;
(3) Collaboration & Influence (Proficient): Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED: Based on the candidate’s qualification, experience and overall suitability for the post, Cost to Company (CTC)/ remuneration payable will be around INR 20 lacs per annum plus other facilities viz. Group Insurance etc.

The remuneration figures are indicative ballpark ranges and shall not be treated as hard filters. A candidate’s fit for the role in terms of skills, experience and alignment with the SIDBI’s mandate shall be evaluated first and may not be screened out only on current or expected compensation.

Apart from the initial remuneration offered on a CTC basis, there will be provision for an annual increment on the CTC finalised initially, which shall be considered by the Bank based on the performance review from time to time, and the salary will also include a suitable variable component linked to performance.
 
6. LOCATION: Lucknow. (SIDBI reserves the right to post/ transfer the staff on contract to any of the offices of SIDBI or to depute her/him to any of its associates/ subsidiaries or any other organization depending upon the exigencies of service.)

7. NUMBER OF VACANCIES: One

8. AGE LIMIT: Applicants shall not be more than 40 years as on April 30, 2026.

9. PERIOD OF CONTRACT: The term of the contract of SPD would initially be for a period of three years, subject to an interim review. The contract shall be extendable, at the sole discretion of the Bank, for a further period of up to two years. The contract can be terminated at 3 (three) months' notice on either side or Salary and allowances (if any) in lieu thereof.

10. SELECTION PROCEDURE:

(1) Candidates are advised that they should not furnish any particulars or information that is false, tampered/ fabricated and/or suppress any material information while applying online. In case it is detected at any stage that the applicant does not fulfil any of the eligibility criteria for the post and/or that s/he has furnished any incorrect information, or has suppressed any material fact(s), her/his candidature will stand cancelled. If any of these shortcomings is/are detected even after the appointment, her/his services are liable to be terminated;
(2) Selection would be by way of shortlisting and Personal Interview to be held online on a suitable date (to be informed in due course) before the Selection Committee. The Bank will undertake a preliminary screening of the applications for preparing, if necessary, to prepare a shortlist of eligible candidates to be called for interview. Thus, merely fulfilling the requirements laid down in the advertisement would not automatically entitle any candidate to be called for interview; The decision of the bank to call the candidates for the interview shall be final. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard;
(3) Merit List: Merit list for selection will be prepared in descending order on the basis of scores obtained in interview only. In case more than one candidate score the cut -off marks (common marks at cut-off point), such candidates will be ranked according to their age in descending order, in the merit;
(4) Wait List: SIDBI reserves the right to draw wait lists of candidates in different Grades and consider such wait listed candidate(s) for meeting actual requirement;
(5) SIDBI reserves right to fill/ not fill the above position at any stage of the recruitment process;
(6) Decisions taken by the Selection Committee in connection with the recruitment process, shall be final. 

11. REFERENCE: SPD-SIDBI 

12. CONTACT INFORMATION: 

Team SAMS 
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd. 
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar  
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025 
Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612 

13. APPLICATION PROCESS: 

Eligible candidates interested in the position can apply by or before June 18, 2026.

SIDBI is an equal opportunity employer and provide equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of age, color, disability, marital status, nationality, race, religion, sex etc.