Job Information
Department Name
Capacity building
Number of Positions
1
Industry
NGO's/social services
Work Experience
5+ years
Salary
Based on years of experience
Currency
INR
City
Sonipat
Province
Haryana
Country
India
Postal Code
131029

About us
The Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP) at Ashoka University is India’s first academic centre focused on enabling strategic and robust philanthropy for social impact. It strives to provide civil society with evidence-based research and knowledge products to grow scale and impact, convening platforms for norm-setting and collaborative learning, and leadership development programmes that strengthen capability and sustainability.

Job Description
About Ashoka University
Ashoka University is a private, non-profit university. An unprecedented example of collective public philanthropy in India, it is a pioneer in its focus on the Liberal Arts. The University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across the humanities, social sciences and fundamental natural sciences. The aim is to help students become well-rounded individuals who are able to think critically about issues from multiple perspectives, communicate effectively and go on to become ethical self-aware leaders with a commitment to public service. Ashoka has built collaborations with University of Pennsylvania, University of Michigan, Carleton College, King's College London, Sciences Po, UC Berkeley, Trinity College Dublin and Yale University.

About the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP)

The University’s focus is on attracting the brightest students, putting them under the guidance of the most inspirational faculty, and developing a global reputation for innovative research. Faculty and students come from across the country, and the world, and Ashoka is committed to maintaining the highest intellectual and academic standards.

Along with having a robust academic program, the University is home to Centers of Excellence that address some critical areas of relevance to society, and India in particular. This includes the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP), which aims at being the foremost Centre in India for research and capacity-building towards the critical advancement of social impact. The Centre’s research focuses on critical topics in the space of social impact, in strategic philanthropy in particular, with emphasis on applied research.

About the Role:

Centre of Social Impact and Philanthropy is looking for a Programme Manager in Capacity Building  specifically for Strategic Nonprofit Management—India (SNMI) and other programmes for  philanthropists and CSR leaders. The candidate should have the flexibility to work on multiple  projects, display a natural aptitude for new programmess, work with multiple stakeholders, have a  deadline-driven approach and be a team player. The candidate should be able to work in a fast  moving and dynamic environment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Manage all aspects of SNMI, including communications and outreach, managing external  relationships, scholarships and logistics of the annual program. 
Create and execute programmes for philanthropists and CSR audiences.
Identify partners, including academic institutions, nonprofit organisations, philanthropists  and other similar stakeholders. 
Engage in and support senior level leadership in donor management and relationship  building by way of creating reports and communication materials for donors.
Design and execute large networking and learning events, conferences, and workshops for  all the relevant partners and stakeholders. 
Conceptualise and propose other avenues and opportunities that Ashoka University can  engage with SNMI alumni to scale their organisations and themselves as leaders in social  impact in India. 

Requirements
Education & Experience

A master’s degree with work experience on people  development or been a part of leadership programs.
Minimum 5-7 years of  experience working with minimum 2-3 years of field experience including in a mentoring/managerial role.
Experience of organising  events, workshops and seminars is desirable.
Strong verbal  communication skills and display a high level of creativity
Highly entrepreneurial, self-starter with a deep understanding of the development sector and its challenges.
Ability to manage and engage with multiple partners.
An appreciation and understanding of investing in self-development to build leadership  qualities
Ability to work remotely and manage multiple work streams simultaneously. 

Benefits
Compensation:

Competitive, based on experience.

Location:

Based in NCR, or elsewhere with travel to Sonepat 3-4 days a week. Regular travel to partner locations and workshops.

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