Job description for Assistant Manager – Convening at CSIP, Ashoka University 

About Ashoka University: Ashoka University is a private, nonprofit 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 programmes 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 among others. To learn more about Ashoka University visit http://ashoka.edu.in 

About the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP): Along with its robust academic programme, the University is home to Centres of Excellence that address critical areas of relevance to society, and India in particular. These include the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP), which is the pioneering Centre in India for research and capacity-building towards the advancement of social impact. The Centre’s research is focused on critical topics in social impact and philanthropy, with emphasis on applied research. 

About the Role: Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy is looking for an Assistant Manager – Convening,  to build and strengthen networks among its key constituents and to ensure the widest dissemination of its research and knowledge products. The candidate should have the flexibility to work on multiple projects, display a natural aptitude for partnering with different organisations, planning events and a demonstrated expertise in external communications. 

Responsibilities: The candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Planning and overseeing the execution of all CSIP’s convening activities including roundtables, lecture series and a marquee annual event. 
• Building a network of resource people, facilitators, mentors etc. in the sector to provide support to the Centre’s programmes. 
• Managing relationships with funders and key stakeholders for convenings 

Eligibility and Skill Requirements: 

• A Graduate / Post-Graduate / Master’s degree from a reputed university in Management or Development Studies with knowledge about remote convening platforms 
• 5-7 years of work experience
• Highly entrepreneurial, self-starter, creative problem solver and a team player
• Deep understanding of working in the development sector and the challenges it faces. 
• Experience of organising events, workshops and seminars
• Ability to manage multiple partner relationships. A prior personal network is a plus. 
• Ability to work remotely and manage multiple work streams simultaneously. 

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience. 

Location: Based in, or with travel to, Sonipat 3-4 days a week, currently work from home. 

Deadline: Rolling basis. This is an urgent hire, early applications preferred. 

To Apply: Click here and upload the following documents:

• One-page resume 
• Cover letter  Subject line – [Assistant Manager – Convenings: (Applicant Name)]
• What has been the most transformative experience in your life, and why? (Max 300 words) 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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CSIP and NFI (National Foundation for India) are collaborating to convene a diverse set of non-profit organisations across India to seek convergence among them, amplify the views and concerns of India’s voluntary sector in policy discourse, create a space for intra and cross sector dialogue and collaboration, and exemplify the norms of governance the collective espouses.

About the Role:

CSIP and NFI is looking for a Convening Consultant to assist in advancing the convening of a collective of Indian non-profit organisations through convenings, focused group discussions, webinars, etc. S/he will work closely with CSIP’s and NFI’s internal teams and partner organisations to help build the collective  and will be responsible for supporting outreach initiatives to include a wide range of non-profit organisations as active participants. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the Indian voluntary sector and the ability to facilitate convenings – online and offline.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide management support to senior leadership 
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape governance mechanisms, related systems and processes for the collective
• Plan and execute convening activities viz., roundtables, webinars, focused group discussions, etc.
• Support implementation of outreach initiatives to maximise participation in the convenings
• Develop quarterly progress reports and pre/post convening reports
• Manage relationships with funders and key stakeholders of CSIP and NFI 

Does this sound like you?

• A Graduate / Post-Graduate / Master’s degree from a reputed university in Management or Development Studies
• 5-7 years of experience in non-profit management, grassroots mobilisation, public policy and/or advocacy
• Entrepreneurial self-starter who is a hands-on problem solver
• Possess the flexibility to work on multiple projects, display a natural aptitude for partnering with different organisations, planning events and a demonstrated expertise in external communications
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills in English and multiple other Indian languages
• An understanding of the Indian voluntary sector and its stakeholders
• Ability to work remotely and manage multiple work streams simultaneously
• Right to work in India

To apply: Please click here to upload your resume and state why you are interested in this role.

Deadline: We will be interviewing on a rolling basis until we find a suitable candidate. Early applications will be preferred.

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience.

Location: The office of CSIP is based out of Ashoka University Campus in Sonipat. But as of now, the position is expected to work on a remote basis. The role might require frequent travel to partner and workshop locations.

About the Role: Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy is looking for an Assistant Manager – Communications, to strengthen content and design across its website, social media and publications, thereby playing a vital role in brand building and knowledge management. The candidate should have flexibility to work on multiple projects with various team members. The candidate should also have the ability to assess effectiveness of communications through data and analytics.

Responsibilities: The candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Creating content and design according to the content calendar for social media, website, special reports and other external as well as internal facing documents and properties
• Ideation, design and development of collaterals (branding, infographics, other outreach material
• Maintaining all social media handles and analysing data on engagement, visitors and followers on social media properties
• Updating content on CSIP website and tracking engagement data
• Coordinating with external consultants and vendors for creation and delivery of audio/visual material
• Creating newsletters for stakeholders – donors, students, partners
• Documenting the processes, good practices and  success stories related to internal and external communication at CSIP

Eligibility and Skill Requirements

• Strong and error free oral and written communication skills
• Strong and error free content writing skills (preferably in both English and Hindi)
• Designing collaterals in consonance with brand guidelines
• Ease of working with data and numbers; expertise in analytics will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience
• Ability to multitask and work across across functional teams
• Interest in the social impact sector
• Right to work in India
• A bachelor’s degree  in Development Communication / Literature / Journalism / Fine Arts or related field
• Knowledge of WordPress, Canva, Excel and Google Analytics will be a plus
  

To Apply: Please click here and upload the following documents

• One-page resume
• Cover letter Subject line – [Assistant Manager – Communications: (Applicant Name)]
• What has been the most transformative experience in your life, and why? (Max 300 words)

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience.

Location: Based in, or with travel to, Sonipat 1-2 days a week. Currently work from home.

Deadline: Rolling basis. This is an urgent hire, early applications preferred.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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