AddressQualifications:
- MBA/CA/MPP with a penchant for the Development Sector, or a burning passion to contribute to it.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the development sector, be it as a full-time champion, a volunteer virtuoso, or a fellowship fellow.
- Masterful data interpreter, turning raw information into strategic insights.
- Demonstrated experience in project management and balancing priorities.
- Proven effectiveness working in a team-based environment, but capable also of working independently
The level, designation and compensation for the role will be mapped to the educational background and experience of the candidate.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
1) Support in developing / writing grant proposals that are critical to the organization's scale-up strategy
2) Shape the organization's strategic initiatives and manage critical large scale-up grants
3) Develop a comprehensive research plan and a long-term strategy that fuels our impactful journey.
4) Map existing internal and external research services, global data and in-country/regional sources relevant to life skills, education, livelihoods, skilling and placements, evidence building and thought leadership.
5) Produce insights and recommendations to improve the impact and effectiveness of our work.
6) Partner with the Leadership team and Management team to identify and bridge data gaps.
7) Design an effective measurement mechanism to monitor performance on critical KPIs.
8) Present analytical results and insights, including recommendations to support reaching goals set out by the 5-year strategy.
9) Assess market trends and competitors, identifying threats and opportunities, presenting findings, projections and recommended actions.
10) Lead analytical work, proofs of concept and research projects to meet the organization's needs.
