India Climate Collaboration - Associate - Operations & Administration (2-4 yrs)

About:

Join us in catalysing the agroecological transformation in India, and be a part of a dedicated team committed to building a sustainable future for agriculture and the food system. You will play a key role in building the team and ensuring day to day functioning of the organisation.

Job Description:

- Operational Processes Development: Design, implement, and oversee operational processes to support the smooth functioning of the consortium, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

- Budget Management: Develop and monitor budgets, ensuring financial transparency and compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.

- Hiring and Onboarding: Manage recruitment processes, including drafting job descriptions, coordinating interviews, and overseeing onboarding of new team members.

- Invoicing and Payments: Oversee invoicing, payment processes, and expense tracking to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions.

- Contracts Management: Handle backend operations for contracts, including drafting, negotiation, compliance monitoring, and renewals.

- Reporting: Compile and prepare reports for donors, stakeholders, and internal reviews, highlighting progress, challenges, and financial status.

- Travel Coordination: Manage travel arrangements for consortium members, including bookings, itineraries, and reimbursement processes.

- Human Resources Management: Develop and implement HR policies, oversee performance reviews, and manage processes for raises, promotions, and staff development.

- Process and Policy Creation: Establish and document organizational processes and policies to streamline operational efficiency and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.

- Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as a central point of contact for consortium members, partners, and external stakeholders for operational queries and updates.

Qualification and Experience:

- Formal qualification in agriculture, social work, human resources or management would be preferred.

- 2-4 years of work experience with similar responsibilities.

- Proven experience in stakeholder management and relationship management.

- An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify opportunities and take initiative.

- Proven experience in coordinating and managing groups, projects or organisations.

- Strong event planning, travel, administration and organisation skills.

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Competitive Salary:

- We offer a competitive salary commensurate with your experience level and comparable to industry standards in the development consulting field.