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Operations Manager
QUEST Alliance
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Job Description
Roles Responsibilities:
- Work closely with project leads, finance, regional program teams, donors , third party evaluators, and thematic teams to identify priority areas for financial resource allocation within regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.
- Consolidate program progress reports and financial reports, sharing them with the Business Development unit,Donors and key Youth program team members.
- Conduct thorough due diligence and cost-benefit analysis for resource optimization, providing ongoing mentorship to project leads.
- Review contract requests, consultancy contracts, MOUs, and engagements to ensure compliance.
- Work closely with the financial team for resource utilization, compliance, and with the Business Development unit for funding opportunities, proposals, and budget development.
- Manage project resources and assigned budgets to prevent under- or over-spending, ensuring timely submission of reports and financial updates.
- Ensure effective grant management using sub-grant management systems and project management tools, including proposal reviews, grant making, progress tracking, and course correction.
- Support in analysis on processes related to operations, grant making, compliance in coordination with the Monitoring and evaluation and Finance team.
- Provide analysis and support to MyQuest-Youth program-Youth program-Youth program and Quest Leadership Team to enhance financial resource utilization, maximizing impact and strengthening systems and processes.
- Participate in professional and training events identified by MyQuest-Youth program-Youth program.
- Contribute to the development of proposals for new projects or expansion.
- Serve as the primary liaison between key internal teams like Business Development unit/FAIT in strengthening team relationships.
- Perform other duties as assigned by MyQuest-Youth program and Quest Alliance.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- A Postgraduate Degree in Project Management, Operations, or Finance (Required)
- Any Certified Courses related to program/grants management (Desirable).
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations, consulting, project management, and grants management.
- Strongly preferred: Experience working in the nonprofit sector.
- Thorough understanding of the grant-making field and relevant regulations including CSR laws.
- Experience with complex contracts, agreements, and other related materials.
- Strong planning and project management skills with high attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
- Preferred: Experience with digital project management tools.
- Proven track record of delivering high-impact and high-quality services.
- Demonstrated ability in report writing, cost-benefit analysis, and preparing program progress and financial reports for donors.
Skills:
- Strong project management skills, high level of organization, and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and familiarity with technology software and platforms.
- Awareness of sensitivity and gender inclusion in education, skills, and the workplace.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Passion for addressing the challenges of educating India s youth population.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with multicultural teams, government ministries, and diverse stakeholders.
- Capability to ensure quality deliverables and project timelines while maintaining high attention to detail.
- Strong judgment, excellent English communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong personal commitment to the values of Quest Alliance.
- Willingness to travel locally and across the country.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and proactively explore solutions.
- Demonstrated understanding of research, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Highest levels of integrity, maturity, and professionalism.
Benefits
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 75,000/- per month (cost to company) ( The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Functional Areas: Banking/Insurance
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