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About the School of Environment and Sustainability (SES)

The School of Environment and Sustainability at IIHS examines and answers questions around sustainable development and the environment, ecological restoration and nature-based solutions, and adapting to climate change impacts and risks. The School focuses on human settlements and socio-ecological systems across a continuum from semi-natural ecosystems to mega cities in India and the Global South.

SES has one of the largest concentrations of IPCC authors in a single South Asian institution with leadership positions in chapters across three major reports over the AR5 and AR6 cycles, and two SR1.5 derivative reports – the Summary for Urban Policymakers and GCF-supported Summary for Financial Decision Makers.

Job Description

The research impact specialist will be part of an interdisciplinary team of researchers working on climate change and migration, and responsible for anchoring research impact strategy for urban locations, project-level public engagement activities, and strategic outreach of project activities and outputs. As part of the team, the incumbent’s involvement will include the creation and implementation of a strategic plan for achieving impact through research activities including communication and dissemination, with a focus on driving impact through narrative change (i.e., using evidence-based outreach on climate change and migration to translate research into impact through engagement with existing policy and practice). The role will be embedded within the project team and will require working in close coordination with the IIHS Communications and Design team, Word Lab and Media Lab.

This is a contractual position for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent, with the potential to turn into a regular position over time.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Anchoring research impact for urban sites across India including, but not limited to, an impact and communications strategy for the project period differentiated by stakeholder groups; stakeholder, policy and programme mapping for impact; and developing creative outputs for wide uptake;
• Working closely with multiple local and internal partners to develop a strategy for designing, communicating and disseminating knowledge products and anchoring public-facing national and international events and workshops;
• Working closely in and with the research team to co-develop a research impact strategy including planning and implementing activities for narrative change around climate migration; this will involve working and liaising with multiple stakeholders including local leaders, policy makers, community members and practitioners, designing and conducting participatory workshops, and understanding and anchoring need-based, evidence-based knowledge products;
• Supporting the research team in planning and implementing tailored outputs and research-to-action activities at community, (sub-)national, and international levels in various formats including written content, multimedia outputs, stakeholder engagement activities and network building;
• Providing support to the research team in identifying the need for, and organizing, project events such as workshops and stakeholder consultations at multiple locations in India as needed;
• Identification of appropriate avenues and design of relevant material for amplifying communication on project findings and increasing impact;
• Collaborating with the IIHS Media Lab, Word Lab, and Communications & Design teams to create audio-visual content, and to develop material for wider dissemination; this will include supporting website development and website updates;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The research impact specialist will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Senior Consultant – School of Environment and Sustainability (SES) at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and network partners.

Person Specification

An ideal candidate should have:

• An advanced degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in development studies, public policy, urban planning, or communication, design, and journalism, with demonstrated knowledge/experience of climate change, environmental change, human geography, or related fields (necessary condition);
• 3-5 years of work experience in the development sector in any of the following areas including, but not limited to: development project design and/or implementation, stakeholder engagement and liaising, policy-practice interface, design, communications, journalism, or related areas;
• Ability to develop, design, and implement a creative and evidence-based approach to research impact aimed at multiple audiences, while ensuring ideals of inclusion and equity of multiple voices and ideas;
• Potential to engage with on-ground stakeholders, government officials of different relevant departments, policy makers and community members to understand research needs and communicate research findings;
• Ability to connect with people and liaise with researchers from partner organisations and assist them in translating knowledge generated through projects into action;
• Experience of working with multilateral or bilateral agencies, donor-funded research projects, INGOs, think tanks, foundations, or consulting firms, on their outreach programmes would be an added advantage;
• Excellent command of English; experience in writing for media or designing for multiple platforms; and the ability to write with precision and attention to detail; knowledge of regional languages like Odia/ Malayalam/ Kannada would be an added advantage;
• Understanding of the basic principles of design and the ability to suggest design requirements for various types of content, as the candidate will be working closely with graphic designers to create communication products.

This is a contractual position for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent, with the potential to turn into a regular position over time. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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About the School of Environment and Sustainability (SES)

The School of Environment and Sustainability at IIHS examines and answers questions around sustainable development and the environment, ecological restoration and nature-based solutions, and adapting to climate change impacts and risks. The School focuses on human settlements and socio-ecological systems across a continuum from semi-natural ecosystems to mega cities in India and the Global South.

SES has one of the largest concentrations of IPCC authors in a single South Asian institution with leadership positions in chapters across three major reports over the AR5 and AR6 cycles, and two SR1.5 derivative reports – the Summary for Urban Policymakers and GCF-supported Summary for Financial Decision Makers.

Job Description

The climate change and migration research specialist will be part of an interdisciplinary team of researchers working on climate change and migration, and responsible for anchoring field engagements in Kochi. As part of the team, the incumbent’s involvement will include planning and execution of fieldwork that comprises qualitative and quantitative methods with a focus on climate-induced migrations. S/he will conduct life history interviews and key informant interviews, organise workshops and stakeholder engagement activities, and build local networks. The role requires working closely with local partner/s in Kochi to coordinate field tasks.

This is a contractual position for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent.

Activities and Tasks

• Assisting with the development and implementation of research tools and instruments;
• Contributing towards literature reviews and background research as needed;
• Conducting field research activities as assigned, including:
  • Life history interviews with migrants from Odisha;
  • Semi-structured and in-depth interviews with key stakeholders;
  • Observing community dynamics, organising group discussions and facilitating meaningful dialogue;
  • Developing and using creative tools during multi-stakeholder events;
• Maintaining detailed field notes and records of research activities; transcribing interviews;
• Preparing data for analysis by cleaning, coding, and entering information into spreadsheets;
• Collaborating with the IIHS Media Lab and Word Lab teams to ensure effective data collection and evidence building; create audio-visual content and develop material for wider dissemination; support website development and website updates;
• Providing support in identifying the need for, and organising, workshops and stakeholder consultations at multiple locations in India;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations, and institution building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The climate change and migration research specialist will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Senior Research Consultant – Practice at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and network partners.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should have:

• A master’s degree in social work, social science, development studies, rural development, environmental studies, or related discipline;
• Experience in conducting qualitative and/or participatory data collection (e.g., focus group discussions) and administering quantitative household surveys;
• Previous experience in working on migration and with migrant communities;
• Familiarity with the Odisha state and its migratory trends, including its socio-cultural and political landscape;
• Language proficiency in: Odiya, Hindi, and English.

This is a contractual position for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Kochi, Kerala, and will entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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About the School of Human Development

The School of Human Development (SHD) at IIHS focuses on social transformation. The School understands social transformation as a set of processes that are rooted in, and seek to directly address:

• Inequality in social status and substantive rights based on identity;
• The absence of material and economic dignity for the urban majority; and
• Inequities in political presence, recognition and participation.

The School’s core focus areas are:

• Decent work;
• Affordable housing;
• Social inequality;
• Social protection;
• Urban health;
• Community mobilization;
• Care Infrastructure.

Job Description

The Manager – SHD Office will be part of a small, core team which will assist in building out the School over the coming years. The core responsibility of this position will be to assist in the development and implementation of the School’s strategy.

The incumbent will support governance, strategic and operational planning, the management of resources (people, physical and financial), development and delivery of the academic courses, external engagement, relationship building with key partners and collaborators, and knowledge management and outreach. They will act as one of the primary links between SHD and various programmes, labs, and other schools at IIHS. Along with individual faculty and other team members, they will need to ensure coordination and timely delivery of outcomes.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

Strategy and Planning:

• Supporting operational, intellectual and strategic planning, governance, budgeting, resource management and facultymanagement;
• Coordinating various initiatives of the School, including overall programme management as well as budgeting;
• Planning, overseeing and implementing school-wide systems and processes for activities as needed;
• Generating School development strategies across research, practice and teaching, and identifying opportunities and initiatives in partnership with faculty / staff and in line with the strategic objectives of the School;

Relationship Management and Communications:

• Assisting in the development and management of external relationships and collaboration opportunities with key domestic and international partners, and collaborators;
• Ensuring effective communication across the School and with the wider institution, and positive working relations with other schools and programmes;
• Representing the School on committees or other forums, where required, and advocating for the interests of the School as with those of the institution;
• Collaboration with the communication and design team, developing and supporting in execution of communication strategy;

Research and Teaching:

• The selected candidate will have the opportunity to be part of research and practice projects at the School;
• The selected candidate will have the opportunity to teach and train in IIHS’ academic offerings as well as capacity building and training programmes;

Operations:

• Assisting in setting up and ensuring continuous improvement in the infrastructure, and administrative systems and procedures for the School’s activities;
• Managing the interface among various programmes, labs, schools, administration, procurement, finance and legal;
• Monitoring resources, processes and deliverables of projects delivered by the programmes within the School;
• Supporting and coordinating the development and delivery of specialised degree / diploma programmes including preparatory activities, content delivery, internships and placements, stakeholder management, and reporting;
• Managing and monitoring recruitment, staff progress, and learning and development for the School in consultation with the Associate Deans and the People Function;
• Assisting in regular reporting to the Associate Dean on key milestones and highlighting critical concerns and risks;
• Coordinating the preparation of the School’s Annual Report and contributing towards the preparation of the institution’s Annual Report;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of institution building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The Manager will report to the Associate Dean – School of Human Development at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organizations, and students.

Person Specification

The applicant should have:

• A PhD in a relevant field including but not limited to Planning/ Public Policy/ Development Studies/ Social Work, or across the Social Sciences and Humanities, or a related field;
• Candidates with Master’s degrees and significant experience in academic strategy and administration, or in research in the themes of the School, will be considered on a case-by-case basis;
• At least 2 years of prior experience in academic administration (ideally), or management/ research experience in the urban or development sector;
• Experience of working in inter-disciplinary teams, preferably across practice and research;
• Strong writing, analytical and numerical skills;
• A high level of organisational capability, including the ability to establish and maintain effective systems, procedures and processes and manage competing demands and deadlines without compromising quality;
• A high level of communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult and collaborate with inter-disciplinary and diverse teams; analyse and present information and produce well researched high-quality reports, submissions, and other documents; negotiate complex issues and manage change;
• The ability to think strategically, contribute effectively to strategic planning processes and to operationalise strategy with the administrative operations of the School;
• Effective working knowledge of at least one Indian language in addition to English.

This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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About the IIHS Academic Programmes and Schools

India’s urban transition is unprecedented in scale and complexity. Within it lie both the opportunities of increased economic growth and employment as well as the challenges of persistent inequality, extreme deprivation and environmental degradation. IIHS’ academic programmes aim to foster a new generation of urban practitioners and change makers, to become part of shaping this transition.

The academic programmes are supported by the five interdisciplinary IIHS Schools: School of Environment and Sustainability (SES), School of Systems and Infrastructure (SSI), School of Economic Development (SED), School of Human Development (SHD) and School of Governance (SoG). Each School has a particular transformational theme and a set of teaching, research and practice projects and programmes within it. Collectively, the five schools systematically address a wide range of urban issues, from questions of livelihood and economic development, access to basic infrastructure, affordable housing and healthcare for all, to tackling climate change and land governance.

Job Description

The Lead – Outreach & Marketing will manage the outreach and marketing process for IIHS’ growing portfolio of academic programmes. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementing outreach activities for the academic programmes and ensuring that the applications target for all courses are met, in terms of both numbers and quality of students, while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and policies. S/he will have to collaborate with other Functions and Programmes in IIHS to ensure that the outreach process is efficient and effective, and also maintain relationships with various academic institutions and organizations, industry partners, and other stakeholders to promote IIHS and attract qualified applicants.

The role requires excellent communication, leadership skills, market orientation, and networking and influencing skills.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Defining and deploying outreach and marketing strategies to ensure that potential students are aware of IIHS’s academic programmes and consider them as genuine and preferred career options;
• Recruiting, managing, and building the outreach & marketing team;
• Managing and optimising the outreach budget;
• Setting up systems, processes, and technologies to gather and analyse applications data on an ongoing basis to drive continuous improvement;
• Collaborating with the Communications and Design team and other relevant teams to promote the Institution to prospective students;
• Working closely with the Academics & Research team and the different IIHS Schools to ensure that application standards align with the Institution’s academic goals;
• Working closely with the Legal & Regulation team to ensure that all Outreach & Marketing systems, processes, activities and initiatives are compliant with regulatory requirements;
• Representing IIHS at admissions events and conferences;
• Establishing relationships with external vendors and service providers;
• Developing and maintaining relationships with other educational institutions and ecosystem partners;
• Staying up-to-date with academic and industry trends and best practices, not just to enhance the outreach process but also to provide inputs to academics and other institutional processes;
• Contributing to other IIHS initiatives and programmes as needed;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within the country as and when needed.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should have:

• A Master’s degree in Management, Human Resources, Urban Planning, Law, Humanities / Social Sciences, Human Development, or other relevant discipline;
• Total experience of at least 15 years, out of which at least 5 should be in marketing & outreach (in a higher education context);
• Experience in setting up and managing teams and budgets;
• Experience in data analysis and reporting;
• Experience and ability to work in matrix structures;
• A proven track record of developing and implementing outreach strategies and plans;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• An ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.

This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

Apply Now

Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

Download Job Description Document

About the IIHS Academic Programmes and Schools

India’s urban transition is unprecedented in scale and complexity. Within it lie both the opportunities of increased economic growth and employment as well as the challenges of persistent inequality, extreme deprivation and environmental degradation. IIHS’ academic programmes aim to foster a new generation of urban practitioners and change makers, to become part of shaping this transition.

The academic programmes are supported by the five interdisciplinary IIHS Schools: School of Environment and Sustainability (SES), School of Systems and Infrastructure (SSI), School of Economic Development (SED), School of Human Development (SHD) and School of Governance (SoG). Each School has a particular transformational theme and a set of teaching, research and practice projects and programmes within it. Collectively, the five schools systematically address a wide range of urban issues, from questions of livelihood and economic development, access to basic infrastructure, affordable housing and healthcare for all, to tackling climate change and land governance.

Job Description

The Associate / Senior Associate – Academic Outreach & Marketing will be responsible for all the operational activities involved in the outreach and marketing process for IIHS’s growing portfolio of academic programmes. The incumbent will be responsible for implementing outreach activities for the academic programmes and ensuring that the applications target for all courses are met, in terms of both numbers and quality of students, while adhering to all relevant regulations and policies.  S/he will collaborate with members from other Functions and Programmes in IIHS to ensure that the outreach process is efficient and effective, and also reach out to various academic institutions and organizations to promote IIHS and attract qualified applicants.

The role requires excellent communication, market orientation and networking skills.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Executing outreach and marketing plans to ensure that potential students are aware of IIHS’ academic programmes and consider them as genuine and preferred career options;
• Adhering to systems and processes to gather and analyse applications data on an ongoing basis;
• Collaborating with the Communications and Design team, other relevant teams in IIHS, and with external vendors and service providers to develop and deploy marketing material;
• Working closely with the Academics & Research team and the different IIHS Schools to ensure that application standards align with the Institution’s academic goals;
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in all operational activities and initiatives related to academic outreach and marketing;
• Maintaining relationships with other educational institutions and ecosystem partners;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The Associate/ Senior Associate – Academic Outreach & Marketing will report to the Lead – Academic Outreach & Marketing or to any other senior member overseeing academic outreach and marketing at IIHS, and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organizations, and students.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Management, Human Resources, Urban Planning, Law, Humanities / Social Sciences, Human Development, or other relevant discipline;
• Total experience of at least 5 years, out of which at least 2 should be in marketing & outreach (in a higher education institution);
• A proven track record of implementing marketing & outreach strategies;
• Experience in data reporting and analysis;
• Ability to work in matrix structures;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• An ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.

This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

Apply Now

Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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About the Practice Programme at IIHS

The IIHS Practice Programme aims to demonstrate capacity for innovation and change in order to influence and enable urban transformation and translate learning from practice into policy as well as research and teaching-learning material. It provides strategic/ policy advisory, implementation support and knowledge management services to national and state governments, public, parastatal and municipal agencies, international development agencies, as well as private firms at the interface of human settlements and urbanisation. This work spans a range of areas, including urban governance, water and sanitation, municipal finance, land management, urban infrastructure and services, as well as climate change and risk and resilience.

About the School of Systems and Infrastructure

The School of Systems and Infrastructure (SSI) at IIHS aims at urban transformation with the intention of improving equity and environment outcomes for Indian cities, and its citizens. The School is concerned with key systems that govern the urban such as land and planning, water and sanitation, energy, housing, transportation, IT, and ITES. Across these domains the School aims at addressing cross-cutting themes – including governance and services, inclusion and equity, safety, and financing – and at different geographic scales. SSI will bring together an eclectic set of practitioners, researchers and educators who will work across practice, research, and learning, and seek to redefine practices and knowledge in these domains.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Sustainable Habitat and Climate Action Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualising climate-aligned solutions for the built environment, including those linked to the neighborhood/ local community scale, by integrating multiple sources of knowledge such as climate science, environmental studies, building science, and engineering principles.

We expect you to be well versed in setting up transformative and transdisciplinary processes to imagine and deliver resilient and sustainable solutions. You will, for example, play a key role in conceptualising and implementing energy-centric, climate-aligned solutions at the building and neighbourhood-scale. In addition, we expect you to conceptualise climate-aligned solutions linked to various environmental services (e.g. water, sanitation, waste water, solid waste and drainage) including those linked to natural systems. You will also play a key role at the interface of environmental impact, buildings, and sustainable practices across multiple projects at IIHS.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Conceptualising Sustainable Habitat Solutions:

• Conducting comprehensive research and analysis of emerging evidence from multiple disciplines such as climate science, environmental studies, building science and engineering to identify various sustainable habitat options and barriers to, and enablers for, their widespread, sustained uptake;
• Creating awareness on, and generating demand for, specific solutions at the building and neighbourhood-scale; these solutions would include those linked to energy-efficiency, water conservation, waste management, decentralised renewable energy systems, and nature-based and nature-oriented interventions, and, overall, to greenhouse gas emissions reduction and enhancement of local resilience to climate shocks and stresses;
• Developing and supporting implementation of local interventions related to the above elements via extensive stakeholder engagement and by creating an accessible knowledge management system, which may include conceptualisation and implementation of an online market place;

Advise on Sustainable Household Practices:

• Providing expertise on incorporating multiple sustainable household practices such as those linked to energy-efficient technologies, water & waste management techniques, enhanced renewable energy integration, and urban agriculture into building designs and neighbourhood plans;
• Engaging, collaborating, and deliberating with multiple stakeholders such as architects, engineers, urban designers, builders, bankers, and civil servants to identify mechanisms and processes to enhance sustainable household practices, including exploring and setting up collaborative projects to explore the mainstreaming of sustainable design principles into those projects; these will be focused on creating prototypes for widespread implementation;
• Engaging, collaborating, and deliberating with communities to help mainstream ideas of sustainable habitat lifestyle; these engagements may be focused on setting up dialogues and implementation support activities to mainstream multiple environmentally friendly principles and practices into the built environment landscape and may include elements of urban farming, waste management, energy efficiency, resource conservation, and biodiversity preservation and conservation;

Project Management:

• Undertaking a continuous landscape analysis to identify and connect with climate solution providers; to begin with, this would be aimed at identifying the market-facing solutions landscape, which is expected to be leveraged to conceptualise and implement an online market place that brings together service providers and users;
• Designing, coordinating, and overseeing project execution, ensuring adherence to contracts, reporting requirements, budgets, and timelines;

Knowledge Production:

• Staying up-to-date with emerging trends, policies, programs, and regulations related to sustainable habitat practices, climate change mitigation, sustainable agriculture, urban farming and environmental conservation, and provide recommendations for integrating emerging technologies and best practices into projects;
• Promoting knowledge management at the project and institutional scale, including preparing knowledge products on innovative approaches, good practices, and lessons learned;
• Conceptualising and delivering measurement and other reporting protocols, that help monitor impact at local scale; this may include setting up assessment protocols that establish linkages between habitat scale intervention and sustainable development goals;

Capacity Building and Training:

• Conceptualising and delivering capacity building and training programs related to sustainable habitat, including aspects of energy and water conservation issues, waste management, nature-based solutions, and sustainable household practices;
• Contributing to developing appropriate training material, including, but not limited to, developing best practice cases linked to building energy performance improvement, resource (water, waste) management, incorporating nature-based interventions at the habitat scale, and biodiversity preservation and conservation;
• Conceptualising, collaborating, and operationalising citizen science initiatives and protocols for community-based learning and monitoring systems;
• Engaging with multiple education-centric and learning initiatives to identify avenues of engagement in order to mainstream sustainability education; these may include leveraging of existing IIHS projects and networks and establishing new networks and collaborations;

Others:

• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and traveling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The specialist will report to the Senior Lead – Practice and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/ organisations, and students.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should have:

• A Master’s Degree in Environmental Science/ Environmental Engineering/ Architecture/ Planning/ Development Studies/ Public Policy/ Sustainability/ Climate change or other climate and environment related fields;
• A total of 8 – 10 years of professional experience at the built environment scale;
• Strong knowledge of climate solutions, waste & water management, sustainable building practices, nature-based solutions; including being up-to-date with key policies, schemes, programs and sectoral changes and challenges;
• Prior experience in knowledge management, capacity building and stakeholder management activities, including rich project management exposure;
• Prior experience of working with communities at the city-scale;
• Experience (desirable, not mandatory) around managing an online knowledge-focused and solution-centric support system and repository;
• Excellent communication, relationship management, team-building and interpersonal skills; and an ability to work in inter-disciplinary, cross-sectoral teams;
• Proficiency in English and Tamil and, preferably, in any other Indian language.

This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Chennai and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

Apply Now

Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

Download Job Description Document

About the IIHS Practice Programme

The IIHS Practice Programme aims to demonstrate capacity for innovation and change in order to influence and enable urban transformation and translate learning from practice into policy as well as research and teaching-learning material. It provides strategic/ policy advisory, implementation support, and knowledge management services to national and state governments, public, parastatal and municipal agencies, international development agencies, as well as private firms at the interface of human settlements and urbanisation. This work spans a range of areas, including urban governance and planning, municipal and infrastructure finances, land governance, housing, sustainable buildings, water and sanitation, solid waste management (SWM), transport and mobility, energy, as well as climate change and risk and resilience.

Job Description  

The IIHS Practice Programme is looking for an experienced and dynamic full-time professional to work with its SWM team. The Consultant will support the team in providing strategic advisory, project management and implementation support services for improving the efficiency of SWM services in various locations. S/he will support the team in tracking sector trends and outlook, identifying strategic opportunities, developing concept notes, pitch decks, and proposals, and anchoring and executing project opportunities in partnership with government, NGO, and industry partners.

The candidate should have experience of project management and monitoring; and demonstrated skills in data collection, proposal and report writing, and making presentations.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Identification of strategic opportunities in SWM, scoping and developing ideas, propositions, and compelling pitch notes and decks;
• Preparation and submission of technical and financial proposals, including responses to competitive bids for government agencies, multilateral and bilateral agencies, Foundations, and CSR and ESG initiatives;
• Offering technical services for SWM advisory projects including conducting field work, data collection, and preparation of technical reports;
• Managing implementation of SWM projects undertaken by IIHS, including working with entrepreneurs, waste segregators, farmers, citizen groups, SWM plant managers, ULBs, and other stakeholders, to achieve project goals;
• Project management, including regular monitoring and data collection to demonstrate performance against objectives and best practices;
• Report writing and documentation of project activities including preparation of project progress reports and project outcome reports;
• Participating in training, research and consulting activities in the environmental services (waste water management, sanitation, SWM, septage and drainage) and public health domains;
• Continually improving and developing skillsets and keeping abreast of new developments, technologies, policies and regulations in the SWM domains;
• Carrying out general management tasks as and when required including engaging in research, field work, and mentoring and supervising associates and interns;
• Tracking of relevant Practice projects and conversations and organising information on them to enable effective programme and project management;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The Consultant – Practice (SWM) will report to the Senior Consultant – Practice or to any other person designated by the Chief of Practice at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/ organisations and students.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should have:

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a field related to SWM;
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in solid waste, waste water, sanitation and public health projects;
• Demonstrated experience of excellent analytical writing, editing, and presentation design skills, with the ability to communicate technical content in engaging and readable forms;
• Willingness to travel extensively as required both within and outside the country;
• High proficiency with computer applications such as MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint;
• Excellent relationship management, team-building and interpersonal skills, and an ability to work in inter-disciplinary, cross-sectoral teams;
• Professional to native-level fluency in speaking, writing, and reading in English and a second Indian language, preferably Tamil.

This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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About the Tamil Nadu Urban Sanitation Support Programme (TNUSSP)

The TNUSSP was launched in November 2015, as the Techncial Support Unit (TSU) for the Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN) to make improvements in fecal sludge and septage management (FSSM) along the full cycle of sanitation (FCS) across Tamil Nadu. A consortium of organisations, the programme is led by the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) to make clean water and sanitation accessible.

For more information on TNUSSP, please see https://tnussp.co.in/

Job Description

Sanitation workers play a crucial role in the sanitation service value chain, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of sanitation services to urban populations. Despite their essential role, many of these workers are employed on a part-time or irregular basis, which can lead to unstable incomes and livelihood insecurity. Recognizing this challenge, IIHS (Indian Institute for Human Settlements) has undertaken experiments to explore alternative livelihood opportunities for sanitation workers.

These experiments have identified several options with the potential for scaling up. For example, providing training, product development, tie-ups with input suppliers and marketing support have helped in setting up recycled wastepaper product manufacturing as a potential option. Additionally, working with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) of sanitation workers can enable them to collectively address common challenges such as access to resources, common facility centers, scale of operation, etc. By investing in alternative livelihood initiatives, IIHS aims to improve the economic well-being and social empowerment of sanitation workers while enhancing the overall resilience and sustainability of urban sanitation systems.

TNUSSP is looking for a marketing associate to support the work for the development of alternative livelihoods for sanitation workers and their family members. The role demands a thorough comprehension of the urban market landscape and a commitment to partnering with potential market players to stimulate demand for products manufactured by Self-Help Groups (SHGs). It presents an exciting prospect to forge connections between SHGs and urban markets, thereby nurturing economic avenues and empowering marginalized communities.

This is a contractual position for an initial term of 11 months.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Conducting in-depth market research to identify potential markets, target audiences, and competition for SHG products (sanitary napkin disposal pouches, aprons, wastepaper products, cleaning material – phenyl, toilet cleaner, floor cleaner, etc.);
• Analysing market trends, customer preferences, and emerging opportunities for product diversification;
• Developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies to promote SHG products, including files, folders, sanitary products, and cloth products;
• Identifying prospective market players such as hotels, FMCG wholesalers, and readymade garment shops, and conducting regular personal visits to establish strong relationships and showcase the value of SHG products; these visits should aim to secure partnerships, product placements, and bulk orders;
• Leveraging networking and relationship-building skills to engage with key decision-makers and influencers within these market segments;
• Identifying potential sales channels and distribution networks to reach a wider customer base;
• Building and maintaining relationships with retailers, wholesalers, and any other potential partners for generating regular orders and release of payment;
• Tracking and analysing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and adjusting strategies as needed;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The marketing associate will be an External Consultant coordinating with the livelihoods expert on the TNUSSP team and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organisations.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should have:

• A professional degree in Marketing, Development Studies, Social Work, or related discipline;
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in providing market development support to urban livelihoods projects; Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams;
• Good people management skills;
• Proficiency in Tamil language is mandatory.

This is a contractual position for an initial term of 11 months. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with the IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Trichy and may entail travel to other locations in Tamil Nadu.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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About the Tamil Nadu Urban Sanitation Support Programme (TNUSSP)

The TNUSSP was launched in November 2015, as the Techncial Support Unit (TSU) for the Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN) to make improvements in fecal sludge and septage management (FSSM) along the full cycle of sanitation (FCS) across Tamil Nadu. A consortium of organisations, the programme is led by the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) to make clean water and sanitation accessible.

For more information on TNUSSP, please see https://tnussp.co.in/

Job Description

Sanitation workers play a crucial role in the sanitation service chain, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of sanitation services to urban populations. Despite their essential role, many of these workers are employed on a part-time or irregular basis, which can lead to unstable incomes and livelihood insecurity. Recognizing this challenge, IIHS (Indian Institute for Human Settlements) has undertaken experiments to explore alternative livelihood opportunities for sanitation workers.

These experiments have identified several options with the potential for scaling up. For example, providing training, product development, tie-ups with input suppliers and marketing support have helped in setting up recycled wastepaper product manufacturing as a potential option. Additionally, working with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) of sanitation workers can enable them to collectively address common challenges such as access to resources, common facility centers, scale of operation, etc. By investing in alternative livelihood initiatives, IIHS aims to improve the economic well-being and social empowerment of sanitation workers while enhancing the overall resilience and sustainability of urban sanitation systems.

TNUSSP is looking for a production associate to support the work for the development of alternative livelihoods for sanitation workers and their family members.

The role demands a thorough understanding of the product portfolio manufactured by the target SHGs. This person shall be committed to working with target SHGs to improve their product portfolio, ensure quality or production at optimum cost, and timely delivery of orders, etc. The position presents an exciting prospect to work with SHGs to help them improve their product portfolio aimed at catering to urban markets, thereby nurturing economic avenues and empowering marginalized communities.

This is a contractual position for an initial term of 11 months.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Interacting closely with the Marketing Associate to understand the requirements of market players (buyers) in terms of quality, quantity, and any other needs;
• Translating the requirements of buyers for easy understanding of the SHG members and helping them produce goods aligned with the requirements of the buyer;
• Developing and implementing production schedules to meet customer demand while minimizing waste and cost;
• Establishing and enforcing quality control standards to ensure the production of high-quality products;
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) to produce each type of product manufactured by the SHGs to standardise the production process;
• Implementing continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and consistency;
• Working with designers and other stakeholders to improve product quality, design;
• Continuously scanning the market to procure quality raw materials at optimum cost;
• Identifying bottlenecks in the production process and implementing process improvement for increased efficiency;
• Managing production budgets, controlling expenses, and ensuring cost-effective operation;
• Maintaining accurate production records including production reports, inventory levels, and quality control data;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The production associate will be an External Consultant coordinating with the livelihoods expert on the TNUSSP team and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organisations.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should have:

• A professional degree in Product Design and Development, Development Studies, Social Work, or a related discipline;
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in providing production support to urban livelihoods projects;
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams;
• Good people management skills;
• Proficiency in Tamil language is mandatory.

This is a contractual position for an initial term of 11 months. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with the IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Trichy and may entail travel to other locations in Tamil Nadu.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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About the Tamil Nadu Urban Sanitation Support Programme (TNUSSP)

The TNUSSP was launched in November 2015, as the Techncial Support Unit (TSU) for the Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN) to make improvements in fecal sludge and septage management (FSSM) along the full cycle of sanitation (FCS) across Tamil Nadu. A consortium of organisations, the programme is led by the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) to make clean water and sanitation accessible.

For more information on TNUSSP, please see https://tnussp.co.in/

Job Description

The social inclusion specialist will be responsible for mobilizing and engaging communities, especially women and youth, in WASH services; promoting behaviour change and working towards the welfare and well-being of urban poor and sanitation workers.  S/he should have strong communication skills in Tamil with cultural sensitivity and a commitment to community-driven development.

This is a project-based contractual position for a duration of 9 months.

Activities and Tasks

This position will be responsible for overall monitoring of the operations and maintenance of public and community toilets and revenue generation activities implemented by the vendors. Activities and tasks will include, but not limited to, the following:

Community Engagement and Mobilisation:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with community members, leaders, and stakeholders;
• Conducting community needs assessments to identify WASH-related issues and priorities;
• Facilitating community meetings and workshops to raise awareness and gather input for project planning;
• Engaging women and youth in WASH services, encouraging their active participation and leadership;
• Advocating for and supporting the occupational health and safety of sanitation workers;
• Developing and implementing initiatives to improve the working conditions and overall well-being of sanitation workers;

Project Implementation and Monitoring:

• Assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of WASH activities in target communities;
• Promoting the adoption of hygiene practices through education and behaviour change campaigns;
• Organising and conducting training sessions for community members on WASH-related topics;
• Empowering local leaders and volunteers to take ownership of WASH initiatives;
• Collecting and analysing data to assess the impact of WASH activities on community health and well-being;
• Preparing regular progress reports and sharing findings with the project team and stakeholders;
• Identifying challenges and providing recommendations for improving project effectiveness;
• Preparing detailed reports on project activities, outcomes, and impacts;
• Developing presentations to communicate project progress and findings to various audiences;
• Ensuring accurate and timely documentation of all project activities;

General:

• Coordinating with local government agencies, NGOs, and other partners to align efforts and resources;
• Ensuring timely completion of project activities according to the weekly and monthly plans;
• Working with other teams internal to the organization to ensure effective implementation of the programmes;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, practice, training, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of institution-building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and traveling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The specialist will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Team Leader – TNUSSP or with any other person designated by the Team Leader, and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organizations, and students.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in community development, public health, social sciences, or a related field, coupled with a minimum of 3 – 4 years of experience in community development, preferably within the WASH sector;
• Alternatively, a Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 1 – 2 years of experience in the same domain;
• A robust understanding of WASH principles, practices, and challenges;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team;
• Proficiency in Tamil and English, including reading and writing competence in both languages;
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams, good people management and facilitation skills, and significant competency in documentation, coordination and proficiency in MS Office.

This is a project-based contractual position for 9 months. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Chennai with regular travelling to the project locations in Chennai and sometimes to other locations within the state or country.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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About the Urban Practitioners’ Programme

The UPP is an education and capacity building programme for urban practitioners spanning disciplines and levels in public, private, academic and civil society sectors. IIHS believes that a city’s transformation rests largely on the collective endeavours of practitioners who confront challenges through an informed, reflexive and creative manner. Through a portfolio of customised and open enrolment capacity development programmes and projects, the UPP offers institutions and practitioners new frameworks of knowledge, backed by a cohesive package of skills. Our portfolio spans sectors, disciplines and scales of practice and seeks to intervene at three levels:

• Strategic perspectives and orientation of the practitioner to urban challenges;
• Knowledge frameworks employed to appraise such challenges;
• Execution skills to tackle them effectively and sustainably.

Job Description

The position will be part of the core UPP team and will be responsible for providing logistical, administrative, and outreach support to the various training programmes and initiatives of the UPP.

This will be a contractual position initially for the duration of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Providing assistance in organising, coordinating and executing logistics for training programmes, especially for travel, boarding, lodging and other event essentials with participants and vendors over the phone and in person;
• Marketing Urban Practitioners’ Programmes to different stakeholders (project based);
• Helping establish and maintain effective relationships with members of the UPP’s logistics eco system;
• Assisting with participant enquiries;
• Digitising and analysing participant data and feedback from UPP training programmes;
• Coordinating with other internal teams;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The Training Coordinator – Urban Practitioners’ Programme will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Manager – Urban Practitioners’ Programme at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/ organisations, and students.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should have:

• A minimum of six months to one year of experience in customer relations/ sales;
• Working knowledge of MS office and Google Drive;
• Strong listening skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• A problem-solving mindset;
• Effective communication skills in English with fluency in Hindi; knowledge of South Indian languages (preferably Tamil and / or Kannada) would be an added advantage.

This is a contractual engagement for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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About the Digital Blended Learning programme at IIHS

Digital Blended Learning is recognised as a strategically important area of growth at IIHS. The vision for the IIHS Digital Blended Learning programme is ambitious, and involves the creation of a portfolio of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and other online/blended learning offerings spanning a range of subjects relevant to the study of the Urban, for both domestic and international audiences.

Job Description

IIHS is looking for a teaching associate to build a portfolio of short-term and long-term courses and knowledge products in Municipal Finance in India for middle and senior governmental officials and students and sector professionals.

This is a contractual engagement for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent.

Activities and Tasks

Detailed responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following broad areas:

• Working closely with established experts in Municipal Finance to create online learning modules and courses on various aspects of the subject;
• Designing short classroom-based courses on different topics around Municipal Finance for government officials and sectoral experts;
• Researching the subject to create teaching material, cases, readings, worksheets, assessments and assignments on the topic;
• Identifying researchers, faculty and sectoral experts who can be involved as visiting faculty, guest speakers and panelists in the various programmes;
• Teaching in the different Municipal Finance courses designed and offered by IIHS over time;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and traveling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The teaching associate will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Head – DBL at IIHS, or with any other person designated by the Head, and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organizations, and students.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should have:

• A Master’s degree or higher in Finance / Economics / Public Administration / Public Policy;
• At least 3 years of experience with an academic or training institution, research organization, think-tank or consulting firm; experience as a faculty or researcher in the domain will be an added advantage.
• Deep research orientation, including a strong interest in going deeper into the understanding of Municipal Finance;
• Interest in teaching and capacity building;
• Excellent communication skills, spoken and written;
• Ability to work with and across teams in a matrix structure.

This is a contractual engagement for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in New Delhi and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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About the Sustainable Energy Lab

The Sustainable Energy Lab (SEL) at IIHS focusses on integration of design approaches, technologies and operation techniques towards net-zero-energy performance of buildings and communities.  We investigate and implement integrated low energy approaches and we combine passive design approaches with IoT-based monitoring of performance and control of systems.

We also co-conduct the Solar Decathlon India, a competition among graduate and undergraduate students to empower the next generation to combat Climate Change in the buildings sector. We provide the teams with online learning modules, expert webinars, performance simulation software, and mentoring.  They develop net-zero-energy-water and climate resilient solutions for real projects.

About the Internet of Things Lab

Internet of Things (IoT) systems are being implemented across the IIHS Bengaluru City Campus (BCC) buildings and the Kengeri campus, along with communication protocols for a real-time sustainability website/ dashboard and an IoT Lab to calibrate and test different systems. This is the basis for an AI-based Campus Operating System for an intelligent environment.

Job Description

This will be a joint position between the IoT Lab and the Sustainable Energy Lab at the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS).  The deisigner will help develop the most sophisticated sustainability dashboard of any university in the world, that will talk to a variety of audiences, and do data management for the campus AI control systems. S/he will also help develop graphics, videos and animations for Solar Decathlon India (SDI), the largest Net Zero Building challenge in the world.

Applicants should have strong skills in information design, UX coding, web design, animation and videos and a science-based sensibility to tackle technical issues. A passion for sustainability and climate action would be an added avantage. Previous work experience matters, but skills, abilities and sensibilities matter more.

This is a contractual position for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent, with the potential to turn into a regular position over time.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Helping lead the development of dashboards and graphics;

• Researching contemporary methods of dashboards to influence behavior, and informing various stakeholders;

• Coordinating with other teams at IIHS to understand their use-cases for the data collection;
• Coordinating the metering and sensor installation, verifying and managing data for the dashboards and AI controls, and making observations to aid future installations;
• Assisting with developing controls and algorithms for the AI controls;
• Writing case studies and papers, and making presentations;
• Developing graphics and designing for events, brochures, reports, and other collaterals;
• Editing videos and making animations;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and traveling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The UX and graphics designer will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Senior Advisor – SEL and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organisations, and students.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should have:

• 1-5 years of work experience;
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Design, Architecture, Engineering or Science with appropriate combination of coursework and work experience;
• A strong foundation in science, design and understanding data;
• A strong command of graphics and design;
• A basic knowledge of python, R or other programming language;
• Good documentation skills for graphics and writing;
• Good communication skills to work with diverse teams within and outside IIHS.

Software skills:

• MS Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint;
• Design Builder/ Energy Plus/ Open Studio/ eQuest/ Grasshopper;
• Grafana or similar dashboard design software;
• Photoshop, Premier Pro;
• SketchUp / Rhino 3D / 3DS MAX / Blender (desirable).

This is a contractual position for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent, with the potential to turn into a regular position over time. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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Job Description

As part of IIHS’ detailed legal work, we are looking for a candidate to fill the full-time position of Senior Associate – Legal & Regulation in our Delhi office.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Legal Support (primary):
  • Assisting with legal and regulatory matters;
  • Contract drafting and contract management;
  • Transactional advisory and drafting, preferably with experience of:
    • • matters pertaining to the ‘not for profit’ sector;
      • procurement and tendering;
      • construction contracts (Works, Design Build, PPP models);
      • transactional elements of IPR related matters;
  • Providing documentation support;
  • Institutional process drafting;
  • Assisting with legal advisory, memos and opinion writing, litigation proceedings and related support as applicable;
  • Undertaking legal and regulatory due diligence;
• Research (secondary):
  • Assisting with research and academic work on aspects of urban law and policy, as relevant to IIHS;
• Further, research on Higher Education including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Analysis and drafting on legal and regulatory matters, including the laws and policies relating to Higher Education:
• Legislative developments both central and state;
• Policies and schemes both central and state;
• Relevant case law at Supreme Court, High Courts and subordinate courts as applicable;
  • Ensuring effective and rigorous analysis and adequate documentation;
  • Institutional process drafting, including policies;
  • Legal advisory, memos and opinion writing, litigation proceedings and related support;
  • Undertaking legal and regulatory due diligence;
  • Conducting research and analysis of latest developments in Higher Education in India and abroad, including in the field of Digital Blended Learning and Education Rankings;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned.

Structure and Reporting

The Senior Associate – Legal & Regulation will report to the Chief – Legal & Regulation or to any other person designated by the Chief – Legal & Regulation at IIHS, and will collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organisations, and students.

Person Specification

We are looking for a competent and efficient lawyer with the below qualifications:

• A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Law;
• At least 5 years of work experience in relevant areas, including preferably, experience of dealing with legal and regulatory issues in the not-for-profit sector;
• Excellent analytical skills and a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Excellent communication skills in written English;
• Good communication skills and fluency in Hindi/Kannada (written and spoken);
• Ability to undertake rigorous research on contracts, labour law, taxation law, privacy/date protection legislation, case law, institutional structures and relevant legislative matters, with pronounced evidence of strong drafting and transactional skills;
• Competence to understand law in contexts and propose iterative solutions;
• Expertise to assist with litigation related matters;
• Ability to work in a highly inter-disciplinary team and under strict and frequent deadlines;
• Professional experience in dealing with Government agencies/entities.

This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Delhi and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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Job Description

As part of IIHS’ detailed legal work, we are looking for a candidate to fill the full-time position of Associate – Legal & Regulation.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Legal Support (primary):
  • Assisting with legal and regulatory matters;
  • Contract drafting and contract management;
  • Transactional advisory and drafting, preferably with experience of:
    • • matters pertaining to the ‘not for profit’ sector;
      • procurement and tendering;
      • construction contracts (Works, Design Build, PPP models);
      • transactional elements of IPR related matters;
  • Providing documentation support;
  • Institutional process drafting;
  • Assisting with legal advisory, memos and opinion writing, litigation proceedings and related support as applicable;
  • Undertaking legal and regulatory due diligence;
• Research (secondary):
  • Assisting with research and academic work on aspects of urban law and policy, as relevant to IIHS;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned.

Structure and Reporting

The Associate – Legal & Regulation will report to the Chief – Legal & Regulation or to any other person designated by the Chief – Legal & Regulation at IIHS and will collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organisations, and students.

Person Specification

We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic lawyer with the below qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Law;
• Around 2 years of work experience in relevant areas, including preferably, experience of dealing with legal and regulatory issues in the not-for-profit sector;
• Excellent analytical skills and a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Excellent communication skills in written English;
• Good communication skills and fluency in Hindi/Kannada (written and spoken);
• Ability to undertake rigorous research on contracts, labour law, taxation law, privacy/date protection legislation, case law, institutional structures and relevant legislative matters, with pronounced evidence of strong drafting and transactional skills;
• Competence to understand law in contexts and propose iterative solutions;
• Expertise to assist with litigation related matters;
• Ability to work in a highly inter-disciplinary team and under strict and frequent deadlines;
• Professional experience in dealing with Government agencies/ entities.

This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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Job Description

Resource mobilisation and fund-raising is a strategically important function at IIHS and is recognised as a critical enabler of institutional growth and sustainability.

The position of Manager – Resource Development will be involved in fund-raising initiatives. This will entail donor communication, relationship building, creation of collaterals, and other activities as needed to deliver against internal targets.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Supporting in the implementation of IIHS’ fund-raising strategy;
• Building and nurturing IIHS’ relationships with diverse donor segments including Foundations, Corporates, CSR Trusts, Philanthropists and Philanthropic Foundations, both domestic and international;
• Supporting in the development of persuasive and innovative proposals, case studies, and other collateral as relevant to specific donor segments;
• Curating, growing and strengthening IIHS’ donor database on a continuous basis; this will include researching diverse donor segments and conducting due diligence on prospects as needed;
• Ensuring the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive fund-raising records and reports;
• Managing routine MIS reporting on fund-raising status, activities, achievements, and plans;
• Helping deliver both operational and capital resource mobilisation against institutional targets;
• Working closely with other teams at IIHS to support their business development and grant raising initiatives;
• Creating and sending out regular updates and other institutional communication as appropriate to all Donors; ensuring timely and effective follow-ups on initiated conversations;
• Building and maintaining current knowledge of the Fund-Raising marketplace through analysis and research on a continuous basis;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and traveling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.

Person Specification

• At least 8 years of experience in fund-raising (or equivalent);
• A Master’s degree in Management or any other related field;
• Some market knowledge and understanding of the fund-raising space;
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written; an ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of individuals and personalities across levels, sectors and disciplines;
• Strong online research and database management skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other relevant software tools; proficiency in the use of digital and social media, especially LinkedIn.

This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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About the Communications and Design Function

The Communications and Design Function cuts across and works closely with all programmes within IIHS, handling the content, branding and visual design of all communication products and is responsible for helping maintain institutional reputation.

Job Description

IIHS is looking for a seasoned and versatile communications professional with experience in the development sector to create, manage and help implement plans and programmes to reach out to multiple stakeholders and wider networks, with a focus on enhancing institutional reputation.

The communications mandate will involve in-depth learning and understanding of the programmes, functions and labs at IIHS. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of communications principles, exceptional writing skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing projects and teams. This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and amplifying IIHS’ messaging to key stakeholders.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Working closely with the Head – Communications and Design, and assisting in the development and implementation of long-term and project-based communications strategies;
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to address communication needs, target audiences, and messaging priorities;
• Contributing to messaging, positioning, and branding initiatives;
• Helping manage, and produce content to engage and educate audiences across various channels;
• Contributing to/ leading the development of social media activities and campaigns across multiple channels;
• Taking charge of ensuring that the IIHS website is kept current;
• Coordinating between teams across IIHS for seamless flow and exchange of information necessary to develop collateral;
• Collecting information and data in a research-oriented manner, for content and communications strategies; and visualising data for multiple communication applications;
• Helping drive events and campaign rollouts, both internal and external;
• Contributing to the planning and implementation of communications/ outreach around institutional events;
• Assisting with media relations mandates as and when they become relevant;
• Taking up any additional responsibility that may be set from time to time;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The communications manager will report to the Head of Communications and Design at IIHS, to deliver high impact ideas, plans and campaigns and work closely with other teams across IIHS to collaboratively think through and implement communications strategies, media relations, social and digital media and content services.

Person Specification

The communications manager shall have:

• A Master’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or related field;
• 8 -12 years of relevant communications experience, including experience with digital communications;
• Proven experience with communications research and strategy; media relations; developing content for various audiences; digital engagement best practices;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Knowledge of social media platforms to help with campaign and outreach planning; an understanding of how to read data to develop key learnings and takeaways;
• Experience in the development sector, content strength and design understanding would be added advantages for this role.

The ideal candidate shall have these personal traits:

• Be a team player with a positive can-do attitude and the ability to work independently to produce high quality work products;
• Have the competence to handle multiple tasks and teams;
• Have the ability to work collaboratively; be professional, well organized and result oriented with an eye for detail;
• Be flexible and able to work cooperatively under pressure;
• Have the ability and desire to stay updated on what is happening within and across IIHS and the industry;
• Have demonstrated managerial and leadership skills, reflecting in the ability to lead the planning and execution of projects; effectively manage timelines and stakeholders; and mentor younger team members to enable their professional learning and growth.

This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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About the Communications and Design Function

The Communications and Design Function cuts across and works closely with all programmes within IIHS, handling the content, branding and visual design of all communication products and is responsible for helping maintain institutional reputation.

Job Description

IIHS is looking for a versatile communications professional, preferably with experience in the development sector, to help develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies across various channels. The incumbent will create, manage and help implement plans and programmes to reach out to multiple stakeholders and wider networks, with a focus on enhancing institutional reputation.

The communications mandate will involve in-depth learning and understanding of the programmes, functions and labs at IIHS. The candidate will work across existing content, digital and communication products, with the ability to innovate and imagine other relevant formats. S/he will help deliver high impact ideas, plans and campaigns and work closely with other teams across IIHS to collaboratively think through and implement communications strategies, media relations, social and digital media and content services.

This could be either a regular position or a 11- month contractual engagement, renewable on mutual consent, with the potential to turn into a regular position over time.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Assisting in the development and implementation of long-term and project-based communications strategies;
• Helping develop and produce content to engage and educate audiences across various channels, and helping develop newsletters, blogs, graphics, websites, social media etc.;
• Contributing to the development of social media activities and campaigns across multiple channels;
• Collecting information and data in a research-oriented manner, to strengthen communications and content;
• Helping manage the mailing database, including contributing to its growth;
• Contributing to keeping the IIHS website current;
• Coordinating between teams across IIHS for seamless flow and exchange of information necessary to develop collateral;
• Helping drive events and campaign rollouts, both internal and external;
• Working with teams across IIHS on events and assisting in organising online events through outreach and marketing plans;
• Assisting with media relations mandates as and when they become relevant;
• Taking up any additional responsibility that may be set from time to time;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The communications specialist/ senior specialist will report to the Head of Communications and Design at IIHS or to any other person designated by the Head, and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organizations, and students.

Person Specification

The communications specialist/ senior specialist shall have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or related field;
• 2 – 7 years of relevant communications experience, including some experience in digital communications;
• Prior experience with communications mandates including developing content; managing a social media calendar, and decent proficiency in the various tools required for all the aforementioned;
• Experience with communications research and strategy; media relations; developing content for various audiences; digital engagement best practices;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Knowledge of social media platforms to help with campaign and outreach planning; an understanding of how to read data to develop key learnings and takeaways;
• Experience in the development sector would be an added advantage.

The ideal candidate shall have these personal traits:

• Be a team player with a positive can-do attitude and the ability to work independently to produce high quality work products;
• Have the competence to handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines;
• Have the ability to work collaboratively; be professional, well organised and result oriented with an eye for detail;
• Be flexible and able to work cooperatively under pressure;
• Have the ability and desire to stay updated on what is happening within across IIHS and the industry.

This could be either a regular position or a 11- month contractual engagement, renewable on mutual consent, with the potential to turn into a regular position over time. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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About the Design Team

The Design team at the IIHS works closely with all programmes within the institution and handles the branding & visual design of all communication material. They work on the design and branding of a range of collaterals that include posters, brochures and all IIHS websites. The team also handles the visual communication and branding for all events and conferences conducted by IIHS.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced visual and graphics design associate to join our dynamic design team. This position will play a key role in creating visually compelling and engaging designs that align with our brand identity and communications objectives. The role requires a creative mindset, strong attention to detail, and a passion for producing high-quality visual content.

This is a contractual engagement for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent, and with the potential to turn into a regular position over time.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Graphic Design: Creating and designing visual content for a variety of digital and print media, including but not limited to books, reports, infographics, social media graphics, event collateral, presentations, and advertisements;
• Brand Consistency: Ensuring that all design work aligns with IIHS’ brand guidelines and maintaining a consistent visual identity across all channels;
• Collaboration: Collaborating closely with the design team, marketing team, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver on design briefs;
• Concept Development: Participating in brainstorming sessions and contributing innovative design ideas that drive engagement and resonate with the target audience;
• Visual Assets Management: Maintaining a well-organised library of visual assets, including images, icons, and templates for easy access and utilisation by the team;
• Design Software Proficiency: Utilizing industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) to create and edit graphics, illustrations, and other visual content;
• Quality Assurance: Conducting thorough reviews, including proofreading, to ensure that all design work meets quality standards and is error-free;
• Deadline Management: Managing multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and communicating effectively with team members about project status;
• Trends and Innovation: Staying up-to-date with design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continually enhance design skills and creativity;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The associate will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Head – Communications and Design at IIHS or with any other person designated by the Head, and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and where needed, external individuals/organizations, and students.

Person Specification
The ideal candidate should have:

• A Design/ Art school background with a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Graphic design, Visual Communication or a related discipline;
• Proven experience in graphic design, with 4-6 years of relevant work experience and the ability to work independently;
• A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects and a keen eye for aesthetics;
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign);
• Excellent understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles;
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality design work;
• Good language proficiency in English, Kannada or Hindi; effective communication and collaboration skills; excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to work with inter-disciplinary teams;
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment;
• Knowledge of web design principles and UI/UX design concepts; this would be a plus;
• Added advantage: Photography, Drawing/Sketching, Animation, Knowledge of HTML, Web-programming, WordPress or any CMS based web applications and Hosting sites on FTP.

This is a contractual engagement for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent, and with the potential to turn into a regular position over time. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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About IIHS Campus Development

The proposed IIHS IOE main campus is located on a 54-acre freehold site at Kengeri, Bengaluru. The digitally-augmented buildings and facilities, slated to be built over three phases, are expected to enable interdisciplinary teaching-learning, research and practice, and demonstrate the best examples of Indian design and traditional crafts.

The campus of the proposed IIHS IOE will aim to provide students and researchers the opportunity to immerse themselves in and innovate around India’s core urban challenges. The Campus Development team focuses on design, procurement and execution of the Campus at Kengeri. The work includes contract administration, design coordination, project management and handover of facilities to the IIHS Operations team.

Job Description

IIHS is looking to hire a project engineer (MEP) with around 4 to 6 years of work experience. This is a regular full-time position based out of Bengaluru. The incumbent will be a part of the Campus Development team but will need to work in close collaboration with other teams at IIHS, in particular with the IoT and Sustainable Energy Labs, and the Operations teams.

The project engineer is expected to oversee and supervise execution of all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) work related to the IIHS Kengeri campus. S/he will also help operate and maintain MEP and other facilities at other IIHS sites, including three other facilities and a guesthouse in Bengaluru. She/he will help schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all relevant activities to ensure project quality, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

Activities and Tasks

The responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Overseeing and being in charge of all the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) planning, execution, Operations and Maintenance;
• Understanding the design intent and requirements from stakeholders and translating that into tangible deliverables, working with the stakeholders and consultants to draw up specifications, schematics, drawings etc.;
• Once the approval from relevant consultants/ stakeholders is received, ensuring MEP work is carried out and associated civil work is coordinated with the campus team to meet requirements as per approved drawings, and within the time frame and progress plan for the approved construction program, in a cost and time effective manner;
• Liaising with local authorities for the approval of MEP service drawings and service connections;
• Coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure that work is done as per design intent and specifications;
• Ensuring that the installation, inspection and testing of all the MEP equipment, fittings and work implemented meets the specification and the consultant requirements;
• Determining site material requirements in advance, including requirements in requisitions for procurement issued by consultants; coordinating with the procurement engineer / project manager for timely placement of orders;
• Providing assistance in supplier-site co-ordination for site handling, storage installation and commissioning;
• Verifying the accuracy of measurements for billing and approving the final billings;
• Organising and participating in site meetings, reviewing inspection schedules; adhering to the Health Safety Security Environment (HSSE) checklist and witnessing commission testing of systems along with the consultant;
• Implementing site HSSE policy and preparing the Job Safety Analysis (JSA); possessing complete awareness of the Permit to Work (PTW) system; ensuring that all health, safety and legal requirements are being met throughout the process;
• Preparing status reports and regularly monitoring budgets, contractors and schedules;
• Maintaining accurate records and an electronic database of all elements of the projects;
• Ensuring daily project monitoring and regular progress reporting including identifying potential risks and constraints and developing a mitigation mechanism; supporting the Project Manager and ensuring timely addressing of project contractual deliverables;
• Coordinating with other project personnel to ensure that deadlines, procedures, and other project requirements are met;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The project engineer (MEP) will report to the Campus Development Head or the Senior Project Manager at the IIHS Kengeri campus and will need to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organisations.

Person Specification
The ideal candidate should have:

• A professional degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering;
• 4-6 years of relevant experience; prior experience as a project engineer on large scale building and infrastructure projects will be an advantage;
• Practical knowledge of mechanical/ electrical/ plumbing engineering principles, practices and methods; environmental regulations; engineering project management methods; workplace safety; budgeting; employee supervision and personnel management;
• Experience in the field of engineering, procurement and operations;
• General understanding of building codes, mechanical codes, electrical codes and plumbing codes as they relate to the construction of project;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Flexibility and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment;
• Competency in handling simultaneously occurring tasks and smaller projects;
• Excellent organisational and team working skills; the ability and willingness to work in close collaboration with other teams to meet common institutional goals.

Software skills:

• AutoCAD;
• MS Office;
• MS Project.

This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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About IIHS Campus Development

The proposed IIHS IOE main campus is located on a 54-acre freehold site at Kengeri, Bengaluru. The digitally-augmented buildings and facilities slated to be built over three phases, are expected to enable interdisciplinary teaching-learning, research and practice, and demonstrate the best examples of Indian design and traditional crafts.

The campus of the proposed IIHS IOE will aim to provide students and researchers the opportunity to immerse themselves in and innovate around India’s core urban challenges.

The Campus Development team focuses on design, procurement, execution, and documentation activities at the IIHS Kengeri site. The work includes support in the preparation of architectural and other drawings, documentation of ongoing work, data analysis for sustainability parameters and coordination with various stakeholders involved in the project.

Job Description

IIHS is looking to hire an architect with around 3 to 5 years of work experience. This position will be part of the Campus Development team at IIHS based out of Kengeri, Bengaluru. The responsibilities for this role will involve supporting design and documentation of campus development activities, including but not restricted to site planning, architectural design, detailed working drawings, 3d models, as-built drawings and analysis of various sustainability parameters. The work will also involve direct architectural intervention as per regular business practices, as well as research, publications, prototyping and creation of policies, standards and guidelines.

This is a contractual position for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent, with the potential to turn into a regular position over time.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Conducting literature review and research for existing practices, standards, and innovations;
• Site visits for primary data collection, including spatial, quantitative, and qualitative data;
• Preparing architectural design, interior design, working drawings, renderings, representations and details, 3d models in SketchUp;
• Conducting embodied energy and life cycle analysis;
• Coordinating with design and execution teams for proposed and ongoing activities at the site to ensure that deadlines, procedures, and other project requirements are met;
• Assisting in the documentation of campus development activities and preparation of teaching-learning material;
• Coordinating with the Word Lab, Media Lab and Design & Communications teams for campus publications;
• Organizing workshops and consultations with key stakeholders;
• Additionally, the incumbent is expected to be involved in the full range of activities at IIHS; the candidate will thus also be expected to be part of IIHS’ teaching programmes, its public conferences and conventions, and its capacity building programmes through executive education and short courses;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and traveling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The architect will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Senior Consultant – Campus Development at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organizations, and students.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should:

• Possess a professional degree in Architecture and/or a Master’s in Architecture / Planning;
• Have 3-5 years of prior experience, preferably in the design and execution of sustainable buildings;
• Demonstrate knowledge of sustainable building practices and methods, embodied energy analysis and life cycle analysis;
• Have an understanding of Building Codes, environmental regulations, and green building rating systems;
• Be open to travelling from time to time as per project requirements;
• Have effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Be flexible and have the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment;
• Be competent in handling simultaneously occurring tasks and smaller projects;
• Have excellent organizational skills and be a team player;

Software & Skills

• AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, illustrator, InDesign;
• MS office;
• Model making;
• 3ds Max (optional).

This is a contractual position for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent, with the potential to turn into a regular position over time. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Kengeri, Bengaluru and may entail travel to various other project locations.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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Job Description

The Senior Associate – HSE Operations will play a pivotal role in IIHS’ Environment, Health and Safety management. The incumbent will be expected to help define and implement a robust HSE framework for the Institution, keeping in mind legal compliance and evolving institutional needs. Training IIHS staff, students, and other stakeholders on HSE aspects, conducting regular checks and audits, and ensuring HSE awareness and compliance across the Institutional will be a part of the role.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Identifying and supporting the implementation of an EHS legal framework applicable to the operations of the Institution and advising the top management on these matters from time to time;
• Preparing the requisite documentation for legal compliance, adherence to applicable national / international standards;
• Conducting periodical risk assessments, inspection and observation of processes across all areas including construction, kitchen, recreation zones, conservation zones as well as basic office premises, planning mitigation actions for the identified risks;
• Conducting toolbox talks, EHS training for all relevant stakeholders (IIHS staff and students, contract workforce, vendors, etc) and job-specific training as required to ensure safety at the workplace;
• Conducting regular periodical checks on relevant agencies like vendors, service providers and contractor companies to ensure adherence to safe working systems and practices;
• Conducting HSE audits followed by meetings with contractors and vendors to address the audit observations and implement appropriate improvements in processes and protocols;
• Conducting accident investigation, analysing and recommending corrective and preventive actions for any incidents that occur in the Institution or that have an influence on the operations of the Institution;
• Developing onsite emergency preparedness and response plans, implementation of the plan including providing the requisite training for roles identified in the plan and conducting periodical mock drills for scenarios identified in the plan;
• Taking up any additional responsibility that the Supervisor may set from time to time;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The Senior Associate – HSE Operations will report to the Lead – Administration at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organizations, and students.

Person Specification

Basic Qualification:

• B.E or B.Tech degree in Civil / Electrical engineering with minimum 6 years’ experience or a Graduate degree in a science stream with minimum 8 years’ experience;
• Along with a diploma in industrial safety recognised by the DGFASLI (Directorate General of Factory Advice Service & Labour Institutes) or an AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) affiliated university / institution recognised by the state government of Karnataka;

Preferred experience:

The ideal candidate should:

• Have worked in construction companies / B2B real estate companies or tech companies;
• Be a Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 45001:2018 safety management systems;
• Have working exposure on regulatory matters pertaining to licences, consents, authorisations, and other approvals that are accorded by national / regional / local authorities;
• Be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff and students, vendors, contractor companies and others to ensure seamless operations in the Institution;

Key personality traits:

• Be confident and articulate;
• Have strong networking skills for interaction with all stakeholders of the organisation;
• Be punctual and meticulous in all aspects of work; should have an excellent eye for detail;

Language skills:

• Should be very comfortable communicating in and comprehending English, Hindi and Kannada; ability to read, write and speak in Kannada is a mandatory requirement.

This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Kengeri, Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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Job Description

The position will be part of the Administration function at IIHS, and will be responsible for driving and supporting travel and admin-related activities and processes to address institutional needs.

This is a contractual position for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent, with the potential to turn into a regular position over time.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Serving as the initial point of contact for day-to-day queries related to all travel needs; managing internal stakeholders at all job levels across the institution;
• Handling finance and accounting processes for the travel department; leading the travel reconciliation process;
• Assisting travelers with online travel applications and forms, and confirming required documentation;
• Coordinating and partnering with other internal support teams; handling all process related queries and ensuring compliance on process and regulations;
• Assisting in regular reviews and updating of all travel processes;
• Maintaining vendor trackers, processing vendor payments, and scheduling and maintaining records of quarterly vendor reviews;
• Escalating time-sensitive issues and contributing to travel emergency responses;
• Enforcing compliance, mitigating travel risks, and implementing cost-saving measures for travel, with guidance from the manager;
• Coordinating overall logistics for group travel requests related to training, field and study trips;
• Assisting the Manager with reviews and updates on industry related policies and practices, and streamlining the same to ground staff;
• Drafting internal communications, including monthly travel newsletters and other office announcements;
• Mentoring and coaching of younger team members;
• Taking up any additional responsibility that the Supervisor may set from time to time;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The associate will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Manager – Administration at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organizations, and students.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should have:

• A Graduate’s degree in any discipline;
• Work experience of 4-5 years in travel management;
• The capability to interact, communicate and negotiate effectively;
• The ability to communicate comfortably in English, Hindi and Kannada;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint (necessary); also expertise in the use of digital and social media to achieve functional objectives.

This is a contractual position for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent, with the potential to turn into a regular position over time. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

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Contact

Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

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