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About the School of Environment and Sustainability (SES)

The School of Environment and Sustainability (SES) at IIHS and its Long-term Urban Ecological Observatory (LTUEO), the first such mega-city observatory in the world, focus on the sustainable transformation of diverse human settlements and the social-ecological-technical systems they are part of in the face of global change, especially urbanisation and climate change. The SES and LTUEO work on cutting edge scholarship and knowledge, education, and practice focused on solutions to wicked and complex environment and sustainability problems within the context of a rapidly urbanising India.

Job Description

The School of Environment and Sustainability (SES) at IIHS is looking for a qualified and committed professional to anchor its practice and research work in sustainable agroecology and agroforestry, hydrology, water systems, land management, and other areas related to natural resource management. The ideal candidate will be a practitioner with experience in planning implementation projects with government and corporates, along with a strong foundation in research and scholarship based on field work in catchment hydrology and agro-forestry.

The role will involve working with faculty (researchers, scientists and practitioners) within the SES and LTUEO as well as other schools at IIHS, building on ongoing and emerging work at multiple scales of governance and management. It will also require collaborating with other teams, including IIHS’s cutting-edge Geospatial Lab, Urban Informatics Lab, Word Lab and Media Lab.

Activities and Tasks

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

Research and evidence based practice (70%)

• Evidence-Based Analysis: Leading research on sustainable agroecology and agroforestry, focusing on nature-based solutions to enhance climate resilience for small and marginal farmers; this involves developing frameworks, strategies and practices to reduce barriers and promote biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration;
• Land Resource Protocols: Designing and implementing land resource inventory protocols to guide landscape conservation efforts, integrating hydrological and agroforestry components;
• Hydrology and Water Budgeting: Collaborating with experts to develop models and algorithms that analyze water budget components at various scales using spatial and temporal data;
• Policy and Regulation Analysis: Assessing policies, identifying key partners, and analysing barriers affecting the implementation of regenerative agriculture and land-water restoration; conducting extensive literature reviews and engaging with stakeholders for data collection and analysis;
• Knowledge Dissemination: Producing high-quality reports, policy briefs, and working papers to communicate research findings effectively, targeting a diverse audience to advocate for policy support and economic incentives for sustainable practices;
• Stakeholder Engagement: Organising and supporting government-led ‘Restoration Dialogues’ to foster cross-sector collaborations and convergence of public funding for ecosystem services integration;

Partnerships, Engagement, and Communication (30%)

• Cross-Sector Collaboration: Working with IIHS’s Environment, Sustainability and Campus Development team to incorporate ecosystem service models into food systems and scale up regenerative agriculture;
• Network Building: Establishing and maintaining relationships with key partners, including government bodies, research institutions, civil society, and the private sector to drive sustainable land-use practices;
• Citizen Science: Enabling the development of practitioner and citizen science-led initiatives in the above areas;
• Communication: Assisting in developing communication materials, including web content, brochures, blogs, and op-eds, and publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals; communicating research outcomes across different cultural and scientific disciplines;
• Capacity Development: Providing training and support to partners on tools and frameworks for ecosystem service assessment, emphasizing practical application in sustainable agriculture;
• Event Management: Coordinating and supporting events like workshops, seminars, and roundtables focused on nature-based solutions and water management, fostering mentorship and knowledge exchange.

• 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 consultant will report to the Dean – School of Environment and Sustainability (SES) at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organizations, and students.

Person Specification

An ideal candidate should have:

• A Ph.D. in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Agroforestry, or related fields with a strong focus on hydrology or land-use change; or a Master’s degree in Agro-forestry/Forestry with formal training in nature-based solutions to manage land and water quality;
• At least 3-5 years of relevant work experience (for PhDs) or 10 years of relevant experience (for candidates with a Master’s degree); a few years of field experience in the monitoring and evaluation of donor-funded projects and or/development programs will be an advantage;
• Strong technical expertise including a deep understanding of landscape hydrology, climate change, agroforestry, and natural resource management; and experience with micro-meteorological instruments, data handling, and model development;
• Skills in GIS and Data Analysis, including proficiency in GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) and spatial models (e.g., SWAT, HYDRUS), and strong statistical skills with software like R and SPSS;
• Demonstrated success in field research, setting up monitoring stations, and developing experimental methods for agro-hydrology; experience in working on large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects;
• Strong writing and presentation skills, with experience in developing policy papers and engaging with technical and non-technical audiences;
• The ability to adapt and/or develop experimental methods/concepts to support research in Agroforestry, Agro-hydrology
• Proven ability in partnership development, with experience in engaging and coordinating with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and the private sector;
• Willingness to conduct field visits and engage in data collection in rural and remote areas;
• Fluency in English and Kannada; knowledge of Hindi or other regional languages would be an added advantage.

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 IIHS Kengeri Campus, Bengaluru 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 Environment and Sustainability (SES)

The School of Environment and Sustainability (SES) at IIHS and its Long-term Urban Ecological Observatory (LTUEO), the first such mega-city observatory in the world, focus on the sustainable transformation of diverse human settlements and the social-ecological-technical systems they are part of in the face of global change, especially urbanisation and climate change. The SES and LTUEO work on cutting edge scholarship and knowledge, education, and practice focused on solutions to wicked and complex environment and sustainability problems within the context of a rapidly urbanising India.

Job Description

This position will be under a project for the restoration and conservation of freshwater habitats in urban/peri-urban Bengaluru, and will involve several aspects including field monitoring, laboratory analysis, GIS-RS analyses, designing and conducting field experiments and capacity-building workshops for stakeholders. The incumbent will be part of the project team working with peri-urban lakes and constructed wetlands in Bengaluru.

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

Activities and Tasks

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

• Handling project management and related activities;
• Coordinating with different teams who are involved in the project to ensure timely completion of tasks;
• Compiling and managing data generated from project activities;
• Assisting in data analysis and interpretation;
• Compiling reports in the required formats;
• Assisting in conducting workshops for stakeholders;
• Liaising with external agencies (government/non-government) as and when required;
• 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 project manager will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Dean – School of Environment and Sustainability at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organizations, and students.

Person Specification

• BE/ B.Tech in Environmental Engineering;
• A Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences/ Life Sciences/ Agroforestry/ Agriculture would be an added advantage;
• At least 2 years of experience in managing independent projects/ grants including site implementation, technical and financial reporting;
• Experience in conducting capacity-building workshops;
• Proficiency in MS office;
• Strong organizational, communication and planning skills; effective team working and team management skills;
• Knowledge of written/ spoken Kannada would be highly desirable;
• Experience in conducting rapid social surveys 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 at the IIHS Kengeri Campus, 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 School of Environment and Sustainability (SES)

The School of Environment and Sustainability (SES) at IIHS and its Long-term Urban Ecological Observatory (LTUEO), the first such mega-city observatory in the world, focus on the sustainable transformation of diverse human settlements and the social-ecological-technical systems they are part of in the face of global change, especially urbanisation and climate change. The SES and LTUEO work on cutting edge scholarship and knowledge, education, and practice focused on solutions to wicked and complex environment and sustainability problems within the context of a rapidly urbanising India.

Job Description

This position will be under a project for the restoration and conservation of freshwater habitats in urban/peri-urban Bengaluru, and will involve several aspects including field monitoring, laboratory analysis, GIS-RS analyses, designing and conducting field experiments and capacity-building workshops for stakeholders. The incumbent will be part of the SES team working with peri-urban lakes and constructed wetlands in Bengaluru.

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

Activities and Tasks

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

• Conducting field hydrological studies within the IIHS campus and at other project sites;
• Assisting in required GIS analysis;
• Providing support in the execution of field experiments, monitoring and data analysis;
• Assisting in sampling aquatic habitats in and around Bengaluru;
• Contributing to other projects on environmental monitoring within the IIHS Kengeri campus and elsewhere;
• 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 project associate will be an External Consultant coordinating  with the Consultant – Academics & Research at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organizations, and students.

Person Specification

• B Tech in Civil/ Environmental Engineering with an aptitude for field studies and a willingness to conduct fieldwork in urban/ peri urban water bodies;
• M Tech in Water Resources/ Hydrology/ Environmental or similar fields with relevant field experience in thesis/ project would be an added advantage;
• At least a year of relevant work experience, including some experience in the use of GIS;
• Experience in field hydrological methods and working with field instrumentation for hydrology along with automated data collection systems would be an added advantage;
• Proficiency in MS office;
• Strong organizational, communication and planning skills; effective team working skills;
• A basic understanding of experimental study design and data analysis methods 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 at the IIHS Kengeri Campus, 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 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:

1. Inequality in social status and substantive rights based on identity;
2. The absence of material and economic dignity for the urban majority; and
3. 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 faculty management;
• 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; with at least 2 years of experience in academic administration (ideally), or management/ research experience in the urban or development sector;
• Candidates with Master’s degrees and at least 8 years of experience in academic strategy and administration, or in research in the themes of the School, will be considered on a case-by-case basis;
• 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.

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 School of Economic Development

The IIHS School of Economic Development (SED) takes a heterodox approach towards fostering sustainable and equitable economic transitions across different scales of human settlements, and prioritises enquiries from the Indian and the Global South perspectives. The research, applied research, teaching and training undertaken by the School is interdisciplinary in approach and based on the ethos that economic transitions need to be understood alongside social, political and ecological relationships. The School encourages economic enquiries that, both methodologically and conceptually, engage with space/ place, people, institutions, infrastructure, and scale.

The School’s core focus areas are:

1. Urban and regional economic development;
2. Urban employment, including employment geography, decent work and social protection;
3. Land- based economies and urban finance;
4. Enterprises and Economic Systems; and
5. Knowledge systems.

Job Description

The Manager – SED Office will be part of a small, core team which will assist in building out the School’s portfolio of research, applied research and teaching over the coming years. The core responsibility of this position will be to assist in the development and implementation of the School’s strategy through a rigorous process of grant writing and research management, with support for the delivery of the Masters and PhD programs, which the School is involved with delivering.

The Manager – SED Office will work closely with the Associate Deans – School of Economic Development on a range of institutional and grant- writing and project-based responsibilities spanning the delivery of IIHS’ teaching programmes, as well as research and practice projects within the SED.

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual who is capable of managing multiple processes, has experience with grant-writing, bid management and research management, along with coordinating with different teams within the institution, such as Finance, HR, Operations, and is interested in leveraging their domain knowledge of economic development projects, with a focus on institution-building and administration.

The incumbent will support governance, strategic and operational planning, School build- out, management of resources (people, physical and financial), development and delivery of external engagement, relationship building with key partners and collaborators, knowledge management, outreach and delivery of School-specific academic courses. They will act as one of the primary links between SED 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 management of School activities and delivery of outcomes.

Activities and Tasks

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

• Strategy and Planning:
  • Supporting School build-out and management through grant-writing, operational, intellectual and strategic planning, governance, budgeting, resource management and faculty management;
  • 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 well as those of the institution;
  • Collaboration with the communication and design team, developing and supporting in execution of communication strategy;

• Research and Teaching:
  • Supporting and coordinating the outreach, development and delivery of specialised School-specific degree/ diploma, PhD, as well as any other academic courses/ programmes taken up by the School;
  • 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 outreach, development and delivery of specialised School-specific degree/ diploma, PhD, as well as any other academic courses/ programmes taken up by the School, 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 Economic 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 Economics / Planning / Public Policy / Development Studies / Geography / Management, or across the Social Sciences and Humanities, or a related field;
• Candidates with Master’s degrees and significant experience in grant-writing, academic strategy and administration, or in research development and management in the themes of the School, will be considered on a case-by-case basis;
• For candidates with a PhD, at least 2 years of relevant professional post-PhD experience; for candidates with Master’s degrees, 7-10 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in the urban or development sector; some prior experience in academic administration would be preferred;
• 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.

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 Manager – 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 numbers, quality of students, and student intake that meets institutional goals of inclusiveness and interdisciplinarity, 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:

• Helping define outreach and marketing strategies to ensure that IIHS academic programmes achieve visibility, reach and depth across regions, disciplines, different institution types (universities, colleges, professional institutes, technical institutes, post graduate programs, etc.) and are able to reach potential students at different stages of their learning life- cycles, in accordance to IIHS institutional objectives regarding pedagogy diversity, inclusion and interdisciplinarity;
• 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;
• Defining and deploying IIHS alumni activities to support and build out the outreach for IIHS academic programmes;
• Helping recruit, manage, and build the outreach & marketing team;
• Managing and optimising the outreach budget;
• Helping set 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 8–10 years, out of which at least 4 should be in marketing & outreach (in a higher education context);
• Experience in managing teams and budgets;
• Experience in data analysis and reporting;
• 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.

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Contact

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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

This position will support the outreach and career development process for IIHS’ growing portfolio of academic programmes. The role-holder will be responsible for maintaining records and documents, scheduling and coordinating events and activities (both in-person and online), and following up with other internal Functions and Programmes and external organisations to enable the smooth day-to-day functioning of the AOCD office.

The role requires excellent data capture and data analysis skills, written and oral communication, attention to detail, coordination skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

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

• Capturing, storing and retrieving data on various aspects of prospective and current students, with respect to admissions and career development;
• Analysing data and providing periodic reports on various activities;
• Executing various tasks pertaining to physical and online outreach events and programmes;
• Supporting the logistics requirement of the AOCD office by coordinating with the Operations and Procurement teams of IIHS;
• Establishing relationships with external vendors and service providers;
• Staying up-to-date with new systems, processes, tools and technologies related to the role and focusing on continuous improvement;
• 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.

Structure and Reporting

The associate will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Lead – Academic Outreach / Career Development at IIHS 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 Bachelor’s degree in any discipline;
• Experience of 2-3 years in a related role;
• Experience and expertise in using popular documentation and data analysis tools (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Google Docs, Sheets and Slides, are a must);
• Ability to use data visualization / business intelligence tools (Tableau, Datawrapper, Google Charts, Microsoft Power BI, etc.) is highly desirable;
• 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 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

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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

This position will be part of the Academic Office that manages all teaching programmes at IIHS.  The role is to support the administration and delivery of Masters-level programmes at IIHS. The Academic Office works on a range of general administrative, operational and logistical tasks related to, among others, student management, learning process management, facilities and logistics, and finance and budgeting.

The incumbent will work in close coordination with IIHS Faculty and Staff, particularly with the Admin, Procurement, Finance and HR teams to ensure the smooth delivery of academic programmes. The role requires following the timelines and processes for all courses offered, throughout all stages, and interacting effectively and professionally with all stakeholders. An ability to maintain confidentiality of information and records is very important for this role.

Activities and Tasks

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

• Managing the logistics and operational requirements of all aspects of proposed Masters courses, including classroom sessions, masterclasses, panel discussions, field visits, exposure trips, projects, Practica, student presentations, assessments, etc.;
• Providing support to IIHS Admin to manage teaching-learning facilities – this requires the onboarding, operations and troubleshooting with response protocols for dynamic needs or emergencies; providing regular updates and ensuring efficient communication with the Academic Office; maintaining an oversight on the state of amenities and services including quality of meals, IT requirements and challenges, travel and transportation arrangements within the course etc.;
• Oversight on routine administrative and operational matters including vendor management; basic bookkeeping functions, which may involve billing, creating purchase requests, responding to invoices and cash receipt and payment processes on the ERP;
• Actively managing and coordinating with all relevant IIHS teams for the orientation day, graduation day, alumni reunion and alumni chapter activities, in collaboration with the Admin, Finance and HR teams at IIHS;
• Assisting with efficient and timely communication on routine administrative and budget/ financial tasks including scholarship, stipend, learners’ expense reimbursement and honorarium processes; travel management of external faculty and resource persons/ reviewers; and responding to dynamic changes to learners’ daily F&B and local transportation logistics, in coordination with the Admin, Finance and HR teams at IIHS;
• Keeping track of multiple calendars for academic classes, activities and IIHS events; actively communicating and assisting in changes and updates;
• Maintaining the filing system, compiling and organising data as required; maintaining and updating operational records and documents with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Responding to phone calls related to the academic programmes at IIHS and assisting in active communication via email and phone calls at all stages of the programmes;
• Participating and supporting in other activities of the Academic Programme at IIHS as necessary; and performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned;
• Representing the Academic Programme on committees or other forums, where required, and advocating for the interests of the 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 travelling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The manager will report to the Senior Lead – Academic Administration or to any other person designated by the Associate Dean – Academics at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with the Academic Committee, along 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 any discipline, with at least 8 years of relevant experience;
• Experience in academic administration/ project management with the ability to maintain records and calendars, and schedule appointments; (prior experience in academic management and administration or a similar domain is preferred, or strong experience in programme management);
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written), and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to create, compose, and edit written materials;
• Ability to independently establish a working protocol and schedule, maintain effective coordination with the multiple related functions and programmes in IIHS – Research, Practice, Capacity Building, Admin, Finance and HR teams, among others, to hold to academic programme schedules and procedures;
• 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;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information;
• Strong attention to detail, and rigour of approach in any task taken up;
• Technology: Data entry skills; working knowledge of basic software (MS Office and Adobe), Google Forms and Spreadsheets; organising and maintaining records of online meetings on Zoom, Skype, GMeet, MS Teams, etc.;
• Sectoral knowledge in the field of Urban Studies or related fields will be an added advantage.

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

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About the IIHS Research Office

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. The Research Programme at IIHS aims to build new knowledge that enables solutions to these challenges; transforming the everyday lives of people and the economy, society and the environment, as we know it today.

The IIHS Research Office supports the Research Programme and plays a pivotal role in building out research capabilities and impact. It anchors key functions such as grantseeking, grantmaking, research communications, and research ethics. The Office also contributes to knowledge production and capacity development, organizes conferences and workshops, and coordinates with other teams within IIHS. By managing key processes and activities, the Research Office enables collaboration between schools and other functions.

Job Description

This Senior Associate/ Manager – Research Office will support the development and management of the IIHS Research Office. The role will involve planning, coordination and execution across the span of activities and initiatives anchored by the Office.

Activities and Tasks

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

Grantseeking and Grantmaking:

• Identifying relevant international and domestic research funding opportunities for the Schools at IIHS;
• Reporting on opportunities to relevant research teams and leads;
• Analyzing funding opportunities to develop the funding landscape and identify trends;
• Providing necessary support to research teams and Schools in proposal writing, including editorial support as well as support for financial budgeting, institutional documentation, and coordination within and outside the institution;

 Research Ethics:

• Anchoring the research ethics processes including training, coordinating internal ethics reviews, maintaining trackers and relevant documents, and knowledge building around research ethics;

Knowledge Production:

• Contributing to research and writing on specific knowledge areas relevant to the Research Office – for example, on research ethics and/or on funding and grant management;

Capacity Development:

• Providing necessary support in building internal and external-facing capacity development initiatives of the Research Office;
• Participating in IIHS’ academic offerings as well as capacity building and training programmes;

Event Management:

• Supporting conferences and workshops organised by the Research Programme, as well as other Public facing events;

Institutional Support:

• Coordinating with other teams and functions within IIHS, for Research Office related engagements;
• 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 Senior Associate/ Manager – Research Office will report to the Lead – Research Office 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 Post-graduate degree, ideally in urban studies/ public policy/ development studies/ economics/ management or a related field;
• 6-8 years of work experience in a research or academic institution;
• Strong understanding of research management and/ or operations;
• The ability to collate and work with data;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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

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About the IIHS Research Office

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. The Research Programme at IIHS aims to build new knowledge that enables solutions to these challenges; transforming the everyday lives of people and the economy, society and the environment, as we know it today.

The IIHS Research Office supports the Research Programme and plays a pivotal role in building out research capabilities and impact. It anchors key functions such as grantseeking, grantmaking, research communications, and research ethics. The office also contributes to knowledge production and capacity development, organizes conferences and workshops, and coordinates with other teams within IIHS. By managing key processes and activities, the Research Office enables collaboration between schools and other functions.

Job Description

The Associate – Research Office will support the development and management  of the IIHS Research Office. The primary responsibility of this position is to support budgeting, finance, and grant making; coordinating with other institutional offices; and contributing to related knowledge building and dissemination activities.

Activities and Tasks

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

• Grant seeking and Grantmaking:
  • Identifying relevant international and domestic research funding opportunities for the schools at IIHS;
  • Reporting all prevailing opportunities to relevant research teams and leads;
  • Analyzing funding opportunities to develop funding landscape and identify trends;
  • Providing necessary support to research teams and schools in proposal writing, as well as support for financial budgeting, institutional documentation, and coordination within and outside the institution.

• Knowledge Production:
  • Contributing to research and writing on specific knowledge areas relevant to the position – for example, on Funding and Grant Management.

• Event Management:
  • Supporting conferences and workshops organized by the Research Programme, as well as other Public facing events.

• Institutional Support:
  • Coordinating with other teams and functions within IIHS (such as Communications and Design, Media Lab, Word Lab and Library) for Research Office related engagements; on a limited scale, providing support for institutional requirements;
  • 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 Associate– Research Office will report to the Lead – Research Office 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 post-graduation, ideally in management, development studies, economics or related fields;
• 2-3 years of work experience in a research or academic institution, with substantial time spent in grant making;
• Strong understanding of research management and/or operations;
• The ability to collate and work with data;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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 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, water and sanitation, municipal finance, land management, urban infrastructure and services, as well as climate change and risk and resilience.

Job Description

IIHS is looking for an experienced Senior Associate to work full-time with the Chief – Practice. The position will support the Practice Office in program strategy and portfolio development across IIHS’ wide Practice programme that touches on a number of key urban themes, including: governance, finance, economic development, urban systems, infrastructure and services, climate change, risk and sustainability, decent work and social protection, and food and ecosystem services. This will involve research support to: track sector trends and outlooks; identify strategic opportunities; and, develop issue briefs, concept notes, pitch decks, and proposals. The candidate should have demonstrated skills in research, writing, communication, preparing presentations, and writing proposals in two or more of the areas above.

Activities and Tasks

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

• Rigorous research into and analysis of sectoral trends and outlooks, and development of sharp, well-articulated issue briefs;
• Identification of strategic opportunity areas and scoping and developing ideas, propositions, and compelling pitch notes and decks for taking forward identified opportunity areas;
• Preparation of concept notes supported by implementation plans and budgets for prospective partners;
• 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;
• Tracking of all Practice projects and conversations and organisation of information on them to enable effective programme and project management;
• Setting up, note taking, and following up of internal and external meetings;
• 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 Senior Associate – Practice Office will report to the Chief – 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 urban planning and development, urban management, sustainability, environmental planning, civil or environmental engineering, architecture, or social sciences; a candidate with a background in journalism or development communication with a strong interest in the above fields will also be considered;
• A total of 5 to 6 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in the urban sector;
• Interest in research, high analytical skills, excellent oral communication skills, ability for critical thinking, and attention to detail;
• Demonstrated experience of excellent analytical, writing, editing, and presentation design skills, with the ability to communicate complex 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 spoken, written, and reading in English and a second 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 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

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About the Director’s Office at IIHS

The Director’s Office supports the IIHS Director in establishing a world-class interdisciplinary University and in managing the development of the IIHS Schools and Labs; Academic, Research, Practice and Capacity Development Programmes, to meet global benchmarks; IIHS’ global and national networks; and producing strategic and cutting-edge research and policy outputs for international and Indian public, research and private-sector partners and institutions.

In keeping with IIHS’ mission and the wide range of research and practice areas of the Director (see: http://bit.ly/2DE7rWn and http://bit.ly/2EftTpQ ), the Office works across a wide range of themes including: sustainable development, urban development, governance, technology, infrastructure, public policy and urban science.

Job Description

The core responsibility of this position will be to support the Director’s Office in managing IIHS Schools and Labs; Research, Practice, Capacity Development and Academic programmes; and strategic institution building processes. The position will be housed in the Director’s Office and will be expected to work closely with multiple other teams across the institution.

Activities and Tasks

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

• Development, implementation and monitoring of Strategic plans and processes for IIHS Schools, Labs, Programmes and Functions, along with cyclical progress reviews;
• Tracking IIHS domestic and international performance, rankings and reputation, along with IIHS senior leadership;
• Coordination of IIHS School, Programme and project management, to deliver planned outcomes; and implementation of institutional processes;
• Curating IIHS’ annual calendar of internal and external, domestic and international events and processes, and managing the Director’ calendar and engagements;
• Planning, running and documenting key institutional and external meetings and discussions as required;
• Driving special initiatives anchored by the Director’s Office from time to time: creating and communicating precise briefs, managing timelines, tracking progress, coordinating and communicating with relevant stakeholders both internal and external as relevant; working closely with other members of the Director’ Office and senior leadership team, to enable smooth running of institutional processes, effective implementation of decisions, and proactive problem solving;
• 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 Manager/ Consultant – Director’s Office will report to the Lead – Director’s Office at IIHS and collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external faculty/organizations, and students.

Person Specification
The candidate must demonstrate an ability to engage with multiple teams and across multiple disciplines central to the IIHS mission. Ideal applicants will have some domain knowledge of urbanisation-related issues, from within any discipline.

Applicants should hold academic and professional qualifications from leading universities in any field, with a Bachelor’s preferably from the urban, technology, economics, management or law domains; a Master’s in management and/or public policy. 8 to 10 years of relevant work experience is essential.

The candidate must have excellent spoken and written communication skills in English.  Effective working written and spoken knowledge of at least one Indian language is necessary. Effective knowledge of Hindi or Kannada would be an advantage.

Successful candidates will possess both the desire and capacity to learn and work in a team, and expand the frontiers of practice in building 21st century knowledge institutions.

Other qualifications required for this role, include:

• Demonstrated managerial skills (including financial analysis, budgeting and project management and strategic planning) in a consulting or academic environment;
• Demonstrated experience of working with international education, R&D, public, private and development institutions;
• Demonstrated report writing and presentation skills, to international standards; experience in research and a publication record is desirable;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management; communication and networking; team-working and building skills;
• Expertise in using MS Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint etc.); experience in using advanced analytical, GIS, statistical and modelling tools desirable;
• Demonstrated attention to detail;
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment; and
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel.

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’s Urban Practitioners’ Programme for Capacity Building

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

Position Overview:

We are looking for an expert and trainer in urban planning or urban social sciences, specializing in areas like transit-oriented development, land valuation planning, mobility, net zero buildings, etc. The ideal candidate must have a deep understanding of market dynamics, competition landscape, related financial and institutional approaches and a proven track record in delivering high-quality training and research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Exploring New Partnerships: Initiate discussions with new partners on capacity-building programmes for their employees/officers in areas of urban social sciences;
• Training Development and Delivery: Develop comprehensive training content and lead the delivery and coordination of training programs across the country;
• Research Contribution: Contribute to primary and secondary research relevant to the UPP’s thematic and general interests;
• Reporting and Monitoring: Complete reporting and monitoring requirements for training and research activities;
• Consultancy and Development: Assist in proposal development, impact assessment, translations, workshops, and training of trainers;
• Travel: Travel as required to deliver training and support the UPP’s activities nationwide.

Activities and Tasks

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

• Developing training content for the UPP’s capacity building programmes;
• Leading the delivery and coordination of these programmes;
• Completing the related reporting and monitoring requirements;
• Contributing to primary and secondary research of thematic and general interest to the Capacity building team;
• Participating in other UPP activities and initiatives including proposal development, impact assessment, translations, workshops, training of trainers, and other such activities;
• 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/ Senior Consultant – Capacity Building will report to the Head – Urban Practitioners’ Programme (UPP) at IIHS, or to any other person designated by the Head, and collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams, external faculty/organizations, and students.

Person Specification
The ideal candidate should have:

• About 8 – 10 years of relevant professional experience;
• A Master’s in Planning or any other relevant degree with special focus on transit-oriented development, land valuation, mobility, or net zero buildings;
• Familiarity with the empirical and scholarly work around these themes;
• Familiarity with the policy level and programmatic approaches to these themes at the Central and State levels;
• Experience and exposure to projects in these thematic areas (this would be an added advantage);
• The ability to train and teach on these themes;
• Proficiency in MS Office;
• Effective team-working and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Strong stakeholder management and good negotiation skills;
• The ability to lead and mentor younger team members effectively.

The UPP welcomes applicants from research, academic, social and practice fields. Applicants must be willing to travel as per programme requirements.

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 Urban Practitioners’ Programme (UPP)

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 Manager/ Senior Manager – Outreach & Marketing will be responsible for the outreach and marketing activities of the various capacity development programmes and projects of the UPP at IIHS. The position seeks a person with experience and expertise in outreach and marketing activities, working closely with private organisations, government agencies and other stakeholders across the central and various state governments.

Activities and Tasks

This position will hold responsibility for the overall enrolment levels of the UPP portfolio, along with the corresponding revenue targets. Detailed responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following broad areas:

• Tracking various capacity development opportunities and needs analysis of training interventions in the Private & Public Sector;
• Leading the development and submission process for proposals/ opportunities identified through the tracking process;
• Identifying prospective clients and designing proposals on new thematic areas;
• Expanding the clientele base of the UPP and forging new markets for wider outreach;
• Engaging and building relationships with relevant private organisations, central and state government agencies and other departments to deliver capacity development programmes as per their mandates and requirements;
• Identifying opportunities to design and offer relevant programmes for the private sector, social sector, and academia around various areas of urban transformation;
• Forging collaborative partnerships (both on the supply side and the demand side) to enable building and sustaining high-value capacity development programmes around various thematic areas like leadership, AI & ML, SWM, EEB,UT etc;
• Drawing up suitable outreach and communication strategies specific to each project, program, or initiative, using a judicious mix of B-to-B, B-to-C, or B-to-B-to-C modes as enrolment;
• Working with the Communications team to design and develop marketing material required for the outreach and brand-building activities of the UPP, both at the individual programme level and at the portfolio level;
• Conceptualising, planning and organising events (workshops, conferences, etc.) to spread awareness about the institution’s capacity development mission and expertise;
• Managing logistics, event-related resources and materials by working with other internal departments and ensuring that events are conducted smoothly;
• Managing outreach budgets and forecasting potential outcomes of outreach efforts, keeping the P&L margins positive;
• Guiding other members of the UPP team (reporting and non-reporting) in achieving the outreach and enrolment targets;
• 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/ Senior Manager — Outreach & Marketing will report to the Head – Urban Practitioners’ Programme (UPP) at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/ organisations.

Person Specification

Applicants should have:

• A Master’s degree in Marketing or related field ;
• 8-10 years of experience in the field of Marketing and Outreach, preferably in a higher education institution, NGO, think-tank, or capacity development organisation;
• Experience in working with private organisations and government agencies, both at the national and state level, for Outreach activities;
• Experience of working with both online and offline platforms in the context of outreach, training coordination, feedback assessment, etc.;
• Good market connections both in the private and public sector;
• Creative problem-solving skills and an orientation that accepts challenges as opportunities;
• Good stakeholder/ key account management skills, interdepartmental coordination skills;
• Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to perform under strict deadlines;
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and interpersonal skills;
• Experience with the research community would be an asset;
• Ability to work individually or in a team, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
• A go-getter’s attitude with the ability to work flexible hours from time to time as needed;

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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About the Urban Practitioners’ Programme (UPP)

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 communications and outreach specialist will be part of the core UPP team, responsible for supporting the planning and delivery of project and programme level communications and public engagement across UPP projects. S/he will  also be involved in providing outreach and market research support to UPP activities and initiatives as needed.

Apart from collaborative working within the UPP team, the role will also require  close coordination with the IIHS Communications & Design team to ensure that programme communications are aligned with the core communications strategy  at the institutional level.

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

Activities and Tasks

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

• Helping develop, produce and disseminate content to engage and educate audiences across various channels via newsletters, blogs, graphics, website content, and social media posts; developing and publishing the Capacity Building Digest at the required frequency; regularly updating and maintaining the UPP microsite;
• Helping drive online and onsite events and campaign rollouts, internal and external;
• Assisting in business development efforts, including pitch notes and presentations, as and when relevant;
• Supporting with market research and outreach activities, including email outreach to existing and potential UPP course participants;
• Contributing to research and content creation for UPP courses;
• Contributing to the writing, reviewing and publishing of UPP course reports;
• Supporting primary and secondary research on UPP initiatives and projects;
• Helping develop capacity building frameworks and manuals for UPP projects as needed;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others, including contributions to keeping the IIHS website up to date;
• 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 communications and outreach specialist will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Head – UPP 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/ organisations;

Person Specification

An ideal candidate shall have the following:

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in management, communications, urban development, or related fields;
• 2-5 years of progressively responsible experience in marketing communications, outreach, network management or related areas;
• Effective research, writing, editing, outreach, relationship- building and data-management skills;
• Proficiency in MS Office;
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written; knowledge of regional languages like Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, etc. would be an added advantage;
• Strong team–working and interpersonal skills;
• The ability to develop and implement a creative approach to communications and outreach.

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.

We are looking for an immediate hire. 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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About the IIHS Geospatial Lab (GSL)

The Geospatial Lab is a hub for spatial analysis, research and capacity building activities at IIHS. The Lab seamlessly integrates spatial technology and methods such as GIS, remote sensing, spatial modelling and web services across practice and consulting services as well as inter-disciplinary research at IIHS. Its position within the IIHS ecosystem uniquely enables the Lab to engage in diverse thematic areas to deeply analyse the different aspects of urban transformation.

Job Description

IIHS is seeking a skilled early-career professional to support inter-disciplinary research, practice and teaching at the GSL. The selected candidate will be part of a team of GIS/Remote Sensing professionals and will closely interact with urban practitioners, researchers and educationists to support a variety of projects and activities. Responsibilities will include spatial data development, visualization and analysis using open- source GIS tools.

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:

• Assisting the GSL team in performing spatial analysis for various research and practice projects;
• Developing methods and automated workflows for spatial analysis and remote sensing data processing;
• Supporting cartographic map production (both static and dynamic); automating data visualization and map production;
• Identifying sources, collecting and procuring both spatial and non-spatial data sets from various agencies and online platforms;
• Participating in field data collection as needed;
• Supporting teaching and training activities of the Lab, including assisting with the development of course modules, creating data sets for practical sessions and assisting in hands-on training sessions;
• Supporting activities related to the development of spatial data infrastructure, including data organization, documentation and archival;
• 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 assistant/ associate will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Senior Consultant – Geospatial Lab 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 the following:

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geoinformatics/ Remote Sensing or related discipline with one year of relevant experience;

(OR)

• A degree in urban planning/ natural sciences or a related discipline, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience;

Technical skills:

• Proficiency in spatial analysis using QGIS, Google Earth Engine and Python is essential;
• Experience in Spatial analysis using R, or Spatial database development using PostgreSQL or MySQL, will be added advantages;

Functional skills:

• Ability to involve in multiple projects simultaneously;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written and oral communication skills;
• Willingness to support project management and the day-to-day operations of the 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. 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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Job Description

Resource development (fund–raising) is a strategically important function at IIHS and is recognized as a critical enabler of institutional growth and sustainability.

The research and documentation associate will provide research, documentation, coordination and administrative support to IIHS’ fund-raising activities and initiatives. Specifically, the  associate will be engaged in research on donor prospects and due-diligence, , maintaining donor records, , creating and maintaining records of meetings, and coordinating other activities as needed to facilitate fund-raising for IIHS.

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

Activities and Tasks

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

• Supporting in the implementation of IIHS’ fund-raising strategy;
• Conducting research on diverse donor segments including Corporates and Foundations, Trusts and other prospective domestic donors;
• Supporting in conducting the due diligence for prospects;
• Maintaining routine MIS on fund-raising status, activities, and follow-ups; producing MIS analytics including dashboards and reports;
• Maintaining fund-raising records and reports;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-building at IIHS and carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS.

Person Specification

• 2-6 years of experience in back-office operations,  preferably in a development office;
• A Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Management or any other related field;
• Strong online research and database management skills;
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written; an ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of individuals and personalities across levels, sectors and disciplines;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, contemporary AI tools and other relevant software tools; proficiency in the use of digital and social media, especially LinkedIn.

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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About the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Team

Our team is dedicated to developing cutting-edge solutions that address some of the most pressing challenges in sustainability. We are a multidisciplinary team working on projects that integrate AI/ML, renewable energy systems, smart grid technology, water management, waste reduction, e-mobility, and sustainable agriculture. Join us in our mission to create a more sustainable future through innovative technology.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Developer with 3-5 years of experience, to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology and innovation, with a strong ability to think non-linearly and approach problems from first principles. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects that span multiple domains, all under one roof, contributing to our vision of a sustainable future.

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:

• Developing and maintaining high-quality web applications using Python frameworks such as Django or Flask;
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather and define requirements for new features and functionalities;
• Designing and implementing scalable and efficient code that meets project requirements and follows best practices;
• Performing code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards;
• Troubleshooting and debugging issues, and providing timely resolutions to technical challenges;
• Optimizing application performance and scalability through performance tuning and code optimization techniques;
• Staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, and incorporating new tools and techniques into development processes as appropriate;
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies;
• 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 software developer will report to the Manager – Information Technology 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 Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field;
• 3-5 years of experience in software development, with a focus on Python web application development;
• Proficiency in Python programming language and experience with Python frameworks such as Django or Flask;
• Strong understanding of web development concepts, including HTTP, RESTful APIs, and MVC architecture;
• Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JavaScript frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js);
• Familiarity with database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB;
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, including version control (e.g., Git), code reviews, and unit testing;
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform;
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes;
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban;
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment processes;
• Contributions to open-source projects or involvement in the developer community;
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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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Job Description

As part of IIHS’ detailed legal work, we are looking for a candidate to fill the full-time position of Consultant/ Sr. Consultant – Legal & Regulation (Higher Education) in our Bengaluru office. This is a mid-level leadership position that will potentially involve independent responsibility and individual contribution along with reviewing and supervising the work of younger team members.

Activities and Tasks

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

• Legal-Regulatory Support in Higher Education (primary):
  • Handling 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;
  • Carrying out institutional process drafting, including relevant policies from time to time;
  • Handling 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;
  • Transactional advisory and drafting as appropriate to the not-for-profit sector;
  • Handling relevant IPR related matters;
  • Coordination on relevant legal administrative and service-related matters;
  • Assisting in stakeholder consultations and deliberations as relevant;
• Research (secondary):
  • Contributing to research and academic work on aspects of urban law and policy, as relevant to IIHS;
• Contributing 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 as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The Consultant/ Sr. Consultant – Legal & Regulation will report to 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 knowledgeable, responsible and motivated lawyer with a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Law and around 8 to 10 years of work experience in relevant areas, especially experience of dealing with legal-regulatory drafting and policy issues in Higher Education.

Other qualifications required for this role, include:

• Excellent analytical skills and a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel;
• Excellent communication skills in written English;
• Good communication skills and fluency in Kannada/ Hindi (written and spoken);
• Ability to undertake rigorous research on constitutional law, higher education law, administrative law, executive orders, labour law, taxation law, privacy/data protection legislation, case law, institutional structures and relevant legislative matters, with pronounced evidence of strong drafting and transactional skills;
• Ability to understand law in contexts and propose iterative solutions;
• Ability 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;
• Initiative and independent working, ability to handle tasks with minimal supervision;
• Leadership skills, with the ability to supervise and mentor younger team members.

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 will entail travel to other locations as needed.

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

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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 Consultant – Legal & Regulation in our Bengaluru office. This is a mid-level leadership position that will potentially involve independent responsibility and individual contribution along with reviewing and supervising the work of younger team members.

Activities and Tasks

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

• Legal Support (primary):
  • Handling 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;
• Ensuring effective and adequate documentation;
  • Institutional process drafting;
  • Handling legal advisory, memos and opinion writing, litigation proceedings and related support as applicable;
  • Undertaking legal and regulatory due diligence
• Research (secondary):
  • Contributing to 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 by IIHS; and traveling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The Consultant – Legal & Regulation will report to 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 knowledgeable, responsible and motivated lawyer with a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Law and at least 8 years of work experience in relevant areas, including preferably, experience of dealing with legal and regulatory issues in the non-for-profit sector.

Other relevant skillsets  required for this role, include:

• 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;
• Ability to understand law in contexts and propose iterative solutions;
• Ability 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;
• Initiative and independent working, ability to handle tasks with minimal supervision;
• Leadership skills, with the ability to supervise and mentor younger team members.

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

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About the Communications and Design Function

The Communications and Design Function cuts across and works closely with all programmes and schools within IIHS, handling content, branding and visual design strategies and execution 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, or an interest, 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 schools, 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.

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 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;
• Helping manage and produce content to engage and educate audiences across various channels;
• Contributing to and helping create social media strategies across multiple channels, both organic and paid;
• Ensuring that the IIHS website is kept current;
• Coordinating between teams across IIHS for seamless flow and exchange of information necessary to develop communication plans and collateral;
• Helping drive events and campaign rollouts, both internal and external;
• 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 or outside the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The Communications Specialist will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Head – Communications and Design or with any other person designated by the Head, 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 specialist shall have:

• A Master’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or related field;
• 6-8 years of relevant communications experience, including experience with digital communications;
• Proven experience with communications research and strategy; media relations; content design 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; proficiency with analytics and the ability to draw inferences 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 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 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 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

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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 the IIHS Communications & Design Team

The Communications and Design team interacts closely and regularly with all units within the institution to ensure synchronised transmission of information to external stakeholders.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and creative communications associate with a strong interest in, passion for, and focus on social media management to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for helping develop, and independently handle the operations and execution of social media plans, activities and the calendar. They must have a keen interest in platforms and other tools which can help enhance our brand’s online presence, engage with our target audiences, and support our communication goals. An understanding of analytics is essential.

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

Social Media Management:

• Translating strategies into actionable social media plans that align with the organisation’s goals and target audiences;
• Identifying and staying updated on social media trends, tools, and best practices to help drive innovation and improve online engagement;
• Assisting in managing social media crises and addressing negative comments or feedback professionally and efficiently;

Content Creation and Curation:

• Working with content provided by those with subject matter knowledge and finding innovative ways to turn it into accessible content across different formats and platforms;
• Maintaining a monthly content calendar for publishing content across IIHS’ social media handles; scheduling and posting content across IIHS’ social media platforms, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, while also looking for ways to further amplify (emailers, newsletters etc.);
• Using tools to automate social media management (e.g. Hootsuite), mailing (e.g. Mailchimp/ Brevo), CRM (e.g. Hubspot) while staying updated with new ways of making work efficient (AI);
• Working closely with the design team and other teams to develop visually appealing graphics, images, and videos for social media posts;
• Collaborating with other teams to gather content and ensure brand consistency across all channels;

Community Engagement:

• Actively engaging with the online community, responding to comments, messages, and inquiries, to foster positive interactions with followers;
• Monitoring social media channels for trends and discussions related to the organisation, industry, and relevant topics;

Analytics and Reporting:

• Tracking and analysing key performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of social media campaigns and make data-driven improvements;
• Preparing regular reports summarising social media activities, growth, and engagement;
• Maintaining and updating formats, SOPs, guides and checklists for digital media outreach;

Campaign Management:

• Assisting with the planning and execution of social media campaigns, including helping with content creation, and researching for paid promotions in digital media in self-serve ad platforms like Google, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn;
• Monitoring campaign performance and adjust approaches, as needed, to optimise results;

Influencer and Partnership Collaboration:

• Identifying collaboration opportunities of all kinds, including influencers, partners, and stakeholders to expand the organisation’s reach and credibility on social media;
• Participating in Institution-building activities and contributing to cross-functional initiatives as assigned;

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 digital and social media associate will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Manager – Digital Communications or with any other person designated by the Head – Communications and Design at IIHS, 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 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field;
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience;
• Experience with social media management tools, and analytics platforms;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Creative thinking and the ability to generate innovative content ideas;
• An understanding of design requirements for various types of content, as the candidate will be working closely with the Design team to create marketing collateral;
• Strong organisational and time management skills and attention to detail;
• The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team;
• Experience in digital platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn; experience with Google Analytics, Search Console, WordPress and Google Ads is an added benefit;
• An understanding of the basic analytics of each digital marketing platform to create meaningful reports for stakeholders, and enthusiasm to work in a data driven manner;
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and online document collaboration tools like Google Docs and Google Sheets;
• Interest in and some experience with AI tools would be an advantage.

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, 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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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 University 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 contract administration, design coordination, project management and handover of facilities to the Facilities Management team.

Job Description

IIHS is looking to hire a project engineer 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 project engineer is expected to oversee and supervise execution of all civil engineering work related to the project. S/he will help schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all relevant activities to ensure project quality, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

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:

• Preparing construction schedules, monitoring and reporting on the progress of work to the Lead – Campus Development and other members of the campus leadership team;
• Organising and participating in site meetings, reviewing inspection schedules, completing inspection and HSSE checklists, and witnessing the commission testing of systems along with the consultant;
• Implementing the site HSSE policy and preparing the JSA (Job Safety Analysis); staying fully aware and up-to-date on the PTW (Permit to Work) System;
• Managing site activities and taking charge of all functions of the project including supervising the progress at site and monitoring the site labour force;
• Determining the site material requirements in advance and co-ordinating with the procurement engineer / project manager for timely placement of orders;
• Identifying all requirements in the requisition for procurement issued by Consultants;
• Surveying the site and finalising the quantity as per execution plan;
• Ensuring daily project monitoring and regular progress reporting including identifying potential risks and constraints, and developing mitigation mechanisms;
• Providing assistance in supplier-site co-ordination for site handling, storage, installation and commissioning;
• Preparing status reports and regularly monitoring budgets, contractors and schedules;
• Keeping an accurate record and electronic data base of all elements of the project;
• Making sure that all health, safety and legal requirements are being met throughout the process;
• Verification of measurements for billing and giving approvals in finalization of billing;
• 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 project engineer will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Lead – 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 Civil Engineering;
• Have 3-5 years of prior experience, preferably in large scale building projects; experience of working in passive buildings using mud blocks/rammed earth will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrate knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods, environmental regulations, engineering project management methods, workplace safety, budgeting, employee supervision and personnel management;
• Have experience in engineering, procurement and operations;
• 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 organisational and team working skills.

Software & Skills

• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• MS Project.

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 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

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Lead – Finance & Accounts will be responsible for overseeing a range of financial, accounting and reporting activities at IIHS. He/she will be involved in supporting presentations to the board’s finance and audit committees and will work closely with the senior leadership team.

Activities and Tasks

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

• Leading much of the day-to-day Finance & Accounting operations and supervising the work of team members to ensure consistently high levels of accuracy, timelines, rigour and process compliance;
• Holding controller and functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, grants administration and related activities;
• Ensuring that appropriate systems and processes are in place to support effective programme implementation; continuously evaluating, monitoring and improving systems and processes in line with evolving institutional needs;
• Overseeing all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) standards and regulatory requirements;
• Developing various reports from time to time as per changing needs of the organization – this will also include the monthly report formats;
• Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) accounting and compliance including revenue recognition of FCRA project funding;
• Tax compliance including leading co-ordination with tax consultants;
• Leading the finance team on monthly and quarterly closing activities;
• Maintaining internal control and safeguarding the receipt of revenue, costs, and programme budgets and actual expenditures;
• Coordinating and managing all audit activities including statutory audit, internal audit, half yearly audit and FCRA audit; ensuring consistently flawless audit outcomes;
• Consistently analysing financial data and presenting financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicating monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements; monitoring progress, changes and keeping the senior leadership abreast of the financial status;
• Assisting the senior leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administering and reviewing all financial plans and comparing to actual results with a view to identify, explain and correct variances as appropriate;
• Leading and coordinating ERP implementation and working closely with the implementation and support partners;
• Continuously exploring areas where automation can be implemented and leading the automation exercise;
• Supporting the CFO in preparing presentation material for the Board meetings, audit committee meetings and executive committee meetings and ensuring circulation of MoM in time;
• Overseeing all financial, project / programme and grants accounting; ensuring that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and programme budgets throughout the grant / fund period; collating financial reporting materials for government, corporate and foundation grants;
• Managing organizational cash flow forecasting by working in partnership with programme heads and project leads; collaborating with programme heads and project leads to assess the financial efficacy of programme operations, and establish financial and administrative systems to support programme operations;
• Managing and tracking the performance of invested assets, in alignment with the policies and investment guidelines;
• Leveraging strengths of the finance team members; providing clarity on their roles and responsibilities; developing and implementing training programmes to maximize and help them reach optimal individual and organizational goals;
• Providing leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organisation; creating and promoting a positive and supportive work environment;
• Overseeing Campus Development accounting and finance activities;
• 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 needed.

Structure and Reporting

The Lead – Finance & Accounts will report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organizations, and students.

Person Specification
This role is an extraordinary opportunity for a mature leader with strong accounting and finance experience, ideally beginning in accounting and audit, followed by experience in gathering, evaluating, presenting and reporting financial information to executive teams and external stakeholders.  The candidate will ideally have experience in a complex nonprofit that has multiple programmes.

Other qualifications required for this role, include:

• A minimum qualification – CA (Chartered Accountant) with at least 10 years of work experience;
• Hands-on experience in coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments;
• Strong financial control and review skills characterised by unflinching rigour and attention to detail;
• A track record in grants management; experience in compliance and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants is essential;
• Technological savvy with experience in selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software;
• Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team, with a foresight and ability to delegate accordingly;
• Keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners;
•   Ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers;
• Knowledge on FCRA and FEMA administration;
• Implementation knowledge of ERP systems desirable;
• Experience in leading and coaching a team and working closely with the Institution’s Leadership/Executive teams is essential;
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to the IIHS mission;
• A proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who in partnership with the CFO, will build and strengthen the Finance & Accounts function at IIHS.

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