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Who are we?

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.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an emerging scholar in aquatic ecology who can work with IIHS faculty and researchers on the ecological dimensions of managed and semi-natural aquatic ecosystems from rivers to urban lakes and constructed wetlands. They would demonstrate interest and skills in the design and testing of nature-based solutions as part of the integration of blue, green and grey infrastructure across the rural, peri-urban and urban continuum.

Prospective applicants will work with faculty within the SES and LTUEO as well as other Schools at IIHS, building on ongoing and emerging academic, research and practice work in water systems, ecology and ecosystem services at multiple scales of governance and management. The candidate needs to showcase quantitative and analytical rigour through their ability to conduct aquatic ecological modelling on aquatic systems and contribute to salient and policy-relevant scientific peer-reviewed publications.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a PhD in aquatic ecology and aquatic systems ecosystem services or a related field, with a depth and breadth of knowledge across various aquatic systems e.g. lakes, rivers and estuaries, and a good grasp of natural history of aquatic fauna and flora. They would have a proven research and publication record with at least three relevant publications in noted peer-reviewed journals.

Applicants should have a demonstrated depth and breadth of knowledge in  various methodological approaches and techniques across aquatic systems; exposure to modelling of aquatic ecosystem dynamics using mechanistic and semi-empirical/statistical methods; the ability to generate insights by analysing large secondary data sets; the ability to design studies and generate novel primary and field data including from instrumented catchments and sensors; and proficiency in using quantitative and modelling tools, especially R.  Candidates must be interested in and have experience in doing field work and conducting measurements/observations.

Ideal candidates will have some knowledge of the urban, as well the ability to engage with policy-facing questions.

What will you be expected to do?

You will be engaged in research and monitoring of aquatic fauna and flora in our LTUEO constructed wetlands and the ecological connectivity of these systems with nearby water bodies, and will contribute to developing a portfolio of applied aquatic ecology work in Bengaluru and wetland and river systems elsewhere.  You will use your aquatic ecology knowledge to help design nature-based solutions in Bengaluru and elsewhere. You will contribute to teaching and training programs of IIHS and SES/LTUEO, and help write grant proposals.  Finally, you are expected to communicate your work within and outside the institution to diverse audiences using a variety of platforms.

What do we offer?

Our growing body of cutting-edge research and practice offers opportunities that encompass water, ecological and infrastructural systems at local to national scale with active participation and contributions to international science-policy forums such as  IPCC, IPBES and GCEW.

Our collective faculty experience and scholarship on water, ecology, sustainability science, climate science and urban sciences offers an unparalleled opportunity for professional development. You will be part of a high-performance interdisciplinary team with access to established partners and collaborators from across the world.

You will have access to the first mega-city LTUEO in the world and IIHS’ cutting-edge Geospatial Lab, Urban Informatics Lab, Word Lab and Media Lab.

We offer a flexible, inclusive and diverse work environment across our campuses and diverse field sites and projects that provide the biophysical, social-ecological and technical basis for application of ecological/water economics at scale.

We offer compensation that’s commensurate with qualifications and demonstrated experience and skills, along with a range of benefits and support.

What interests should you have?

Ideal candidates would have an interest in the creation and application of diverse knowledges and practices to address water, ecological, biodiversity, environmental and sustainability challenges in an integrated manner.

Openness to interdisciplinary, collegial and collaborative teamworking, along with excellent interpersonal and communications skills, are essential.

The ability and interest to publish in peer-reviewed journals and communicate in mainstream and social media is desirable.’

Where will you be based?

You will be based in Bengaluru but may be required to travel to other campuses and field sites and projects across India and abroad as needed.

Anything else you should know?

Review and Assessment – The role and performance of this position 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

In case of questions?

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

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Who are we?

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.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an emerging scholar in hydrology and water resources who can work with IIHS faculty and researchers on mechanistic and semi-empirical hydrologic modelling and monitoring of green and blue water with special focus on spatial and temporal surface and ground-water dynamics.

This work will help support cross-scale water research, policy and practice from sustainable management of water on the IIHS campus, long-term instrumented catchments in the Western Ghats, lakes and rivers in urban, peri-urban, rural and semi-wild ecosystems in India to  our global work for the IPCC, IPBES and the Global Commission on the Economics of Water (GCEW).

Prospective applicants should demonstrate interest and skills in the design and testing of nature-based solutions as part of the integration of blue, green, and grey infrastructure across the rural, peri-urban, and urban continuum. They will need to showcase quantitative and analytical rigour through their ability to conduct mechanistic and semi-empirical modelling on water systems and water bodies, linking ground and surface-water; contribute to salient and policy relevant scientific peer-reviewed publications; and participate in decision making for sustainable management of water in our campus as well as other water systems where we work.

 The selected candidate will work with faculty within the SES and LTUEO as well as other Schools at IIHS, building on ongoing and emerging academic, research and practice work in water systems, ecology, and ecosystem services at multiple scales of governance and management. This will require spending quality time on the IIHS Kengeri Campus, along with providing hydrology/ hydrogeology-related support on other IIHS projects.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a B.Tech in Civil Engineering and have an M.Tech / PhD in hydrology. They would have a proven research and publication record with at least three relevant publications in noted peer-reviewed journals.

Applicants should have a demonstrated  depth and breadth of knowledge in various methodological approaches and techniques across water systems with exposure to modelling of surface and ground-water dynamics using mechanistic models and semi-empirical/statistical methods; the ability to generate insights by analysing large secondary geo-spatial data sets; the ability to design studies and generate novel primary and field data including from instrumented catchments and sensors; and proficiency in using Python and/or R. Candidates must be interested in, and capable of, field work and work with instrumented catchments and systems.

Ideal candidates will have some knowledge of the urban systems, as well as the ability to engage with policy-facing questions.

What will you be expected to do?

You will use appropriate mechanistic and semi-empirical hydrologic models to understand and communicate the dynamics of the water cycle and water budget in our Kengeri campus to inform adaptive decision making on water management.  You will conduct measurements (e.g., rainfall-runoff in our water systems and pumping tests on bore-wells) for tracking hydrologic processes over space and time.  You will work with scientists and practitioners to develop a diverse portfolio of evidence-based insights on management of water at various spatial scales and levels of governance from local, regional, national to global.

What do we offer?

Our growing body of cutting-edge research and practice offers opportunities that encompass water, ecological and infrastructural systems at local to national scale with active participation and contributions to international science-policy forums such as  IPCC, IPBES and GCEW.

Our collective faculty experience and scholarship on water, ecology, sustainability science, climate science and urban sciences offers an unparalleled opportunity for professional development. You will be part of a high-performance interdisciplinary team with access to established partners and collaborators from across the world.

You will have access to the first mega-city LTUEO in the world and IIHS’ cutting-edge Geospatial Lab, Urban Informatics Lab, Word Lab, and Media Lab.

We offer a flexible, inclusive, and diverse work environment across our campuses and diverse field sites and projects that provide the biophysical, social-ecological, and technical basis for application of ecological/water economics at scale.

We offer compensation that’s commensurate with qualifications and demonstrated experience and skills, along with a range of benefits and support.

What interests should you have?

Ideal candidates would have an interest in the creation and application of diverse knowledge and practices to address water systems and hydrology in relation to environmental and sustainability challenges in an integrated manner.  They will be quantitatively and analytically at the cutting edge in terms of using modelling as well as statistical-stochastic approaches in studying water systems.

Openness to interdisciplinary, collegial, and collaborative teamworking, along with excellent interpersonal and communications skills, are essential.

The ability and interest to communicate in peer-reviewed journals and communicate in mainstream and social media is desirable.

Where will you be based?

You will be based in Bengaluru but may be required to travel to other campuses and field sites and projects across India and abroad as needed.

Anything else you should know?

Review and Assessment – The role and performance of this position 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

In case of questions?

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

Download Job Description Document

Who are we?

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.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an emerging scholar in ecological/ environmental/ water economics to build out IIHS’ research on the economic dimensions of all types of water use: blue, green, grey, black and their ecological, socio-economic and sustainability linkages. Prospective applicants will work with faculty within the SES and LTUEO as well as other Schools at IIHS, building on ongoing and emerging work in water systems, ecology and ecosystem services at multiple scales of governance and management. The ideal candidate will need to showcase quantitative and analytical rigour through his/her ability to conduct cutting edge economic modelling of ecological and water systems and contribute to salient and policy relevant scientific peer-reviewed publications. The candidate will also join the IIHS Secretariat for the Global Commission on the Economics of Water (GCEW).

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a PhD in ecological/ environmental economics or a related field, with an emphasis on water, water systems (e.g. rivers, lakes, reservoirs, dams, managed wetlands, rural and urban water systems including surface and ground-water based irrigation) and a proven research and publication record with at least three relevant publications in noted peer-reviewed journals. Ideal candidates will also have exposure to, or some knowledge of, agriculture as well as the urban (e.g. in urban systems, urban economics, urban studies, and urban planning), and engagement with policy-facing questions. Experience with public finance, valuation and green accounting will be useful.

Applicants should have a demonstrated depth and breadth of knowledge in various methodological approaches; experience in using a range of econometric tools and models (e.g. demand forecasting, time series analysis, integrated assessment modelling); exposure to modelling using ecosystem services quantification and valuation; the ability to generate insights by analysing large secondary data sets, the ability to design studies and generate novel primary and field data; and proficiency in using Python and/or R.

What will you be expected to do?

You will be engaged in using the latest quantitative economic tools to conduct cutting edge economic analyses using primary and secondary data linked to diverse techniques on diverse water and linked ecological systems at all scales of management and governance as a basis for understanding their contribution to sustainable transformations and development.  You will be expected to produce salient and policy relevant publications that will help inform management and policy. You will work with scholars and practitioners in other disciplines at SES/LTUEO to generate new interdisciplinary knowledge that informs and learns from practice and contributes to novel data generation.

What do we offer?

Our growing body of cutting-edge research and practice offers opportunities that encompass water, ecological and infrastructural systems at local to national scale with active participation and contributions to international science-policy forums such as  IPCC and IPBES apart from being an important member of the GCEW team.

Our collective faculty experience and scholarship on water, ecology, sustainability science, climate science and urban sciences offers an unparalleled opportunity for professional development. You will be part of a high-performance interdisciplinary team with access to established partners and collaborators from across the world.

You will have access to the first mega-city LTUEO in the world and IIHS’ cutting-edge Geospatial Lab, Urban Informatics Lab, Word Lab and Media Lab.

We offer a flexible, inclusive and diverse work environment across our campuses and diverse field sites and projects that provide the biophysical, social-ecological and technical basis for application of ecological/water economics at scale.

We offer compensation that’s commensurate with qualifications and demonstrated experience and skills, along with a range of benefits and support.

What interests should you have?

Ideal candidates would have an interest in the creation and application of diverse knowledge and practices to address water and hydrologic systems within the larger framework of environmental and sustainability challenges in an integrated manner.

Openness to interdisciplinary, collegial and collaborative teamworking, along with excellent interpersonal and communications skills, are essential.

The ability and interest to communicate in peer-reviewed journals and in mainstream and social media is desirable.

Where will you be based?

You will be based in Bengaluru but may be required to travel to other campuses and field sites and projects across India and abroad as needed.

Anything else you should know?

Review and Assessment – The role and performance of this position 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

In case of questions?

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

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About the School of Human Development

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

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, and community mobilisation.

Job Description

The Senior Associate / 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. S/he 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, s/he 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 and strategic planning, governance, budgeting, resource management and personnel planning;
• 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 business development strategies (including periodic updates on the market landscape), and identifying opportunities and initiatives in partnership with faculty / staff and in line with the strategic objectives of the School;
• Designing, commissioning/conducting research on domains related to the school, as well as preparing briefing and information papers;

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;

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 Senior Associate / 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 Master’s degree in a relevant field including but not limited to Planning/ Public Policy/ Public Administration/ Management/ Social Work/ or across the Social Sciences and Humanities, or a related field;
• A total of 5 to 8 years of administrative or management experience, ideally in the urban or development sector;
• Prior experience in academic management and administration or a similar domain is preferred, or strong experience in programme management;
• 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.

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

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

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

Review and Assessment

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

Diversity Policy

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

Apply Now

Contact

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

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About the School of Systems and Infrastructure

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

Job Description

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

The Manager 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. S/he will act as one of the primary links between SoSI and various programmes, labs, and other schools at IIHS. Along with individual faculty and other team members, the Manager 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 and strategic planning, governance, budgeting, resource management and personnel planning;
• 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 business development strategies (including periodic updates on the market landscape), and identifying opportunities and initiatives in partnership with faculty / staff and in line with the strategic objectives of the School;
• Designing, commissioning/conducting research on domains related to the school, as well as preparing briefing and information papers;

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;

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 Director and senior management 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 Systems and Infrastructure to deliver the specified tasks, and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organisations, and students.

Person Specification

The applicant should have:

• A Master’s degree, preferably in Urban/ Planning/ Infrastructure/ Public Policy/ Public Administration/ Management/ Environmental/ Social Sciences or a related field;
• A total of 8 to 10 years of experience with at least 5 years in the urban sector;
• Prior experience in academic management and administration or a similar domain is preferred, or strong experience in programme management;
• 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.

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 within and outside India, 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.

Apply Now

Contact

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

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About the Urban Fellows Programme (UFP)

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 has been running the Urban Fellows Programme to foster a new generation of urban practitioners and change makers, to become part of shaping this transition.

The Urban Fellows Programme (UFP) is a scholarship-based, nine-month, full-time, residential, inter-disciplinary fellowship for recent graduates and young professionals from varied educational backgrounds or practice domains.

Job Description

IIHS seeks an Administrative Assistant for the Urban Fellows Programme (UPF), to provide administrative support to UFP faculty and staff. The role primarily involves performing general administrative tasks as well as providing specific support during all stages of the programme, in addition to preparing and organising online and on-campus classes, meetings, workshops and events.

The incumbent will work both independently and as a member of a team, and must have the ability to interact effectively and professionally with various teams at IIHS, co-workers, faculty members, and students.

Activities and Tasks

The Assistant/ Associate – Academic Administration would be required to perform a wide variety of assignments, some of which may be confidential in nature.

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

• Running the logistics and operational requirements daily and throughout the programme in coordination with relevant teams across IIIHS; serving as a liaison with other departments on administrative and operational matters;
• Keeping track of various calendars for academic classes, UFP 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 UFP records and documents with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Assisting in creating forms, gathering and organising responses from Fellows and Faculty of the programme as required to manage and organize programme functions and various activities;
• Assisting the IIHS Learning & Development team to run language support classes for UFP Fellows; assisting the Academic Office to coordinate with various IIHS Labs and teams to produce digital and print collaterals at various stages of the programme.
• Performing basic, routine bookkeeping functions, which may involve simple billing, creating purchase requests, responding to invoicesand cash receipt activities;
• Responding to phone calls related to the UFP and assisting in active communication via email and phone calls at all stages of the Programme;
• Participating in activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; attending IIHS events and UFP events; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS, and performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Structure and Reporting

The Assistant/ Associate – Academic Administration will report to the Senior Manager – Academic Office and will be required to collaborate effectively with the Academic Committee, a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/ organisations, and students.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration, marketing, communication or related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience;
• Experience in academic administration with the ability to maintain records and calendars, and schedule appointments;
• 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 understand and follow specific instructions and procedures;
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of records and information;
• Strong attention to detail, and rigor of approach in any task taken up;
• Organising and coordinating skills;
• Multi-tasking ability and resourcefulness;
• A high degree of agility to deal quickly and effectively with logistical and operational issues as and when they occur;
• The flexibility and willingness to stretch beyond office hours as needed by the role;
• 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.

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

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

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

Review and Assessment

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

Diversity Policy

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

Apply Now

Contact

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

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About the Practice Programme at IIHS

This position will be part of the Practice Programme at IIHS. The Practice Programme is responsible for providing cutting-edge and integrated solutions to India’s urban development challenges by bringing together faculty and experts across diverse domains of knowledge and practice; exposing learners to real-life problems; and integrating practice into academics and research.

Job Description

The Manager – Practice Office will be part of the core Practice team, responsible for supporting and building the Practice Programme. The key roles of the Manager will include business development, programme and project management (including setting up and managing processes), relationship building with key partners and collaborators, and knowledge management. The Manager will need to work across multiple practice/ project teams and other programmes at IIHS.

Activities and Tasks

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

Business Development (Growing the Practice Programme):

• Generating business development strategies, including periodic updates on the market landscape;
• Contributing towards streamlining and strengthening the grant development process to ensure bids and proposals are timely and comprehensive;
• Tracking opportunities and sharing the same with the Chief – Practice, Team Leads and project managers on a regular basis;
• Supporting the Chief Practice, Team Leads and project managers in the proposal development process ;
• Contributing towards regular updation of the external market/landscape including development and, annual updation of a Practice programme marketing strategy document;

• Managing the production of proposal deliverables and coordinating the overall bid process including technical, financial and contractual elements;
• Managing the interface among various programs, administration, procurement, finance and legal;
• Setting up processes for record keeping and archiving, including a database of previous projects, lessons learnt from previous projects, and standardised CVs of potential team members.

Programme Management: (Running the Practice Programme)

• Setting up and standardising processes and protocols for budgeting, project, financial and risk management across projects, and ensuring that these are followed;
• Regular MIS reporting on the Practice Programme and projects as needed by the Director, senior leadership team, and Practice team as relevant;
• Project Management: Ensuring documentation, financial management, timely collation and delivery of project reports (internal and external); monitoring & evaluation, and adherance to ethics protocols; assessment of key impacts, closure reports; development of project specific risk registers and their regular updation and communication in coordination with programme and project managers who hold primary responsibility for these at project level;
• Risk Management: Working with project teams to identify and mitigate risks;
• Tracking and facilitating Practice publications, policy briefs and case study development.

Network Building and Communication (Diffusion, Learning & Impact):

• Contributing towards the management of practice engagement with the Academics, Research, UPP, DBL Programmes and the multiple Labs at IIHS;

• Contributing towards identifying key partners, collaborators and consultants including, supporting the management of established networks;

• Developing a communication and public engagement strategy for the IIHS Practice programme, and ensuring its operationalisation in coordination with the Communications team at IIHS including, updating the IIHS and programme/project websites, the Practice newsletter, social media, seminars and lectures;
• Developing a dissemination and knowledge management strategy for the Practice programme in coordination with the Word Lab, Library & IT teams;
• Developing a capacity building and digital blended learning strategy for the Practice Programme in coordination with the UPP and DBL Programmes and the Media Lab.

Structure and Reporting

The Manager – 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:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any field (preferably in Urban/ Planning/ Economics/ Environmental/ Commerce/Social Sciences) and a Master’s Degree in Urban Management/ Planning/Architecture/Engineering/MBA/Social Sciences/Public Policy or a related field;
• A total of 8 to 10 years of experience with at least 5 years in the urban sector;
• Business development and marketing experience; competence in the preparation of proposals through the whole bid and project life cycle from tender evaluation and bidding award of the contract to closure;
• Demonstrable skills and previous experience in financial analysis, budgeting and project management, experience in setting up processes and systems preferred;
• Excellent communication, relationship management, team-building and interpersonal skills; and an ability to work in inter-disciplinary, cross-sectoral teams;
• Experience of winning and successfully delivering knowledge and implementation based projects such as those in the urban domain;
• Experience in working with consulting firms and donors, e.g. FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, EU (European Union);
• Demonstrated project experience and ability to manage projects with Urban Local Bodies, Central and State Government departments and agencies in India;
• Proficiency with computer applications such as MS Office, MS Projects;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills combined with strong analytical skills in relevant areas;
• Willingness to travel extensively as required both within and outside the country.

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

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in New Delhi/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

The Practice Programme at IIHS is responsible for providing cutting-edge and integrated solutions to India’s urban development challenges by bringing together faculty and experts across diverse domains of knowledge and practice, exposing learners to real-life problems, and integrating the practice into academics and research.

The programme and resource development manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of institutional strategy related to business engagements. The role requires effective leadership in planning and conceptualisation of programme development activities; and reviewing/writing funding proposals for Governmental and non-Governmental organisations, and other donors.

This is a regular full-time position located out of Chennai/ Bangalore/ Delhi, and will be responsible for successful engagements with multiple organisations and business pursuits.

Activities and Tasks

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

Partnerships

• Identifying partnership opportunities with the National and State Governments, multilateral and bilateral agencies, other national and international development partners, and CSR;
• Strengthening relationships and brand building of IIHS with allied departments and ministries of State and Central Government, national and international foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies, other development partners, and CSR wings of the corporate houses;
• Reviewing State and Central Government missions, schemes, grants, programs, and initiating business engagements in the domain of environmental services in tandem with the programme team;
• Reviewing EOI, RFP and tender of multilateral, bilateral agencies, other national and international development partners, and CSR; and initiating business engagement;
• Attending various summits organsied by Government development partners and corporates for networking and exploring business opportunities;

Proposal Development

• Enabling proposal development, including responses to competitive bids for Government, foundation, and corporate grants;
• Extending review support for funding proposals and due diligence process to align with donor priorities;
• Supporting in developing Scopes of Work (SOWs) and reviewing teaming agreements;

Project Management

• Reviewing and continually exploring market opportunities for programmatic growth, and supporting leadership in developing strategy and action plan;
• Leading, managing, and participating in a cross-functional team and tracking and evaluating approaches for improvement;
• Understanding internal capability and facilitating the creation of communication aids/ knowledge products for dissemination;

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 needed.

Structure and Reporting

The programme and resource development manager will report to the Senior Lead – Practice or to any other person designated by 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:

• Training in Sanitation, Urban Planning, Non-Profit Project Management, Development Studies, Business Development, or related disciplines with 8-10 years of relevant experience;
• A demonstrable track record of developing business with Government and non-Government organisations, especially in the Water-Sanitation/ Climate Change/ Solid Waste Management domains;
• Clear understanding of Central and State Government departments, institutional frameworks, schemes, interventions, and procurement procedures;
• Knowledge of diverse funding mechanisms, with particular emphasis on large foundations, CSR, and the pursuit of corporate partnerships; experience in fundraising would be an added advantage;
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams along with good people management skills is desirable;
• Knowledge of FCRA and CSR rules and regulations, and the ability to achieve work objectives within the relevant regulatory context;
• Proven ability to stay abreast of current issues and emerging funding trends are expected, along with the ability to develop and deliver winning pitch presentations;
• Professional- to native-level fluency in spoken, written, and reading Tamil, Hindi, and English is required, along with a sound knowledge of MS Office packages and data management tools.

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 could be based out of Chennai or Bangalore or 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 Urban Practitioners’ Programme

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

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

Job Description

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

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

Activities and Tasks

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

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

Structure and Reporting

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

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should have:

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

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

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

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

Review and Assessment

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

Diversity Policy

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

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Contact

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About the Urban Practitioners’ Programme

The UPP is an education and capacity building programme for urban practitioners spanning across 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. The UPP offers institutions and practitioners new frameworks of knowledge, backed by a cohesive package of skills. Our portfolio spans across 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 Specialist – Urban Practitioners’ Programme will be a part of the core UPP team, responsible for supporting the planning and delivery of project and programme level communications and public engagement in all UPP Projects. The incumbent will have responsibility for the direction and implementation of the outreach and public engagement strategy of UPP Projects, with a focus on capacity building.

S/he will work closely with UPP staff on programme/ project communications, providing guidance for their implementation and for external communications more broadly. The role will also require working in close coordination with the IIHS Communications & Design team to ensure that project and programme communications are harmonised with the core communication strategy and design at the institutional level.

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

 Activities and Tasks

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

• Supporting the Manager – Outreach in the strategy, planning, development and implementation of the communications and outreach work of UPP, in the domain of capacity building;
• Helping develop, produce and disseminate content to engage and educate audiences across various channels via. newsletters, blogs, graphics, website content, and social media posts, with particular emphasis on knowledge product collaterals, based on institutional priorities;
• 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;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others, including contributions to keep 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 Specialist – UPP will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Manager – Outreach, UPP and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organisations, and students.

Person Specification

An ideal candidate shall have the following:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, urban development, social sciences or related fields;
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in marketing communications, journalism or related areas; experience in development sector communications is mandatory;
• Experience of working with multilateral or bilateral agencies, donor-funded projects, INGOs, think tanks, foundations, or consulting firms, SPVs, parastatals, or even Missions on their outreach programmes would be an added advantage;
• Previous experience in communications research and strategy, media relations, developing content for various audiences, digital engagement best practices, network management, and event planning and management are highly desirable;
• Excellent research, interviewing, writing, editing, and data-management skills; graphic design skills will be an added advantage;
• Effective communication skills in English, both oral and written; knowledge of regional languages like Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, etc. would be an added advantage;
• Ability to develop and implement a creative approach to communications and outreach, ensuring incorporation of gender perspectives in all areas of work.

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.

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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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

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

The Manager – Outreach will be responsible for engaging in marketing outreach activities to meet the enrolment targets for various digital blended learning programmes offered by IIHS.

Activities and Tasks

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

• Devising and implementing marketing and outreach campaigns for specific DBL programmes and for the overall DBL portfolio;
• Connecting with academic institutions, government departments, training providers, NGOs and other organisations (both in India and globally), and the relevant stakeholders (management, faculty and trainers, students and learners) within those as a part of maintaining existing relationships and developing and sustaining new relationships;
• Creating and deploying marketing and outreach material and interventions needed for marketing the digital blended learning programmes offered by IIHS, , including surveys, workshops, exhibitions, conferences, and the like;
• Maintaining databases and trackers of all forms of clients (B-to-B, B-to-C, B-to-B-to-C) and being in a position to generate overall reports as well as details of specific cases, at short notice;
• Monitoring, measuring, reporting and driving up engagement levels of learners on DBL courses through targeted strategies and communications;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, practice, training, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within or outside the country as needed.

Structure and Reporting

The Manager – Outreach, Digital Blended Learning will report to the Head – Digital Blended Learning at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals / organisations, and students.

Person Specification

Applicants should have a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s with a certification in digital / social media marketing with at least 8-10 years of experience in the field of Marketing and Outreach, preferably in digital learning.

The key skills / attributes required are:

• Good interpersonal and marketing skills, including cold calling in a B-to-B setting;
• Good written & oral communication and presentation skills;
• Creativity in designing marketing collaterals and promotional materials;
• Ability to use various data sources for generating leads;
• A high level of comfort and experience in digital marketing and social-media outreach;
• Event management and execution skills;
• Ability to work in matrix structures;
• Experience of working on time-bound and budget-driven projects;
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours from time to 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 within and outside India.

Review and Assessment

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

Diversity Policy

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

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Contact

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

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Job Description

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

The Senior Instructional Designer – Digital Blended Learning will be responsible for designing and developing compelling learning experiences across MOOCs and other online learning courses at IIHS.

Activities and Tasks

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

• Conducting primary analysis of learners/teacher needs and mapping them to appropriate pedagogical and instructional strategies based on the target audience profile and intended learning outcome;
• Working closely with faculty/SMEs both internally and externally, to identify learner requirements, define course goals and learning objectives, and draw up course outlines;
• Reading up and chunking relevant content (researching and sourcing content if necessary), writing effective instructional text for audio-only, audio-visual and reading-text formats; reviewing content scripts of other content developers;
• Visualising course flow, user interface, instructional graphics, ahead of the finished product; conceptualising engaging learning content and activities in various forms (videos, text, animation, interaction and assessment activities) that enhance knowledge retention and application, using proven instructional design theories, methodologies, approaches, and formats;
• Creating crisp storyboards; conducting storyboard walkthroughs; guiding graphic developers and product developers while implementing storyboards;
• Working closely with all relevant stakeholders through the online learning course development process to ensure that time, money, and quality levels are met;
• Actively researching and tracking trends in the digital blended learning domain in terms of players, technologies, tools and products;
• Supporting marketing outreach activities for online learning;
• 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 Instructional Designer will be a Senior Associate on the Digital Blended Learning team at IIHS, and will report to the Lead – Digital Blended Learning or any other person designated by the Lead. The role will require effective collaboration with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organizations, and students.

Person Specification

Applicants should have at least 7 years of experience as an Instructional Designer or an author or a content writer in a learning or IT company, of which at least 4 years should be in designing online learning programs. A degree or (certified) training in instructional design, educational technology, or similar would be an added advantage.

The key skills / attributes required are:

• Understanding of and interest in some of the key areas that IIHS is involved in;
• High degree of English language proficiency (writing, reading and speaking) is mandatory; additional proficiency in other Indian languages would be an added advantage;
• Knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models;
• Requirement analysis, macro and micro design of courses and modules;
• Ability to create course outlines, lessons and curriculum plans; design standards documents; assessments and learner engagement strategies; instructional and collaborative learning activities;
• Ability to create crisp storyboards and write effective instructional text, video scripts, and audio scripts;
• Familiarity with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline 360, Vyond, Lectora, Elucidate, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia; understanding of their capabilities and limitations;
• Understanding of capabilities of commonly used online learning platforms like Moodle, Coursera and edX;
• Ability to create promotional material for digital and social media to help in outreach activities for courses;
• Ability to work individually, as a leader of a team, as part of a team, and with outsourced entities;
• Rigorous attention to detail;
• Experience of working on time-bound and budget-driven projects;
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours from time to time;
• Experience in working with the research community 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 Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations within and outside 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 Informatics Lab

The Urban Informatics Laboratory (UIL) at IIHS carries out research and analysis on India’s urbanization using primary and secondary data. The Lab specialises in developing new methods to study and understand urban patterns, particularly in the context of data-scarce environments. It innovates in data creation, collection and organisation, as well as in bringing in diverse methods for urban problem-solving.

Further, it applies its learnings through research, policy, and practice projects across multiple thematic areas such as employment, economic development, social protection, food systems, land markets, housing, environmental sustainability, health, and inequality. The Lab also offers capacity building, teaching and training on urban data analysis for a range of learners across levels.

For more information, please follow this link.

Job Description

The UIL is seeking candidates who are interested in building a portfolio of individual and collective work on solving urban problems using data analysis. The Consultant – UIL will join a team with diverse disciplinary backgrounds in areas such as data and statistical analysis, economics, urban planning, software engineering, and public policy, and will work with the team on multiple research and practice projects, as well as on teaching, training and capacity building. This is a full-time position located in the Urban Informatics Lab.

The position will involve providing analytical support for IIHS research and practice projects, and for teaching quantitative research methods. The selected candidate will work with secondary data sets from various sources such as the Census, NSSO, Economic Census, Annual Survey of Industries, National Family Health Survey, as well as geo-spatial data from multiple sources. S/he will also assist in primary data collection through surveys, and will work on projects related to economic development, urban demographic trends across various scales, land markets, and urban food systems, amongst others.

Activities and Tasks

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

• Anchoring and managing research and practice projects, including designing the choice of methods, the data collection and the analysis plan, as well as working towards research or practice outputs such as reports or papers;
• Proposing and executing quantitative solutions to various problems across IIHS research and practice projects, applying quantitative methodologies as well as developing new and innovative methodologies to build a deeper understanding of urban India;
• Assisting with writing proposals for new projects and helping expand the UIL project portfolio;
• Consolidating the existing work of the Lab and supporting outward-facing communication of the Lab’s work;
• Teaching particular aspects of quantitative research methods or data visualisation for IIHS’ teaching and training programs;
• Working on converting insights from UIL projects into written outputs for a variety of audiences, such as journal articles, commentary pieces, reports, policy papers and briefs, shorter articles for popular media, etc.;
• Providing support in project management and 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 – Urban Informatics Lab (UIL) will report to the Senior Consultant/ Lead – UIL at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/ organiSations, and students.

Person Specification

We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic person who is keen on working with us to build their own work, as well as to build out a team of analysts who will over time have a solid body of work on urban data analysis.

The ideal candidate would have a demonstrable track record of using data analysis or quantitative modelling methods for urban problems in any of the following domains: economic development, inequality, housing, land, transportation, environmental sustainability, urban planning, infrastructure, services, and so on.

S/he should have experience with one or more of the following methods: regression analysis, spatial statistics/econometrics, machine learning, complex systems and networks, agent-based models and other simulation techniques. The candidate should be comfortable with innovating to solve urban problems in a data scarce environment. S/he should also be comfortable working in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment and should be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Applicants should have:

• A Master’s or PhD in a relevant field including urban planning, data science, public policy, economics, mathematics, statistics, development studies with a core focus on Data Analysis;
• At least 8 years of professional experience in any domain of urban data analysis (or 2-4 years of professional experience with a PhD);
• A demonstrated track record in any urban domain using quantitative methods; or experience leading surveys in the Indian urban context;
• Familiarity with Indian public datasets: Census, NSS / PLFS, IHDS, NFHS, CMIE;
• Proficiency in Excel/ STATA/ R/ SPSS;
• Experience in designing quantitative sample surveys and doing statistical analysis on survey data would be an advantage;
• GIS and coding skills would be an added advantage;
• Familiarity with design software would be an advantage;
• Should be comfortable working with inter-disciplinary teams;
• Teaching experience 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 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 Informatics Lab

The Urban Informatics Laboratory (UIL) at IIHS carries out research and analysis on India’s urbanisation using primary and secondary data. The Lab specialises in developing new methods to study and understand urban patterns, particularly in the context of data-scarce environments. It innovates in data creation, collection and organisation, as well as in bringing in diverse methods for urban problem-solving.

Further, it applies its learnings through research, policy, and practice projects across multiple thematic areas such as employment, economic development, social protection, food systems, land markets, housing, environmental sustainability, health, and inequality. The Lab also offers capacity building, teaching and training on urban data analysis for a range of learners across levels.

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Job Description

The Associate/ Senior Associate position is a full time position located in the Urban Informatics Lab. The Associate/ Senior Associate is expected to be involved with various projects of the UIL, including leading and managing particular processes within the Lab. The ideal candidate would be comfortable with applying statistical analysis techniques for solving urban problems. The candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment and be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

The position will involve contribution on three fronts:

• Providing analytical support for ongoing IIHS research and practice projects,
• Teaching quantitative research methods, and
• Management of Lab processes as well as designing outward-facing communication and data advocacy.

Activities and Tasks

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

• Proposing and executing quantitative solutions to various problems across IIHS research and practice projects;
• Application of known quantitative methodologies as well as development of new and innovative methodologies to build a deeper understanding of urban India;
• Providing assistance with collection of primary data, as well as preparation of secondary data for analysis – collation, cleaning and validation;
• Preparation of outward-facing materials and presentations on key urban demographic and economic trends;
• Translation of insights from quantitative analysis for academic writing, practice reports, and popular media, including thinking through data design and communication;
• Providing writing assistance on reports, academic papers and other outputs;
• Providing assistance on teaching particular aspects of quantitative research methods or data visualisation for IIHS’ teaching and training programs;
• 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 Associate/ Senior Associate – Urban Informatics Lab will report to the Consultant/ Lead – Urban Informatics Lab at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organisations, and students.

Person Specification

• Post-Graduate degree in Economics / Mathematics / Statistics / Development Studies / Urban Planning / Public Policy with strong skills in Data Analysis and 3-5 years of relevant work experience;
• Prior experience working with one or more of the datasets: Census, NSS / PLFS, NFHS, IHDS, CMIE;
• Prior experience undertaking or managing large primary surveys;
• Proficient in Excel/ STATA/ R/ SPSS;
• GIS and coding skills would be an advantage;
• Familiarity with design software would be an added advantage;
• Should be comfortable working with inter-disciplinary teams;
• The ideal candidate would be interested in urban centric research;
• Interest and experience in teaching 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 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 Urban Informatics Lab

The Urban Informatics Laboratory (UIL) at IIHS carries out research and analysis on India’s urbanization using primary and secondary data. The Lab specialises in developing new methods to study and understand urban patterns, particularly in the context of data-scarce environments. It innovates in data creation, collection and organisation, as well as in bringing in diverse methods for urban problem-solving.

Further, it applies its learnings through research, policy, and practice projects across multiple thematic areas such as employment, economic development, social protection, food systems, land markets, housing, environmental sustainability, health, and inequality. The Lab also offers capacity building, teaching and training on urban data analysis for a range of learners across levels.

For more information, please follow this link.

Job Description

The position of Assistant – Urban Informatics Lab is a full-time position located in the Urban Informatics Lab. The selected candidate will be expected to be involved with various projects of the UIL. The ideal candidate would be comfortable using data in different forms for solving urban problems. The candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment. The position will involve collecting and organising various kinds of data in the context of multiple projects, analysing and visualising quantitative data, as well as supporting the creation of outward-facing communication and publications.

Activities and Tasks

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

• Supporting the team with collecting, organising, collating, cleaning, and visualising data needed by various IIHS research and practice projects;
• Preparing reports and dashboards for internal and external audiences, to share insights obtained from data;
• Application of known quantitative methodologies as well as development of new and innovative methodologies to build a deeper understanding of urban India;
• Contributing to the writing of academic papers, practice reports and popular media articles describing the quantitative work done in the UIL;
• Providing assistance on teaching particular aspects of quantitative research methods or data visualization for IIHS’ teaching and training programs;
• 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 – Urban Informatics Lab will report to the Consultant/Lead – Urban Informatics Lab at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/ organisations, and students.

Person Specification

• Graduate / Post-Graduate degree in Engineering / Mathematics / Statistics / Data Analytics or other quantitative disciplines with strong skills in data analysis and 0-2 years’ work experience;
• Experience in doing data analysis / modelling in Excel/ STATA/ R/ SPSS/SAS;
• Good level of familiarity with a programming language like R or Python;
• Should be comfortable creating scripts for data scraping / extraction, preparation and cleaning;
• Experience with matplotlib, ggplot or similar visualisation libraries is expected;
• Prior experience working with one or more of these datasets is desirable: Census, NSS / PLFS, NFHS, IHDS, CMIE;
• GIS and remote sensing skills would be an added advantage;
• Should be comfortable working with inter-disciplinary teams;
• The ideal candidate would be interested in urban centric research;
• Interest and experience in teaching 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 Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

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

Diversity Policy

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

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Contact

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

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About the Design Team

The Design team at the IIHS works closely with all programmes within the institution and handles the branding and 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.

About the Campus

The upcoming IIHS Kengeri Campus is being planned as an ecologically sensitive campus that will test and demonstrate a range of sustainable practices in areas such as construction, water management, biodiversity, agro-forestry and waste management.  The Campus is a living learning lab that explores various aspects of sustainable living, and is meant to generate knowledge that can help learners and other practitioners apply these lessons.

Job Description

The Word Lab, IIHS’s editorial team, is seeking a candidate with strong writing skills and a background or keen interest in the fields of sustainable construction, planning, ecology and biodiversity, or water management.

The Word Lab anchors a series of books that are planned as a repository of the design, planning process, construction, experimentation and learnings that entail the building of an ecologically sensitive campus from scratch. Unlike design books that focus on the finished product, the intent here is to delve into the processes, which can hold valuable lessons for learners, architects, engineers, building professionals and anyone who holds an interest in the field.

The Editorial Consultant – Word Lab (Campus Publications) will be part of the core team responsible for writing, editing and producing the Campus book series. While the position is located in the Word Lab, the role will involve working closely with the various other teams engaged in book production. Visiting the Kengeri campus on a regular basis (2-3 days a week) is an essential requirement of this role.

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

Activities and Tasks

We are seeking a candidate with strong writing, editing and coordination skills to work on the Campus books and other knowledge products. Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Reading through existing documentation and extracting useful content for publications;
• Coordinating and conducting interviews with stakeholders (such as engineers, architects, academics, ecologists, technical support staff and construction workers) to develop content for the book;
• Writing the content for the book using the field notes, transcripts and other reference materials;
• Assisting with editing, coordinating and proofreading; and supporting the process of book production, including working with book designers, reviewing layouts, planning illustrations and photographs;
• Staying updated on ongoing site work at the Kengeri campus, interacting with the campus team regularly, and helping produce and edit outputs from the team;
• Supporting the Word Lab’s other work on a need-basis, such as editing reports and public pieces, supporting teaching-training and helping with IIHS events and workshops;
• 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 editorial consultant will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Senior Consultant – Word 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:

• A degree in a field related to environmental planning, civil or environmental engineering, architecture, urban planning or sustainability; a candidate with a background in journalism or communication with a strong interest in the above fields will also be considered;
• 1- 3 years of work experience in a related field;
• Demonstrated experience of good writing and editing, with the ability to communicate complex technical content in engaging and readable forms;
• The ability to work with interdisciplinary teams (such as photographers, designers, scientists, engineers etc) and willingness to learn about new topics;
• Good planning and organisational skills to ensure adherence to timelines.

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

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in 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 Media Lab

The IIHS Media Lab is a platform that engages with questions around the urban via multiple media practices. The Media Lab’s vision is to build a culture of research, teaching and pedagogy using the audio-visual medium inside and outside the classroom. In a rapidly changing complex world, the Media Lab has created a space where the use of images and sound can be a way of understanding the urban milieu and creating new forms of knowledge production. This is in keeping with the mission of the proposed IIHS University of being an interdisciplinary institution where different disciplinary methods are used to address urban challenges.

Job Description

The Associate – Media Lab will work with the Media Lab team in all its activities, which includes shooting, editing and teaching.

Activities and Tasks

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

• Shooting various public events, films and documenting events as required using DSLR/Video Cameras;
• Editing content using FCP/ Adobe ecosystem;
• Production of various film projects as needed;
• Working on the annual Urban Lens Film Festival, which is the flagship event of the Media Lab, to reflect the idea of cities through multiple media practices;
• Working on media–related aspects of IIHS’s Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs);
• Assisting with teaching on the Urban Fellows Programme (UFP);
• Contributing to research and writing as relevant to IIHS requirements;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, practice, training, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and traveling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The Associate – Media Lab will report to the Lead – Media Lab at IIHS or to any other person designated by the Lead, 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 Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Mass Communication or a related field with at least 2 – 3 years of work experience;
• Be adept with video shooting and in different formats (DSLF / Video camera);
• Be skilled with video editing and different formats (FCP/Adobe Premier);
• Possess moderately good Photoshop and Aftereffect skills;
• Be an effective team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse teams across IIHS;
• Have good communication skills – listening, speaking and writing;
• Be proactive and self-driven, with the ability to take initiative 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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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 Media Lab

The IIHS Media Lab is a platform that engages with questions around the urban via multiple media practices. The Media Lab’s vision is to build a culture of research, teaching and pedagogy using the audio-visual medium inside and outside the classroom. In a rapidly changing complex world, the Media Lab has created a space where the use of images and sound can be a way of understanding the urban milieu and creating new forms of knowledge production. This is in keeping with the mission of the proposed IIHS University, of being an interdisciplinary institution where different disciplinary methods are used to address urban challenges.

About IIHS Campus Development

The proposed IIHS University 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 and innovate around India’s core urban challenges.

Job Description

The campus multi-media specialist will be responsible for showcasing and documenting the development of the IIHS Kengeri campus using multiple media formats including videos, photos and audio. The role will involve engaging closely with the Media Lab team as well, to help with the media lab productions and tasks.

This is 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:

• Shooting videos and photographs of the ongoing activities and events on the IIHS campuses using DSLR/ video cameras;
• Editing content using Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro software;
• Liaising with other teams and functions on various projects, including the production of short films as needed;
• Archiving assets at the Media Lab;
• 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 campus multi-media specialist will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Lead – Media Lab or with any other person designated by the Lead, and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/ organisations, and students.

Person Specification

The applicant should

• Have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience;
• Have a keen interest in filmmaking / photography / script writing for short videos;
• Be an effective team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment involving diverse teams across IIHS;
• Have good communication skills – listening, speaking and writing;
• Be proactive and self-driven, with the ability to take initiative as needed.

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

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

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

Review and Assessment

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

Diversity Policy

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

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Contact

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

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Job Description

The Audio Visual (AV) Assistant – IT will be responsible for assisting with AV related operational work at IIHS. This involves video shoots using DSLRs and camcorders in studio and outdoor locations; event shoots, mainly on IIHS locations and occasionally at outdoor locations, involving the use of camcorders and live streaming equipment; and miscellaneous tasks such as maintaining equipment inventory, equipment service and maintenance, data storage management etc.

While the AV assistant will be part of the IT team at IIHS, the role will involve working closely with members of the Media Lab team as well.

This is 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:

• Setting up cameras, lighting, and live streaming equipment for shoots and events;
• Coordinating between teams and vendors to ensure smooth execution of events and shoots;
• Ensuring the best quality of audio and video recording plus data storage / data capture;
• Troubleshooting and fixing issues with equipment and setups;
• Servicing and maintaining equipment and managing equipment inventory;
• Staying up-to-date with new technology and equipment in the industry;
• Learning relevant aspects of live streaming and video switching (vision mixing) as needed for the role;
• Following safety guidelines while working with equipment;
• 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 AV assistant will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Manager – IT at IIHS and will work closely with both the IT and the Media Lab teams to ensure the successful execution of shoots and events.

Person Specification

We are looking for a self-driven individual who is passionate about Audio Visual work. The ideal candidate should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in media production, film, or a related field;
• 1-2 years of experience in setting up cameras, lighting, and live streaming equipment;
• Knowledge of video switching (vision mixing) would be a plus;
• Good communication and coordination skills;
• The ability to work in a team and make decisions when required;
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills;
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

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

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

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

Review and Assessment

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

Diversity Policy

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

Apply Now

Contact

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

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About the Design Team

The Design team at the IIHS works closely with all programmes within the institution and handles the branding and 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

The design associate will be part of IIHS’s Design team and will be expected to provide end-to-end hands-on support with all design activities and initiatives.

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:

• Designing and producing all internal and external visual communication (including brochures, flyers, posters, reports, websites, newsletters, e-mailers, collaterals, etc.);
• Supporting projects from design to artwork to final execution;
• Supporting on different Design solutions: Brand identity, Brand support, Outreach design, Report design, Website design and management;
• Participating in concept discussions with internal teams and stakeholders;
• Working on multiple deliverables, concurrently, without compromising on quality;
• Helping coordinate the work of external vendors/printers to ensure timely delivery within quality standards;
• Working collaboratively with colleagues within and outside the team, exchanging ideas and feedback to enable synergy and collective learning;
• 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 design associate will report to the Head – Communications and Design at IIHS, or to any other person designated by the Head, and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and (where needed) external individuals/ organisations, and students.

Person Specification

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-driven individual, with a ‘can do’ attitude, capable of thinking of new design ideas. The candidate should excellent communication skills and a high degree of proficiency in various graphic and design tools/ software; experience in digital/web design and programming will be an advantage.

The ideal candidate should have:

• A Design/ Art school background with a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Design or a related discipline;
• 4 to 6 years of strong professional experience, preferably in the development sector;
• An excellent design portfolio that reflects progressive design sensibilities and an understanding of design principles such as colour, typography, layouts and usability;
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign & CorelDraw;
• Familiarity with MS Office;
• Experience in print and web / screen design;
• Exposure and experience in designing visuals and material for social media campaigns (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.);
• Good aesthetic sense, high quality work output, versatility, quick response to deadlines and a keen eye for detail;
• Awareness of trending design practices, user experience and upcoming tools/ software;
• Ability to work in a non-micro managed environment;
• High integrity and work ethic;
• Willingness to take on and implement constructive feedback;
• Confidence to proactively suggest ideas and better ways of working;
• Added advantage: Photography, Drawing/ Sketching, Animation, Knowledge of HTML, Web-programming, WordPress or any CMS based web applications and Hosting sites on FTP.

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

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

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

Review and Assessment

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

Diversity Policy

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

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Contact

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

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Job Description

The Associate / Senior Associate – Administration (Facility Management) will be responsible for administration and facility management of one or more IIHS academic / student or work centres. The incumbent will be required to create facility management protocols for the assigned site(s) and manage end-to-end operations with support from the housekeeping, security and technical maintenance teams.

Activities and Tasks

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

• Conducting facility rounds to identify snags as well as HSE (Health Safety and Environment) improvement opportunities or risks, and working to address them in consultation with the Supervisor;
• Checking back with the program teams to identify requirements related to the classrooms, and planning for implementation; providing clear budgetary indications for the same as required;
• Scheduling periodic visits to the student accommodation to check compliance and gather feedback;
• Conducting regular scheduled as well as unscheduled meetings / discussions with the faculty, program team, as well as the Fellows, to obtain feedback and share concerns; maintaining records of these interactions for future reference;
• Coordinating with central teams for addressing any specific requirements from the program team / Fellows;
• Coordinating with the Supervisor for regular meetings with the Fellows and the Accommodation personnel;
• Managing and maintaining location stationery, pantry stock and indenting;
• Maintaining MIS on any Administration function as assigned by the Supervisor; providing timely updates and maintaining proper periodicity of reporting;
• Taking up any additional responsibility that the Supervisor may set from time to time;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The Associate / Senior Associate – Administration (Facility Management) will report to the Senior Manager – Administration at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organizations, and students.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should

• Be a Bachelor’s degree holder in any discipline with 5-10 years of relevant work experience;
• Be confident and articulate;
• Have a good eye for detail;
• Be punctual and meticulous in all aspects of their work;
• Have excellent communication skills in English and Kannada, with a working knowledge of Hindi.

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

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

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

Review and Assessment

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

Diversity Policy

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

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Contact

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

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Job Description

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

Activities and Tasks

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

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

Structure and Reporting

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

Person Specification

We are looking for a competent  and efficient lawyer with a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Law and  at least 5 years of work experience in relevant areas, including preferably, experience of dealing with legal and regulatory issues in the non-for-profit sector.

Other qualifications 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.

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 or Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

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

Diversity Policy

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

Apply Now

Contact

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

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