Job Opportunity for Assistant General Manager at IIM Ahmedabad in Ahmedabad

About the Organization

The decade following independence in 1947 was witness to a surge of innovative ideas to build a fledgling independent nation into a model democratic state committed to growth with equity. The establishment of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) was the outcome of one such innovative initiative.

Led by space scientist Dr. Vikram Sarabhai and an eminent industrialist and philanthropist Shri Kasturbhai Lalbhai, and proactively supported by the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Dr. Jivraj Mehta, a group of enlightened individuals set up IIMA in 1961. This group ably wove together a coalition of five actors – the governments at the centre and the state, local industrialists, the Ford Foundation and the Harvard Business School, to establish the foundations of the Institute.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Assistant General Manager – ESGCRI shall report to the Chairpersons – Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance Centre for Research and Innovation. The position will involve the following responsibilities, among others:

• Facilitate the research support by creating the required environment, infrastructure, database, grants, fellowships etc. to the research projects. This may include data procurement and collection activities through surveys, interviews and other electronic means through research associates.
• Facilitate the Centre’s engagement with the companies, investors and other organizations who can leverage the core strengths and scholarship developed at the Centre for short-term consultancy projects and advisory services
• Provide required support for development of teaching and training materials.
• Organize events or periodic outreach and knowledge dissemination activities like expert webinars, public talks, and panel discussions on the focus areas of the Centre.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders for a smooth and efficient functioning of the Centre
• Lead a team of research associates and interns, and develop a collaborative work culture with a focus on their performance and growth
• Manage and enhance the online presence of the Centre
• Market the Centre’s activities to mainstream and social media and manage outreach to key decision makers, including government agencies, industry leaders, and academicians.
• Develop and implement strategies and plans in discussion with the Chairpersons to meet the Centre’s goals, and produce timely reports on the Centre’s activities.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Skills

• Master’s or equivalent from a reputed Institute or University in India or abroad, specializing in finance, marketing, or related fields. Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience is needed.
• The candidate should be highly motivated, possess superior communication skills, and have an ability to work seamlessly with internal and external stakeholders. Prior experience in industry, financial sector, NGOs or policy institutions with experience in managing a team is desirable.

Salary

Selected candidates will be offered the appointment on Tenure Based Scaled Contract for fixed-term of three years, which may be extended for further period as required. Salary will not be a constraint for the deserving candidate and will be commensurate with the candidate’s profile and experience.