Job Opportunity for Senior Manager – Capacity Building at Sambodhi in Noida

Sambodhi Research and Communication Pvt. Ltd is looking for an entrepreneurial individual with a demonstrated track record of leading/managing capacity-building solutions in the social impact space. The role requires prior exposure to the capacity building of individuals and institutions across the social sector. Specific experience in M&E Capacity Building will be an added advantage. Candidates should be able to successfully demonstrate strong client engagement skills and effectiveness in working with a variety of stakeholders, including government functionaries, national and international academia, and consultants from multiple practices. A prior experience of successfully assisting, designing, and executing large designing and executing large-scale capacity-building development projects will be preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

The candidate will perform the following key functions:

• Efficiently manage capacity building portfolio of Sambodhi – this includes quality assurance and liaising with partner organizations, consultants, vendors, and relevant agencies.
• Assist in conceptualizing, designing, and deploying cutting-edge capacity development curriculums on monitoring, learning, and evaluation; data analysis for different stakeholders, including government functionaries, civil society practitioners, and young and emerging development professionals.
• Help formulate strategies and conceptualize implementation of various marketing/business plans and develop opportunities with new and existing clients, tracking upcoming RFPs, leading proposal development teams, networking, etc.
• Leading internal team and the project leads for implementation of various capacity development projects.
• Contribute towards various publications, webinars, and forums in M&E and research space.
• Develop internal capacity and growth of competency within the existing organization structure.
• The above essential functions are representative of the major duties of positions in this job.

Specific duties and responsibilities may vary. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Education:

Postgraduate degree in relevant social sciences field from Premier Universities

Experience:

• 5-7 years of work experience in capacity development/technical support/research and M&E

Personal Competencies:

• Knowledge of Research, Evaluation, Data Analysis, and related aspects
• The role requires prior exposure to and experience in working on capacity development in monitoring and evaluation or development research
• Solution-oriented mindset and experience in creating and delivering solutions through various programs
• Ability to lead, plan, and manage a complex set of activities
• Ability to operate effectively in teams
• Prior experience working with governments and/or civil societies and/or university systems will be an added advantage
• Candidates should be able to successfully demonstrate strong client engagement skills, and effectiveness in working with a variety of stakeholders, including government functionaries, national and international academia, and consultants from multiple practices
• Prior experience in successfully leading, designing, and executing large-scale capacity-building development projects will be preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Sambodhi focuses on nurturing an inclusive work environment. We stress and reinforce diversity in our workplace. We welcome all applications regardless of race, religion, caste, place of origin, gender, sexuality, and disability.