Development Officer (New Delhi) - Jagran Pehel (Apply by: July 12, 2015)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Development Officer, Jagran Pehel, New Delhi

1. POSITION VACANT: Development Officer (DO - 2 Vacancies), Jagran Pehel, New Delhi

2. BACKGROUND: 

Jagran Pehel a division of Sri Puranchandra Gupta Smarak Trust and an initiative of Jagran Prakashan Limited*, is actively involved in awareness generation targeted at behavioral change and advocacy on social issues, through the innovative use of mass and mid media approaches and stimulating interpersonal communication.

* Jagran Pehel has an independent board and is both managerially and financially independent of Jagran Prakashan Limited

Jagran Pehel works on a range of development issues spanning WASH, population, CSR, sustainable development, education, gender equality and poverty alleviation

Please visit http://www.jagranpehel.com/ to learn more about Jagran Pehel.  

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Manager and Senior Manager, the Development Officer shall primarily be responsible for mobilizing funds for implementing the organization’s different projects across the country. 

Key Job Responsibilities:

(1) Resource mobilization:

(a) Assessing different opportunities for resource mobilization, including the identification and mapping of current and potential donors;
(b) Identifying potential partners, at both the state and national levels and fostering new partnerships;
(c) Developing and maintaining existing partner relationships (both government and non-government) in different states;
(d) Ensuring the development of positive business relations for the organization;
(e) Strategizing innovative and engaging fundraising events

(2) Conceptualizing, designing, developing and implementing various campaigns and proposals for different partner organizations;
(3) Developing proposals as per the needs of different clients;
(4) Responding to the needs of existing and new partners on a timely basis through documents and reports, strategic relationship building exercises, etc.;
(5) Networking and liaising with potential partners, both government and non-government;
(6) Supporting the programme team in the implementation of campaigns/projects or other programmes;
(7) Representing the organization at different forums;
(8) Any other task as assigned by management.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: 

Qualification:
Applicant must possess an MBA and/or Post Graduate Diploma/ Degree in Rural Management/Rural Marketing, MSW, or equivalent.

Experience:
(1) A minimum of eight years experience in resource mobilization/ fundraising and rural marketing;
(2) Experience/ knowledge of ‘concept selling’ is essential;
(3) Prior exposure to the non-profit sector is essential;
(4) In-depth understanding of development issues in the areas of Health, Education, Gender Equality and Environment is essential;
(5) Prior exposure to strategizing social interventions, organization building, human resource development and financial management, is desirable;
(6) Proficiency in writing proposals, filing RFPs and EOIs and developing concept notes.

Skills:
(1) Strong presentation skills;
(2) Excellent verbal and written skills in English and Hindi;
(3) Strong interpersonal skills, with customer focus and responsiveness;
(4) Creative and organized with a ‘go-getter’ attitude;
(5) Proficiency in using computers, including standard MS Office applications;
(6) Willingness to travel extensively in India, including rural areas.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

Gross compensation for the position shall be attractive. The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history.
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6. LOCATION: New Delhi

7. REFERENCE: DO-JP

8. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Senior Consultant
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025 
Phones: 011-2684-2162; 011-4165-3612; 011-4101-1564 and 011-4101-1565
Email: do-jp@sams.co.in

9. LAST DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested apply to do-jp@sams.co.in  with a cover letter, discussing their interest in and suitability for the position, along with an updated resume, giving details of three references, current cost to organization and expected compensation, by or before July 12, 2015. For further details please visit www.sams.co.in.