Job Title:

Senior Manager

Function:

BIPP

Reports to position:

Executive Director- BIPP

Location:

Mohali

Reportees to Position:

Band:

A3

Job Purpose

To manage Bharti Institute of Public Policy’s project and grant portfolio and execution of the entire lifecycle of projects starting from proposal stage to project closure along with contribute towards the growth of the department through general administration and outreach/conference events.

Job Outline

Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP) aims to lead education and research in the domain of public policy. The institute stands tall as one of India’s eminent public policy think tanks engaging with esteemed policy makers and providing them with critical, data-driven evidence, research, and analysis on relevant and critical concerns.

The jobholder as “Sr. Manager” performs a set of responsibilities that ensures the requisite leadership in administration of grants and sponsored projects in BIPP. The job holder will also work closely with BIPP Executive Director in coordinating external partners and donors, liaison with state and central government agencies, and ensure that contractual obligations are met for each project. The job holder will oversee the maintenance of the record of activities and expenses for each project as well as manage the relationship with the donor, including submission of financial and narrative reports on time. The jobholder needs to coordinate with the Finance department to ensure expenses statements are updated regularly, as well as ensure that bill submission and reimbursements are smooth and timely.

Job Specification

Knowledge:

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 6-8 years of experience in managing projects and handling departmental administration with a strong academic record
• Masters from a top ranked school is preferred. 

Skills:

Behavioural

• High levels of initiative and a sense of urgency
• Excellent Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to plan, organize, and monitor multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ease with computers & MS office suite (Word, Excel, PPT)
• Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment
• Highly developed organizational skills, planning and strict attention to details
• Ability to build & maintain strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to respond positively to extreme pressures of time and workload
• Problem solving and decision making
• Ease to maintain budget vs. actual statements and reconciliation of finances

Experience:

6 – 8 years

Job Interface/Relationships:

Internal

External

• HR/IT/Finance/Legal/Operations
• Research Centres/Institutes
• Marketing and Communications
• Grant Office

• Donors
• Government
• Industry
• Vendors