About ISDM
The Indian School of Development Management pioneers a transformative approach to management, envisioning a world that is just, equitable, and sustainable. Established in 2016, it serves as a foundational hub for cultivating a robust ecosystem and a cadre of skilled professionals dedicated to advancing social change globally. Driven by the conviction that the social sector plays a pivotal role in addressing humanitys most pressing challenges, the school operates on the premise that effective management is essential for achieving significant impact. By nurturing talent in Development Management tailored to the unique needs of the social sector, the school aims to catalyze sustainable socio-economic and ecological progress on a large scale. Recognizing the power of institutions to shape professional ecosystems, the school aims to establish itself as a beacon of excellence in higher education. Through this, it seeks to lay the groundwork for a thriving community of practitioners dedicated to driving positive change in society.
ISDM initiatives encompass:
Knowledge Creation:
Establishing a Global Knowledge Hub to create, disseminate, and institutionalize contextual knowledge on building, leading, and managing social purpose organizations, networks, and platforms.
Talent Nurturing:
Offering the Post Graduate Program in Development Management (PGP-DM) to attract and develop top-tier talent capable of addressing management challenges within the sector.
Capacity Building:
Providing Strategic Capacity Building programs to enhance individual and institutional capacities in development management, thereby fostering sustainable and scalable social impact.
ISDM invites individuals who share its vision to join in creating a dynamic, catalytic ecosystem and positioning India as a thought leader in Development Management, ultimately enabling sustainable social impact at scale.
About PGP-DM
The Post Graduate Program in Development Management (PGP DM) is ISDM flagship initiative designed by leading academics and practitioners from both the development and management sectors. The year-long program blends ideas of development with concepts of management, combines in-class sessions with a two-week field component on "Realizing India" and promotes collaborative group work. PGP DM is the only One-Year Program in Development Management that blends ideas of development with management theories, combining in-class sessions with collaborative group work and a field component. The program aims to develop a cadre of Social Sector Professionals who can design interventions, and build, lead and manage organizations for sustainable social impact at scale.
The teaching-learning process consists of lectures, case studies, workshops, group work, readings, and individual assignments to build the students knowledge and application capacities. An integral part of the pedagogy is a signature component of the PGP-DM - Context-based Collaborative Learning (CBCL). CBCL creates opportunities for students to apply what students have learnt in the classroom in specially designed group work. Collaborative inquiry and co-creation, an integral part of the CBCL process, is supported by learning mentors called Bricoleurs.
We are seeking motivated and research driven associate/ consultant to be part of the Curriculum and Pedagogy team of the Post Graduate Program Development Management. The research associate/ consultant will research endeavours and activities related to curriculum and
pedagogy and contribute towards co-creation and curation of knowledge artefacts (reports/case studies/papers) on development management. This includes writing proposals for academic research and grants, undertaking research, documentation and dissemination of studies that seek to understand, synthesise and document the meaning and implications of management practice within the development sector. Aspiring researchers with a keen interest in looking at and learning from organizations experience, leadership and management principles and wishing to pursue further research and study in organizational development and management practice will find this role and opportunity rewarding in shaping their perspectives and areas of further research.
The scope of the work includes
- Conceptualizing, and anchoring research activities on curriculum and pedagogy for Development Management, including literature review, research, design, data collection, analysis, and communication.
- Dissemination for curriculum and pedagogy-related studies, landscape reports, and academic research proposals.
- Undertake research and data collection to conduct background studies, need analysis, and prepare landscape reports, and academic research and grant proposals.
- Engage in project planning, and implementation, management, and communication, ensuring timely and quality deliverables.
- Build and manage relationships with internal teams and external partners, while contributing to the publication and dissemination of research findings through reports, white papers, case studies, conferences, and peer-reviewed publications. Assist in organizing workshops as and when required.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Master s degree (or higher) in Development Management and related areas including Development Practice, Social Work, Rural/Social Management, Public Policy, etc.
- 3-5 years of full-time work experience, preferably in the social sector
- Minimum two years of experience in the core domain of program management with premier organizations, preferably in an academic or research setting.
- Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in data analysis and project management tools
- Strong analytical skills, written and verbal communication
- Proficiency in MS Office, experience working with project management tools
- Technically and experientially equipped in managing digital modes of working and learning
- Adaptable and flexible, including the ability to manage timelines, pressure, ambiguity, and change
- Versatility to simultaneously work on diverse tasks and deliver consistently
- Ability to work both independently and in collaborative, interdisciplinary team
May require occasional extended hours during project deadlines or fieldwork.
Remuneration for this role will be commensurate with qualifications & experience. To learn more about us and apply, check out isdm.org.in/careers.
ISDM is an equal-opportunity organization with a particular emphasis on affirmative action. The culture of the organization is one of professionalism while also one that greatly values relationships.
