Manager/Consultant Directors Office

The role in the Directors Office at IIHS involves supporting the Director in establishing a world-class interdisciplinary University and managing the development of various IIHS Schools and Labs, Academic, Research, Practice, and Capacity Development Programmes. The core responsibilities include managing strategic institution building processes, coordinating with multiple teams across the institution, and overseeing the implementation of planned outcomes. Key activities and tasks for this position include: - Development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic plans and processes for IIHS Schools, Labs, and Programmes - Tracking domestic and international performance, rankings, and reputation of IIHS - Coordinating school, programme, and project management to achieve planned outcomes - Curating the annual calendar of internal and external events and managing the Director's calendar - Planning, running, and documenting institutional and external meetings and discussions - Driving special initiatives anchored by the Directors Office - Providing support to various IIHS activities including academics, research, training, and operations - Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS and traveling for IIHS work within or outside the country as needed The Manager/Consultant in the Directors Office will report to the Lead in the Directors Office and collaborate with internal teams, external faculty/organizations, and students. Ideal candidates should have domain knowledge of urbanization-related issues, academic and professional qualifications from leading universities, and 8 to 10 years of relevant work experience. Excellent communication skills in English and at least one Indian language are necessary, with knowledge of Hindi or Kannada considered advantageous. Other qualifications required for the role include managerial skills, experience working with international institutions, report writing and presentation skills, interpersonal and relationship management abilities, expertise in MS Office, attention to detail, and the capacity to work in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate should possess a desire and capacity to learn, work in a team, and contribute to building 21st-century knowledge institutions. This position is based in Bengaluru with potential travel to other locations in India. IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and encourages applications from individuals with the requisite skills and qualifications. For any clarifications regarding the application process, candidates can contact hr@iihs.co.in.,