Rebuild – NGO Portfolio Associate

Associates at Dasra are responsible for end-to-end execution of the various projects underminimal supervision.

With 3-5 years of experience and strong management skills, a Portfolio Associate in the Rebuild team will have the below responsibilities-

• Develop a deep understanding of grassroots organizations and social issues in the non-profit sector
• Be responsible for execution of NGO portfolio related tasks including due diligence of potential grantees, capacity building of portfolio NGO leaders and teams, and thought leadership on insights generated
• Conceptualize thoughts, with strong writing and communication skills to generate insights and powerful perspectives
• Create compelling written/presentation materials that influence funders, NGOs and internal stakeholders
• Perform qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, linking insights and data across sectoral themes
• Communicate effectively and build relationships with the internal team and external NGO leaders, partner and funders
• Drive excellence in delivery of the multiple project tasks allocated
• Design robust and effective processes for management within the team

Requirements:

• Isa graduate or postgraduate with minimum 3 years of work experience; developmentsector experience and exposure to grantmaking and grassroots NGOs will be abonus.
• Consistently meets deadlines, effectively manages own time across several complex projects andidentifies/resolves conflicts or roadblocks independently.
• Bringsstrong structure and organization to written and verbal content and is able toput forth points in a clear and concise manner.
• Prioritizes,structures and organizes information effectively, using spreadsheets or simpledata analysis tools where needed, and ensuring adequate depth and breadth ofperspectives. Draws accurate insights from gathered information.
• Engagesexternal stakeholders including NGO leaders and funders with trust andconfidence and is able to manage relationships towards multiple goals/projects/ deliverables.
• Passion for the development sector and the communities we serve
• Has the ability to work with great agility in an environment with massive ambiguity