Consumer Unity & Trust Society (CUTS) is a leading think-tank working on economic and public policy issues
From its modest beginnings in 1983, CUTS has grown significantly as a local and global research and advocacy group in addressing the challenges to enhance consumer welfare From a small voluntary consumer non-governmental organi ion (NGO) working locally in Rajasthan, a state in North West India, to make consumers aware of their rights and seek resolution of their grievances, CUTS has over time progressed to policy research and network-based advocacy on various public policy issues at state, national, regional and international levels
Its work spans a multi-pronged agenda targeted to the reali ion of CUTS Vision of Consumer sovereignty and its Mission of consumer sovereignty in the framework of social justice, economic equality and environmental balance, within and across borders
CUTS work now revolves around three verticals: Rules-based Trade, Effective Regulation and Good Governance
This graduation happened organically because of the demands made on CUTS to work on policy issues, which would enhance consumer welfare, with the reali ion that consumers need to be protected upfront and not only ex post
JOB CODE: CUTS108SPO VACANCY: Senior Programme Officer, Jaipur, Rajasthan
JOB PROFILE
We are currently seeking an energetic candi with strong programme management, financial management and communication skills to help design, organize, and execute social development/impact programmes having strong elements of evidence based research, outreach, advocacy, capacity building and events of national and international scale
Experience of working in a high pressure multicultural environment with varied stakeholders including the government and non-governmental agencies is an integral part of our requirement
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and implement programmes, project therein, and their activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the project, programme and organization; including development and implementation of long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the programme
Develop an annual budget and operating plan to support the programme, in addition to designing of budgets for projects of varied durations such as less than a year or multiple years
Planning and management of standalone national and international events, and related activities, including budgeting, logistical arrangements, coordination with multiple stakeholders, for successful conduct of the event
Develop a programme evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the programme and to identify areas for improvement
Ensure that programme activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization Ensure that programme activities comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards
Mentor members of programme team in programme planning and implementation
Write reports on the programme for management and for funders
Ensure that the programme operate within the approved budget, and periodically communicate the project team about available headroom
itor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to the Project Managers on a regular basis ( thly/bi thly)
Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures, and coordinate with the finance department
Ensure that all financial records for the programme are up to
Ensure financial reports and supporting documentation for funders are prepared as outlined in funding agreements
Provide required information to have invoices generated and submitted to funders according to the established timelines, and conduct regular follow up with the funders to ensure timely receipt of payments
itor the programme activities on a regular basis and assist in its annual evaluation according to the programme evaluation framework
Qualifications and Experience
University degree/ postgraduate or Masters in Business Administration or Social Work from an institute of good repute
Education or prior experience in budgeting/ financial management will be preferred
Proficiency in the use of computers for Word processing, Excel, Spreadsheets, accounting, Databases etc
5 to 7 years experience in a programme management role in the non-profit sector
Experience in competition, investment and an economic regulation is desirable
Women candi are encouraged to apply
Skills:
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with project partners and colleagues to achieve the goals of the programme and organization
Should be creative and in ative and ability to develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities;
Ability to focus on partners need and to generate goodwill with them;
Ability to make timely isions and set priorities, itor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities
Ability to assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem
Ability to manage parallel tasks and deliver on time to meet internal and external deadlines
Ability to take on-the-spot isions, crisis management, and deliver in pressure situations
CUTS recognises that the right candi will have a significant impact on the success of the organi ion and is prepared to offer an attractive compen ion package for the non-profit sector, commensurate with experience
The position will be based in CUTS headquarters in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Travel would be required as per project needs
To Apply Qualified candi should send their resumes to , along with a cover letter highlighting your suitability for the position
Please mention job code in subject line of application Any application received without the appropriate job code will not be considered Given the large volumes of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants and our responses are limited to those who are shortlisted
