The Team Leader’s responsibilities and deliverables will include, but not be limited to, the following: Leadership and Team Management:

• Providing strong leadership and direction to the Trichy Office team members, fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment;
• Setting clear goals, expectations, and performance metrics for team members, ensuring alignment with the IIHS mission and objectives;
• Mentoring and guiding team members in their professional growth, supporting their skill development and career advancement;

Project Planning and Execution:

• Collaborating with the Institution's senior leadership to develop and execute projects and initiatives tailored to the needs and context;
• Creating project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation measures; and ensuring their successful implementation while adhering to quality standards;
• Monitoring project progress, identifying potential challenges, and implementing timely solutions to achieve project goals;
• Managing the contribution of Project partners, External Consultants, and Advisors to the project;
• Ensuring compliance with effective quality assurance mechanisms for all outputs and deliverables and maintaining the overall integrity of the project deliverables;
• Reviewing the performance of team personnel, Advisors, and External Consultants;

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with local partners, government agencies, NGOs, CSR, bi and multilateral agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to foster collaboration and maximise IIHS' impact;
• Representing the Institution at local events, conferences, and meetings to enhance its visibility and influence in the Indian non-profit sector;
• Effectively managing and coordinating interactions with donors, both independently and in collaboration with senior leadership;

Fundraising and Resource Mobilization:

• Working closely with the Programme and Resource Development Manager to develop and implement strategies to secure funding for the Trichy chapter's projects and initiatives;
• Playing an integral role in crafting compelling concept notes, pitch decks, and grant proposals;
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information and insights, ensuring the accurate representation of project objectives, strategies, and anticipated impact;
• Engaging with potential donors, sponsors, and supporters to communicate the IIHS mission and impact, leading to increased financial support;

Reporting and Documentation:

• Preparing regular reports on project progress, outcomes, and financials for the Institution's leadership and donors;
• Maintaining accurate records of all activities, expenses, and achievements related to the Trichy chapter;
• Enabling documentation and learning of lessons from the Trichy process, to feed into IIHS academic, research, and capacity-building initiatives;

Advocacy and Awareness:

• Collaborating with the Communications team to raise awareness about IIHS' work in Trichy through various channels, including social media, press releases, and local events;
• Advocating for policy changes and social issues relevant to the Institution's mission, contributing to positive societal change

Recruitment:

• Supporting the recruitment and/or deployment of personnel to project teams, and their capacity building;

 Institutional engagement:

• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.
   

• The candidate should have a demonstrable track record of developing and facilitating project management, especially in the social/development sector, and should have experience in working with Government agencies.
•  S/he should also have experience working in multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams; good people management skills; and significant competency in project management, IT, and social media skills.
•  This offer is only open to citizens of India and is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

Person Specification

• The incumbent is required to have training in Social Work, Urban Planning/ Policy, Project Management, Development Studies, or related disciplines with 15-20 years of relevant experience. The candidate should have a demonstrable track record of developing and
• facilitating project management, especially in the social/development sector, and should have experience in working with Government agencies.
• S/he should also have experience working in multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams; good people management skills; and significant competency in project management, IT, and social media skills.
• This offer is only open to citizens of India and is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken. The search will remain open until the position is filled.