Location: Bengaluru, Rachi, Guwahati
Experience: Min. 15 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in senior management overseeing finance, HR, governance, compliance, and programs
Compensation: Competitive
Azim Premji University
Azim Premji University is a trailblazer in higher education for social change, committed to nurturing leaders who uphold justice, equity, and humanity. Established in 2010 by the Azim Premji Foundation and headquartered in Bengaluru with a new campus in Bhopal, the university brings together world-class teaching and research with hands-on work in education, development, and public policy. The School of Continuing Education and University Resource Centre (SCE-URC) builds skills and perspectives for government, civil society, and grassroots organisations. APU’s inclusive ethos and pioneering programmes promote capacity building and innovative learning for a better, more just India.
Role
A unique opportunity to join Azim Premji University’s School of Continuing Education and University Resource Centre (SCE-URC) to build capacity within the development ecosystem. This role focuses on designing, delivering, and monitoring training programmes that strengthen civil society organisations and government functionaries across thematic areas of human and social development.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deliver high-quality training programmes tailored to stakeholder needs.
- Collaborate with domain experts and teams to co-create effective learning experiences.
- Curate and customise learning materials, curriculum outlines, and implementation strategies.
- Lead capacity-building workshops and orient visiting faculty and organisational leaders.
- Monitor content effectiveness and ensure timely submission of participant data and reports.
- Initiate new course development based on emerging capacity needs.
- Contribute to other capacity development initiatives within SCE-URC.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in any discipline; MBA in General or Rural Management is preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in senior management overseeing finance, HR, governance, compliance, and programmes.
- Experience founding or scaling organisations and mentoring entrepreneurs.
- Knowledge of compliance, financial management, and fundraising is desirable.
- Proven ability to manage teams and large organisational verticals.
- Ability to develop and deliver curriculum and short courses in English and Hindi for CSO management-level functionaries.
- Strong critical thinking, reflection, and communication skills in English and Hindi.
- Willingness to travel extensively and work collaboratively.
Desirable
- Experience in HR capacity building, organisational restructuring, or re-visioning.
- Established networks within India’s civil society sector.
Benefits
- Competitive and sector-aligned salary package.
- Health, life, and accident insurance coverage.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave entitlements.
- Relocation and housing deposit assistance as per university policy.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and mentorship.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment focused on learning and social impact.
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