Associate- Project management and research - NGO

We are hiring for a leading social sector consulting firm! Job Description: 1. Research and Documentation - Conduct secondary research on a variety of topics, particularly related to gender equity. - Support landscaping of organizations in the sector and gather insights on emerging trends and developments. - Assist in drafting notes, memos, briefs, and summaries based on research and discussions. 2. Coordination and Project Support - Support the team and leadership in coordinating across tasks, workstreams, and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of projects. - Coordinate with internal teams to monitor and ensure timely completion of deliverables as per project plans. - Assist in organizing and facilitating meetings, workshops, webinars, and events. - Take detailed notes during meetings and prepare concise summaries, highlighting key takeaways and action items. 3. Relationship Management and Reporting - Support the team in managing key donor and partner relationships, including maintaining documentation and contributing to reporting efforts. 4. Project Execution - Contribute to various parts of a project or assignment, which may involve single or multiple projects at a time. - Provide operational and logistical support as needed for successful project delivery. 5. Sector Knowledge - Stay abreast of developments and trends in the development sector, with a focus on gender equity and related themes. Job Requirements: - Graduate with 3-5 years of work experience in either development space, advisory, research & analytics, business processes, operations, etc. - Written & Communication skills: Summarizes key points and learnings comprehensively, leverages appropriate communication aids, and writes and communicates in a clear, concise manner with a strong stakeholder lens. Can draft compelling narratives through reports, proposals, decks and verbal presentations. - Presentation skills – making PowerPoint presentations, canva etc. - Support Project Management: Plans for and achieves project deliverables within the deadline, effectively manages own time, and identifies conflicts/roadblocks with support and guidance. - Support Research & Data Analytics: Collects relevant and accurate information/data from credible sources, synthesizes key insights. - Support Fundraising: Effectively supports senior team members in preparing documentation, communicating, and preparing for funder requirements - Support Stakeholder Management: Support in managing relationships by understanding their needs and ensuring quality execution in all funder engagements. - Support Relationship Management: Understands the expectations of internal and external stakeholders and works to develop relationships towards a single goal/ project/ deliverable. - Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.