Openings: Ipas Development Foundation

Apply by 31st March 24

Ipas Development Foundation (IDF) has been working in India since 2001 to improve the sexual and reproductive health ecosystem in the country. In close collaboration with the national government and formal partnerships with state governments, we work in communities and with the public and private health systems to enhance access to sexual and reproductive health services, particularly comprehensive abortion care and choice-based contraception.

Visit us at: www.ipasdevelopmentfoundation.org

1. Officer – Research & Evaluation

Location: Delhi

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a highly motivated and self-driven individual who enjoys working with large data sets and is adept at transforming data into organized, relevant and insightful information.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field (e.g., statistics, data science, economics, social sciences).
• At least 3-5 years of experience in compiling and analysing large data sets.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and tools (for example, Stata, SPSS, MS-Excel)
• Proficiency in developing data collection tools using applications (CSPro, ODK/KOBO)
• Designing and creating data collection tools on CAPI is desirable.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and in a team.

What would you be expected to do?

Data Management

• Contribute to the development/ modification of questionnaires for data collection application.
• Coordinate timely collection, collation, compilation, and dissemination of data pertaining to project.
• Support project field team in data management.

Data Quality Management

• Ensure data quality by regular data checks, field visits and by establishing quality assurance systems.
• Maintain the databases and conduct routine maintenance as needed to ensure data integrity.
• Review data for inconsistencies or anomalies that could skew analytical results.
• Guide 3rd party agencies on processes to ensure high data quality at all steps.

Data Analysis cum Visualization

• Identify and interpret patterns and trends, assess data quality and eliminate irrelevant data.
• Develop relevant dashboards for data visualization of project activities and project achievement data.
• Analyse data to generate outcome documents and briefs necessary to track and present results against the performance indicators and milestones.
• Coordinate with 3rd party agencies for developing reports for internal and external use.

Other

• Make recommendations for software, hardware and data storage upgrades.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What is it like working for IDF?

• Thriving work culture
• Rated among India’s Best NGOs to work for by Great Place to Work Institute since 2017
• Twice in the elite list of India’s Great Mid -size Workplaces.
• Recognized as India’s Best Workplaces™ for Women three times in a row.

We are proud of our work culture and strive to remain the best in terms of employee friendly policies, women friendly work environment, and opportunities for learning.

Please feel free to connect with us at hr-india@ipas.org to know more.

To apply:
Interested candidates with relevant experience may e-mail their CV, covering letter (along with current/ last-drawn salary and expected salary) to hr-india@ipas.org.

Please note:

• IDF management reserves the right to modify the contents of this position description at any time.
• IDF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• IDF has a Hybrid Work Model.

IDF’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the safety and protection of children in the organization’s programs. All employees & consultants are expected to uphold this commitment.

• Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

2. Senior Coordinator – Strategy and Development

Location: New Delhi

Reporting to: Senior Director – Strategy and Development

Who are we looking for?
The Senior Coordinator contributes to IDF’s efforts to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors in support of our mission and the priorities of the strategic plans. The coordinator works collaboratively with staff at all levels from various departments and states.

We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated professional with:

Minimum

• 2-4 years of experience of fundraising, proposal writing and editing experience.
• Outstanding writing skills and ability to articulate lDF’s mission and messages clearly and effectively to donors and potential donors.
• Excellent editor with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, as may be needed.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Master’s degree from a reputable institute.

Preferred

• Familiarity with reproductive health and human rights issues in diverse/global contexts.
• Competitive bidding experience.
• Working knowledge of donor databases and philanthropic information.
• Excellent organizational, proposal management and time management skills

What would you be expected to do?

New Opportunities

• Utilize in-depth strategic thinking and analysis to develop strategies aimed at increasing IDF’s likelihood of winning targeted funding streams.
• Identify, screen, research, and monitor institutional donors using the most up-to-date online databases and other resources (ex. tax data, philanthropic publications), share findings with relevant staff, summarize findings in fundraising database.
• Search databases, newsletters, websites, and social media for open calls for competitive funding opportunities.

Proposal Coordination

• Work with teams to collaboratively manage complex donor proposal processes, including establishing and tracking timelines, managing proposal review, and clearly communicating with team members about their roles throughout processes.
• Compile technical information from various teams and conduct research to produce compelling, well-structured proposals, in line with donor guidelines.
• Write and edit concept notes, proposals, letters of inquiry, bids, and other donor communications focusing on clarity and accuracy, readability, and professional presentation – presenting them as donor-ready to final reviewer.
• Anticipate renewal requests and track proposal deadlines for a portfolio of donors.
• Provide proposal follow-up support (requests for no-cost extensions, proactive communications with donor representative, facilitates contract review, etc.). As requested, reviews donor reports during project implementation.

Other Duties

• Ensure that information related to donor proposals, contacts, and processes are welldocumented and accessible to others within the organization.
• Through engagement with cross-functional teams, external partners, and donors serve as a valued partner representing the Development Department.

What is it like working for IDF?

• Thriving work culture
• Rated among India’s Best NGOs to work for by Great Place to Work Institute since 2017
• Twice in the elite list of India’s Great Mid -size Workplaces.
• Recognized as India’s Best Workplaces™ for Women three times in a row.

We are proud of our work culture and strive to remain the best in terms of employee friendly policies, women friendly work environment, and opportunities for learning.

Please feel free to connect with us at hr-india@ipas.org to know more.