Open Positions – Technology Informatics Design Endeavour (TIDE)

Last date for applying is 31st March 2022.

Technology Informatics Design Endeavour (TIDE) is a 28-year-old Bangalore based NGO providing technology solutions for societal needs. TIDE is an award-winning NGO and its work encompasses biomass-based cooking / industry solutions, energy efficiency / conservation, climate education, WASH and waste management, technology-based skilling & rural livelihood augmentation, and rural women leadership.

TIDE is an award-winning NGO and its work encompasses biomass-based cooking / industry solutions, energy efficiency / conservation, climate education, WASH and waste management, technology-based skilling & rural livelihood augmentation, and rural women leadership. TIDE seeks a full time Program Manager for its ‘Integrated water management in urban areas as a core task of municipal service of general interest’. This program is being implemented in partnership with the German NGO Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association (BORDA). It follows a three-year cycle and is being simultaneously implemented since January 2021 in the Ladakh state in India, and in Bangladesh and Nepal.

In Karnataka the partner towns are Chikkaballapur and Chintamani. Scope of the program is to primarily support City Municipal Council (CMCs) in planning, design, capacity building, technology infusion and other components in Water and Sanitation domain (WASH). A non[1]financial MoU has been signed with the two CMCs with approval from the Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA), Karnataka with a validity of three years.

In year 1 closing in December 2021, the program has undertaken baseline studies of the two towns with respect to WASH, prepared concept notes around potential areas of interventions and initiated interventions in Sewage treatment, Solid waste management, water supply, public toilet improvements to name a few. Alongside, we have conducted trainings for Municipal officials, sanitation workers and council members around WASH technologies, governance, health & hygiene, certifications, etc.

We have also initiated outreach efforts through digital repository and workshops. As we move into year 2 starting January 2022, along with interventions, there would be increased focus on knowledge dissemination (through publications, website, workshops), SDG localization efforts and capacity building.

1. Program Manager for Integrated Water Management

The program manager will take over the responsibility for overall project management, reporting to the Program Director at TIDE and interface with BORDA, CMC and other key stakeholders.

High level responsibilities

• Responsible for overall program management function

• Ensure that the project is delivered on-time, within scope and within budget

• High level coordination with funder, CMC, DMA, and other project partners for smooth program delivery

• Responsible for providing quality WASH related technical inputs for interventions and ensuring high level knowledge publications

• Manage and motivate the team at TIDE to deliver to their best leveraging individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels

• Actively involve in new proposals, business development activities, capacity building and other organizational initiatives in line with program scope

• Any other tasks assigned by the management as per the project requirement

Core competencies

▪ Experience in urban planning, environment planning or sustainable development program with focus on WASH

▪ Experience in management of grant programs

▪ Experience working directly with government agencies

▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in creation of knowledge materials. Knowledge of spoken Kannada is highly desirable.

▪ Excellent networking and leadership skills

Qualifications, Expertise and Experience

▪ Master’s degree in urban/Environmental Planning and Management, Sustainable Development, or related areas along with a bachelor’s degree in civil/Environmental Engineering or related areas from reputed institutions

▪ 5+ years of experience in handling high quality multi-stakeholder projects preferably in senior role, and minimum 3 years’ experience in WASH related projects.

▪ Well versed in documentation including technical documentation

▪ Experience of working in urban local bodies/government agencies, particularly in Karnataka

▪ Ability to plan work at city level with dependencies

▪ Good HR skills to manage team and partners from diverse background

Terms of employment:

o Location of employment is TIDE’s office at Bangalore with frequent travel to the partner towns o Salary will be commensurate with Industry standards.

o The position is contingent to the project

Selection process Interested candidates are requested to fill this form before 31st March 2022.

A selection committee will assess, shortlist, and conduct interviews to choose a suitable candidate for the position. The candidate is expected to take over the responsibilities immediately.

For any enquiries, reach out to info@tide-india.org or call 080-23612031 during work hours.

2. Head of Finance & Accounts at TIDE

TIDE complies with all legal and statutory requirements diligently. TIDE is a registered society and has valid FCRA, CSR certification, 12A, 80G, PAN. All audit and annual reports are available in the website.

The work culture at TIDE is professional, caring and gender neutral. We strive to offer exciting career growth opportunities for deserving candidates. TIDE is now seeking a full time Manager to head our Finance & Accounts portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

❖ Oversee the financial and accounting operations of the organization and ensure timely and accurate financial reports and practices including cash management, payroll, financial disbursements, ledgers etc.

❖ Prepare and maintain donor agreements and staff contracts.

❖ Manage financial control, prepare, and analyse budgets, monitor budgets, develop financial reports including audit reports, utilization certificates, Statement of Expenditures, etc

❖ Maintain financial MIS and make recommendations to the organization on expenditures and other financial matters based on this

❖ Ensure that statutory and regulatory compliances and requirements are efficiency met with

❖ Ensure accounting manual is followed and updated on regular basis and when necessitated

❖ Guide the Finance & Accounts team to discharge their responsibilities efficiently

❖ Monitor the expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately and optimally

❖ Provide support to project teams regarding financial compliance of projects, personnel, and other related aspects

❖ Liaison with the auditor for financial reports, certificates, and other advisory matters

❖ Keep the head of the organization and the Board informed of all critical financial matters

Essential attributes:

❖ Strong ethics and high integrity

❖ Postgraduate in Commerce or Financial management or Business administration

❖ Minimum seven years’ experience in accounts and financial management, with at least 2-3 years in NGO

❖ Excellent Tally, Excel, MS office and E mail skills and aptitude to learn any new digital tools or platforms for financial management

❖ Thorough understanding of accounting standards particularly for NGO including FCRA

❖ Good communication skills in English and Kannada (oral and written)

Preferred attributes:

❖ Intrinsically motivated to learn and grow

❖ Capacity to take ownership and keep commitments

❖ Good networking skills and team player

❖ Prior experience and knowledge of NGO sector and its statutory / regulatory issues

❖ Willingness to learn particularly on financial planning for Science & Technology projects Terms: This is a full-time job based in Bengaluru.

Salary range is around INR 7 Lakhs per annum, and is commensurate with qualifications, expertise, and experience.

Interested candidates should fill a google form. Please click or copy / paste this link on a browser – https://forms.gle/sF4LcqKHbRj2Bqmm6, fill and submit. Please write to info@tide-info.org for any clarification.