Operations Manager
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Job Description
About Role:
The Operations Manager will support and optimize financial resource allocation ensure compliance manage grants and support strategic initiatives within MyQuestYouth programYouth program. This role requires close collaboration with project leads finance teams regional program teams donors and thematic streams to drive operational excellence.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Work closely with project leads finance regional program teams donors third party evaluators and thematic teams to identify priority areas for financial resource allocation within regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.
Consolidate program progress reports and financial reports sharing them with the Business Development unitDonors and key Youth program team members.
Conduct thorough due diligence and costbenefit analysis for resource optimization providing ongoing mentorship to project leads.
Review contract requests consultancy contracts MOUs and engagements to ensure compliance.
Work closely with the financial team for resource utilization compliance and with the Business Development unit for funding opportunities proposals and budget development.
Manage project resources and assigned budgets to prevent under or overspending ensuring timely submission of reports and financial updates.
Ensure effective grant management using subgrant management systems and project management tools including proposal reviews grant making progress tracking and course correction.
Support in analysis on processes related to operations grant making compliance in coordination with the Monitoring and evaluation and Finance team.
Provide analysis and support to MyQuestYouth programYouth programYouth program and Quest Leadership Team to enhance financial resource utilization maximizing impact and strengthening systems and processes.
Participate in professional and training events identified by MyQuestYouth programYouth program.
Contribute to the development of proposals for new projects or expansion.
Serve as the primary liaison between key internal teams like Business Development unit/FAIT in strengthening team relationships.
Perform other duties as assigned by MyQuestYouth programYouth program and Quest Alliance.
Qualifications:
A Postgraduate Degree in Project Management Operations or Finance (Required)
Any Certified Courses related to program/grants management (Desirable).
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations consulting project management and grants management.
Strongly preferred: Experience working in the nonprofit sector.
Thorough understanding of the grantmaking field and relevant regulations including CSR laws.
Experience with complex contracts agreements and other related materials.
Strong planning and project management skills with high attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
Preferred: Experience with digital project management tools.
Proven track record of delivering highimpact and highquality services.
Demonstrated ability in report writing costbenefit analysis and preparing program progress and financial reports for donors.
To Apply
Interested internal candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect regardless of gender sexual orientation marital status social status caste religious belief age or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Requirements
Strong project management skills high level of organization and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and familiarity with technology software and platforms.
Awareness of sensitivity and gender inclusion in education skills and the workplace.
Proficiency in MS Office suite.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Passion for addressing the challenges of educating India s youth population.
Ability to work in a dynamic and fastpaced environment with multicultural teams government ministries and diverse stakeholders.
Capability to ensure quality deliverables and project timelines while maintaining high attention to detail.
Strong judgment excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong personal commitment to the values of Quest Alliance.
Willingness to travel locally and across the country.
Ability to deal with ambiguity and proactively explore solutions.
Demonstrated understanding of research monitoring and evaluation.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Highest levels of integrity maturity and professionalism.
Required attributes: Bachelors / Masters degree; Communication, Design, Journalism or similar major is a plus 2+ years of experience working with content writing for the development sector in India or with a social media agency. Excellent English communications skills, both verbal, written and proofreading skills. Knowledge of other languages is a plus. Working knowledge of graphic design. Knows to work with a basic design tool like Canva / Photoshop. Extensive experience using Microsoft office, Google Suite [Drive, Slides, Sheets and Docs] Experience in key digital media platforms Website, Email marketing, and social media Strong attention to detail and presentation skills Openness to learn and explore new technologies Sound understanding of media landscape news and social Should be willing to travel At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensur
Education
Graduate
Employment Type
Full Time
