Associate Manager – Urban Transport Financing & Governance Reforms
Organization: JanaagrahaLocation: NA
Industry: Transport, Governance
Industry: Transport, Governance
Type: Contract - 2 Years
Salary: NA
Description: Janaagraha are looking for a highly passionate and competent individual to work on reforms in urban public transport financing and governance with special focus on bus transportation. This position is part of Janaagraha’s Advocacy & Reforms team, which works closely with governments, academicians, think-tanks and consulting organisations to drive key systemic urban governance reforms.
Salary: NA
Description: Janaagraha are looking for a highly passionate and competent individual to work on reforms in urban public transport financing and governance with special focus on bus transportation. This position is part of Janaagraha’s Advocacy & Reforms team, which works closely with governments, academicians, think-tanks and consulting organisations to drive key systemic urban governance reforms.
Project Background:
Conservation & Community Development Manager Global Programs – India
The Conservation & Community Development Manager will be responsible for continuing the implementation of our waste management, coastal remediation and fisheries-related projects in southern Kerala, India.
The successful applicant will be self-motivated and adaptable to working in a rapidly changeable environment. They will need to be a great all-rounder with experience in working within a developing country on similar projects, as well as possessing a thorough understanding of community engagement, team management, fundraising and project design within a development context. Experience in engineering, specifically in regards to plastics design, will also be looked upon favourably.
Responsibilities: Educational requirements:
- Undertake research on urban transport & bus transport to publish thought leadership pieces, Op-eds & white papers;
- Develop tools & resources for data driven discourse/ decision making in the government’s public/bus transportation ecosystem;
- Ensure deliverables are of high quality and completed on time;
- Build and nurture relationships with senior government functionaries as well as transport/urban sector experts;
- Co-ordinate with government departments, STUs, on-ground personnel, consultants, civil society organizations and external stakeholders as required;
- Analyse data, create presentations and frequent updates for senior management within Janaagraha, relevant stakeholders and donors;
- Help deepen knowledge and analytical firepower in India’s public bus transport and identifying contemporary trends and advocacy agendas;
- Engage with and persuade government functionaries to administer robust bus transport reforms and governance .
- Bachelor's / Post Graduation Diploma / Master's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering or Transport Planning ;
- At least 2.5 years of professional work experience in Public Finance, Infrastructure Financing, Government and/or Management Consulting or Economics
- keen interest in urban infrastructure financing and awareness of the public transport industry trends and best practices
- Strong financial, analytical and numerical skills as well as aptitude
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong presentation making skills
- The drive and ability to own pieces of work in entirety, needing minimal supervision
- The ability to deliver in unstructured and challenging environments, including working on tight timelines and in a data-poor ecosystem
Application Instructions:
- Interested can mail their resumes to: nimisha.bency@janaagraha.org
- Notification
Disclaimer:
- Candidates with Requisite Experience Only apply that too with relevant cover letter.
- The openings provided here is meant for information purposes only. Please cross-verify the details before applying.
Date Posted: 2022-03-13