Learing & Development Manager

Learning & Development Manager
Resource Alliance, India
Salary: in the region of INR 50-60,000 per month


The Resource Alliance, India is currently recruiting a Learning & Development Manager whose main responsibility will be to support the Country Representative, India, in the effective implementation and delivery of the Learning and Development strategy. This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated individual.

The Resource Alliance is charity whose mission is to build the fundraising capabilities of the non-profit sector worldwide. It works to help voluntary sector leaders acquire the tools to build the financial sustainability of civil society.

Only candidates legally eligible to work in India need apply.

To apply, please e-mail a copy of your CV and an application letter explaining how your skills and experience fit the position to
Madan Kumar at: madan@resource-alliance.org

The closing deadline for applications to reach us is Monday 5 March 2012. We regret that due to the large volume of applications, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT RESOURCE ALLIANCE
The Resource Alliance is an international charity registered in England and Wales, with 501c3 status in the USA, whose mission is to be the global network for fundraising, resource mobilization and philanthropy, building skills and knowledge and promoting excellence within civil society.
To help organisations increase their fundraising capabilities, we provide a range of services and resources, including conferences, international and regional workshops, accredited courses in Fundraising and Communications, tailor-made training and mentoring, research, publications and newsletters and award programs.

JOB PROFILE
The Learning & Development Manager is responsible for supporting the Country Representative (India) in the effective implementation and delivery of the learning and development strategy for India.
Responsible for:
• Working with the global Learning and Development team and wider RA team to meet organisational strategic objectives.
• Supporting the Country Representative to plan and deliver the RA India program.
• Supporting the Country Representative in preparing annual work plans and budgets.
• Proactively working on the India NGO Awards programme to ensure it is widely known, and receives due responses.
• Working closely with new media to market RA India’s initiatives.
• Proactively marketing RA India’s areas of work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proactively taking on business development opportunities, raising funds and identifying and securing consulting contracts.
• Maintaining and updating the contacts database of RA India to ensure RA India has a wide network of contacts.
• Undertaking research activities to support the activities of RA India.
• Promoting RA events.
• Any other activities that may be assigned by RA India.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The ideal candidate will have:
• Minimum 5 years experience in the non-profit sector
• Some experience in fundraising, mainly institutional and with corporate organisations
• Strong research skills and the ability to identify business opportunities
• Ability to network and build long lasting relationships
• Good project management abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; other languages desirable
• Some experience in conducting training and capacity development
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Ability to manage complex workloads
• Strong computer skills

PERSON SPECIFICATION
• A good team player
• Self-motivated
• Well organized
• Solutions oriented
• Committed to high standards of professional standards
• Able to work with volunteers
• Trustworthy and honest
• Willing and able to travel