TARU Leading Edge Consultant Ination Hub

Job Description

Consultant - Innovation Hub About Taru Leading Edge : Taru Leading Edge ( Taru ) is a development advisory and think tank with trans-disciplinary expertise endeavouring to engage with development sector challenges by offering a commitment to cutting edge solutions and insights. Incorporated as a private limited company, Tarus mission is to `bridge the Science-Institutions-Society interface with a core agenda of providing transformative solutions to the development challenges. Established in 1996 by eminent development professionals, it caters to a diverse range of bilateral and multi-lateral agencies, government departments, corporates and other development organizations through research, technology, solution innovations and implementation support.For more than two decades, Taru has been working on a range of institutional, financial, economic, social and technical issues across diverse public systems, cultures and corporate formations in more than a third of rural and urban domains of India. Taru also works in South Asian and South-east Asian countries like Afghanistan, Indonesia Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. The organization is committed to quality, accuracy and succinctness in its consulting and advisory services. Taru team of professionals have extensive national and international experience, along with a strong network of advisors, consultants, partner institutions, associations from different parts of the world. Taru provides services in development sectoral areas such as Climate Change, Disaster, Urban, Water, Sanitation, CSR, Social Business, Health & Nutrition, Education, Gender, Livelihoods, Social Inclusion, Public policy, Infrastructure Planning, etc.As part of the continued growth and innovation, Taru Leading Edge is looking to hire a talented, motivated and driven individual to join our innovation hub as Consultant . Taru now embarks on a new journey expanding its reach, capacity and business while retaining its core agenda of providing transformative solutions to development challenges.Role & Responsibilities : Business Development (50% of time deployed) - Generate new business leads and building and maintaining strong, collaborative client relationships- Develop new client relationships and expand existing relationships by delivering excellent value, and quality service.- Networking, build and manage relationships with potential clients - Private Sector, Investors, Funding agencies, Corporates, other external stakeholders etc. - Write proposals and develop pitch decks towards proactive business development activities in order to maximize growth Project Management (40% of time deployed) - Support and coordinate in Project planning and management: design, manage the structure, team etc. towards effective and timely delivery of key and strategic projects - Maintain high standards of quality in project outputs and deliverables- Take ownership of project goals, milestones and content and delivery of the same according to client satisfaction/expectations and internal and contract requirements.- Provide regular updates and timely information to senior Taru Staff on progress on projects and assignments- Interactions with stakeholders (internal and external) Knowledge Management (10% of time deployed) - Ideate and conceptualize new ideas - Grow Tarus presence in the Sector(s) domain assigned to Partners through projects, leadership outputs, sector engagements, publications. Knowledge dissemination, communications, social media and outreach etc.- Develop and showcase thought-leadership material and outcomes from research, analysis and synthesis of complex issues and contribute to Tarus knowledge capture and dissemination Qualifications and Skill sets : - 4-5 years experience in a consulting environment, or a related, equivalent field, preferably with corporate clients, finance sector or other private sector experience.- Post Graduate in Economics and/or MBA (with Finance) is a must!- Team player and flexible approach as the situation commands.- Ability to provide excellent project delivery and client service, quality on project deliverables, excellent communication and organizational skills- Ability to understand risk and challenges and withstand pressure - Ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute. Proven skills in project management, client management, quality control assurance, setting standards, and monitoring. - Aligning work style with established work culture and leadership team. - High personal & professional integrity. Meet timelines and deadlines as per the requirements. Problem solving attitude. - Good analytical, and knowledge management skills including report writing and presentation skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders.Location : Mumbai or New DelhiJoining Date : Immediate,

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social mediaproject deliverynew businessproject planning