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The role will be responsible for managing the organisation’s IT systems and digital infrastructure, including MIS, grant management platforms, and fundraising tools. The manager will ensure system reliability, data security, and integration across teams, provide technical support and training, and enable effective use of technology for programme delivery, monitoring, and organisational efficiency.

Detailed Job Descriptions:

• Lead overall IT strategy, organisation’s website, infrastructure planning, and digital systems aligned with organisational and programme needs.
• Manage deployment, maintenance, and security of software platforms, including MIS, grant management systems, and digital fundraising tools.
• Ensure data security, backups, access controls, and compliance with data protection and privacy standards.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to programme, fundraising, and operations teams across locations.
• Coordinate with external vendors and consultants for system development, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Support digitisation of programme processes, documentation, and internal workflows to improve efficiency.
• Train staff on use of IT systems, digital tools, and basic data security practices.
• Monitor system performance, uptime, and user adoption, and recommend improvements.
• Maintain IT policies, SOPs, and asset inventories.
• Support integration between programme MIS, finance systems, and fundraising platforms.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Formal certification in IT systems management, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, or database management will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in IT systems management, preferably within the development or nonprofit sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing MIS, enterprise software, cloud-based platforms, and system integrations.
• Prior experience supporting data-driven programmes or digital transformation initiatives is desirable.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, networks, servers, and cloud-based systems.
• Experience managing MIS platforms, grant management systems, CRM tools, and fundraising or programme software.
• Good understanding of data security, access control, backups, and disaster recovery protocols.
• Ability to oversee system integration between programme, finance, M&E, and fundraising platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting, vendor management, and user-support skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical guidance for non-technical staff.
• Experience in developing IT policies, SOPs, and user guidelines.

Other Important Requirements

• Strong coordination skills to work closely with programme, M&E, fundraising, and operations teams.
• Experience in training staff and building internal capacity for effective use of digital tools.
• Ability to manage multiple systems and priorities in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• Attention to detail, reliability, and a strong sense of accountability for system performance and data integrity.
• Commitment to ethical data practices, confidentiality, and organisational data protection standards.
• Willingness to adapt systems and processes to evolving organisational and donor requirements.

Remuneration: Commensurate with experience and profile of the candidate

Reporting to the Executive Director.

Job Location: Delhi, On-site

CFAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from marginalised and underrepresented communities.

Procedure to Apply: Interested candidates having relevant qualifications and experience can send their resumes at: adminhr@cfar.org.in (email)

Please note that ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be invited for the interviews.

Last date of application submission: 31/01/2026

The role will be responsible for designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks across programmes. The manager will lead data collection, analysis, and reporting processes, ensure data quality and ethical standards, support programme teams in using evidence for adaptive planning, and generate insights, dashboards, and learning products for internal reviews and donor reporting.

Detailed Job Descriptions:

• Lead design and implementation of M&E frameworks for community health and multi-sectoral programmes.
• Develop indicators, data collection tools, and monitoring plans aligned with programme objectives and donor requirements.
• Oversee data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting across projects and geographies.
• Manage integration of M&E systems with MIS and digital dashboards for real-time tracking and learning.
• Support programme teams in using data for adaptive planning and decision-making.
• Produce analytical reports, learning notes, and evidence products for internal reviews and donor reporting.
• Coordinate baseline, midline, endline studies, and external evaluations as required.
• Ensure ethical data practices, data quality standards, and documentation protocols.
• Build M&E capacity of field and programme staff through training and mentoring.
• Contribute to organisational learning by synthesising insights, trends, and good practices across programmes.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Formal training or certification in Monitoring & Evaluation, Research Methods, or Data Analysis will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning related programmes.
• Demonstrated experience in designing M&E frameworks, indicators, and data collection tools for multi-sectoral programmes.
• Prior experience working with donor-funded projects and familiarity with reporting requirements of foundations, CSR, or bilateral donors.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills, with experience using MIS, dashboards, and digital data collection tools.
• Proficiency in Excel, data analysis and visualisation tool (Power BI, Tableau, Stata, or similar).
• Ability to translate data into clear insights, learning notes, and evidence-based recommendations for programme teams.
• Experience in managing baseline, midline, endline studies, and supporting external evaluations.
• Strong understanding of data quality assurance, ethical research practices, and informed consent protocols.
• Excellent documentation, report-writing, and presentation skills.

Other Important Requirements

• Ability to work closely with programme, finance, and fundraising teams to align monitoring systems with implementation and donor needs.
• Experience in capacity building of field and programme staff on data collection and use of M&E tools.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and reporting timelines simultaneously.
• Comfort working in urban informal settlements and community-based settings.
• High levels of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to evidence-informed decision-making.

Remuneration: Commensurate with experience and profile of the candidate

Reporting to the Executive Director.

Job Location: Delhi, On-site

CFAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from marginalised and underrepresented communities.

Procedure to Apply: Interested candidates having relevant qualifications and experience can send their resumes at: adminhr@cfar.org.in (email)

Please note that ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be invited for the interviews.

Last date of application submission: 31/01/2026

The role will be responsible for managing the organisation’s grant management software, ensuring accurate documentation, compliance tracking, and timely reporting across projects. The officer will monitor data quality and progress against indicators, support programme teams with dashboards and reports, and coordinate with finance and programme staff to strengthen monitoring and donor reporting.

Detailed Job Descriptions:

• Manage and maintain the organisation’s grant management software, ensuring accurate entry, updating, and tracking of grant-related information across projects.
• Oversee documentation and compliance requirements for funded projects, including contracts, reporting schedules, deliverables, and donor-specific guidelines.
• Monitor project progress against approved plans, indicators, and budgets, and flag deviations or risks to programme and senior management.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, summary reports, and analytical briefs for internal reviews and donor reporting.
• Support programme teams in aligning activity tracking and indicators with grant commitments and monitoring frameworks.
• Coordinate closely with finance teams to reconcile programme progress, expenditures, and reporting timelines.
• Support audits, evaluations, and donor reviews by maintaining organised, up-to-date grant and programme records.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and timeliness through regular checks, validation processes, and coordination with field teams.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Science, Management, or a related discipline.
• Formal training or certification in project management, grant management, or development administration will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in grant management, documentation, and compliance for donor-funded programmes.
• Demonstrated experience working with foundations, CSR, or institutional donors and their reporting requirements.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of grant life-cycle management, including proposal documentation, contracts, reporting schedules, and close-out processes.
• Experience in using grant management software, MIS platforms, or project tracking tools.
• High level of proficiency in Excel and document management systems; familiarity with dashboards is an advantage.
• Ability to track deliverables, milestones, and indicators and flag risks or delays proactively.
• Strong documentation, drafting, and editing skills for donor reports and internal notes.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple grants simultaneously.

Other Important Requirements

• Ability to coordinate effectively with programme, M&E, and finance teams to ensure alignment between activities, budgets, and reporting.
• Understanding of basic budgeting and expenditure tracking in donor-funded projects.
• Ability to synthesise programme data into clear summaries for donor communication.
• Willingness to work across multiple projects and adapt to evolving donor and programme requirements.
• Strong sense of accountability, confidentiality, and adherence to organisational processes.

Reporting to the Executive Director.

Job Location: Delhi, On-site

Remuneration: Commensurate with experience and role.

CFAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from marginalised and underrepresented communities.

Procedure to Apply: Interested candidates having relevant qualifications and experience can send their resumes at: adminhr@cfar.org.in (email)

Please note that ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be invited for the interviews.

Last date of application submission: 31/01/2026

The role will be responsible for co-leading resource mobilisation efforts by translating programme strategies and results into compelling donor-facing narratives. The officer will oversee donor research, proposal development, digital fundraising initiatives, and relationship management, working closely with a fundraising manager, programme and M&E teams to ensure alignment between funding, implementation, and impact communication.

Detailed Job Descriptions:

• Co-lead institutional and individual fundraising efforts, aligning resource mobilisation strategies with organisational priorities.
• Manage donor pipelines, prospect research and mapping, proposal development, and follow-up using digital fundraising and CRM tools.
• Coordinate development of donor-facing materials, including concept notes, proposals, impact reports, and presentations.
• Oversee digital fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and engagement strategies.
• Track fundraising performance, donor retention, and campaign outcomes using analytics and dashboards.
• Work closely with programme and M&E teams to translate programme results into compelling impact narratives.
• Maintain accurate donor documentation, reporting timelines, and compliance requirements.
• Strengthen internal fundraising systems and processes, including knowledge repositories.
• Build and manage relationships with foundations, CSR partners, and individual donors.
• Support leadership in strategic positioning and long-term fundraising planning.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Communications, Management, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Formal training or certification in fundraising, resource mobilisation, communications, or digital marketing will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or partnerships within the development or nonprofit sector.
• Demonstrated experience in institutional fundraising, CSR partnerships, or individual donor engagement.
• Prior exposure to health, WASH, gender, livelihoods, or community-based programmes is desirable.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong proposal writing and donor communication skills, with the ability to translate programme strategies and results into compelling narratives.
• Experience in donor research, pipeline management, and tracking opportunities using CRM or digital fundraising tools.
• Familiarity with digital fundraising campaigns, online platforms, and donor analytics.
• Ability to work with programme and M&E teams to develop outcome- and impact-focused pitches.
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills to manage multiple donor timelines and deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Other Important Requirements

• Ability to work closely with senior leadership to align fundraising priorities with organisational strategy.
• Understanding of donor compliance and reporting cycles.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, especially in proposal submissions and donor documentation.
• Comfort working across teams and managing competing deadlines.
• Ability to adapt messaging for different donor audiences while maintaining consistency in organisational positioning.

Remuneration: Commensurate with experience and profile of the candidate

Reporting to the Executive Director.

Job Location: Delhi, On-site

CFAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from marginalised and underrepresented communities.

Procedure to Apply: Interested candidates having relevant qualifications and experience can send their resumes at: adminhr@cfar.org.in (email)

Please note that ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be invited for the interviews.

Last date of application submission: 31/01/2026

ABOUT CFAR

The Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR), headquartered in Delhi is a not-for-profit organization registered as a Charitable Public Trust working since 1998. We are committed to advancing the rights of marginal communities such as single women, adolescent girls, unorganized workers, persons with disabilities, sexual minorities, gender and PLHIV. CFAR has developed expertise in communication and situation assessment research and advocacy.

CFAR is currently working in nine states across Indian and has professional teams with expertise on rights and entitlements of marginalized communities, implementation of large-scale projects on water, sanitation, education and social services; development communication and documentation of social change. In the past decade we have focused on issues such as women’s rights and health, child rights, sustainable development and elimination of violence against women and children.

Our approach is best defined as striving to work towards and build the necessary synergy between communities, concerned stakeholders, the media and civil society through collaborative processes, advocacy and capacity building at various levels.

Looking for a suitable candidate as per following details:

Procedure to Apply:

Interested candidates having relevant qualifications and experience can send their resumes at: adminhr@cfar.org.in (email)

Please note that ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be invited for the interviews.

Last date of application submission: 10/08/2025

ABOUT CFAR

The Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR), headquartered in Delhi is a not-for-profit organization registered as a Charitable Public Trust working since 1998. We are committed to advancing the rights of marginal communities such as single women, adolescent girls, unorganized workers, persons with disabilities, sexual minorities, gender and PLHIV. CFAR has developed expertise in communication and situation assessment research and advocacy.

CFAR is currently working in nine states across Indian and has professional teams with expertise on rights and entitlements of marginalized communities, implementation of large-scale projects on water, sanitation, education and social services; development communication and documentation of social change. In the past decade we have focused on issues such as women’s rights and health, child rights, sustainable development and elimination of violence against women and children.

Our approach is best defined as striving to work towards and build the necessary synergy between communities, concerned stakeholders, the media and civil society through collaborative processes, advocacy and capacity building at various levels.

Looking for a suitable candidate as per following details:

Procedure to Apply:

Interested candidates having relevant qualifications & experience can send their resumes at: kolkata@cfar.org.in (email)

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interviews.
Last date of application submission: 25.07.2025