Job Description

Operations and Events Manager

Apply by: 30 January 2025

Location: Bengaluru

About the Role

IT for Change – a leader in the global digital justice domain, is looking for an exceptional Operations & Events Manager to architect our systems and scale our impact in our next growth phase.

We're looking for someone who thrives on bringing structure to complexity and can orchestrate high-impact events across our diverse stakeholder ecosystem. If you combine operational excellence with event management finesse and share our passion for technology and justice, we want to hear from you!

You'll join a forward-thinking team at a pivotal moment, helping shape our next chapter through robust organizational systems and strategic events.

Core Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Ensure seamless coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders

• Manage administrative processes and organizational workflows

• Demonstrate strategic judgment in managing day-to-day operations, collaborating with senior leadership on key initiatives and escalating matters when appropriate

• Collaborate with the Accounts and Human Resource teams to manage budgetary allocations, human resource management, and contractual aspects

Event & Program Management

• Design and execute both intimate and large-scale events including conferences, roundtables, and stakeholder meetings

• Develop comprehensive event strategies aligned with organizational goals

• Manage end-to-end event logistics, budgets, and vendor relationships

• Track and evaluate event outcomes and impact metrics

• Coordinate logistics and resources for on-ground and virtual events

• Work collaboratively with the research, communications, and program teams to ensure seamless coordination

Documentation & Compliance

• Oversee process documentation and project tracking systems

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements

• Maintain clear documentation of event planning and execution processes

Required Qualifications:

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in operations management, in the nonprofit space

• Proven track record of successful large-scale event execution

• Excellence in stakeholder communication and relationship building

• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities

• Strong decision-making capabilities with good judgment

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse teams

• High proficiency in written and spoken English

• Commitment to feminist principles

Desirable Qualifications

• Understanding of digital justice issues and the stakeholder landscape preferred

• Prior experience coordinating international events

• Oral and written fluency in Kannada.

Education

Master's degree in Management (with NGO experience) or in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field (with strong management experience)

How to Apply

Don't wait for the deadline—submit your application now using this form (https://tinyurl.com/4k6v2uk3) to be considered for our first shortlist by 15 January 2025.

If you have any questions, reach out to jobs-operations-events-manager[at]itforchange[dot]net.

Remuneration will be commensurate with prior experience and qualifications.

About Company

IT FOR CHANGE is a non-governmental organization (NGO) working in Karnataka, India. The registration number of the organization is: 301/2000-2001?(19-07-2000). Established in the year 2000, IT FOR CHANGE works in the area of etc. The NGO works towards the promotion of sustainable development.

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