WE ARE HIRING!
About North East Network:
North East Network (NEN) was established in 1995 with a vision to build a society in the north-east region that upholds gender justice and equality. NEN is a women’s rights organisation linking rural and urban women, and organisations on development and related issues within NEN. It works in Assam, Nagaland and Meghalaya.
NEN works on four thematic areas – (a) Gender Based Violence against Women (b) Good Governance & State Accountability (c) Natural Resource Regeneration and (d) Livelihoods and Resilience.
Designation: Project Lead
No. of Position/s: 1
Location: Chizami, Nagaland
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Project Management
- Anchor, manage, lead planning and execution of projects in different districts of Nagaland, focusing on gender-based violence, livelihood, natural resource regeneration. Ensure timely, efficient, and budget-conscious project implementation.
- Conduct training, research, and advocacy on NEN thematic areas.
- Develop and implement monitoring frameworks to track project progress and outcomes through reviews and fieldwork.
- Maintain thorough documentation of project goals, outcomes, and reports.
Operational Management
- Ensure and manage budgets, track spending, analyse variances, and coordinate with finance teams.
- Contribute to project proposals, reports, policy briefs, training materials, and IEC content.
- Engage with government, community leaders, CSOs, and other stakeholders to build partnerships.
- Assist State Coordinator in office operations, strategy, compliance, program development, and staff recruitment/training.
Team Management
- Supervise and mentor team members, providing guidance, feedback, and conflict resolution.
- Foster a collaborative, creative, and innovative work environment.
General/others
- Represent NEN in relevant forums, at conferences, seminars, meetings, workshops and training at local, national and international levels.
- Provide managerial support to the NEN Chizami office.
Essential Skills:
- Proven track record of programme management, team leadership and partnership building.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Passion for social justice and experience in gender and development sector is an added advantage.
Capabilities:
Strategic thinking, problem solving, adaptability. Capacity to work independently and interdisciplinary with diverse stakeholders including Government, NGOs, CBOs and community.
Understanding of and work experience on issues of Gender Based Violence, Governance & State Accountability, Natural Resource Regeneration, and Livelihoods. Ability to work in a culturally diverse area.
Essential Qualification/s and Experience: Minimum Post Graduate in Humanities/ Social Sciences or other related fields with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position on women’s issues in the development sector.
Language Proficiency: Good written and communication skills in English. Knowledge of Nagamese is an added advantage.
Travel: Must be willing to travel as and when required in project areas, between NEN State offices and other units.
Commencement of Appointment: 1st April, 2025
Compensation and Employment:
NEN is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We ensure that candidates irrespective of backgrounds are fairly considered during the recruitment process. For this position, the salary will be within the range of Rs. 40,000 per month. Women of all identities are encouraged to apply. Experience working in Nagaland will be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV including two references, a cover letter and last drawn salary slip. Kindly ensure that the subject line of your email states “Application to the position of Project Lead” and email to vacancynagaland@northeastnetwork.org. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be intimated and called for a skill test and interview.
Last date to Apply: on or before 9th March 2025 (Sunday)
North East Network is looking for a Fundraising Consultant on a contractual basis for 1 year to fulfil the following terms and conditions-
No. of Position/s: One (1)
Base Location: Guwahati, Assam
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of a long-term fundraising and resource mobilisation strategy for a women’s organisation
- Develop frameworks and templates for writing fundraising proposals in consultation with team
- Identify and conduct resource mapping of donors and funders (national, international, bilateral and CSR among others)
- Develop communication materials for fund raising activities
- Sustain networking, relationship building and communication with potential donors
Essential Skills & Capabilities:
- Proven successful track record in fundraising for non-profit sector for 2 years (Enclose illustration)
- Excellent organisational management ,written and verbal communication skills related to this position. Fluency in English language is essential
- Knowledge of women’s issues in the north east region of India is an added value
- Ability to function under a challenging multicultural work environment and travel to Meghalaya and Nagaland as necessary
- Participate in capacity building programmes of the organisation
Mode: Offline
Duration: 20 days per month
Consultancy Fee: Negotiable
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates may apply with a resume, letter of recommendation, last drawn pay slip and expected consultancy fee to vacancyassam@northeastnetwork.org
Women of all identities are encouraged to apply.
NEN is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We ensure that candidates irrespective of backgrounds are fairly considered during the recruitment process. We are committed to providing an adequate compensation package that is negotiable as per present NE regional market. Expected salary may be negotiable based on experience.
—————————————————————————————————-
Job satisfaction is valued the most at a workplace and this fact remains the same for those who work with North East Network. The organisation values experience and talent regardless of background.
If you wish to contribute towards the lives of women and girls in Northeast India and enrich yourself in the process, we will be happy to hear from you.