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.
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Designation: State Coordinator
No. of Position/s: 1
Location: Chizami, Nagaland
Key Roles and responsibilities:
- To lead state-level programs on community mobilisation, training, research, and advocacy from a gender and feminist perspective, overseeing daily operations, developing comprehensive interventions, and integrating NEN’s thematic focus on gender justice, environment, agroecology, and livelihoods for greater impact.
- To engage with communities, build partnerships with various stakeholders, represent NEN in forums, and collaborate with SCs from Assam and Meghalaya on donor reporting and stakeholder communication.
- Lead a team of 20+ staff, fostering collaboration, accountability, and learning, while guiding communication unit in preparing Annual Report and contributing strategic insights to the organisation’s growth.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director, senior NEN members, and communications team to secure funding through proposal development, identify new funding opportunities, and strengthen relationships with donors and state agencies.
- The SC will support the HR & Admin Lead in implementing performance management, training, and capacity-building for staff, collaborate on policy adherence, guide HR functions, monitor programme and financial updates, streamline daily accounting, and oversee budget compliance for NEN projects
Essential Skills: Passion for social justice and community development.
Proven track record of programme management, team leadership and partnership building.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
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, Livelihoods. Ability to work in a culturally diverse area.
Essential Qualification/s and Experience: Post Graduate in Humanities/ Social Sciences or other related fields with minimum 7 years of experience in similar position or leadership position on women’s issues in nonprofit organisation. Applicants with a background in the Gender and Development course will be given an added advantage.
Language Proficiency: Excellent written and communication skills in English and 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: December, 2024/January, 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. 50,000 per month.
How to Apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV including two references and a covering letter to vacancynagaland@northeastnetwork.org. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be intimated and called for a skill test and interview. Women of all identities are encouraged to apply. Experience of working in Nagaland will be an added advantage.
Last date to Apply: on or before 26th November 2024
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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.
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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.