Project and Engagement Coordinator

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join us as the Project and Engagement Coordinator. The role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, spearheading initiatives, conducting market research, and identifying opportunities to develop synergies that align with our mission.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for ongoing projects and engagements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, principal investigators, and sector heads to monitor project progress, conduct reviews, and provide updates.
• Facilitate cross-sectoral initiatives and collaboration by initiating discussions within the organisation.
• Identify and address gaps in project milestones, promptly reporting them to the management.
• Manage administrative tasks that include maintaining project status trackers and organising internal meetings to drive meaningful outcomes.
• Act as a knowledge partner, identifying new opportunities and representing CSTEP at research forums.

 

 

Qualifications

 

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, management, or science-related fields.

 

 

Experience

 

• A minimum of 8 years of experience, with at least 3 years in project coordination and engagement within the scientific community (preferably in non-profit organisations, think tanks, research institutes, or academia).

 

 

Skills

 

• Proven experience in project coordination with regard to scientific research and outreach.
• Experience in the education sector is preferred.
• Proficiency in utilising software tools like MS Office or dashboards to track project updates.
• Understanding of project-fund allocation and accounting procedures would be an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proactive approach with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Open to travel as required for capacity-building activities.

 

 

Location

 

Bengaluru

 

 

How to apply

 

Please send an email to careers@cstep.in with the subject "Application: Project and Engagement Coordinator” and attach a copy of your updated CV, as well as a cover letter.