Project Specialist, Novo Nordisk Foundation's India Office
Novo Nordisk Foundation, India
Job Description
Project Specialist for Novo Nordisk Foundation’s India office
We are looking for a Project Specialist to assist with our grant activities in India. In this role, you will be supporting our growing portfolio in India within innovation, human health and sustainability, in line with the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s 2030 Strategy. You will also support the flagship programme, Partnership for Education of Health Professionals (PEP).
The PEP programme serves the health equity agenda by strengthening institutional capacity for improved education of health professionals, with a focus on strengthening the prevention of and care for cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) in vulnerable and underserved populations.
Our NNF India office in Delhi was opened in 2023 to service grant making and partnering to support increased India activities. Located at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi’s Research amp; Innovation Park, the office consists of a small team working within PEP along with an Office Lead sharing their time between India and the Foundation’s headquarters in Denmark.
This is a unique opportunity to take part in developing the India agenda for a purpose-driven, private foundation with passionate and talented colleagues in Delhi and Denmark.
The job
As Project Specialist you will be responsible for supporting projects with our partners in India and take part in shaping a broader portfolio for our activities in the country. Your key tasks will be to:
- Participate in team-based tasks under Partnership for Education of Health Professionals, incl. communication.
- Support programme and project development and management, Mamp;E, Day-to-Day operations and follow up related to activities across The Novo Nordisk Foundation’s focus areas.
- Coordinate, develop and prepare material regarding applications, grants, budget and events, and communication related to projects and Indian stakeholders.
- Prepare and deliver policy notes within our focus areas.
- Take lead on communication activities, including preparation of material for SoMe, programme presentations and meeting presentations, and management of SoMe profiles and activities.
- Prepare and follow-up for internal and external meetings, incl. preparation of pre-read, notes and minutes, and proof-reading
- Manage events, delegations, operations, and logistics.
- Develop innovation focused projects supporting impact of Novo Nordisk Foundation activities across focus areas.
You will be part of a team of 20 colleagues working for the Novo Nordisk Foundation within the Social amp; Humanitarian Programme Area and report to the Director of Global Health, who oversees the NNF India branch office. You will be based in New Delhi, India; however, frequent primarily domestic travel will be required. We strive to work in person daily.
Professional and personal qualifications
We are looking for a project specialist with high motivation to contribute to the impact of Novo Nordisk Foundation grants. We expect that you have 4-6 years of relevant experience from project coordination and project support preferably from the Indian public or private sector, academia, hospitals, NGOs, or philanthropic foundations. Ideally you have a strong network within these areas and understand how to drive and coordinate multi-partner projects to high impact and visibility.
We imagine you have:
- A qualification at Master-degree level within a relevant field.
- Organisational acumen and a high level of IT skills within Microsoft Office and ability to apply the skills to efficient and professional project and programme support.
- Strong communication skills including ability to support the development of a strategic approach to the Novo Novo Nordisk Foundation’s India presence.
- Experience and expertise from projects focused on innovation and/or start-ups.
- Fluency in English and one or more Indian languages.
As a person, you are:
- Professional, quality-conscious and impact oriented
- Independent and able to make decisions and provide input on issues relating to administration, projects, and communication
- Ambitious, proactive and with a structured approach to problem-solving
- A fast learner, curious, resourceful, and disciplined
- Great at building good relationships to both internal and external stakeholders and colleagues
- A dedicated team member who thrives in and contribute to an international environment
Working at NNF India, Novo Nordisk Foundation
We offer a committed and professional workplace in which we emphasize ensuring that our colleagues thrive, are challenged, and have opportunity to develop their potential. A career with the NNF India gives you the opportunity to work:
- on important projects tha