Director (Competition, Investment and Economic Regulation)

Director (Competition, Investment & Economic Regulation), Jaipur, Rajasthan

JOB PROFILE

The incumbent of this profile will provide overall strategic direction in programme design,

development and implementation coupled with providing day to day leadership and

administration to the team. He/she will also be responsible for devising annual budgeting

and resource mobilization.

The responsible personnel will also be responsible for enhancing programme portfolio by

identifying opportunities and potential donors. The position contributes to the

development and implementation of organisational strategies, policies and practices. This

position will have close interface with the Senior Management, CUTS Headquarters, Jaipur,

Rajasthan, India.

Director

(Competition, Investment and

Economic Regulation)

Employee Record/ Joining Report

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Strategic Management and Leadership 

Responsible for the strategic directions of the Centre and ensure effective

implementation of different programmes with demonstrable impact; 

Support the organisation’s strategic plan, annual budget forecasting and fundraising

strategy in consultation with the reporting head(s). 

Coordinate and work in close consultation with Senior Management on the formulation

and implementation of centre programmes, policies etc. as per due compliance and

donor requirements; 

Create a conducive environment that fosters performance oriented work culture and

commitment to goals and values of the organisation; 

Coordinate and work in close consultation on programme, policies, finance, HR etc. with

respective department head(s). 

Overall administration and compliance of statutory and legal requirements, including

management of Centre’s finances and assets. 

Ensure the quality and timeliness of project deliverables

2. Operational and Research Management 
Oversee all activities in the research vertical, including conducting research in

identified thrust areas, providing on-call research support, and publishing findings in

internal and external publications; 

Design and implement strategies for effective monitoring and evaluation of different

projects; 

Monitor all budgeted programme expenditures to ensure projects operate within

approved budgets; 

Represent the organisation to governmental and funding agencies, national and

international organisations ,conferences, seminars etc.; 

Support in planning and designing dialogues, workshops, and conferences on the

research outputs; 

Design and implement advocacy and data dissemination strategy for the research

outcomes; 

Development of strategic influencing encompassing policy and advocacy framework; 
Ensure periodic reporting to Senior Management and Stakeholders; 

Ensure financial reports and supporting documentation for funders are prepared as

outlined in funding agreements; 

Build, support and line manage the team members to ensure productivity and

efficiency.

Director

(Competition, Investment and

Economic Regulation)

Employee Record/ Joining Report
3. Personnel Management 

Facilitate the team by efficiently managing the staff reporting directly and provide

leadership for the successful operational management of the centre. 

Recruits, orients, motivates, inspires and develops a high quality team; 

Ensures year-end performance evaluations are conducted with all staff; 

Promotes and creates opportunities for advancement of employees; 

Ensure that all statutory compliances as per existing and applicable laws are complied

with on time. 

Provide technical leadership and administrative oversight.

4. Personal Attributes 

Business Acumen/Strategic perspective- Understands business and the strategic

role of international trade/regulations/public policy in assessing and analysing

challenges and opportunities; 

Ability to Influence- Strong influencing skills and change management skills to

manoeuvre through a complex matrix environment; 

Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the

organisation and to create new opportunities; 

Relationship Management: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of

internal/external stakeholders to meet or exceed their expectations within the

organisational parameter; 

Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and

make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organisation; 

Cultural Understanding: International mind set, understands different perspectives

and is able to work comfortably in multi-cultural environment;

Accountability:Self-starterwith a strong sense of initiative and focused on results;

ability to manage multiple projects within ambiguous and undefined parameters. 

Communicate Effectively: Good verbal and written communications skills.

QUALIFICATIONS and PROFICIENCY 

Post-Graduation in Public Policy, International Affairs, Law, Economics or MBA from an
institute of good repute in a related subject; 

10-15 years of experience in a project management role preferably in the non-profit
sector; 

Exposure to project implementation related to subjects like Competition, Economic
Regulation etc. will be added advantage; 

Experience and willingness to travel nationally and internationally; 
Comfortable working in fast paced and deadline driven environment.

Director

(Competition, Investment and

Economic Regulation)

Employee Record/ Joining Report

COMPENSATION

CUTS recognises that the right candidate will have a significant impact on the success of the
organisation and is prepared to offer an attractive compensation package for the non-profit
sector, commensurate with experience.

JOB LOCATION 

The position will be based in CUTS headquarters in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. 
Frequent travel both within and outside India would be required as per project needs.

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should send their resumes to careers@cuts.org, along with a cover
letter highlighting your suitability for the position. Please mention job code in subject line
of application. Any application received without the appropriate job code will not be
considered.

Given the large volumes of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all
applicants and our responses are limited to those who are shortlisted. If you do not hear
from our end within 15 days after the submission of the application, please consider that
you have not been shortlisted.

CUTS is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants on merit without
regard to race, national origin, religious beliefs, gender, marital status or physical disability.
Women candidates are encouraged to apply.