Category: careers

Head – Content

Organisation Overview  (Samhita.org) 

Samhita-CGF is an impact catalyst – we are pioneers and innovators in the social space, and are passionate about bringing together stakeholders from the private, public, philanthropy, social, and financial sectors, and collaborating to bring about unprecedented catalytic change. In alignment with UNSDGs, we are on a mission to positively impact 10 million lives by 2030, 50% of which will be women, by co-creating measurable, scalable and sustainable solutions that are CSR and FCRA compliant.

Over the past 14 years since our establishment, we have already impacted over 16 million lives, while partnering with 350+ social organizations, 250+ corporate and individual donors, and 30+ government foundations and international aid agencies. We aim to drive holistic social development for our participants by ensuring they are given access to multiple interventions ranging from livelihoods, skilling, social protection, digital empowerment, and financial inclusion.

Role Overview:

Head of Content will be responsible for creating high level and transformational content strategy based on the business objectives of the organization. The role will be responsible for overseeing and developing content requirements both short and long term across the life cycle of different projects, and deliver high level, authentic and impactful content. Content Head is also accountable for planning, creation, curation of content by brainstorming creative ways of engaging with diverse audience across the ecosystem.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Developing and executing content strategy that aligns with the overall business goals
• Generating engaging content for websites, social platforms, thought leadership pieces, and other marketing collaterals.
• Will be the custodian of the entire content and managing the creation process from ideation till implementation.
• Establish and maintain agreed standards and guidelines and ensuring consistency of brand guidelines, brand voice, style across all content.
• Create comprehensive content plan by collaborating with cross functional and core teams and design an annual plan and execute it within the agreed timelines.
• Consistently monitor, measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and propose ways to improve future content and engagement plans.
• Look at existing trends, content gaps, client and partner preferences and design plan that will showcase the work done and also create playbooks \ case studies that can be shared with clients \ partners and other key stake holders.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Post Graduate degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field with at least 10 years of experience in leading content and design for a mid to large scale organization.
• Extensive experience with content creation, design, planning, building strategy and content marketing preferred.
• Exemplary interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills preferred.
• Excellent planning and management skills to oversee large projects, multiple campaigns with tight timelines.
• Hands on experience using email marketing and social media marketing.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and in a fast changing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment will be a key success metric.

Work Location:  Mumbai

Why Samhita?

• Make a big difference: Take, own and implement.
• Leadership: This is the perfect opportunity to go beyond traditional roles and lead cutting-edge management and research strategies. The candidate shall work alongside the brightest minds, in an environment that fosters growth and creativity
• Impact: Working with Samhita will provide you with an opportunity to bring about a positive change in the lives of millions – doing well by doing well
• Work Culture: Samhita has a team of young, hard-working, and dynamic individuals who strive for excellence while maintaining a humble outlook. Our work has been strengthened and supported by international and domestic donor agencies and foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Tata Trusts, GIZ, DFID, the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, UNDP and the Power of Nutrition.
• Learning: Increase your problem-solving capabilities by delving into complex challenges. 

How to apply: Forward your LinkedIn page or CV to careers@samhita.org, you can also apply on our careers page.

Content Writer

Organisation Overview  (Samhita.org) 

Samhita-CGF is an impact catalyst – we are pioneers and innovators in the social space and are passionate about bringing together stakeholders from the private, public, philanthropy, social, and financial sectors, and collaborating to bring about unprecedented catalytic change. In alignment with the UNSDGs we are on a mission to positively impact 10 million lives by 2030, 50% of which will be women, by co-creating measurable, scalable and sustainable solutions that are CSR and FCRA compliant.

Over the past 14 years since our establishment, we have already impacted over 16 million lives, while partnering with 350+ social organisations, 250+ corporate and individual donors, and 30+ government foundations and international aid agencies. We aim to drive holistic social development for our participants by ensuring they are given access to multiple interventions, including providing access to social security, financial literacy and inclusion, access to credit, business formalisation, healthcare, entrepreneurship development, skilling, job creation, digital empowerment, and market linkages.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Research and organize sources and information.
• Collaborate and brainstorm with the team for new strategies and ideas.
• Write well-researched and keyword-driven content to boost organic traffic.
• Create optimized, engaging title tags and meta descriptions to increase click-through rate.
• Create clear and innovative headlines and body copy.
• Produce high-quality blog posts on industry-relevant topics and address user queries in detail.
• Write a wide variety of topics for podcasts, e-books, websites, blogs, social media, case studies, whitepapers, banners, etc.
• Create, execute, and maintain a content calendar.
• Ensure consistency in writing style, fonts, images, and tone.
• Collaborate with designers and developers to align written content with the brand.
• Edit and proofread content produced by other team members.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• At least 3-5 of work experience in content writing or copywriter.
• Worked as a journalist would be added advantage.
• Strong experience of working with senior leaders with the ability to generate and communicate unique value propositions. An understanding of customers’ needs and how to meet those needs. Practices attentive and active listening and can accurately restate the opinions of others even he/ she disagrees.
• Stellar planning and organizing skills, with good time management skills and the ability to prioritize amidst various sometimes conflicting priorities. Excellent team working skills, with proven contribution to team goals and objectives.
• Speed, flexibility, and adaptability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English.
• Journalism or PR background is required. Not just social media content writers.
• Some social sector or associated sector background is preferred.
• Ability to research diverse topics, upskill with the required knowledge about the domain and then write very high quality long-format content.
• Good mature person with an ability to take responsibility and deliver with ownership.
• Open to go out on the field and research, if needed. It would be seldom, but need to have openness.

Based out of:  Mumbai

Why Samhita?

• Make a big difference: Take, own and implement.
• Leadership: This is the perfect opportunity to go beyond traditional roles and lead cutting-edge management and research strategies. The candidate shall work alongside the brightest minds, in an environment that fosters growth and creativity
• Impact: Working with Samhita will provide you with an opportunity to bring about a positive change in the lives of millions – doing well by doing well
• Work Culture: Samhita has a team of young, hard-working, and dynamic individuals who strive for excellence while maintaining a humble outlook. Our work has been strengthened and supported by international and domestic donor agencies and foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Tata Trusts, GIZ, DFID, the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, UNDP and the Power of Nutrition.
• Learning: Increase your problem-solving capabilities by delving into complex challenges. 

How to apply: Forward your LinkedIn page or CV to careers@samhita.org, you can also apply on our careers page.

Manager – MARCOM

Organisation Overview  (Samhita.org) 

Samhita is a social impact consulting firm, with a vision to build a ‘better normal’. The better normal reimagines business environments where social value is an integral aspect of growth, putting stakeholders and environmental guardianship at the centre of business strategy, a strategy that evolves from inputs to outcomes, from individuals to the ecosystem, and from delivering services to building capacity and enabling the market.

To do this, we support companies to align their core competencies with the needs of the social sector, and build catalytic partnerships with stakeholders with in-depth knowledge and networks to execute sustainable, outcome-oriented social impact initiatives. This approach bridges the gap between purpose and action, and forges business responsibility strategies that balance people, profit, and planet, thereby creating a better normal for communities, environments, and businesses.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Be the Marcom-SPOC across our stakeholders from CSR companies, to Alliance partners, to implementation partners, to internal implementation teams.
• Take ownership of the Comms planning & delivery, supporting brand building and awareness initiatives across the board. Provide communications support to donors and partners and drive co-branded campaigns to drive interest and engagement including social media posts, impact stories, articles, and online/offline events.
• Plan and execute events with end-to-end ownership to increase brand visibility & engage with various stakeholders with the necessary sensibilities.
• Create and support Digital marketing campaigns that effectively reinforce and build the brand image as and when required including decks, social media, impact stories, scripts, articles, and online/offline events.
• Enhancing the organization’s share of voice (SOV) and media presence.
• Leverage present partnerships and forge new strategic partnerships to augment brand reach and awareness.
• Consistently conduct industry and competitor research to identify the latest trends and help the team stay ahead of the curve.
• Creating communication for leadership: This will include ad hoc communication for Samhita, which comprises of presentations, speeches, and soft pointers. The leadership usually has at least one engagement every two weeks.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• At least 7 years of work experience in Marketing and Communications.
• Experience of working with senior leaders with the ability to generate and communicate unique value propositions.
• Good stakeholder management skills and good communication skills are a must.
• Basic Digital marketing knowledge and experience are required for the role to coordinate with the agency on Digital marketing campaigns, build reports & analysis, evaluate & optimize the funnel, etc.
• Social sector experience would be a bonus.
• An understanding of customers’ needs and how to meet those needs.
• Practices attentive and active listening and can accurately restate the opinions of others even he/ she disagrees.
• Stellar planning and organizing skills, with good time management skills and the ability to prioritize amidst various sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Excellent team working skills, with a proven contribution to team goals and objectives.
• Speed, flexibility, and adaptability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be an innovator, problem solver, and quick to learn.
• Must place value on integrity, respect, and collaboration.
• Stakeholder management skills, highly organized and structured (to be able to be SPOC across CSR clients & Alliances)
• Event management skills are preferred.
• Digital marketing experience with knowledge of basic Digital ecosystem, funnel, etc, would be a huge plus.

Based out of:  Mumbai

Why Samhita?

• Make a big difference: Take, own and implement.
• Leadership: This is the perfect opportunity to go beyond traditional roles and lead cutting-edge management and research strategies. The candidate shall work alongside the brightest minds, in an environment that fosters growth and creativity
• Impact: Working with Samhita will provide you with an opportunity to bring about a positive change in the lives of millions – doing well by doing well
• Work Culture: Samhita has a team of young, hard-working, and dynamic individuals who strive for excellence while maintaining a humble outlook. Our work has been strengthened and supported by international and domestic donor agencies and foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Tata Trusts, GIZ, DFID, the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, UNDP and the Power of Nutrition.
• Learning: Increase your problem-solving capabilities by delving into complex challenges. 

How to apply: Forward your LinkedIn page or CV to careers@samhita.org, you can also apply on our careers page.

Manager- Health Projects

Context

Frontier Health Markets (FHM) Engage is a global cooperative agreement designed to provide technical assistance (TA) supporting local actors to improve the ability of health markets to meet supply-side capacity gaps and consumer preferences and contribute to equitable provision of and access to high-quality family planning (FP) and other health services and
products in mixed health systems.

FHM Engage is working with Collective Good Foundation (CGF, an implementation arm of Samhita) as sub-recipient, to forge a Women’s Health and Livelihood Alliance (WOHLA) in India made up of corporations, industrial association and development partners committed to strengthening stewardship efforts to improve access, ensuring the quality and affordability of healthcare products and services including sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care, ensuring equity and economic security for women, mobilizing private sector resources for targeted initiatives for women’s health and livelihood, and facilitating enabling ecosystems for greater collaboration between the private sector and government which can build women’s agency to make decisions related to healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies (HTSP).

In addition to creating the Alliance, CGF will serve as the secretariat for the Alliance and program manager for the activities and interventions to perform key market facilitation roles and support high-impact partnerships to increase access to Women’s Health services and products. CGF is recruiting and hiring sufficient number of staff with the appropriate skills mix and expertise for organizing and carrying multiple activities simultaneously; to develop work plans and budgets, and monitoring work plan activities against budgets, and ensuring consistent and regular communication across alliance members.

Job Description: 

The incumbent will manage & support the program management and delivery of the entire Health projects at Samhita-CGF. Will support the lead to design programs, monitor and assess program, track progress against set key deliverables and identify key risks and opportunities. Will work towards achieving sustainable, transformational change at scale by working in a way that strengthens health systems and various stake holder capabilities to improve FP \ SRH outcomes within the country.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that WOHLA/Health programs integrate innovative methods and promote state-of-the-art technical approaches that reflect latest evidence, best practices, emerging priorities and trends in the field of FP/RH.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of public health outreach and education programs and events, including high-level visits for GOI and USG staff.
• Support in Designing, implementing and evaluating sound and cost-effective interventions aimed at increasing use of quality family planning services expanding contraceptive choices, and addressing gender norms through WOHLA’s various projects.
• Strengthen network and partnership development on FP/RH interventions, working with a variety of stakeholders to explore synergies and leverage resources, and forging collaborations with donors and private sector.
• Responsible for program implementation team to make sure every project being
  implemented (and developed) has a Log Frame or Results Framework.
• Collaborate with other alliances, social impact investors, and development partners I overlapping thematic areas.
• Manage & support and operationalize the WoHLA/Health Projects to serve as platform and market place for women’s health with an explicit purpose to mobilize resources for access to finance opportunities for livelihood and implementation of women’s health programs.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience of having worked in the health projects.
• A Master of Public Health degree.
• Knowledge of public health issues in one or more of the following: family planning,
  reproductive health, adolescent health, maternal and child health, gender.
• Familiarity and understanding of USAID policies and procedures (highly preferred), or those of other donors, donor funded projects, community- based projects, or corporate social responsibility projects.
• Understanding of private sector market-based models, total market approach, social marketing.
• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in English and preferably in Hindi.

Work Location: Mumbai/Delhi

How to apply: Forward your LinkedIn page or CV to careers@samhita.org, you can also apply on our careers page.

Full Stack Developer

Organisation Overview  (Samhita.org) 

Samhita is a social impact consulting firm, with a vision to build a ‘better normal’. The better normal reimagines business environments where social value is an integral aspect of growth, putting stakeholders and environmental guardianship at the centre of business strategy, a strategy that evolves from inputs to outcomes, from individuals to ecosystem, and from delivering services to building capacity and enabling the market.

To do this, we support companies to align their core competencies with the needs of the social sector, and build catalytic partnerships with stakeholders with in-depth knowledge and networks to execute sustainable, outcome- oriented social impact initiatives. This approach bridges the gap between purpose and action, and forges business responsibility strategies that balance people, profit and planet, thereby creating a better normal for communities, environments and businesses.

Role Brief: 

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Full Stack Developer with 2-3 years of experience in both front-end and back- end web application development. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of modern web development frameworks and tools, particularly within the eCommerce, banking, and fintech sectors.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using Python, Flask, SQL Alchemy, and Psycopg2.
• Implement file processing with Pandas and manage asynchronous tasks with Celery, supported by Redis.
• Design and optimize database schemas and queries with PostgreSQL.
• Create and manage dynamic, user-centric front-end applications with Angular.
• Build and integrate PHP-based components as necessary.
• Develop and maintain REST APIs for seamless integration with various services and applications.
• Contribute to mobile application development projects, preferably using Flutter or similar frameworks.
• Participate in the deployment process using CI/CD workflows.
• Manage containerized applications using Docker.
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in full stack development.
• Proficiency in Python and Flask framework for backend development.
• Experience with Pandas for file processing and SQL Alchemy for ORM.
• Familiarity with Psycopg2 for PostgreSQL database interactions.
• Knowledge of Celery for asynchronous task management and Redis for supporting Celery backend.
• Strong command of PostgreSQL, including database design and query optimization.
• Advanced skills in Angular for front-end development.
• Experience with PHP for back-end development tasks.
• Proven experience in developing and integrating REST APIs.
• Experience in mobile app development with Flutter or equivalent frameworks.
• Understanding of CI/CD workflows and deployment processes.
• Experience with Docker for containerization.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Strong technical background with a deep understanding of web and mobile technologies, databases, and software development methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and project management tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Customer-centric mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional user experiences.
• Experience in eCommerce, banking, and fintech application development.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Based out of:  Mumbai

Why Samhita?

• Make a big difference: Take, own and implement.
• Leadership: This is the perfect opportunity to go beyond traditional roles and lead cutting-edge management and research strategies. The candidate shall work alongside the brightest minds, in an environment that fosters growth and creativity
• Impact: Working with Samhita will provide you with an opportunity to bring about a positive change in the lives of millions – doing well by doing well
• Work Culture: Samhita has a team of young, hard-working, and dynamic individuals who strive for excellence while maintaining a humble outlook. Our work has been strengthened and supported by international and domestic donor agencies and foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Tata Trusts, GIZ, DFID, the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, UNDP and the Power of Nutrition.
• Learning: Increase your problem-solving capabilities by delving into complex challenges. 

How to apply: Forward your LinkedIn page or CV to careers@samhita.org, you can also apply on our careers page.

Quality Assurance Engineer – Web Application

Organisation Overview  (Samhita.org) 

Samhita is a social impact consulting firm, with a vision to build a ‘better normal’. The better normal reimagines business environments where social value is an integral aspect of growth, putting stakeholders and environmental guardianship at the centre of business strategy, a strategy that evolves from inputs to outcomes, from individuals to ecosystem, and from delivering services to building capacity and enabling the market.

To do this, we support companies to align their core competencies with the needs of the social sector, and build catalytic partnerships with stakeholders with in-depth knowledge and networks to execute sustainable, outcome- oriented social impact initiatives. This approach bridges the gap between purpose and action, and forges business responsibility strategies that balance people, profit and planet, thereby creating a better normal for communities, environments and businesses.

Role Brief: 

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our growing Technology team. Apart from assessing the changing needs of the business, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of the applications and services that
are built. You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications, products, or systems. This position is integral to the software development process, with a primary focus on identifying defects, preventing issues, and ensuring that the final product meets or exceeds predefined quality standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Test Planning and Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategies for web applications.
• Functional Testing: Perform end-to-end testing to verify the functionality and user-friendliness of web applications.
• Regression Testing: Continuously monitor and perform regression testing to ensure the stability of the application during the development lifecycle.
• Automation Testing: Implement and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) to improve test efficiency.
• Performance Testing: Conduct performance testing to identify and address bottlenecks, ensuring the application meets performance benchmarks.
• Security Testing: Collaborate with the security team to perform security testing and identify vulnerabilities and risks in web applications.
• Cross-Browser and Cross-Platform Testing: Ensure compatibility across different browsers and platforms to provide a consistent user experience.
• Bug Tracking: Identify, document, and prioritize defects using bug tracking systems (e.g., JIRA) and work closely with development teams to resolve issues.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and quality standards.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed test documentation, including test cases, test scripts, and test reports.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, tools, and technologies related to QA and suggest improvements to the QA process.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience as a QA Engineer in web application software development.
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Proficiency in test automation using Selenium, Cypress, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Based out of:  Mumbai

Why Samhita?

• Make a big difference: Take, own and implement.
• Leadership: This is the perfect opportunity to go beyond traditional roles and lead cutting-edge management and research strategies. The candidate shall work alongside the brightest minds, in an environment that fosters growth and creativity
• Impact: Working with Samhita will provide you with an opportunity to bring about a positive change in the lives of millions – doing well by doing well
• Work Culture: Samhita has a team of young, hard-working, and dynamic individuals who strive for excellence while maintaining a humble outlook. Our work has been strengthened and supported by international and domestic donor agencies and foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Tata Trusts, GIZ, DFID, the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, UNDP and the Power of Nutrition.
• Learning: Increase your problem-solving capabilities by delving into complex challenges. 

How to apply: Forward your LinkedIn page or CV to careers@samhita.org, you can also apply on our careers page.

Front End Developer

Organisation Overview  (Samhita.org) 

Samhita is a social impact consulting firm, with a vision to build a ‘better normal’. The better normal reimagines business environments where social value is an integral aspect of growth, putting stakeholders and environmental guardianship at the centre of business strategy, a strategy that evolves from inputs to outcomes, from individuals to ecosystem, and from delivering services to building capacity and enabling the market.

To do this, we support companies to align their core competencies with the needs of the social sector, and build catalytic partnerships with stakeholders with in-depth knowledge and networks to execute sustainable, outcome- oriented social impact initiatives. This approach bridges the gap between purpose and action, and forges business responsibility strategies that balance people, profit and planet, thereby creating a better normal for communities, environments and businesses.

Role Brief: 

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Front End Developer with 2-3 years of expertise in web application development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Angular, PHP, and Django, and will be adept at creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications, working closely with our backend and design teams to deliver seamless user experiences.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front end components of web applications using Angular.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate REST APIs.
• Utilize PHP and Django to build robust and scalable applications.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Develop and maintain mobile applications using Flutter or other mobile app development frameworks.
• Work on ecommerce, banking, and fintech projects, ensuring high performance and security.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement practices.
• Deploy applications through a CICD workflow, ensuring smooth and automated releases.
• Monitoring backups and taking care of onboarding and offboarding employees in the organisation.
• Develop expertise to train staff in new technologies and updates and take regular IT orientation.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Strong technical background with a deep understanding of web and mobile technologies, databases, and software development methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Angular, PHP, and Django.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and how to integrate them into web applications.
• Experience with mobile app development, preferably using Flutter.
• Knowledge of modern front end build pipelines and tools.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Familiarity with CICD workflows and tools for automated deployment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and project management tools.
• Understanding of security and performance best practices.
• Experience with other JavaScript frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Vue.js).
• Knowledge of cloud services and deployment (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Customer-centric mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional user experiences.
• Experience in eCommerce, banking, and fintech application development.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Based out of:  Mumbai

Why Samhita?

• Make a big difference: Take, own and implement.
• Leadership: This is the perfect opportunity to go beyond traditional roles and lead cutting-edge management and research strategies. The candidate shall work alongside the brightest minds, in an environment that fosters growth and creativity
• Impact: Working with Samhita will provide you with an opportunity to bring about a positive change in the lives of millions – doing well by doing well
• Work Culture: Samhita has a team of young, hard-working, and dynamic individuals who strive for excellence while maintaining a humble outlook. Our work has been strengthened and supported by international and domestic donor agencies and foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Tata Trusts, GIZ, DFID, the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, UNDP and the Power of Nutrition.
• Learning: Increase your problem-solving capabilities by delving into complex challenges. 

How to apply: Forward your LinkedIn page or CV to careers@samhita.org, you can also apply on our careers page.

Chief Financial Officer 

Organisation Overview  (Samhita.org) 

Samhita-CGF is an impact catalyst – we are pioneers and innovators in the social space and are passionate about bringing together stakeholders from the private, public, philanthropy, social, and financial sectors, and collaborating to bring about unprecedented catalytic change. In alignment with the UNSGD’s we are on a mission to positively impact 10 million lives by 2030, 50% of which will be women, by co-creating measurable, scalable and sustainable solutions that are CSR and FCRA compliant.

Over the past 13 years since our establishment, we have already impacted over 16 million lives, while partnering with 350+ social organisations, 250+ corporate and individual donors, and 30+ government foundations and international aid agencies. We aim to drive holistic social development for our participants by ensuring they are given access to multiple interventions ranging from livelihoods, skilling, social protection, digital empowerment, and financial inclusion.

Role Overview

The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for contributing to the organisation’s financial goals and actions. The incumbent will be accountable for forecasting financial standing, cash flow analysis,  profit and loss of overall business, will ensure tracking of monthly, quarterly and annual business projections, statutory compliance deliverables. Will play a critical role in analysing the company’s financial strengths and focus areas and has to  propose corrective actions where necessary and will drive profitable growth and deliver on the expectations of the company’s financial performance with the help of the senior leadership \ core team.

Responsibilities

• Closely work with the CEO’s of Samhita and CGF \ core team to efficiently develop budgets, proposals, financial projections and work on project and profit analysis, to ensure the annual strategy is in line with the business and financial objectives.
• Will be accountable not only for  the end to end financial reporting, tracking and profit and loss of business but will also act as a revenue officer who will constantly look at all the business models, programs, costs and advise teams on building cost efficient, profitable and sustainable business models.
• Will be responsible to conduct regular financial analysis and forecasting, good understanding of FCRA regulations, Income tax, statutory regulations, GST filing and returns, tax assessment, compliances etc.
• Work with the core team to put together a plan for revenue opportunities and analyse internal operations and external trends and identify areas of cost reduction, cost optimization and process enhancement.
• Monitor business performance, project wise analysis or profit and loss and propose SOP’s that will improve the efficiency and efficacy of the business.
• Will work with the CEO’s to manage critical stakeholder relationships, funding proposals, forecasting of business, cash flows, design and structure innovative financial proposals which will be a win-win for both clients \ donors and Samhita.
• Lead and guide the accounting teams in maintaining accurate and timely financial records in line with FCRA \ Non FCRA guidelines.
• Will be the face of the company to represent the company on financial matters to the board, key external stakeholders, donors, clients and internal teams.
• Provide statutory, compliance related and regulatory leadership on various risks

Skills required:

• 15+ years of experience in a financial leadership role preferably in the social \ consulting sector. 
• Must be a Chartered Accountant and should have handled a leadership role for minimum of 5 years
• Experience in handling foreign donor lead grant projects and other projects will be useful
• Proven track record of developing and implementing financial strategies that drive growth and profitability 
• Excellent communication skills, analytical and problem solving skills and eye for details is a must
• Experience in client facing, fund raising, designing profitable business models
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and dynamic environment preferred
• Handson experience in accounting, consolidation, taxation, statutory and regulatory compliances is a must
• Team player and people manager who has managed diverse and young teams and has navigated inter department coordination across organisation levels.

Work Location: Mumbai

Why Samhita?

• Make a big difference: Take, Own and implement. 
• Leadership: This is the perfect opportunity to go beyond traditional roles and lead cutting edge Management and Research strategies. The candidate shall work alongside the brightest minds, in an environment that fosters growth and creativity 
• Impact: Working with Samhita will provide you with an opportunity to bring about a positive change in the lives of millions
• Work Culture: Samhita has a team of young, hard-working, and dynamic individuals who strive for excellence while maintaining a humble outlook. Our work has been strengthened and supported by international and domestic donor agencies and foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Tata Trusts, GIZ, DFID, the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, UNDP and the Power of Nutrition. 
• Learning: Increase your problem-solving capabilities by delving into complex challenges.  

How to apply: Forward your Linkedin page or CV to careers@samhita.org, you can also apply on our careers page. 

System Administrator

Organisation Overview  (Samhita.org) 

Samhita is a social impact consulting firm, with a vision to build a ‘better normal’. The better normal reimagines business environments where social value is an integral aspect of growth, putting stakeholders and environmental guardianship at the centre of business strategy, a strategy that evolves from inputs to outcomes, from individuals to ecosystem, and from delivering services to building capacity and enabling the market.

To do this, we support companies to align their core competencies with the needs of the social sector, and build catalytic partnerships with stakeholders with in-depth knowledge and networks to execute sustainable, outcome-oriented social impact initiatives. This approach bridges the gap between purpose and action, and forges business responsibility strategies that balance people, profit and planet, thereby creating a better normal for communities, environments and businesses.

Role Brief: 

We are looking for a System Administrator to join our growing Technology team. Apart from assessing the changing needs of the business, to maintain, upgrade and manage our applications, software, hardware and networks. Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. You should also have the patience to communicate with a variety of interdisciplinary teams and users. Your goal will be to ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure access security through managing roles using RBAC on all company applications.
• Responsible for organising, modifying, and supporting a company’s IT infrastructure like – Desktop, Laptops, Printers & Network Devices.
• Install and Maintain Windows Client OS and Server OS, all related Applications & Productivity tools, install security patches & upgrades, install of Drivers and Firmware updates., troubleshoot using Remote Desktop Tools.
• Perform day-to-day IT activities, such as User & Email management & Business Productivity Apps – Microsoft 365 or GCP.
• Ensure security through company approved access controls, backups and firewalls.
• Manage and maintain all Systems and Network hardware such as Laptop/Desktop & Servers, Network Printers, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, VOIP Phone System, Biometric devices.
• Act as an IT service help-desk and provide Technical support for company owned devices.
• Windows system administration including Printer Troubleshooting, O/S Installation, Software administration and so on. This includes data Recovery from Microsoft or GCP
• PC Configurations or Windows Installation or PC Formatting
• Monitoring backups and taking care of onboarding and offboarding employees in the organisation.
• Develop expertise to train staff in new technologies and updates and take regular IT orientation.
• Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies
• Managing inventory of IT hardware and look after repairs and maintenance
• Look after general office maintenance and vendor management.
• Deliver IT service and Remote support to end-users from all over India.
• Troubleshooting, managing of server hardware and Operating system related issues
• Responsible for testing and upgrading windows patches on regular basis
• Monitoring and administering Server, network equipment, Backup application
• Configuration and maintenance of Backup Policy and knowledge of backup tools
• Installation, configure and troubleshoot network end devices and windows software. Engineers monitor and maintain computer networks
• You need to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues by understanding the nub of the problems
• Creating and maintaining updated documentation on IT infrastructure and budget.
• Working with technical support services to develop solutions to problems with various products, support departments, including ISPs and hardware & software manufacturers.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Knowledge of Desktop operating systems – Windows 11 & 10
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Proven experience with business and technical requirements analysis, elicitation, modelling, verification, and methodology development
• Working Knowledge on Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policies and Webservers
• Good verbal and written communication skills is a must.
• Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations.
• Competency in applications that can be used as Word Processors, Spreadsheets, Charting, Prototyping, Wireframing
• A track record of following through on commitments.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills.
• A history of leading and supporting successful projects.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail.

Based out of:  Mumbai

Why Samhita?

• Make a big difference: Take, own and implement.
• Leadership: This is the perfect opportunity to go beyond traditional roles and lead cutting-edge management and research strategies. The candidate shall work alongside the brightest minds, in an environment that fosters growth and creativity
• Impact: Working with Samhita will provide you with an opportunity to bring about a positive change in the lives of millions – doing well by doing well
• Work Culture: Samhita has a team of young, hard-working, and dynamic individuals who strive for excellence while maintaining a humble outlook. Our work has been strengthened and supported by international and domestic donor agencies and foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Tata Trusts, GIZ, DFID, the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, UNDP and the Power of Nutrition.
• Learning: Increase your problem-solving capabilities by delving into complex challenges. 

How to apply: Forward your LinkedIn page or CV to careers@samhita.org, you can also apply on our careers page.

Manager – Finance & Accounts 

Organisation Overview (Samhita.org)

Samhita is a social impact consulting firm, with a vision to build a ‘better normal’. The better normal reimagines business environments where social value is an integral aspect of growth, putting stakeholders and environmental guardianship at the centre of business strategy, a strategy that evolves from inputs to outcomes, from individuals to ecosystem, and from delivering services to building capacity and enabling the market.

To do this, we support companies to align their core competencies with the needs of the social sector, and build catalytic partnerships with stakeholders with in-depth knowledge and networks to execute sustainable, outcome-oriented social impact initiatives. This approach bridges the gap between purpose and action, and forges business responsibility strategies that balance people, profit and planet, thereby creating a better normal for communities, environments and businesses.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Finance and Accounts Manager with excellent organizational and analytical skills. The incumbent will support the Finance Lead and will contribute to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing all the financial, accounting and statutory requirements of the organization. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee day-to-day operations of the finance department for both profit and nonprofit units. Ensure accurate and timely financial record-keeping and reporting.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to prevent financial misapplication. Identifying negative variances and driving initiatives to ensure effective utilization of funds.
• Prepare financial reports to assess feasibility, cash flow, and fund utilization and ensure optimum use of available funds.
• Ensure adherence to financial controls in compliance with company policies.
• Generate and present various financial reports and dashboards for management and board meetings.
• Develop and maintain data-driven dashboards to facilitate informed decision-making and financial analysis.
• Utilize data analysis skills to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improving financial performance, cost efficiency, and resource allocation.
• Proficiency in advanced MS Excel skills, Tally ERP9 and Tally Prime
• Oversee financial functions including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Evaluate project profitability and suggest corrective measures as needed.
• Develop and implement process-driven systems and policies for finance function.
• Coordinate with auditors for finalization of accounts, statutory accounts closure, filing various returns and responsible to manage income tax notice/queries.
• Update donor scoreboard with weekly inputs on donations, grants, and fund utilization.
• Assess efficiency of implementation partners and project profitability.
• Identify opportunities to invest surplus funds for higher returns.
• Conduct financial due diligence and audit for implementation partners.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• 7 to 9 years of experience in handling finance and accounts function (some experience working in a consulting firm, or a not for profit sector will be an added advantage)
• Chartered Accountant \ MBA (Finance), ICWA, any other equivalent degree in Finance
• Proficiency in use of accounting software, Tally, MIS, ERP Excel is a must
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with good organization skills
• Self-motivated, initiative driven with ability to think out of the box.
• Fairly good report writing and communication skills
• High integrity, loyalty and confidentiality attributes with strong reference required
• Startup experience or experience working in a fast paced environment will be beneficial

Work Location:  Mumbai

Why Samhita?

• Make a big difference: Take, own and implement.
• Leadership: This is the perfect opportunity to go beyond traditional roles and lead cutting-edge management and research strategies. The candidate shall work alongside the brightest minds, in an environment that fosters growth and creativity
• Impact: Working with Samhita will provide you with an opportunity to bring about a positive change in the lives of millions – doing well by doing well
• Work Culture: Samhita has a team of young, hard-working, and dynamic individuals who strive for excellence while maintaining a humble outlook. Our work has been strengthened and supported by international and domestic donor agencies and foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Tata Trusts, GIZ, DFID, the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, UNDP and the Power of Nutrition.
• Learning: Increase your problem-solving capabilities by delving into complex challenges. 

How to apply: Forward your LinkedIn page or CV to careers@samhita.org, you can also apply on our careers page.