Title: Consortium Coordinator – Donor Compliance & Partner Support
Location: New Delhi
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (full-time)
About CREA
CREA is a feminist international human rights organisation based in the global South and led by women from the global South. CREA’s work draws upon the inherent value of a rights-based approach to sexuality and gender equality. CREA promotes, protects and advances human rights and the sexual rights of all people by building leadership capacities of activists and allies; strengthening organisations and social movements; creating and increasing access to new information, knowledge, and resources; and enabling supportive social and policy environments.
Together with partners from a diverse range of human rights movements and networks, CREA’s work focuses on building feminist leadership, strengthening movements, expanding sexual and reproductive freedoms, promoting rights-based approaches to reducing gender-based violence (GBV), and advancing the human rights of structurally excluded people.
For more information about CREA, please visit https://creaworld.org/
Position Summary
The Consortium Coordinator will support the implementation of a multi-partner donor-funded project by facilitating coordination across consortium members, ensuring compliance with donor and FCRA regulations, and providing operational and reporting support to all partners. This role requires strong documentation, coordination, and communication skills, as well as a sound understanding of donor-funded project operations in the Indian NGO context.
Key Responsibilities
The Consortium Coordinator will provide comprehensive coordination and operational support to the consortium of organisations engaged in this project. This role ensures effective communication, financial reporting, and compliance with donor regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
Key priorities and responsibilities include:
Donor Compliance:
- Act as the key point person for all donor-related compliance matters, ensuring adherence to donor regulations while supporting the management of finance, responsible for reporting and communication across the consortium throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure all documentation is maintained in alignment with FCRA and donor audit readiness standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Finance, Program, MEL) to align reports with donor expectations and ensure consistent information flow with the donor and across all consortium partner
- Manage internal and external audits related to donor funding and ensure timely responses to audit findings.
- Stay updated on any changes in donor regulations and proactively communicate these changes to the consortium partners.
- Ensure FCRA-related documentation (agreements, utilisation certificates, FC returns etc.) is compiled and maintained in line with compliance timelines.
- Work with finance and legal teams to ensure adherence to FCRA expenditure norms and reporting.
Financial Management & Reporting:
- Monitor financial reporting from consortium partners, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission in accordance with donor requirements.
- Collect and consolidate financial and narrative reports from all partners and prepare them as a single submission.
- Support the preparation of timely, accurate, and compelling donor reports to maintain transparency and strengthen donor relationships.
- Support the development of donor communication materials, including progress summaries and learning documents, that contribute to donor engagement and future funding opportunities.
Communication and Stakeholder Management:
- Establish and maintain an effective communication strategy and coordination mechanisms across the consortium, ensuring timely and accurate information sharing.
- Regularly communicate with consortium partners and key stakeholders (including the donor) to update them on donor deadlines, requirements and other relevant information
- Foster strong working relationships with all consortium partners, promoting collaboration and mutual understanding.
- Prepare and coordinate the distribution of project-related documents and resources to consortium members.
- Proactively identify and maintain open communication channels to address any queries or concerns from stakeholders.
Consortium Coordination and Meetings:
- Organise bi-annual online meetings with consortium partners and the donor
- Follow up on action items from consortium meetings, ensuring timely completion by responsible parties.
- Support the development and implementation of consortium work plans and timelines
- Track project progress against agreed-upon milestones and identify any potential delays or challenges.
- Participate in relevant project meetings and workshops.
Project Monitoring & Evaluation:
- Assist in monitoring project progress against the work plan and indicators
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations, and other communication materials.
- Identify and address any challenges or risks that may affect project implementation.
Other Functions
- Support knowledge documentation and learning initiatives to strengthen future proposal development and donor communication
- Develop and share relevant templates, tools, and resources to enhance the capacity of consortium partners.
- Facilitate peer-to-peer learning and knowledge sharing among consortium members.
- Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring efficient and effective functioning.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the development sector, demonstrating expertise in programmatic and grant management. The successful candidate will also possess strong coordination and follow-up skills, significant experience working with structurally excluded communities, experience working across international, regional, national and local stakeholders, strong alignment with CREA’s values and demonstrated experience and knowledge in systems change and advancing gender equality.
While no one candidate will possess all of the following in equal measure, the professional and personal competencies and qualifications below define the ideal candidate:
Professional:
- Strong coordination, communication, and follow-up skills
- Familiarity with financial tracking and donor compliance systems
- Experience supporting cross-partner collaborations and donor-funded projects
- Developing good quality knowledge and learning products
Personal:
- Commitment to feminist and rights-based values
- Respectful and inclusive communicator
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders with attention to detail
▪ 8-10 years of progressive work experience in similar roles with NGOs/I-NGOs from the global South and/or international development
▪ Graduate (preferably Master’s Degree or equivalent experience) in social work, community development, gender studies, human rights law, and/or related field
▪ Proven track record of successfully coordinating and managing multi-partner projects or consortia involving international donors
▪ Significant experience working with diverse stakeholders, including international, regional, national, and local organisations, and a demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships
▪ Demonstrable experience of working with donors and their reporting procedures
▪ Demonstrated experience and knowledge in systems change approaches and advancing gender equality within development programs are highly desirable
▪ Experience providing operational support and capacity building to partners is an asset
▪ Working experience with structurally excluded communities will be considered a significant asset
▪ Experience in communicating and coordinating with top management
▪ Excellent verbal and writing skills in English and Hindi, along with strong communication skills with both internal and external audiences.
▪ Detail-oriented and takes initiative with an ability to self-motivate and produce high-quality products.
▪ Flexibility with undertaking frequent travels
▪ Flexibility to work across time zones
Note: This job description is a general outline of the key responsibilities and qualifications required for the role and may include additional responsibilities to align with the specific needs of the organisation.
We Offer
We are committed to providing a working environment with constant learning and equal opportunity for all. We co-create an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. The salary range for this position is INR 75,000 – INR 1,50,000 per month, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience and the organisation’s internal equity.
Application Process
Interested candidates who meet the required educational and experience requirements should send their CV, a mandatory cover letter (saved in their name) and current and expected salary to jobs@creaworld.org by June 30, 2025.
Please include “Consortium Coordinator- Donor Compliance & Partner Support – [Your Name]” in the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Benefits
Leave/Holidays:
- 20 days of annual leave
- 12 holidays as per the CREA list of holidays
- 12 days of sick/casual leave per year
- 01 week of winter break at the end of the year
Insurance
- Medical insurance of INR 3 lacs/person for employee, spouse/partner and children or any designated individual in the case of single persons, against any kind of hospitalisation
- Personal accident insurance of INR 3 lacs for the employee
CREA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, gender-diverse persons, and individuals from marginalised communities.