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Senior Executive Assistant- Indian Foundry Journal

Status: Open

Description:

We are seeking a motivated professional to undertake editorial tasks, journal production and logistics, and drive IFJ subscription promotion and processing via ERP systems. The role also involves promoting content on new-age media platforms such as podcasts and YouTube.

Senior Officer, Accounts

Status: Open

Description:

Responsibilities includes invoice generations, journal entry, inter branch adjustment and bank reconciliation.

No. of Post: 1

Senior Management Executive & Management Executive, Indian Foundry Journal

Status: Open

Description:

Responsibilities includes overseeing the entire production, editorial and promotional process for the journal.

No. of Post: 2

Senior Management Executive, Journal

Status: Open

Description:

The Journal Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire production, editorial and promotional

process for the journal. The role includes managing peer reviews, editorial board coordination,

maintaining the quality and advertising and subscription Management.

Qualification:

1. Content Management:

Oversee the selection and publication of research articles, technical papers, reviews, and special features.
Maintain high editorial standards and ensure content quality aligns with the journal’s mission and readership.
Consult different journals and magazines for relevant articles and write-ups to be reprinted and taking approval for that.
Soliciting subject specific articles by identifying experts

2. Peer Review Process:

Manage the entire peer-review process, including the review of paper by the relevant expert, ensuring timely feedback, and making final editorial decisions.
Ensure timely communication between reviewers and authors for manuscript revisions.
Track and follow up on reviewer assignments to maintain publication timelines.

3. Editorial Board Coordination:

Collaborate with the editorial board to shape the journal's strategy, content direction, and focus.
Schedule and coordinate board meetings, prepare reports, and maintain communication with members.

4. Content Promotion and Marketing:

Develop strategies to enhance the journal's visibility and reach, increasing its impact factor.
Collaborate with marketing teams to promote the journal via social media, email newsletters, and conferences.
Ensuring uploading of journal cover, content page, Presidents Message, Editorial Message,
Forthcoming Events in website, Linkedin and in App

5. Author Relations and Support:

Provide guidance and support to authors throughout the submission, revision, and publication processes.
Communicate clearly regarding manuscript requirements, revisions, and publication timelines.

6. Quality Control and Compliance:

Ensure all published content complies with ethical standards, including copyright laws and guidelines related to plagiarism or misconduct.
Monitor adherence to copyright and publishing regulations.

7. Budget and Resource Management:

Manage the department’s budget
Oversee purchasing orders for paper and other materials required for the journal’s printing.

8. Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

Track and report key performance metrics such as submission rates, publication frequency, and journal impact factor.
Monitor and report on regional and international events relevant to the journal’s scope.

9. Proofreading and Final Publication Checks:

Proofread and review the final dummy of the journal before sending it to press.
Coordinate closely with the printing press for quality control and on-time delivery of both print and digital versions.

10. Administrative and Logistical Support:

Ensure accurate data entry and record-keeping of manuscript submissions, revisions, and publication-related data.
Oversee the preparation and logistics of both online and print publications.

11. Advertising and Subscription Management:

Correspond with advertisers regarding new and renewing contracts, advertisements, and invoices.
Handle advertisement, subscriptions and coordinate with the finance team to process invoices and payments.
Oversee ERP booking, processing, and receipt generation.

Required Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Knowledge of academic and industry publishing standards.
Experience with promotion and marketing strategies for printed publications

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree preferably with science background
Minimum of 5 years of experience in an editorial or publishing role in print media.
Prior experience of UGC or SCOPUS accreditation
Experience in Marketing in Print Media
Photographic acumen

Salary: 5-5.5 lakhs

Posted: 03-12-2024

IT Specialist - Website Development and Maintenance Job Overview

Status: Closed

Description:

Seeking an IT Specialist to coordinate with and guide the vendors to develop, and maintain our company's websites, merge all websites in a single platform, develop/maintain App, ERP etc ensuring it is user-friendly, functional, and up to date.

Qualification:

Bachelor’s in computer science, IT, or related field.

Key Responsibilities:

Website and App Development

To guide the vendor to modify websites for optimal performance.
Implement responsive design.
Develop and manage web applications and backend services.

Website Maintenance:

To ensure regular updates, security patches, and backups.
Monitor performance and resolve issues.
Maintain documentation of website features and functionalities.
Upload documents and videos for members
Work with various Internal departments to meet their website needs.

Other work:

To maintain the mail server in Microsoft 365
Post and update social media platforms- Facebook, Instagram etc.
To look after IIF hardware, software and networking including security camera, tv, projector & speaker setup
To maintain and update a database of IIF's digital assets.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years experience of Handling website and apps; knowledge of HTML

Application Process: Submit resume, cover letter along with % of marks obtained and current salary at ed@indianfoundry.org

Salary: Rs 30-40 K per month

Posted: 18-12-2024

DIRECTOR- NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES, IN PUNE

Status: Closed

Description:

National Centre for Technical Services (NCTS) is a Centre of Excellence set up by IIF in Pune to advise and guide members on technical problems of process/ product and technology. It requires a technical professional who is inspired by any opportunity to serve not one but many organizations pan- India. Energy /enthusiasm / networking capability with foundry / energy environment professional would be key attribute for the position, The Centre develops relevant CDs, Films, Technical Broadsheets on various aspects of foundry technology and runs simulation services and offers consultancy service and training. The candidate is expected to co-ordinate and promote these activities along with administrative responsibilities.

Executive Assistant for Indian Foundry Journal

Status: Closed

Description:

We are seeking a motivated professional to manage editorial tasks, oversee journal production and logistics, and drive IFJ subscription promotion and processing via ERP systems. The role also involves promoting content on new-age media platforms such as podcasts and YouTube.

Require Sr. Accounts Officer

Status: Closed

Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage daily receipts, coordinate with departments and branches to identify payments, issue invoices, and track unreconciled receipts. Responsibilities include GST return filing coordination, inter-branch voucher entries, debtor reconciliation, and assisting with payment-related issues. Proficiency in branch accounting, GST, and inter-branch adjustments is essential.

Eastern Region Executive, IIF

Status: Closed

Description:

The Regional Coordinator will functionally report to the Region's Office Bearers and administratively to the Executive Director (ED). The role focuses on driving membership growth, coordinating regional activities, and ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines and statutory requirements.

Qualification:

Report functionally to Office Bearers of the Region and administratively to Executive Director (ED).
Work towards membership growth of the region including renewals.
Organizing Council & Technical Meetings/Seminars/Works Visits by members and Office Bearers.
Providing necessary support to Office Bearers for major conferences like IFC/EASCON.
Generating sponsorships for Souvenir/Conferences/Technical Programmes.
Ensure compliance of Bye Laws, Rules for formation and management of Regions & Chapters, Financial Guidelines, Income Tax, GST and others as applicable.
Timely preparation of Minutes of Meetings/monthly Activity & Financial Reports.
Taking charge of all Cash & Bank transactions of Regions & Chapters and getting signatures of Office Bearers as required.
Taking charge of all assets and stationary items of Regions & Chapters and preparation of Fixed Assets and other registers under advice of HO Accts.
Reconciling all interest on investment received and receivable, with HO Accts.
Preparing annual Budget and monthly Receipts & Payments Account of ER and Chapters and ensure all statutory and audit compliance.
Take responsibility for successful conducting of elections at ER and Chapters and provide list with contact details of Office Bearers and Council Members to HO.
Provide various status reports as required by Office Bearers from time to time.
Regularly communicate with Office Bearers, Council Members and members and make a conscious effort for involving them in various IIF activities.
Coordinate with HO for various functions as required.
Any other work as assigned.

Min. Educational qualification required for this post is Graduation in any discipline.

Preference will be given to Candidates who have completed MBA (preferably with Marketing and Finance).

Experience:

Minimum 2 or 3 years’ experience with Foundry/Association/B2B background will be preferable.

Skill:

Good writing and verbal communication skill

Job Types:

Permanent, Full-time

Interested candidate may send their CV to ed@indianfoundry.org

Salary: As per association's standard

Posted: 18-12-2024

Executive Assistant to ED/ED Secretary

Status: Closed

Description:

We are seeking a graduate-level professional for a multi-faceted administrative role. Responsibilities include drafting correspondence, managing meetings (scheduling, agendas, minutes), maintaining registers (attendance, leave, awards), assisting in salary processing, updating organizational records, and ensuring smooth office operations (stationery, website uploads). Candidates should email their CV to ed@indianfoundry.org.

Qualification:

· Drafting letters, emails, documents

· Arranging meeting, sending notice & agenda and preparing support documents including PPT

· Creating zoom link and downloading of meeting recordings

· Preparing minutes from recordings and maintaining minutes register

· Collecting of attendance, maintaining of leave register, assisting in salary processing

· Collecting of Activity & Director Reports

· Accumulating, maintaining and updating National Council, Regions & Chapters, National Committees

· Maintaining of awards register and organizing of soft copies

· Uploading of documents and journal in website

· Maintaining of office stationery

Min. qualification required for this post is Graduate.

Interested candidate may send their CV to ed@indianfoundry.org

Experience:

Min. 5 year of experience in the similar field

Salary: As per association's standard

Posted: 18-12-2024

Public Relations - Manager

Status: Closed

Description:

The role involves identifying and engaging stakeholders for brand-building, promoting flagship initiatives, and enhancing organizational outreach. Responsibilities include gap analysis, organizing interactive programs, creating awareness materials (Annual Reports, brochures, press releases, and website content), managing media relations, and preparing communication materials such as talking points and messages. A graduate degree, preferably in Journalism or Public Relations, is required.

Qualification:

· To identify the stakeholders for the brand building exercise.

· To interact with stakeholders to generate awareness about the organisation as well as understand their expectations.

· To assess to what extent the organisation is presently able to fulfil such needs in terms of deliverables.

· To make a gap analysis of stakeholder needs vi-a-vis deliverables and identify ways of enhancing services.

· To organize programmes at organization offices and stakeholder locations for greater interaction and outreach.

· Promote the flagship initiatives

· To generate brand building documents like Annual Report, Brochures, Flyers etc and also website content to create greater awareness about the organisation.

· To periodically prepare press releases and organize media interactions to highlight the role, achievements and flagship initiatives of the organization in print, electronic and digital media.

· To prepare talking points for office bearers

· To write messages of Indian Foundry Journal, Souvenir etc

Minimum gradutate preferably with Degree/Diploma in Journalism/PR

Experience:

10 years of experience with good writing and communication skill, in PR , editorial work and aptitude for marketing. Interested candidate may send their CV to iifho.edsecretary@gmail.com

Salary: As per association's standard

Posted: 18-12-2024

Finance Officer

Status: Closed

Description:

The role involves comprehensive financial management, including financial reporting, accounts management across regions and chapters, finalization of annual accounts and balance sheets, and compliance with statutory requirements like Income Tax, TDS, and GST. Responsibilities include budget preparation, vendor payments, fixed asset management, internal audits, and prudent fund investments. Proficiency in Tally and a B.Com degree are required.

Qualification:

· Overall Financial Reporting

· Managing Financial Accounts of all regions, chapters, COE and IFC

· Finalisation of annual accounts and balance sheet

· Handling Income Tax and TDS Matters

· Region chapter reconciliation

· Consolidated Budget preparation

· Monitoring GST payments

· Ensuring timely preparation of invoice

· Ensuring timely payment of vendors, regions and chapters after checking fund availability

· Maintaining fixed asset register

· Ensuring Internal audit and rectification on time bound manner

· Ensuring all statutory payment on time

· Prudent investment of funds

· Any other activity that may be assigned time to time

B.Com with knowledge of Tally.

Experience:

Min. 3 years of experience in Finance Department in any company or association

Interested candidate may send their CV to ed@indianfoundry.org

Salary: As per association's standard

Posted: 18-12-2024

IT Executive

Status: Closed

Description:

This role involves managing official email databases, website updates, and logo design. Responsibilities include organizing online meetings, ERP coordination, data backups, domain maintenance, mass communication (email/SMS), and overseeing social media. Additional tasks include resolving hardware issues, maintaining equipment records, and assisting with internet concerns. A B.Tech background with proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and content design is preferred.

Qualification:

· Maintaining and allocating database of official emails.

· Periodic and one-off updates of IIF Website

· Preparing new logo strips and update them periodically

· Preparing zoom/webex link for meetings.

· Coordinating with vendor for ERP related issues

· Data backup on regular interval

· Coordinating for IIF App

· Coordinating for maintenance and renewal of domain and hosting servers

· Sending of mass mail

· Sending of mass SMS

· In charge of Facebook and other social media handles of IIF

· Coordinating for internet issues

· Solving minor hardware issues

· Maintaining of register and history cards of computer hardware.

Preferably a B Tech with hardware and software background with proficiency in powerpoint, excel, content design, aptitude in preparing flyers etc, fast learning capacity of any latest technology

Experience:

Minimum 3 years in the same field. Interested candidate may send their CV to iifho.edsecretary@gmail.com

Salary: As per association's standard

Posted: 18-12-2024