Impact Beacon works with nonprofits across the US, UK, Canada, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, and a large part of that work starts with one thing: finding the right opportunity at the right time. As a Remote

Research and Operations Associate, you will help us do exactly that. You will search funding and procurement portals for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) that match what we do, log them cleanly, and make sure nothing slips past a deadline. Alongside this, you will support our hiring work, from posting roles to keeping candidate records in order.

This is a fully remote role for someone based in a tier 2 or tier 3 city in India who wants steady, structured work from home. You do not need a big-city address or years of corporate experience. You need focus,

curiosity, good English and the discipline to put in 6 to 8 solid hours a day.

Key Responsibilities

Finding and Tracking RFPs

● Search government, foundation, nonprofit and international development portals every day for

RFPs that fit Impact Beacon's service areas.

● Read each RFP closely and pull out the essentials: scope, budget, eligibility, deadline, submission method and required forms.

● Run a first check on fit and flag anything that rules us out, such as local registration or identity-based eligibility bars.

● Log every opportunity in our RFP tracker with complete, accurate details, and keep statuses and deadlines up to date.

● Spot repeat buyers, new portals and recurring funding cycles, and suggest new sources worth watching.

Hiring Support

● Post open roles on job boards and LinkedIn, and keep postings current.

● Screen applications against the role criteria and shortlist candidates for review.

● Schedule interviews, send updates to candidates and keep the hiring tracker clean.

● Help research and compile contact lists for outreach when the team needs it.

Data and File Management

● Keep shared folders, trackers and records organised so anyone on the team can find what they need quickly.





● Share a short end-of-day update on RFPs found, roles posted and anything that needs attention.

Role

Style and Participation Model

● Fully remote. You work from home and coordinate with the team over email, Google Workspace and calls.

● 6 to 8 hours of focused work a day, with a few hours each day overlapping with the core team's working hours (India time).

● Clear daily and monthly targets agreed with your project manager, with regular check-ins and feedback.

● Responsibilities can grow over time based on your performance and interest.

What We Are Looking For

● A graduate in any discipline. Commerce, social sciences, management or development studies is a plus but not essential.

● Valuable written English and the patience to read long, detailed documents carefully.

● Comfort with Google Sheets, Google Docs and online research.

● A reliable laptop and a stable internet connection.

● Strong attention to detail. In this role, one missed deadline or wrong date can cost a bid.

● Self-discipline to work independently and hit daily targets without close supervision.

Ideal Candidate Background

You might be a recent graduate, someone returning to work after a break, or a professional looking for dependable remote work alongside other commitments. Experience in research, data entry, recruitment support, back-office operations or the nonprofit sector will help, but we care more about how carefully you work than where you have worked before.

Who Will Thrive Here

You will do well here if you enjoy digging for information, take pride in a tidy tracker and like seeing your work feed straight into real results.



When you find an RFP that turns into a winning proposal, you will have played a direct part in that win. You are dependable, you follow through, and you speak up early when something looks off.

Growth Opportunity

● Hands-on exposure to how international nonprofit funding and procurement work.

● Direct learning from a team that builds proposals for clients across several continents.

● A clear path to take on proposal support, research and coordination work as you grow.

● Experience with a UAE-based international firm that strengthens your profile for future roles.

How to Apply

Share your CV with a short note on where you are based, your availability and why this role interests you.

Shortlisted candidates will be given a short practical task before the interview.

About Impact Beacon

Impact Beacon is a knowledge partner that mission-driven organisations rely on to succeed. Through our

Impact Catalyst network of more than 100 senior experts, with a combined experience of over 1,600

years, we help nonprofits worldwide strengthen strategy, fundraising, finance, evaluation and organisational capacity.

Our modular solutions include

● Donor Lifecycle Management (DLCM): Improving donor engagement and retention through systems, automation and strategic communication.

● People, Culture and Talent Systems (PCTS): Building strong, mission-aligned teams through recruitment and culture systems.

● Governance and Financial Systems Architecture (GFSA): Enabling transparent, compliant and scalable financial operations.

● Operational Continuity and Internal Systems (OCIS): Improving workflow consistency and execution support that frees leadership time.

Our model works for everyone involved: experts bring depth and local knowledge, we create livelihood opportunities for talented people in developing countries, and nonprofits get high-quality delivery at costs that protect their budgets.

📌 Research and Operations Associate (India)
🏢 Impact Beacon
📍 India