Position:
Director Programs
Location:
New Delhi, with periodic travel to Odisha and other states
The Opportunity:
The company is at an exciting growth phase, with plans to extend the national reach by setting up an office in Delhi. The Director Programmes will play a crucial role as the face of the company's youth portfolio, guiding and expanding impactful youth programs including current youth programmes. This senior leadership role combines strategic planning, program management, and capacity-building responsibilities, all aimed at strengthening youth leadership initiatives and advancing gender equity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Direction and Leadership
Serve as a trusted advisor and mentor across Patang's youth programs, ensuring alignment with Patang's mission and growth trajectory.
Collaborate with the CEO to elevate the youth portfolio, driving innovations that expand Patang's impact nationally.
- Team Management and Capacity Building
Lead, inspire, and develop a team of skilled facilitators in delivering transformative youth programs.
Design and implement comprehensive training to enhance team competencies in facilitation, gender sensitivity, and youth engagement.
Set clear performance standards, conduct regular evaluations, and provide constructive feedback for team growth.
Facilitate regular team meetings to maintain a shared vision, encourage knowledge sharing, and implement best practices.
- Program Design and Implementation
Ensure the high-quality implementation of programs, leveraging experiential learning to promote self-awareness, active citizenship, and social responsibility.
Mentor youth participants, guiding them along pathways of leadership and social impact.
- Partnership Development and Management
Build and nurture strategic partnerships with organizations that share Patang's vision for youth leadership and gender equity.
Collaborate on program design and execution, establishing platforms for shared knowledge and resources.
- Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation
Lead joint program reviews, manage budgets, mobilize resources, and ensure adherence to monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Generate insightful evaluation reports and actively participate in organizational strategic planning.
- Visibility and Fundraising
Strengthen relationships with current funders and support compliance with grant conditions including technical and financial reports.
Develop proposals and budgets for new funding opportunities, aiding in the financial sustainability of youth initiatives.
Represent Patang's work at forums, showcasing achievements and advocating for broader engagement.
- Additional Responsibilities
Support other organizational tasks as assigned, contributing to Patang's broader goals.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Educational Background: Postgraduate degree in a relevant field.
- Experience: 8 -10years of experience in youth development, gender advocacy, or related fields.
Key Attributes:
- Strong commitment to youth leadership and social justice issues.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a proactive approach to challenges.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills in both Hindi and English (Odia language skills are a plus).
- Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and a collaborative nature.
- Ability to inspire and connect with others
- Proficiency in program coordination, organizational development, and instructional design (preferred).
- Willingness to work with limited supervision
- Flexible to work on weekends
Compensation & Benefits:
The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including EPF, gratuity, and medical and accidental insurance. Working with the company provides a unique opportunity to drive positive change in the lives of young people across India.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 30,000.00 70,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 25/11/2024
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