Position: Program Head - Updeshak Programme

Organization: Dhwani Foundation 

Location: Bangalore

Purpose of the Job:

• Enable existing NGO board members of Dhwani partners to increase their understanding on governance and promote best governance practices in their respective organizations
• Enroll external people who are interested to serve on NGO boards, build their capacities and support them to join NGO boards to promote independent board members in NGOs

Responsibilities:

• Design strategies and implementation plan for the programmme aligning with DF strategic plans for Updeshak programme.
• Work with ED to develop annual plans, budgets, human resources to meet the overall goals of the program.
• Build networks and linkages to ensure required external Updeshak Fellows are enrolled.
• Design the training, orientation courses for both existing board members and Updeshak fellows in order to enhance their skills in NGO governance.
• Work closely with NGO leaders to support and handhold them in order to adapt best governance practices and take required decisions.
• Mentor and guide Updeshak fellows to ensure their joining to the board and retaining them on the boards as contributing members.
• Develop all the required process, materials, manuals etc that are required for the programme delivery.
• Build and manage the team as per the programme needs.
• Coordinate with other DF programme teams to align with timelines and deliverables. Build alumni of Updeshak fellows and organize quarterly interactions.
• Provide monthly, quarterly reports, data and all other necessary documentation needed by the management and to any donors supporting Updeshak programme.
• Be part of the senior management team to contribute for the overall growth of the organization

Experience:

At least 8 to 10 years of experience in working with senior management teams in recruitments or marketing and experience working with multiple stakeholders. Exposure to NGO sector or Experience in training will be an added advantage

Skills & Knowledge:

Must have:

Degree /Masters Degree in any stream. Marketing, Negotiations, and Relationship building Monitoring and Evaluation Mentoring and Team building Large scale operations- building processes and systems Must be able to use computer and handle internet, Word, XL, PowerPoint

Desirables:

Qualifications in Mass Media, Marketing, or Sales Specializations. Exposure to different Languages especially Hindi and Tamil.

Salary Offered:

10 Lakhs Per Annum - Negotiable based on experience and skill set