Type: Full time

Company: VOICE 4 Girls

Number of positions: 2

Location: Hyderabad

Reports to: Operations Director

Founded in 2011, VOICE 4 Girls is an NGO, whose mission is to enable marginalized adolescent girls in India to take charge of their futures by imparting critical knowledge, spoken English, and life skills through activity-based camps. Currently operating in India, we carry out our mission through out-of-school camps. The program provides girls in India with the practical tools and knowledge needed to overcome the adversity they face. Through VOICE’s unique English immersion curriculum, participants are exposed to topics such as body awareness, community safety, and career opportunities. Activity-based learning and open discussion provide a forum where girls can find their own voices and develop the confidence needed to succeed. VOICE aims to reach thousands of girls across the developing world and inspire the next generation of women to take their futures into their own hands.

Position Description:

The Program Manager will be based at VOICE’s office in Hyderabad and report to the Operations Director. The key roles and tasks are given below:

Recruitment:

• Manage the recruitment in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and other VOICE states
• Tie up with colleges to recruit interns for camps
• Screening of the candidates by conducting telephonic/personal interviews
• Be a point of communication with the counsellors and field coordinators during the camps
• Maintain and update database of the candidates
• Give appointment letters to the selected candidates

Training:

• Plan and conduct trainings for the counsellors/field coordinators
• To support and give feedback on the training conducted

Monitoring :

• Monitor and evaluate camps
• Timely submission of camp/program reports

Manage partnerships:

• Write and present proposals to the partners as per the partner requirements
• Manage the existing partnerships
• Ensure that all stock partnerships documents are updated and ensure accuracy
• To meet the agreed targets
• Update databases and prepare reports

Team management:

• Manage a team of project officers and associates
• Coach, mentor and guide them to achieve their tasks and deliverables
• Problem solve and trouble shoot issues around programme implementation
• Ensure quality standards and targets are met
• Ensure effective systems to track scaling progress, project flows, and support.

Internal and External Reporting:

• Provide feedback to the project teams on project strategies and activities
• Suggest strategies to the Senior Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks

Skills and competencies:

• Masters/Graduate degree with 2 - 3 years of experience at the management level
• Preference will be given to candidates below 35 years of age.
• Preference would be given to candidates who have prior experience in managing volunteers/interns
• Excellent grasp of English, Telugu, and Hindi is a must. Fluency in one other Indian language will be an added advantage.
• Strong English oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally with different stakeholders – from partner representatives to college students and campers
• Ability to think independently and be proactive
• Ability to critically analyze information and revise projects and plans accordingly
• Ability to adapt to new environments and succeed in a start-up environment
• Self-starter, must be able to recognize and complete tasks without constant supervision
• Outstanding organizational skills and work ethics
• Passion for gender development and empowering adolescent girls
• Knowledge of issues pertaining to the development and education of women and girls is a plus
• Ability to travel throughout India and stay on-site for the duration of camps
• Ability to use MS Office or similar program for basic back-office work; advanced computer skills preferred
• Understanding of or interest in progressive teaching methodologies
• Flexibility and willingness to take on a few tasks those are outside the expectations of the position.

How to Apply:

Please send resume/CV, letter which explains why you are a strong candidate and outlines your related skills as well as your interest in this organization/role, and two professional references