Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and manage SAC team to ensure implementation of all SAC Programs. Set goals, targets, deadlines, milestones, create plans and roadmaps to achieve them.
• Build and Manage internal teams dedicated to each project and work effectively with other SAC teams who may not be reporting to you.
• Regular visits to every SAC program location to interact with and monitor effective program delivery
• Manage relationships with all external stakeholders (i.e. local communities, volunteers, advisors, sponsors, funders, vendors, external partner NGOs) jointly with the leadership and SAC team members.
• Hire paid personnel and volunteers for SAC in consultation with Founders. Create job descriptions, compensation packages, recruitment, KRA/KPI setting, performance appraisals, documentation and all such work related to human resources to ensure the program vision and goals are met most efficiently and effectively.
• Establish and document project development frameworks (structure, methodologies, project management tools, etc.), write reports, design forms and protocols to carry out the programs in consultation with Founders
• Work with management team on collaborations for career guidance, internships, vocational trainings, emotional and behavioral well being
• Act as SAC PoC for all co-curricular programs
• Assist core team with information for social media, annual reports and similar requirements
• Ideate with IT providers to build and install systems, tools, platforms, software, and digital infrastructure to facilitate the execution of projects. The person will be required to test out systems and provide inputs to the teams tasked with the responsibility of installing a suitable digital framework for our Programs, projects & general administration.
• Determine budgets for the programs and projects in consultation with SAC leadership. Execute all programs and projects as per the budget in a timely manner demonstrating a high degree of ability to accurately predict and execute projects according to plans.
• Ideate with the founder team to drive growth and impact of the organization 

Eligibility Criteria

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of the higher education sector, professional and vocational programs
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Working knowledge of Hindi essential, any additional language would be an advantage
• Good Report writing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Competencies

• Team Player with ability to motivate and influence
• Passionate about working with youth and making a change
• Strong work ethics and values
• A positive attitude with a growth mindset

Experience

• 2-3 years in the higher education space, preferably teaching / career guidance areas
• Strong implementation focus, 'can-do' attitude and ability to rapidly adapt
• Willing to travel within Mumbai

Qualifications:

• Minimum Graduates
• Fellows from TFI / Piramal / similar institutes / B.Ed.

Desired Candidate Profile

Graduation - Graduate-Other

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of the higher education sector, professional and vocational programs
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Working knowledge of Hindi essential, any additional language would be an advantage
• Good Report writing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Competencies

• Team Player with ability to motivate and influence
• Passionate about working with youth and making a change
• Strong work ethics and values
• A positive attitude with a growth mindset

Experience

• 2-3 years in the higher education space, preferably teaching / career guidance areas
• Strong implementation focus, 'can-do' attitude and ability to rapidly adapt
• Willing to travel within Mumbai

Qualifications:

• Minimum Graduates
• Fellows from TFI / Piramal / similar institutes / B.Ed.

Organization Details

• Organization Name:Spark A Change Foundation
• About Organization:Spark-A-Change Foundation is 6-yr old Mumbai-based NGO registered as a Public Charitable Trust, with 80G, FCRA and Guidestar Gold certifications, providing holistic curricular and co-curricular development programs to over 1000 students from underserved backgrounds, supported by 150+ educated volunteers. We believe in the power of effective collaborations to provide varied programs on digital literacy, arts, socio-emotional skills, sports, applied theatre, career guidance alongside regular curricular support programs. As part of Covid response, we continue to provide grocery support, device and data support, stationery and hygiene kits to all our beneficiary families. We aim to bring about a positive life change in 5000 kids by 2025