Job Description

Purpose of the Job:

1. Enable existing NGO board members of Dhwani partners to increase their understanding on governance and promote best governance practices in their respective organizations.

2. Enroll external professionals who are interested to serve on NGO boards, build their capacities and support them to join NGO boards as independent board    members.

Responsibilities:

• Design strategies and implementation plan for the program aligning with DF strategic plans for Updeshak program.
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• Build networks and linkages to ensure required external Updeshak Fellows are enrolled.

• Design the training and 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 processes, materials, manuals etc. that are required for the program delivery.

• Build and manage the team as per the program needs.

• Coordinate with other DF program 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 program.

Job descriptions are dynamic and can change with organization structure, policies, requirements, and the changes in the ecosystem in which an NGO operates.

Eligibility Criteria

Skills & Knowledge:

Must have:

Degree /master’s degree in any stream.

 Understanding of Governance, roles, and responsibilities of a board member in NGO

Monitoring and Evaluation

Mentoring and Team building

Large scale operations- building processes and systems.

Networking skills to build a strong prospect base.

Must be able to use computer and handle internet, Word, XL, PowerPoint

Position requires travelling to our different branch locations and NGO partners.

Desirables:

Qualifications in MSW, understanding of society and trust rules and laws.

Working with grass root NGOs,

Experience in recruiting volunteers.

Exposure to multiple Languages especially Tamil and Hindi

Desired Candidate Profile

Graduation - BSW

Degree /master’s degree in any stream.

 Understanding of Governance, roles, and responsibilities of a board member in NGO

Monitoring and Evaluation

Mentoring and Team building

Large scale operations- building processes and systems.

Networking skills to build a strong prospect base.

Must be able to use computer and handle internet, Word, XL, PowerPoint

Position requires travelling to our different branch locations and NGO partners

Organization Details

• Organization Name:Dhwani Foundation
• About Organization:About Dhwani Foundation: Dhwani Foundation is a Bengaluru based registered trust. Its primary objective is to improve productivity & efficacy in the social sector, through organizational development programs, technology enablers, system & process improvement and sectoral strengthening. Log on to www.dhwanifoundation.org for more details. Currently foundation's work is spread in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Jharkhand, Andra Pradesh, supporting close to 1500 grassroots NGOs through various initiatives. Dhwani foundation also works with the Government, Donors, NGO Federations, Academia and other stakeholders to promote a vibrant and credible social sector. Dhwani foundation is a team of 50+members from diverse fields who bring-in interesting dimensions to the work.
  
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