Country: India
Closing date: 22 Sep 2017
Role overview
We need an Executive Director to lead VSO India Trust, as a part of the global VSO family, implementing and maximising the impact of VSO India Trust’s contribution to overcoming poverty and disadvantage. This will involve not only developing new relationships with strategic partners to shape VSO’s goals in India, but also managing our people and volunteers and being accountable for financial and legal compliances. Importantly, you will be securing resources, raising the profile of VSO India Trust and volunteering within India and representing VSO India Trust to government and international agencies, donors and the corporate sector - championing our values and vision at all times.
Essential
Substantial management experience at a senior level, preferably in a similar or other not-for-profit Organization.
Ability to build and maintain a strong and effective relationship with the Managing Trustee and members of the Board
Excellent communication and representational skills, with substantial experience of networking with a diverse range
of stakeholders including developing contacts/representation at highest levels.
Proven business development skills that have resulted in major income streams with excellent strategic thinking skills as well as practical experience of having designed organisational strategy and developed new products.
Experience of developing Corporate Social Responsibility strategies / social enterprise. Proven leadership and management skills, including people management skills.
Strong financial management experience, including budgeting and charitable financial governance
IT literate (Microsoft and finance packages)
Experience in security and reputational risk management, and a highly developed political awareness
Desirable:
Experience of working with Trustees/ volunteers.
A track record of innovation in business development and operational delivery.
An understanding of the role of research and development within the not-for profit sector.
How to apply:
Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YnNocmVzdGhhLjAwMTY5LjM4MzBAdnNvLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ