Chief Executive Officer - CSR - NGO

Key Requirements :

- Have minimum 20 years of relevant experience - in a professionally run reputed NGO, out of which at least 5 years should have been at a top leadership level.

- Should have independently managed sizeable NGO with direct reporting to Promoters/CXO/International donors.

- Deep understanding with development interventions Integrated development, NRM Water Conservation, Education, Health, Livelihoods etc.

- Proven skills in project development, project approval, contracting, budgeting, payments, monitoring, impact measurement, reporting & communication, NGO HR, Compliance.

- Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Fluency in Hindi and English are essential- fluency in Marathi is highly desirable.

- Have hands on experience in developing and retaining a high-performance team.

- Have the ability to use technology to improve operational efficiencies

- Have excellent networking skills

- Preferably a development management graduate, with additional professional degree in relevant sector and overall knowledge of work connected with environment, agriculture productivity, rural community institutions, veterinary and other social sectors.

- Be willing to put in a high degree of field travel and handholding of the team at work sites.

- Reporting Staff and Scale of Work

- Overall Team size: 150+

- Tentative Budget: Rs 50-100 Cr/annum. The organization is funded via CSR, Trusts and also via special projects.

Job Purpose and responsibilities :

- Prepare and submit an annual CSR operational plan and budget to the Board of Trustees for review and approval. Provide a long term strategic focus to the organization.

- Plan and work towards achievements of annual targets - breaking them down to geographical and functional targets. Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Zonal and HO team for achievement of the same.

- Ensure that all operational SOPs are communicated to the team and implemented across all teams. Ensure high level of integrity and values in all aspects of work.

- Implements and lead a continuous quality improvement process across all areas of operations - focusing on systems /process improvement

- Guide the HR function to refine HR processes. Recruit, train and retain a high performing team across all formats and regions. Provide strong management to district teams.

- Represent engagements with key government, elected representatives, non- government, and other stakeholders.

- Engage with Stakeholders- specifically Corporate, Trusts, CSR Committees, as well as key Government and non-government stakeholders in areas of operation.

- Represent at various platforms as and when required.

- Provide support to the CSR management group and build joint initiatives.