Collective Good Foundation - Associate Director - Implementation (10-18 yrs)

Job Description:

1. Lead the strategic alignment, direction and implementation of various projects and programs PAN India. Build and implement the operational roadmap in alignment with the 3-year strategic plan.

2. Bring together multiple stakeholders, especially the government, companies, implementation partners and international aid agencies.

3. Lead the development, adaptation, testing and mainstreaming of best/good practices in needs assessment, project design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, and research.

4. Work with the program implementation team to make sure every project being implemented (and developed) has a Log Frame or Results Framework.

5. Ensure optimal coordination and collaboration of team members with relevant teams and contribution to relevant organizational initiatives.

6. Provide regular value-added reports that identifies & tracks the status of programs, projects, milestones and deliverables. Ensure effective and efficient program monitoring; reporting processes are in place and implemented for all program activities.

7. Ensure that lessons, learning and research around program quality is carried out and used for program quality improvement. Have and institute the highest standards of client impact and client service - be a role model and mentor on these dimensions.

8. Assist in raising capital from the private sector for executing innovative, holistic and high impact projects across cause areas.

9. Drive a culture of coaching and mentorship to facilitate capacity building of team.

10. Identify and evaluate the risks to the organization's stakeholders and implement measures to control risks.

Skills required:

1. 10+ years of experience in on-ground implementation in the social sector.

2. Inspirational leader who can motivate and energize teams and clients.

3. Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change. Structured and analytical approach to solving problems.

4. Stellar planning with the ability to prioritize amidst various / sometimes conflicting priorities. Adept at scoping out length and difficulty of tasks and projects and an ability to break down process steps.

5. Ability to bridge the gap between the non-profit and for-profit worlds. Exposure to strategy, CSR and private foundations would be a definite advantage. Passion for the development sector and the communities we serve is a must.