Administrative Director

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About the Organization

The mission of Akshar Foundation is to spread the Indian Education Model throughout the world.

The Indian Education Model is the foundation of an ancient system of knowledge gathering and transmission, a continuous culture spanning nearly 5000 years in the past to the present. The Indian tradition can be contrasted with the Occidental tradition of the West, which emerged from Ancient Greece. The Occidental tradition believes in mind-body separation. The mind is treated as a separate entity, the focus of Western education.

Job Description

The position of Administrative Director would typically be a senior executive role responsible for overseeing the support functions within Akshar Foundation, particularly focusing on the areas that facilitate the smooth running of core operations, such as Communication & Partnership, Human Resources, Finance, IT, Animal Welfare, Monitoring & Evaluation & Projects.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership to all support functions.
• Align the support functions with the organization’s mission and objectives, ensuring they contribute effectively to the Akshar’s goals.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize resource allocation, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs.

Operational Efficiency:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of all support departments to ensure smooth organizational functioning.
• Create systems and processes to streamline administrative tasks and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Ensure that logistical, procurement, and administrative tasks are handled efficiently to support the program delivery.

Human Resources and Staff Management:

• Supervise HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, staff training, and compliance with labor laws.
• Foster a positive organizational culture that promotes collaboration, professional development, and retention of talented staff.
• Work with department heads to ensure alignment of human resources with operational needs.

Financial Oversight:

• Work closely with Accounts team to ensure proper budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation for support functions.
• Develop and enforce financial controls and procedures to ensure accountability and transparency in financial operations.
• Manage financial processes related to support functions, including procurement and expenditure monitoring.

Technology and IT Infrastructure:

• Ensure the organization’s technology infrastructure supports the needs of both the staff and the programs.
• Oversee IT teams, ensuring efficient maintenance of software, hardware, and digital platforms necessary for program delivery and internal operations.
• Implement digital tools or learning platforms that enhance organizational capacity and educational impact.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Monitor and manage risks related to operational functions, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and regulatory standards.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as a liaison between support teams and other departments, ensuring alignment and communication between program delivery teams and support functions.
• Represent the organization in meetings with external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and government agencies, on operational matters.

Reporting and Evaluation:

• Oversee reporting and monitoring of support operations, including tracking performance metrics and key operational indicators.
• Work with senior leadership to evaluate the effectiveness of support functions and make adjustments as necessary to improve overall organizational performance.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Total work experiences of at least 10 Years.
• Proven experience (8 - 10 years) in a senior role.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Sound knowledge of financial management principles and experience managing budgets.
• Travelling will be part of job role as per requirement

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