Executive Director

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About the Organization

ChildFund India, a child-focused development organisation, works towards ensuring that children from the most marginalized sections of the society become able, confident and responsible adults. For over four decades, we have been committed to addressing critical issues related to children’s holistic development by engaging key stakeholders including families, communities, schools, government and the children themselves. We provide comprehensive support to children through interventions that integrate health, nutrition, gender, education, livelihoods and child protection. 

ChildFund is creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone is welcomed and celebrated equally. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.

Job Description

The Executive Director will be responsible for overall strategic leadership and oversight of ChildFund India (Society) programs and operations, including strategy development and implementation, external engagement and business development, advocacy and communications, program delivery, financial and human resources, administration and support, enterprise risk management, disaster risk management & response and ensuring safety and security of staff and agency assets.

The Executive Director will oversee the design and implementation of high-quality programs, strengthen brand and visibility among peers, foster productive partnerships and long-term sustainability, and enforce a strong governance structure and operations in line with the statutory requirements of the country. The role involves engaging with external stakeholders and managing partnerships that will advance the work of ChildFund India, fostering collaboration and securing resources to enhance program impact and sustainability.

This role will focus on strengthening the organization towards greater autonomy and financial sustainability by raising diverse funds, enhancing program quality, and elevating our brand. They will drive the vision of ChildFund India to become the premier child protection organization in India, ensuring that its initiatives are impactful, sustainable, and widely recognized.

Job Responsibilities

Governance

• Develops, nurtures and strengthens a strong and transparent relationship with the Governing Council and General Body Members.
• Under the guidance of Governing Council, help build a diverse and strong General Body comprising of professionals from different backgrounds and experiences.
• Strengthens the current senior management team and develop a strong second line of leadership team.
• Develops and carry out plans and policies duly authorized by the Governing Council and General Body Members.
• Develops and maintains cordial and professional relationships with key donors, i.e. ChildFund International.

External Engagement, Partnership Management and Visibility

• Engages with external stakeholders; develops and nurtures relationships to advance the organization’s mission, foster collaboration, and secure resources to enhance program impact and sustainability.
• Represents the organization in public forums, media, and with key stakeholders (relevant government authorities, donors including the private sector and their affiliated foundations, other NGOs, media, etc.) to ensure it is recognized as a strong child development organization and credible reference point on development issues, particularly as a leader in children’s issues.

Business Development

• Responsible for business development and fundraising efforts, including partnerships, grants development, and the individual, institutional and private sector donor relations.
• Strategically position the organization for business development, aiming for a healthy and growing grants portfolio through strong relationships with donors, government, private sector/corporate leaders and other development sector stakeholders.

Program Development, Management and Evaluation

• Leads the design and implementation of programs and initiatives by promoting adaptation, integration, and learning in key areas such as health, education, child protection, livelihood strengthening, and climate action.
• Builds community resilience and strengthens emergency preparedness to enable a timely and effective disaster response.
• Ensures programs are evidence-based, culturally relevant, and aligned with community needs, while also ensuring alignment with institutional and private sector donor interests and strategic priorities.

Provides leadership in the management of functions associated with the implementation of ChildFund program models, as well as grants-based programs.

• Ensures strong teams are in place in the country to oversee and incentivize the evolution and innovation in programs and their delivery models, and to guarantee the delivery of programs with high quality, timely and quality completion of M&E processes, adoption of quality standards and guidelines, and efficient use of program resources.
• Provides project management guidance for effective implementation and close-out of grant projects.

Financial Management

• Develops and manages the organization’s budget, ensuring financial sustainability and accountability.
• Allocates and manages financial, human, and physical resources to successfully implement the country and organization’s strategic plan.
• Establishes and maintains robust internal controls to safeguard financial and non-monetary assets, ensuring their use aligns with policies and regulations, while effectively managing enterprise risks within country operations.
• Monitors financial performance and provides regular reports to the Board of Directors.

Strategic Planning and Organizational Leadership

• Develops and implements the organization’s strategic plan in alignment with its mission and goals.
• Provides strategic oversight to build and sustain a diverse and high-performing leadership team and workforce, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and goals.
• Champions an inclusive and engaging workplace culture that attracts, develops, and retains top talent while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence and driving organizational success.

Operational Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization, ensuring efficient and effective program and support service delivery.
• Ensures compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.

Duty of Care and Safety and Security

• Implements robust safety and security policies and procedures and promotes a culture of safety and security awareness within the organization.
• Ensures compliance with local and international safety standards.
• Takes all appropriate corrective actions, including disciplinary, legal or other actions in response to any violation of the Child Safeguarding Policy, follows up on any findings of a violation, and reviews the applicable policies, procedures and protocols to identify and address any gaps or weaknesses.

Safeguarding and PSEAH

• Develops and nurtures a work environment where staff understand and apply safeguarding standards; protects children and vulnerable adults from violence, abuse, and neglect by establishing proper reporting, investigation, and action on any violations by staff or partners.
• Remains alert and responsive to any safeguarding risks; acquires relevant knowledge and skills to understand the safeguarding policy and procedures; promotes strong safeguarding practices; performs duty and responsibility to safeguard, reports violations, and promotes appropriate behavior; and conducts oneself in a manner consistent with the organization’s policies and values.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• At least 9 years of experience in a senior leadership role within the nonprofit sector, preferably in child-focused/child development or related areas.
• Post-graduate degree in a related field of community development, business management, social science, nonprofit management.
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in grants, including business development, acquisition, and management of various types of grants; or leading and managing an organization sustained through grant funding.
• Proven track record of successful fundraising, demonstrating strong marketing, entrepreneurship, public relations, and business development abilities to engage a wide range of stakeholders and culture, specifically the individual donors.
• Strong experience partnering and collaborating with national, state, and local government agencies to achieve large-scale impact and systems strengthening.
• Past success working directly with a board of directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships.

Required competencies

• The ability to read, speak, and write fluently in English.
• Innovative, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills, with the ability to manage coalitions, attract local and international resources, and build strategic partnerships.
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with senior leadership.
• Demonstrated technical expertise or experience in areas such as program/project management (community development, grant projects and emergency) and budget/resource management.
• Good written and oral communication skills, with strong interpersonal and cross-cultural abilities to build collaborative relationships internally and externally, while being sensitive to cultural, ethnic, social, and political issues.

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