Job Opportunity for Operations Head- Child For Child (CFC) at Smile Foundation in New Delhi

About Smile Foundation:

Smile Foundation works for the welfare of underprivileged children and their families through intensive programmes focused on education, healthcare, skilling and women empowerment and Empowering Grassroots. Started in 2002 by a group of young corporate professionals, today Smile has evolved into a national level development organization impacting lives of over 1.5 million underprivileged children and their families with project presence in 25 states across India, 10 offices in strategic locations and over 650 employees, besides countless volunteers, well-wishers and supporters.

The organization also holds Special Consultative Status with United Nation’s Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC), accredited with global organizations like GuideStar, United Way, CAF America, Give2Asia and many more. Furthermore, continuously for past three years Smile is a Great Place to Work © Certified organization and is considered ‘Gold Standard’ in identifying and recognizing Great Workplace Cultures.

Currently SF has been implementing projects worth Rs 80 Crore across India directly or with the help of grassroot organizations, primarily CSR funded projects of varied scale both in urban slums and rural areas including aspirational districts in thematic areas mentioned above. The wealth of knowledge emanated from the same is immense, however the same is grouped in systematic manner which can be used for pitching for large projects of long term in nature leading to data driven knowledge products which can be further used in creating large scale impact.

Summary of Role

Smile Foundation is seeking an accomplished and enthusiastic professional with proven experience in leadership roles to spearhead our esteemed Child for Child Programme on a national scale. The Child for Child Programme is a prestigious national initiative dedicated to nurturing the comprehensive growth of underprivileged children. The primary focus of this initiative is to instill value-based education within school children, fostering their evolution into impactful change agents who contribute positively to society.

Key Responsibilities

As the leader of the Child for Child Programme, your responsibilities will encompass:

• Take charge of orchestrating all school partnership activities, strategically expanding the range of voluntary contributions to ensure the sustainable advancement of the organization’s projects and programs.
• Cultivate, train, and lead teams across multiple regions throughout India, demonstrating adept leadership skills that inspire each team member to achieve excellence.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance in alignment with departmental business plans, actively seeking avenues for enhancement.
• Identify and cultivate new leads, establishing partnerships with educational institutions, predominantly schools, while also upholding and nurturing existing partnerships.
• Develop comprehensive annual business plans and execute effective school partnership strategies that contribute to the growth and advancement of the initiative.
• Foster an environment of innovation, constantly exploring and implementing alternative approaches within the programme to ensure its effectiveness and relevance.
• Build and nurture robust relationships with key stakeholders, including School Principals, Chairpersons, Directors, Head Chains of Schools, Education Departments, and Authorities. Your adept relationship management skills will maximize their enduring engagement with the organization.
• Encompassing extensive travel, ensure the successful and seamless execution of programme activities, demonstrating your commitment to achieving tangible impact.

Qualification and Experience

• Should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Social Sciences, or development studies, (Post Graduate in a relevant discipline is preferred).
• 8-12 years of professional experience in a fast-paced and growing environment, with at least 3 years working in a leadership role.
• A proven track record of effective leadership and management, ideally within the realm of educational or child-centric initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic partnership development and management.
• Strong analytical acumen to assess team performance and implement improvements.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to devise and implement creative strategies.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to oversee on-ground implementation.

Competencies

• Persuasive Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills. When writing or speaking comes across as persuasive, credible, and polished with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Achieving results: Demonstrate drive and determination to achieve both results and success; can be counted upon to successfully exceed goals; regularly pushes self and others for results; bottom-line oriented, persisting despite obstacles and opposition.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Analyzes information to understand relationships, patterns, and causes and effects, integrate data, and check facts. This is done with both qualitative and quantitative information, making rational and timely judgments on the basis of the information that is available.
• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Developing others: Planning and supporting the development of an individual’s skills and abilities so that they can fulfil current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively.
• Leadership presence: Has an interpersonal style that engages others and encourages trust. Influences others using personal power and does so in a fashion that has charm, style, and a genuine sense of empathy. Balances this highly personal concern for others with a sense of professionalism and with actions that are consistent with his/her words.

How to Apply:

Share your CV/Profile with a brief note (cover letter) telling why you find yourself a right fit for the role, with the subject line {Your Name}- <Position Applied> at jobs@smilefoundationindia.org

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Smile Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer