Job Opportunity for Associate to the Founder’s Office at Simple Education Foundation in Delhi

Simple Education Foundation (SEF) is a not-for-profit organization based in Delhi. We’re a diverse group of educators, engineers, teachers, economists and storytellers, who share a common vision of quality education for all children in India. Our team is young, dynamic, bold and audacious enough to make this vision come true in our lifetime.

We believe that every child deserves an excellent education irrespective of where they are born, that their socioeconomic status does not determine who they want to be and who they can be. At SEF, our vision is to empower children to build a better tomorrow and we believe that this will happen when our public education system is fixed and it has the ability to provide all children with equal opportunities.

Our mission is to reinvent 50000 government schools as centres of high-quality learning for all children by 2030. And we intend to do that by building high-quality and sustainable government school transformation programs that work at the intersection of parents, teachers and principals.

About the role:

Simple Education Foundation is currently in a high growth phase- looking to exponentially strengthen its culture, team and impact in the next few quarters. This role will entail supporting the Senior Leadership Team in realising Organisational goals and in maximising their effectiveness and efficiency. The associate will be responsible to help the Senior Leadership Team achieve their outcomes with 30% less time invested. The associate is expected to spend 70% of their time working with the Chief Program Officer and 20% of their time with the COO and CEO. The remaining 10% of their time will be devoted to learning and development needs.

The individual we’re looking for:

• Will complete a variety of administrative tasks for the SLT including but not limited to: managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is often confidential.
• Will be Managing the agenda, scheduling and coordination and travel plans for events, meetings and conversations for the SLT.
• Will Communicate directly (email and social media), and on behalf of the SLT, with Board members, donors, SEF staff, and others, on matters related to SLT’s programmatic and other initiatives
• Will provide a bridge for smooth communication between the SLT and internal departments/ projects; in order to demonstrate the credibility, trust and value system of the leadership team
• Will Work closely and effectively with the SLT to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately
• Will Successfully complete critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement emails, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the SLT’s ability to effectively lead the organisation
• Will Prioritize conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
• Will Follow up on contacts made by the SLT and supports the cultivation of ongoing relationships
• Will Co-write articles, blogs and posts with the SLT to share SEF’s ongoing work and learnings
• Will be applying for fellowships, prizes and seminars that will be valuable for the Leaning and Development of SLT and the visibility of SEF.

You must have:

• 1-3 years of experience working in the social sector. Preference will be given to those who have worked in a development-focused start-up before.
• Excellent in both verbal as well as written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Have a keen interest in the impact sector and a strong purpose at the heart with a great analytical bent of mind.
• Exposure to social media and contemporary tools and techniques.
• The willingness to get their hands dirty (very hands-on) i.e you are excited to learn new things and do not shy away from going above and beyond the traditional growth paths
• Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• The wherewithal to work under ambiguity and be innovative with limited resources
• Patience to navigate all kinds of unprecedented challenges and failures
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Google Suite is mandatory

At SEF, you will:

• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team including the COO, CPO and CEO.
• Create structures and tools that will effectively support our educational initiatives
• Write journals/articles/blogs to document key insights from these training

You will need to:

• Have a strong desire to make a difference
• Be comfortable with nonprofit salaries
• Be quick on your feet as a decision-maker
• Meet targets and deadlines as required
• Be willing to take up additional responsibilities outside your profile if need be
• Commit to working with us for a minimum of 2 years, as change takes time

Salary and benefits

Compensation will be between Rs 4,50,000 – Rs 5,50,000 based on the experience of the candidate and will include the following perks

• The dedicated sum to avail health insurance
• Paid well-being and period leaves
• Monthly reimbursements for phone and internet bills
• Inclusive and diverse teams
• Great Place To Work certified

Please note that preference will be given to those from minority communities including women, trans and non-binary people from Muslim and other religious minority communities.

To know more about us and our work, go to: www.simpleeducationfoundation.org

Location – Delhi