Job Opportunity for Team Lead/ Senior Program Manager (Workplace Inclusion) at ChangeInkk in New Delhi

Position

ChangeInkk, Workplace Inclusion, Senior Program Manager/Team Lead

About ChangeINKK

Humans are genetically different in terms of our race, gender, and ethnicity, among other things, but also in the way our brains are wired. Neurodiversity is the concept that diverse neurological conditions impact the way our brains are wired, and neurodivergent individuals possess a variety of diverse skills that can drive innovation and creativity.

Our aim at ChangeInkk is to remove the stigma around neurodiversity and specific learning disabilities (SLDs). Approximately 1 in 5 people globally are dyslexic; they have average or above average IQ but struggle with reading, writing, spelling, and sometimes math. Strong social stigma often limits opportunities for individuals to succeed, along with lack of access to support systems and resources. There is an urgent need to work with companies to encourage hiring and support of neurodivergent individuals in the workplace in order to foster creativity and innovation, and to promote economic development.

ChangeInkk is a new organization committed to working on causes of inclusion of persons with disabilities, gender equality, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. We collaborate with diverse stakeholders including youth, parents, educators, private sector, civil society, and government to ink sustainable change.

ChangeInkk is led by Noopur Jhunjhunwala, a parent advocate, who has 20 years of experience working with the government, private sector, and development agencies across policy, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. The organisation is being incubated by The Convergence Foundation, which is a grantmaking-incubation organisation that builds institutions in key white spaces of the development sector in India. The Convergence Foundation’s portfolio includes Ashoka University, Central Square Foundation, India Leaders for Social Sector, and other organisations working on system-reform.

Position Summary

We are looking to hire an exceptional Senior Program Manager (SPM)/Team Lead (TL) to join the ChangeInkk team, which will work on inclusion of neurodivergent individuals in the workplace. The SPM/TL will work directly with private sector stakeholders and industry associations to promote the inclusion of neurodivergent individuals in the workplace and encourage entrepreneurs.

This is a great opportunity for those who like working in a start-up environment, enjoy working with multiple stakeholders, and care deeply about removing the stigma around SLDs in the workplace. This role includes working with stakeholders in the private sector, industry associations, government and other areas, and engaging with them on strategic projects that have the potential to improve the lives of millions of people in India.

Key responsibilities

• Working with stakeholders across the private sector, industry associations, and the broader ecosystem to further the cause of inclusion of neurodivergent individuals in the workplace
• Working with Changeinkk leadership to define targets and goals for the project and execute against those
• Design interventions backed by research and insight, including engaging in secondary research, speaking with experts and synthesizing data from multiple data points to recommend and advocate for an appropriate solution
• Develop and execute a capacity building strategy for employers, industry associations.
• Oversee the creation and dissemination of knowledge products or toolkits across multiple areas of the Employer system (e.g. workplace, start-up competitions, etc.)
• Take on diverse operational tasks to ensure organizational success
• Assist the leadership team with creating and maintaining deep engagement with technical experts, advisors, government, and others
• Maintain and grow the existing champion / advisor network for learning disabilities/dyslexia, and initiate/participate in a wide range of interventions, not limited to one-to-one meetings, proposals, events, intermediary networks and personal networking
• Work cross functionally across the organization to develop the activities and programs as needed, so as to build coalitions and collaborations with the intention to build a high-performing and execution focused team

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Undergraduate degree from a top tier institution; while there is no preference for a particular major or specialization, we expect to see a high degree of intellectual curiosity and sophistication
• 6-10 years of work experience in a challenging/ high growth environment. Experience working in or leading Diversity & Inclusion work at a large corporation is strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Solid planning and organizational skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, protocol and deadline
• Excellent writing ability that is clear, concise and analytical in style
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder-facing skills including solid presentation and facilitation skills
• High level of flexibility and responsiveness with the ability to shift priorities quickly and as organizational demands require

Desired Qualities

• Understanding of diversity and inclusion best practices in a corporate sector / workplace environment and/or needs of neurodivergent adults in this setting
• Ability to take initiative and develop solutions quickly and effectively
• Ability to understand and consider organizational culture and change
• Ability to function and interact in a professional level capacity to sustain the mission, culture and best interests of the respective organizations
• Ability to adapt and exhibit confidence in a highly evolving, agile, and fast paced work environment
• Ability to do research and distill important concepts in a structured, concise, yet comprehensive manner
• Broad and strategic mindset, creative aptitude and effective use of independent judgment
• Operating style suited to working in a small-organization setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued

Compensation

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales and will depend upon the candidate’s experience.

Location

New Delhi, India