Action For Autism invites applications from individuals looking for an exciting opportunity in the development sector.
Designation: Manager Admin & Operations
Reports to: Directors
Location: New Delhi, India
About the Organization
Action For Autism (AFA) is a not-for-profit that has pioneered the autism movement in South Asia. AFA’s mission is to facilitate the empowerment of persons with autism and their families; and to act as a catalyst for change that enables persons with autism to live as fully participating members of the community. AFA serves as a pioneer for innovation in autism education, research, and training while strengthening autism advocacy worldwide. Over the 30 years of our existence, AFA has impacted policy, initiated early identification, catalyzed educational inclusion, promoted the demystification of professional knowledge, and facilitated parents to become change makers.
About the Position
The person will be responsible for managing day to day administration and financial matters and providing programmatic support to Program leaders. S/He will report to the Founder Directors of AFA and will work with the Program leaders to achieve objectives of AFA.
AFA has a collegial and consultative environment, while individuals have responsibility for driving specific areas of work, they work in consultation with others in the team without compromising on effectiveness or timeliness in rendering services and results.
Responsibilities
Work alongside HR & Admin, Finance and Accounts, Fundraising and Marketing and ensure efficient execution and teamwork.
- Work alongside administration and operations of the two facilities- Jasola and Ananda
- Manage the administration, front office and housekeeping staff
- Ensure proper and effective maintenance of property and equipment incl IT infrastructure
- Ensure all services run effectively
- Work alongside Finance and Accounts department in day to day activities
- Vet invoices and approve expenses
- Ensure books of accounts are maintained in proper order
- Contribute to the preparation and periodic budgetary reviews
- Manage all HR processes for the organization – recruitment, induction, payroll, appraisal, reviews, exit etc
- Manage public communications, website and social media presence
Competencies
- Education and Experience
- Graduation and above
- At least four years of experience in a leadership role
- A basic understanding of finances and organizational development
- Knowledge
- Understand the disability sector, its trends and challenges
- Familiar with government policy and trends related to convergence with development issues/policies and schemes
- Ability to understand the key challenges faced by the disability sector and to present solutions in line with rights-based approach to disability
- Communication
- Superior verbal & written communication skills in English and Hindi
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills
- Experience with digital marketing and social media
- Personal Skills
- Excellent management skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Ability to use resources wisely and effectively so as to leverage maximum value
- Ability to multi task in a low resourced environment
- Ability to establish priorities
- Ability to be hands-on and lead by example
- Ability to work to purpose and to results
- Ability to work with people with diverse abilities
- A Team player - Enthusiastic personality with positive attitude
- Has the drive to contribute beyond a tight remit and the enthusiasm to grow with the organisation
Interested candidates are invited to send their complete CV with a covering letter to positions.afa@gmail.com
Last date of sending applications-30th Aug 2023
- Salary : NA
- Exprience : 4.0 To 5.0 Year
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