Job Opportunity for Associate Director – Skill-Ed at Bhumi in Chennai

Job Description The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient and effective running of the Bhumi’s Skill-ed programme and will have overall strategic and operational responsibilities towards driving the vision and mission of the program. You will have to identify demands for skill-development, competency standards, and qualifications required by employers; help design, train and place 5x more youth over the next 2-3 years.

Primary Responsibilities include: Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation and delivery of the programmes including effective delivery of the sessions by trainers, assessments, impact evaluation, volunteer mobilization, communication, budgeting & finance. Continuously monitor the effectiveness of the programmes, rigorously evaluate, and engage all stakeholders proactively in making improvements.

Build structures, systems to support the execution of the programmes in the best possible manner with a focus on continuous learning, improvement, and rapid growth. Collaborate with Academic Institutions, NGOs, corporates, funders, government & the community to increase the reach and impact of the programmes Track, follow up and report on the timely implementation of the goals for the project Preferred Education Qualification / Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in the social sector.

Prior experience in project management and leading teams is mandatory. Skilling Sector background is mandatory. Any Graduate. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong leadership development and team-building capabilities Ability to drive outcome-oriented plans through the team’s collective effort Good influencing skills , people engagement, networking and listening skills Good written and verbal communication skills Highly resourceful team-player, who is self-driven with high ownership Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions Willingness to travel – locally and nationally Other Information: Reporting to: Director, Programmes Title: Senior Manager to Associate Director, based on profile Scope: Full time Expected Joining Date: Immediate Minimum commitment: Three Years