Action Aid India requires Country Director

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Greetings!

 

I am writing to you from Third Sector Partners,an executive search firm for the

development sector.We have been retained by our client , ActionAid, India to

recruit its Country Director .

 

Please find attached the Position Description document for the above mentioned

post.

 

Action Aid India requires Country Director: Apply

ActionAid India is a member of ActionAid International working in the country

since 1972. ActionAid India is governed by its national Board and General

Assembly composed of a cross section of committed people from a broad spectrum

of Indian society.

ActionAid together with it partners works with the communities, organizations

and movements of excluded and poor people to eradicate poverty and ensure human

rights and justice. ActionAid’s current focus of work is on the issues of Right

to Food, Right to Education, Right to Human Security, Right to Health and Right

to Housing.

ActionAid's operations in India are spread over 12 regional offices across 24

states and 1 Union Territory. With a core staff of 200, it works with over 100

long-term NGO partners reaching out to a population of over 10 million people to

achieve its mission.

We are looking for a visionary and strategic leader who will lead the

development and implementation of a bold new strategy for the next generation

work in India as well as contribute to the development and impact of ActionAid’s

work internationally. The successful candidate will lead in thought and action,

be committed to social justice and rights of the poor and excluded people and

will influence public policies and opinion. She/he will ensure growth and

development of the donor and supporter base in the country to support

ActionAid’s work.

Qualified development professionals across multiple sectors ranging from NGO,

academia, government and corporate are invited to apply. Applicants should have

relevant higher education and depth of experience related to this role as well

as comprehensive understanding about issues related to poverty, exclusion and

injustice from local to national to global. Candidates must have an excellent

track record of leading and managing large and complex organizations. The

candidate should have aptitude and entrepreneurial qualities to strengthen

ActionAid’s voluntary fundraising in India.

He/She will also demonstrate skills and ability to manage a multidisciplinary

team, policy advocacy initiatives, fundraising and donor and core stakeholder

relations. The candidate will be aligned to ActionAid's values, will have

excellent inter-personal and team building skills with ability to create an

empowering work culture.

Excellent communication skills in English and at least two national languages

are essential. An experience of working with national governance boards will be

an asset.

The position will be based in New Delhi, with frequent national and

international travel. The position is offered under AA International’s

international terms and conditions for a fixed term renewable contract.

Applicants should send an updated CV including two referees to

info@... latest by 4th of December 2009. We respect all

applications but can only respond to shortlisted candidates. For more

information on ActionAid India visit www.actionaidindia.org.

Detailed job description can be obtained by emailing your request to our search

firm Third Sector Partners on info@....

Whilst all applicants are assessed strictly on their individual merits,

qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Best Regards,

 

Poulomee Ghosh

 

Knowledge Manager and Head - Compliance | Third Sector Partners | CxO and Board

Searches for Social Sector |

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