Associate Director, Akikaran REACH Fellowship

Associate Director, Akikaran REACH Fellowship

Location: Delhi/Remote, with extensive travel across states where fellows are placed.

About Akikaran REACH Fellowship

Through this Fellowship, we are addressing critical challenges faced by marginalized communities in remote regions of India. We envision a social change where marginalized communities in remote regions of India have equitable access to quality education, gender equity, social inclusion and mental well-being. 

Problems we address:

1. Lack of access to quality integrated programs in SEL and well-being with a focus on gender equity and social inclusion in remote regions
2. Lack of resource mobilization and capacity support for remote geography organizations

Outcomes we want to achieve:

1. Enhanced access to quality education, gender equity and inclusion for marginalized children
2. Focused support for organizational capacity building for host organizations
3. Collaborative knowledge and research generated

Position Summary

The Fellowship Associate Director is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of the Akikaran REACH Fellowship. This role requires strong leadership, project management skills, and a deep understanding of leadership development, organizational development, program design and development and research methodologies along with a strong conviction in the power of collaborative action and building leadership.

What NEAID Can Offer You

1. A challenging yet flexible workplace in which every individual employee's staff journey is tracked for excellence and leadership development.
2. A work environment enabling people to be their best selves.
3. This is an opportunity to be part of one of the most visionary movements in the education space, which is at a pivotal point in expanding its scale and outreach while working with changemakers in different regions.
4. A chance to interact with diverse people and organizations across the North East, working in the education & development sector.

Responsibilities

Oversee the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of Fellows for the program.

Design and develop the Fellowship program, including its structure, objectives, and deliverables, in alignment with the collective's goals.

Establish and maintain partnerships with host organizations to facilitate the placement and integration of Fellows.

Develop and implement comprehensive training and development programs for Fellows, ensuring they acquire the necessary skills and knowledge.

Monitor and evaluate the performance of Fellows, providing guidance, support, and feedback as needed.

Collaborate with host organizations to identify organizational development and research needs, and ensure Fellows are effectively addressing these areas.

Ensure the effective implementation of Fellowship projects, addressing challenges and facilitating problem-solving as required.

Manage the Fellowship program budget, ensuring optimal resource utilization and financial accountability.

Prepare and present regular reports on the Fellowship program's progress, impact, and outcomes to stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

 

8-9 years of experience in program management, capacity building, or similar roles in the development sector.

Prior exposure towards working in remote geographies will be an added advantage.

Deep understanding of organization development, research methodologies, collaborative  projects and implementation strategies.

Proven track record in curriculum development, training, and mentorship programs.

1. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
3. Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and implement continuous improvements.
4. Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and a commitment to measuring impact and effectiveness.
5. Experience in establishing strategic partnerships and collaborations.
6. Applicants with past experience in SEL project and fellowship management will be given preference.

Compensation
Apart from being a part of a young and dynamic learning team, the individual will receive a healthy compensation at par with the sector benchmark for this position, commensurate with the individual’s prior experience and qualifications. The expected salary will be 10-15 lacs per annum CTC.

To apply

Interested candidates may complete and submit this 

pre-work along with their CV and cover letter to  akikaran.reach.fellowship@gmail.com  (please also cc:  sarayu@neaid.org)