Internship Offer: Assistant to the Executive Director
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
TARA is a joint venture by two organizations: One Indian Trust named ONYVA and one French NGO/not-for-profit association named CHAYA FRANCE. TARA has been working towards child protection and education for the last 12 years in Delhi and has established:
- 3 Homes for “Children in Need of Care and Protection” registered under the Juvenile and Justice Act, 2015, called TARA Tots, TARA Boys and TARA Girls,
- 1 after-care program named TARA Big Birds for the children who have turned 18 and are ready to transform into adulthood
- 1 Outreach Centre opened in February 2019, to provide education to children and promote family strengthening in a marginalized community of Saidulajab in South Delhi.
TARA Executive Director has to the responsiblity:
- To ensure that the best interest of the children remain our foremost priority in all decision making.
- To guarantee the quality of the service delivered by TARA.
- To ensure sufficient funding for the homes.
- To ensure full legal compliance.>
The assistant to the Executive Director will assist her in the following:
OPERATIONAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
- Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization
- Ensure that the operation of the organization meets the expectations of its Beneficiaries, Trustees and Funders
- Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization
- Draft policies and prepare procedures to implement the organizational policies; review existing policies on an annual basis
PROGRAM PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
- Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization’s programs and services
- Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the programs and services of the organization to maintain or improve quality
HUMAN RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
- Determine staffing requirements for organizational management and program delivery
- Oversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices including the development of job description for all staff
- Recruit, interview and select staff that have the right technical and personal abilities to help further the organization’s mission
- Ensure that all staff receives an orientation to the organization and that appropriate training is provided
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
- Work with Managers and Trustees to prepare a comprehensive budget
- Research funding sources, oversee the development of fund raising plans and proof-read funding proposals to increase the funds of the organization
- Participate in fundraising activities
- Ensure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed
COMMUNITY RELATIONS/ADVOCACY
- Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the organization and to identify changes in the community served by the organization
- Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, bureaucrats, politicians, partners, schools and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization
- Represent the organization at community activities to enhance the organization’s community profile
RISK MANAGEMENT
- Identify and evaluate the risks to the organization’s people (beneficiaries, staff, management, volunteers), property, finances, goodwill, and image and implement measures to control risks
Application:
The internship will be based in Delhi and will be unpaid. If you wish to apply, please send your C.V. and motivation letter (in English) to annick.adam@gmail.com