Job Description

HelpAge India is a leading charitable organisation working with and for older people in India for over 46 years. It runs healthcare, agecare, livelihood, disaster response and digital empowerment programs throughout the country and advocates for the elder cause. It became the first and only Indian organisation to be honoured with the ‘UN Population Award 2020’ for its exemplary work in the field of ageing, recognition of the organisation’s outstanding contribution to population issues and efforts in the realisation of older persons rights in India. We have been awarded highest CRISIL VO 1A grading for excellence in operations and high credibility.

We are now looking for suitable candidates for the position of State Head (West Bengal & North East States). The position is based at Kolkata. The selected candidate will lead state team and will report to Chief Operating Officer at Head Office

The incumbentwill be responsible for all the functions like program implementation, fundraising, advocacy and office administration in the state of West Bengal and North Eastern States.

Responsibilities

Responsible to develop and nurture strong programmatic mindset, train staff on programs and catalyse their performance to meet program quality and targets

Lead market research and analysis, donor/partner mapping, assessment of government partnerships (state of West Bengal & North Eastern States), synthesize qualitative and quantitative trends to identify growth opportunities in thematic segments of health, agecare and livelihoods.

Build and nurture relationships with state government agencies, policy makers, bilateral/multilateral agencies, large corporations focused on CSR as well as donors & philanthropies in the ecosystem 

Identify institutional donors to be targeted and potential value propositions for each donor, creation of market share for HelpAge India. 

Develop and implement elderly focused programmes for the state of West Bengal, train state implementation staff and catalyse state staff performance in fulfilling program targets

Will be responsible for managing the state operations. Lead the team and guide and support them in achieving their goals

Will be responsible for maintaining the HelpAge India’s leadership and mission in the state.

Organise events and conferences for enhancing and spreading awareness about the vision of the organisation

Key Technical Attributes:

A go-getter who will have the ability to independently lead strategic relationships with key stakeholders and potential HelpAge India clients/partners in both public and private sector 

Proven competencies in relationship management, including evidence of conflict resolution abilities and developing long-lasting relations with teams, donors and partners. 

Experience and proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams. 

Strong analytical skills, with ability to effectively articulate HelpAge India’s proposition to senior leaders in Government, CSR and development sector, leading from the front in key meetings/presentations. 

Should be able to work in an entrepreneurial environment and have the ability to steer operational aspects in addition to strategy. 

Excellent written (especially proposal writing) and oral communications including creating compelling presentations. 

Financial acumen is essential - ability to size opportunities, budgets. etc 

HelpAge India is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without prejudice to caste, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

Graduates/Post Graduates with relevant experience of 12-15 years, in handling goal-oriented objectives, who would like to make a difference to the society, may apply within 15 days with full details of last salary drawn, expected salary, three references at hr@helpageindia.org,

HelpAge India is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity. For more information, visit www.helpageindia.org. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Due to the urgency of the position, interviews may be scheduled even before the closure of advertisement. Hence, interested candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest. Please note that we will not be able to notify all applicants. Only short-listed candidates will be notified about the interview date. 

About Company

Helpage India is a non-governmental organization established in 1978. The registration number of the organization is: 9270?(28-04-1978). The organization is operational in Delhi, India. Helpage India works in the area of Aged and elderly, etc. The NGO works towards the promotion of sustainable development.

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