Chief Operating Officer:
- 1. Context
- Arpan is growing in scale and complexity. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will play a critical role in translating the organisation’s vision and mission into high-impact, scalable programmes and delivery. The role demands strategic alignment, operational excellence to manage multi-state programmes, and solid cross-functional leadership to advance Arpan’s goals in prevention and healing.
- 2. Organogram
- Board
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- Founder & Chief Executive
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- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- 3. Key Objectives of the Job
- Translate Arpan’s vision and mission into scalable, sustainable, and impact-driven programmes and activities.
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across programmes and ensure high quality execution of multi state programmes.
- Foster cross-team collaboration, efficiency, and accountability.
- Support the CEO in donor engagement, by contributing to programme strategy, outcomes, and impact data.
- 4. Major Deliverables
- 1. Strategic Leadership & Programme Oversight
- Hold end-to-end accountabilities for all current and emerging programmes and enabling functions, including Prevention, Healing, Government Partnerships, Content & Curriculum, Research, Monitoring & Evaluation.
- Co-create and lead multi-year strategies for Arpan’s programme impact.
- Lead innovation and model-building efforts that position Arpan as a pioneer in the child protection ecosystem.
- Ensure programme design and implementation are grounded in organisational goals, field insights, and robust evidence.
- Dedicate focused time for strategic reflection, learning, and thought partnership with internal teams and external experts.
2. Partnerships & External Representation
- Support the CEO in funder conversations by providing programme insights, impact narratives, and strategic context.
- Represent Arpan at external forums, with donors and partners, particularly in programme-related conversations.
- Build strategic partnerships to strengthen
📌 Chief Operating Officer (Mumbai)
🏢 Arpan
📍 Mumbai