Role & responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

- Shape the 3-5 year strategy with the Executive Director and turn it into annual plans, budgets and targets.
- Drive organizational growth by expanding MVS India's annual turnover, project portfolio and team.
- Decide where we grow next themes, geographies and partnership models.
- Stand in for the Executive Director when required and prepare papers for the Governing Board.

Programme Operations & Quality

- Ensure all programmes are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
- Conduct monthly reviews of progress, expenditure and risks, and take timely corrective action where projects fall behind.
- Build a learning culture through M&E; and visit project sites regularly.

Team Leadership & People Development

- Lead, mentor and hold accountable all Heads of Department through clear goals, KPIs and regular reviews.
- Resolve cross-functional issues and build strong coordination so all departments work towards shared goals.
- Lead senior hiring and succession planning, and uphold MVS India's safeguarding policies.
- Draw on a solid development-sector network to identify and refer suitable candidates for key roles as MVS India grows.

Partnerships, Donor Relations & Resource Mobilisation

- Oversee Resource Mobilisation & Grant Management strategy, pipeline and major proposals.
- Build senior relationships with CSR Heads, CXOs, foundations and government; lead high-value negotiations.
- Represent MVS India at CSR, philanthropic and government platforms.

Finance, Compliance & Governance

- Review budgets with Finance and monitor utilisation against donor agreements.
- Ensure compliance with Section 135 and the CSR Rules, 12A/80G, statutory filings and donor requirements.
- Strengthen systems, policies and risk management,



and report regularly to the ED and Board

Qualifications & Experience :-

- Postgraduate degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Rural Management, Public Policy, Management or a related field.
- 15+ years in the development sector, with at least 7 years at Director, Deputy Director or senior HOD level.
- Proven fundraising record, with an established network of CSR, foundation and institutional donors.
- Proven record of leading large multi-sector programmes and senior teams across districts or states.
- Exposure to CSR, institutional grants and government programmes, with sound knowledge of the CSR Rules.
- Experience in Board governance, audits and due diligence; fluent in English and Hindi; willing to travel.

Key Competencies :-

- Grounded leadership leads by example.
- Strategic and practical vision with execution.
- Sound judgement decides or escalates wisely.
- Empathy and fairness treats people with dignity.
- Clear communicator with boards and communities.
- Integrity transparent and ethical.
- Robust network CSR, donors and development sector.
- Digital tools working knowledge is an advantage

Expected Behaviours :-

Leadership

- Owns results and never passes blame to the team.
- Sets clear expectations and gives honest feedback.
- Stays calm in a crisis and gives the team direction.
- Is fair, consistent and follows through.

Adaptability

- Adjusts plans quickly when donor, policy or field conditions change.
- Handles uncertainty and competing priorities with focus.
- Moves easily between Board rooms and field visits.
- Learns from setbacks and helps the team bounce back.

Openness to Change

- Welcomes new ideas, digital tools and ways of working.
- Listens to the team, partners and communities before deciding.
- Questions old habits while respecting what already works.
- Leads change with care, bringing people along

📌 Assistant Director (Jaipur)
🏢 Manav Vikas Sanstha
📍 Jaipur