About the Organization

Action For Autism (AFA) is a not-for-profit that has pioneered the autism movement in South Asia. AFA’s mission is to facilitate the empowerment of persons with autism and their families; and to act as a catalyst for change that enables persons with autism to live as fully participating members of the community. AFA serves as a pioneer for innovation in autism education, research, and training while strengthening autism advocacy worldwide. Over the 30 years of our existence, AFA has impacted policy, initiated early identification, catalysed educational inclusion, promoted the demystification of professional knowledge, and facilitated parents to become change makers.

- About the Position_

AFA has a collegial and consultative environment, while individuals have responsibility for driving specific areas of work, they work in consultation with others in the team without compromising on effectiveness or timeliness in rendering services and results. The person will be responsible for managing day to day administration and financial matters and providing programmatic support to program leaders. They will report to the Directors of AFA and will work with the program leaders to achieve objectives of AFA.

- Responsibilities_

Work alongside HR & Admin, Finance and Accounts, Fundraising and Marketing and ensure efficient execution and teamwork.

- Work alongside administration and operations of the two facilities
- Jasola and Ananda
- Manage the administrative team
- Ensure all services run effectively
- Ensure proper and effective maintenance of property and equipment
- Explore partnerships for funding, employment, trainings among others
- Manage HR processes - recruitment, induction, payroll,



appraisal, reviews, exit etc.
- Work alongside Finance and Accounts department in day-to-day activities
- Vet invoices and approve expenses
- Ensure books of accounts are maintained in proper order
- Contribute to the preparation and periodic budgetary reviews
- Document existing SOPs for Finance, HR, Clinical Services and suggest improvements as required
- Competencies_

Education and Experience

- Graduation and above
- At least four years of experience in a leadership role
- A basic understanding of finances and organizational development

Knowledge

- Understand the disability sector, its trends and challenges
- Familiar with government policy and trends related to convergence with development issues/policies and schemes
- Ability to understand the key challenges faced by the disability sector and to
- present solutions in line with rights-based approach to disability

Communication

- Superior verbal & written communication skills in English and Hindi
- Solid interpersonal and networking skills
- Experience with digital marketing and social media

Personal Skills

- Excellent management skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Use resources wisely and effectively so as to leverage maximum value
- Multi task in a low resourced environment
- Establish priorities
- Hands-on and lead by example
- Work to purpose and to results
- Work with people with diverse abilities
- Be a team player - Enthusiastic personality with positive attitude
- Have the drive to contribute and the enthusiasm to grow with the organisation

Pay: From ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits :

- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Admin & Operations Officer (Delhi)
🏢 Action For Autism
📍 Delhi