Job description
Me
to We India
to We India
Associate
Director
Director
Me
To We is seeking an experienced full-time Associate Director to
join our team in India. The Associate Diretor will educate and empower the
in-country team, the fly-in facilitation team, and work close with the Free the
Children India team to provide life chan
To We is seeking an experienced full-time Associate Director to
join our team in India. The Associate Diretor will educate and empower the
in-country team, the fly-in facilitation team, and work close with the Free the
Children India team to provide life chan
ging experiences to youth, families and
corporations. The Associate Director will be responsible for ensuring the India
program is of the utmost quality with the highest attention of detail given to
risk management and the safety of our staff and participants. The position is
based out of Me To We office in Udaipur, Rajasthan in India with frequent
travel to the Kumbhalgarh Region.
A
minimum 2 year commitment is required.
minimum 2 year commitment is required.
Roles
and Responsibilities of Me to We India Associate Director
and Responsibilities of Me to We India Associate Director
**
Responsibilities:
Summary
- Responsible
for the quality and development of the Me to We trip program in India
Risk
Management
Management
- Manage
the Risk Management procedures in country, and ensure procedures are
implemented and adhered to - Provide
immediate support and guidance to facilitators to ensure the health and
safety of trip participants - Problem-solve
escalated issues - Ensure
the Trips Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and India Risk Management
are adhered to by the India team, fly-in facilitators, and all trip
partners - Ensure
high standard of service and safety to participants including lodging,
transportation, meals and volunteer experience - Responsibility
for 24 hour India emergency phone
Program
Management
Management
- Strategic
quarterly planning - Manage
quality connections and programming from the build site to community
interactions to cultural experiences - Responsible
for management of logistics and operations related to preparation and
execution of Me to We programming in India - Responsible
for management of logistics, including transportation, programming,
bookings, accommodation, inventory, build site tasks, etc. - Oversee
the itinerary creation for Youth and Corporate & Family trips and
customization based on client needs - Relationship
management with third party accommodations, transporters, and vendors - Work
on an integrated basis with a variety of departments in the Toronto office
Team
Management
Management
- Provide
leadership, management and supervision to the India trips team and fly-in
facilitators as assigned by the Toronto leadership and coordination office
- Train
and develop Translator & Cultural Facilitators and onboard fly-in
facilitators pre-trip
Additional
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Act
as a strong ambassador for Free the Children India, with expert knowledge
on the projects in country - Periodic
facilitation of both Youth and Corporate & Family trips
Skills
and Qualifications:
and Qualifications:
- Experience
in and knowledge of Me to We Trips programming - Demonstrated
interest in India social issues and culture - Experience
living and working in different cultures - High
level of professionalism with strong work ethic - Strong
team leadership and people management skills - Excellent
oral and written communications skills that translates to a variety of
stakeholders - Strong
organizational and time management skills and the ability to manage
multiple responsibilities within tight deadlines and to manage the time of
the facilitators - Public
speaking - Flexibility
with delegated tasks and responsibilities as the position evolves - Training
and experience in risk management - Background
in wilderness first aid - Minimum
of 2 years field work experience - Teaching
certificate and/or experience planning curriculum - Experience
assessing needs, budgeting, implementing programs oversees - Experience
coordinating youth and volunteer trips is an asset - Creativity,
initiative, and problem solving - Hindi
as a second language is an asset
How to apply
Please
submit resume at: http://www.metowe.com/about-us/careers/?cc=show&id=4412008
submit resume at: http://www.metowe.com/about-us/careers/?cc=show&id=4412008