Organisation: A CLIENT OF THIRD SECTOR PARTNERS

Job Title: EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Reports to: CEO

Location: MUMBAI

INTRODUCTION:

- Our client is philanthropic asset manager and advisory partner to funders. Through a unique philanthropic model, organization places itself at the centre of grant-making by providing initial grants and managing funding from other donor partners. These grants are used for both financial and non-financial growth of small to mid-size grassroots NGOs, committed to empowering vulnerable children, women and communities.

- The organization is looking for a dynamic leader responsible for translating organisation's strategic vision into effective operational plans and excellence. The role ensures disciplined execution across programs, systems, governance, and learning

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Excellence & Process Management:

- Drive the execution of organisation's strategic priorities by converting vision into clear operational plans, timelines, and measurable outcomes.

- Oversee end-to-end internal operations, ensuring systems and processes are efficient, data-driven, and aligned with organisation goals.

- Establish operational KPIs and dashboards to maintain transparency, accountability, and timely course correction.

- Strengthen cross-functional integration, ensuring seamless collaboration between Programs, Operations, Finance, MEL, and Partnerships.

Governance & Entity Compliance:

- Establish robust systems to ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and internal policy requirements across organization and its group entities.

Risk Management & Internal Controls:

- Co-own and maintain an enterprise-wide risk management framework along with the CFO, covering operational, reputational, legal, and programmatic risks.

- Collaborate with the CFO to manage the risk register and lead periodic risk reviews.

- Conduct risk assessments and strengthen internal controls to close identified gaps, risk flags and compliance gaps.

Technology & Process Innovation:

- Lead system integration efforts to strengthen backend efficiency and scalability.

- Oversee the adoption and implementation of identifies tech platform to streamline workflows and enable automation.

- Continuously evaluate system usage, user experience, and overall operational impact.

- Identify and reduce operational inefficiencies through technology-driven improvements.

Program Strategy & Oversight:

- Provide strategic direction for the grant making portfolio.

- Oversee grant planning, tracking, and disbursement, CSR allocations, funding cycles, and compliance requirements.

- Lead monitoring of portfolio performance; ensure compliance with grants governance, legal requirements, and CSR/ donor mandates

- Facilitate meaningful field engagement and build deep relationships with partners.

- Coordinate with internal teams to integrate stakeholder insights, sector trends, and partnership opportunities into grant making strategy.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL):

- Guide the MEL function to drive evidence-based data-driven frameworks.

- Develop and drive a learning agenda that supports evidence-based decisions and adaptive program design.

- Oversee creation of actionable knowledge products (e.g., case studies, briefs, insights) to enhance organisation's thought leadership.

- Leverage organisation's MEL experience to build a strong learning desk and create continuous feedback loops for effective program execution.

People & Team Leadership:

- Lead and inspire teams, build team capability and create space for ownership and growth.

- Foster culture rooted in organisation's values.

- Support succession planning and internal learning.

Note: The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- A postgraduate degree-MBA or a Master's in Social Work, Sociology or Development Studies is desirable.

MUST HAVES:

- Minimum 17 years of experience in the development sector; strong corporate professionals with demonstrated alignment to the sector may also be considered.

- Strong exposure to program management, operations, and organisational systems.

- Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving integration between programs and operations.

- Strong understanding of risk management and digital transformation.

- Expertise in process design, optimisation and management.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

- Strategic thinker with the ability to operationalise long-term vision into decisive action.

- Strong leadership and people management skills.

- Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities, comfort with ambiguity and complexity.

- Values-driven, collaborative, and comfortable working in complexity.

- Brings curiosity, structure, empathy and disciplined execution.