Job Description

CRUSADE

Position Title: Programme Director

Organisation: Centre for Rural Systems and Development ( CRUSADE)

Location: 10, Sakthi Avenue, Karanodai, Chennai 600 067.

Reporting to: Secretary

Last date of receiving applications: 31st October , 2022.

Background:

Centre for Rural Systems and Development (CRUSADE), a registered voluntary organization, was setup in 1991 in Tiruvallur district with the aim of poverty alleviation and improving the quality of life of marginalized communities in rural areas through empowerment and transformation processes. The initial focus of CRUSADE was Organising women from poorer communities into Self-help Groups and linking the groups with banks, government and health institutions for their economic advancement and improved Health status. Presently the range activities, spread over 2000 villages in four Blocks, include Skill Training, comprehensive rehabilitation programme for Persons with Disability, Community Health, Study project on anemia control among adolescent girls, water and Village & schools infrastructure development.(www.crusade-india.org). The programme also prioritizes the strengthening of the federation of Special groups of Persons with Disability- Vallamai- to sustain the CBR initiatives.
CRUSADE is seeking to recruit a Programme Director, based at Karanodai in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu for overall monitoring of the project.

Job profile:

The Programme Director will be responsible for planning, implementation and monitoring of the Women’s empowerment and CBR initiatives, including further development and expansion of these initiatives and assisting other programmes being implemented. The position will report to and work under the overall supervision and guidance of Secretary. The position is required to lead a team of field supervisors and community volunteers.

The position will be based at Karanodai, near Chennai and will require extensive travel to field areas in four blocks of Tiruvallur district.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee the implementation of different projects implemented by CRUSADE, especially WSHGs and CBR Of Persons with Disability programme by field functionaries (cluster coordinators, community volunteers and programme associates)
• Coordinate with field personnel (cluster coordinators and community volunteers) to ensure the delivery of a high quality programmes. In particular, ensure the active participation of target communities in the planning and implementation of programme activities, and access to benefits from these programmes.
• Work closely with Medical Doctor, Project executive & Programme associates of Disability and WSHG programme, in the development of programme strategies, work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Be fully responsible for ensuring the delivery of a high quality, impactful programme.
• Where required, and following approval, identify and bring on board technical support to further improve programme efficiency.
• Seek out best practices relevant for the programme and facilitate adoption. Build awareness, including government policies and programmes facilitating convergence where possible.
• Prepare monthly / quarterly / half yearly and annual plans, monitor programme progress and submit programme progress reports on a regular basis. Also, ensure the documentation of community processes, field assessments/surveys, maintenance of village profiles and monitoring data.
• Train and build the capacity of the field team including field level volunteers, target communities, community institutions and other stakeholders. Also develop/collect relevant materials for training and capacity building activities.
• Coordinate visits from donors and other programme partners / stakeholders. Carry out any additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by secretary from time to time.

Required qualifications:

• A master’s degree in social work, social sciences or rural development and at least 10 years of work experience. Diverse experience of working with WSHGs, federations and Persons with Disability is advantage.
• Ambitious, energetic and hard-working professional committed to improving lives among India’s most marginalized communities. Must share a sense of urgency about development.
• Experience of working with grass roots NGO’s and government bodies at district levels along with training skills is desirable.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English and Tamil are essential.
• Experience in budgeting and financial management, team management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Good data analysis and presentation skills. Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel is required.

Application Process:

Please submit an updated CV and cover letter by 31st October, 2022. Please mention the reasons for your interest, your qualification for the position and current and expected salary in the body of cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Apply by 31st October, 2022.

To Secretary, CRUSADE.
indiacrusade@gmail.com

 

About Company

CRUSADE is a non-governmental organization established in 1991?. The registration number of the organization is: 141?(26-06-1991)?. The organization is operational in Tamil Nadu, India. CRUSADE works in the area of Dalit Welfare, Disability, Education & Literacy, Health & Nutrition, Housing and shelter, Micro Finance (SHGs), New & Renewable Energy, Panchayati Raj, Rural Development & Poverty Alleviation, Vocational Training, Womens Development & Empowerment, etc. The NGO works towards the promotion of sustainable development.

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