Job Description for Administrative Director at Akshar Foundation
Imagine a place where every child is guided into a high-skill profession, imparting the skills they need to advance their communities; a place which contains a plastic recycling centre, animal shelter, solar power plant, and more enterprises, to meet the needs of the community.
Akshar Foundation (www.aksharfoundation.org) is on a mission to transform government schools into sustainable communities that teach underprivileged students how to earn a living, start a business, initiate development work in their communities, and heal their environment.
We are seeking a dynamic Administrative Director to oversee the administrative operations of our organisation across multiple states. The Administrative Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our programs and supporting our mission to improve education outcomes for children in government schools.
The Job description for the role is not limited to the following:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Administration to oversee the administrative operations of our organisation across multiple states. The Director of Administration will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our programs and supporting our mission to improve education outcomes for children in government schools.
Key Responsibilities but not limited to:
Administrative Leadership:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to the administrative team, ensuring alignment with the organisation's mission and objectives.
- Develop and implement administrative policies, procedures, and systems to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the administrative department.
Program Support:
- Collaborate with Field Supervisors to ensure the effective implementation of education initiatives in government schools across multiple states.
- Coordinate administrative support for program activities, including budget management, procurement, and logistics.
Human Resources Management:
- Oversee the human resources function, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development of staff.
- Ensure compliance with labour laws and organisational policies related to employment practices.
Financial Management:
- Work closely with the finance team to develop and monitor budgets, financial forecasts, and expenditure reports.
- Implement financial controls and procedures to safeguard organisational assets and ensure transparency and accountability.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and maintain relationships with government officials, partner organisations, and other stakeholders to support program objectives and foster collaboration.
- Represent the organisation in meetings, conferences, and events related to education and administrative matters.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, contractual agreements, and donor guidelines.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to administrative operations and program implementation.
Qualifications:
- Total work experiences of at least 8 Years
- Proven experience (2 - 3 years) in a senior administrative role, preferably in the non-profit sector (Education Fellowships/Education NGOs)
- Experience in implementing education programs or initiatives, particularly in collaboration with government schools.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
- Demonstrated success in strategic planning, resource mobilisation, and scaling organisational impact.
- Experience in establishing or strengthening administrative systems, processes, and structures to support organisational growth and sustainability.
- Ability to cultivate a positive organisational culture, foster teamwork, and empower young staff members to achieve their full potential.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Sound knowledge of financial management principles and experience managing budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, solve problems, and make sound decisions.
- Willingness to travel
Location: Guwahati, Assam