Director - Social and Environmental Additionality
Plastics For Change Foundation has the core objective to provide dignified sustainable economic opportunities for the urban poor and improve their quality of life through social interventions.
We are looking for passionate and highly skilled individuals who can help us make a difference to the lives of people in India and other developing countries who make a living collecting, sorting, recycling and selling materials that someone else has discarded. We are looking for people who share our values and are driven to create a positive change in the community .
Reports to: Chief Impact Officer
Location: Chennai
Position Summary:
The Director of Social & Environmental Additionality is responsible for the overall design, implementation, and management of the organization's social and environmental developmental programs in communities Plastics for Change is engaged in. This includes developing program goals and objectives, creating program budgets, and ensuring that programs are aligned with the organization's mission and values. The individual will also be responsible for supervising program staff and volunteers, building relationships with community partners, and evaluating program
effectiveness.
Responsibilities:
● Design, plan and implement developmental program strategies with the informal sector that align with the organization's mission and values, focussed on:
1) Livelihood Improvement
2) Education
3) Health & Safety
4) Environment projects
● Create and monitor program goals and objectives in the above areas.
● Supervise program staff and volunteers.
● Develop strategic partnerships with non-profits, academia and other value aligned partners to effectively scale program objectives.
● Evaluate program impact & effectiveness, make recommendations & implement improvements.
● Represent the organization at community events and meetings.
● Collaborate closely with the business operations team to sustain long-term sustainability of the key mission objectives.
Qualifications:
● Masters/Bachelor's degree in a Social Work, Non-profit Management, Sociology or public administration
● 10+ years of experience in program management and operations, including effective financial modelling.
● Demonstration of working and engaging with the informal sector.
● Strong Team leadership and project management skills
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Agile with strong on-the-go problem solving skills in a rapidly changing environment. ● Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
● Innovation mindset.
● Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously ● Passion for the organization's mission and values
Application Process
Interested and eligible candidates, please send your CV to recruitment@plasticsforchange.com.
DISCLAIMER
PFC is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and provides employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at PFC are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. PFC will not tolerate any kind of discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PFC encourages applicants of all ages.