Grassroots Development Laboratory

Interested in finding innovative solutions to India's development challenges?
Based in Bagar, Rajasthan, the Grassroots Development Laboratory (GDL), is designed to challenge the most talented people from around the world in solving some of India's pressing problems. The Piramal Foundation recruits dedicated persons and intends to engage a local team in various development experiments in the areas of livelihoods, health services delivery, education, and technology utilization. The Managing Director is responsible for executing GDL strategy on-the-ground, managing the entire GDL team and overseeing GDL’s administrative matters.

Responsibility Overview
•    Mobilize GDL team around collective vision and goals
•    Manage the overall direction of each work stream at GDL
•    Ensure performance in delivery of objectives across GDL projects
•    Oversee and manage the GDL team, including volunteer and staff
•    Determine staff needs and recruit candidates locally
•    Oversee the training and professional development of the GDL team
•    Report regularly to the Piramal Foundation on progress
•    Implement the Foundation's strategy through the GDL team
•    Manage relationships with partner organizations and local grantees

Requirements:
•    Lived and worked for at least two years in rural India
•    Has at least one year of management experience
•    Has at least two years of grassroots experience
•    Fluent in English and Hindi
Salary commensurate with experience.

If interested:
Please send in your resume and three references (Two supervisors and one subordinate) to radhika.batra@gmail.com by May 17th.