General Description of the Post

In line with strategic plans and policy guidelines of Sense International India, the person will work with the team lead by Head - Capacity Building in planning, implementation, and evaluation of capacity building initiatives with project partners. S/he will also participate in and contribute towards development of wider institutional strategy.

Job Purpose

The position requires supporting partner organisations through training and skill building activities and Support to Children and Young Adults with Deafblindness and their Families’. The position also requires executing and building content, documentation, and monitoring quality of services at partner organisations.

A. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Identifying training needs of partner organisations through appropriate mechanism and regular consultation with partners and stakeholders
• Develop, design and coordinate implementation of comprehensive training package for skill building of various stakeholders, including project partners, families, persons with deafblindness, allied professionals, etc.
• Managing online learning management system (LMS) as per the course and batches
• Follow up with partner organisations for the enrolment of candidates and also within the team for advertising the online courses
• Managing schedule of the online sessions for the online course and follow up with faculties/speakers
• Follow up with partners to measure the impact of various capacity building measures with required training, materials, literature, action plan and other partner support activities
• Contribute to various publications, research, articles, and write-up on deafblindness and multiple disabilities.
• Document and report changes among service users, their parents, educators/ field staff
• Prepare annual training and event calendar for Sense International India based on both organisational and partner needs
• Support in report writing by providing appropriate and timely information across the organisation
• Maintain a data base of trainings and courses conducted and designed
• Willingness to learn to communicate with persons with deafblindness and multiple disabilities
• Any other work as agreed with line manager
• Understand, follow, and uphold Sense International India’s core values and all aspects of the organisational Safeguarding System

B. PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Ideally a Graduate and having diploma or higher education background in the field of disability such as in Deafblindness, Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability and Multiple Disabilities or any other disability Or, Graduate and having diploma or higher education background in the field of Therapy (Physio/Occupational/Speech/ any other)
• Should have prior experience of working with children and young adults with disabilities for minimum two years
• Should have experience of organising trainings programmes in association with various stakeholders
• Willing to travel to project locations in India
• Able to analyse data and situations and adopt effective course of action
• Relate and interact successfully with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Operate a computer and MS Office programs.
• Takes initiative and offers new ideas
• The successful candidate must meet Sense International India’s mandatory background checks to comply with the organisational Safeguarding System

C. DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Good interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels
• Written and spoken communication skills in Hindi and English, knowledge of regional language will be added advantage
• Problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Able to manage time and meet deadlines
• Able to facilitate groups
• Good personal presentation
• Personal commitment to improving one's own knowledge and skills

Please note: Sense International India prioritises the well-being and safety of everyone who comes into contact with our organisation. We will keep the people we support safe from harm by checking that applicants for this job are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send us your updated resume along with suitability note in one file (single word document only) for the position of “Trainer - Capacity Building” at career@senseintindia.org. Last date for sending applications is 20 March 2025. . Sense India is an equal opportunity employer and qualified persons with disabilities, women candidates and transgender are encouraged to apply. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to child rights and child protection. For more information, please visit our website www.senseintindia.org

General Description of the Post

There is a broad scope to this post within Sense International India. In line with strategic plans and policy guidelines of Sense International India, the person will work under the Manager – Capacity Building in planning, implementation and monitoring of agreed capacity building objectives within organisation and project partners. S/he will also participate in and contribute towards development of wider institutional strategy. Apart from the above roles, the post holder will have an opportunity to increase their skills and develop the job.

Job Purpose

The position requires planning, developing, and executing online and offline capacity building contents and monitoring quality of trainings within the organisation. The position also necessitates building capacity of partner organisations by supporting through content knowledge, training and skill building activities and within the organisation so as to be the knowledge leader in the field of deafblindness.

A. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

I) Organisation Capacity Building related activities

• Managing online learning management system (LMS) as per the course and batches
• Follow up with partner organisations for the enrolment of candidates and also within the team for advertising the online courses
• Managing schedule of the online sessions for the online course and follow up with faculties/speakers
• Undertake sensitisation/training sessions on deafblindness and multiple disabilities for wide range of stakeholders through online/offline mode
• Support in developing, organising, and coordinating appropriate training courses modules
• Compile, develop, and design appropriate training manuals, course descriptions, and training curricula for other related organisations
• Have good communication and correspondence skills with the participants of online courses.
• To moderate online courses & sessions efficiently.
• Monitor and review the outcome and impact of various online/offline capacity building programmes
• Support in developing capacity building strategy of the organisation
• Document and report various capacity building activities including online courses
• Contribute to regular case studies of persons with deafblindness, parents/caregivers and special educators from project partners
• Support in research work in the field of deafblindness and Multi-sensory impairment
• Extend support to Public Engagement (PE) vertical to plan, execute sign language and other employee engagement activities through physical/online mode.
• To interpret during online/offline meetings, trainings, conferences in sign language or tactile sign language.

II) Working with Partners on Deafblindness Content and Capacity Building

• Identifying training needs of an organisation through appropriate mechanism and regular consultation with partners and stakeholders
• Support partner organisation in developing appropriate training packages
• Hands on training to persons with deafblindness, educators/field staff at project sites on need based deafblindness content issues
• Actively support persons with deafblindness in identifying and participating in a wide range of enjoyable, stimulating and purposeful activities that make for a good quality of life
• Follow up with partners with online/offline training, materials, literature, action plan and other partner support activities related to deafblindness content
• Document and report exchanges among field staff in partner organisations

III) Other requirements

• Support report writing by providing appropriate and timely information across the organisation
• Collate and draft content matter for in-house publications
• Respond appropriately to requests on content issues made to the organisation.
• Support in monitoring and evaluation of training services of other agencies and partners (qualitative and quantitative)
• Coordinate with team members and other departments on content issues
• Follow up with the team members for advertising the online courses
• Provide content support to the networks of adult persons with deafblindness, their families and teachers
• Support in overall administration and smooth functioning of office
• Maintain a data base of training requirements and courses conducted and designed including records of candidates of all the online courses
• Support in annual training and event calendar for Sense International India based on both organisational and partner needs
• Willingness to learn to communicate with persons with deafblindness
• Any other work as agreed with line manager

B. PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Ideally a graduate and having diploma on Indian Sign Language or higher education background in the field of disability such as in Deafblindness and Hearing Impairment.
• Preferably have prior experience of providing training in Indian Sign Language (ISL) to various stake holders
• Should have experience of organising trainings programmes in association with various partners
• Should have fluent knowledge of Indian Sign Language (ISL) and Sign language culture
• Having prior experience of interpreting meetings/trainings/conferences in Indian Sign Language is preferable.
• Willing to travel 6-8 days a month within India
• Able to analyse data and situations and adopt effective course of action
• Relate and interact successfully with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
• Operate a computer, MS Office programs, Google and relevant online applications
• Takes initiative and offers new ideas
• Keep up to date developments in the field by reading relevant journals, going to meetings and attending relevant courses

C. DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Good interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels
• Written and spoken communication skills in Hindi and English, knowledge of regional language will be added advantage
• Problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Able to manage time and meet deadlines
• Able to facilitate groups
• Good personal presentation
• Personal commitment to improving one's own knowledge and skills

Please note: Sense International India prioritises the well-being and safety of everyone who comes into contact with our organisation. We will keep the people we support safe from harm by checking that applicant for this job are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Sense India is an equal opportunity employer and qualified persons with disabilities, women candidates and transgender are encouraged to apply. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to child rights and child protection. For more information, please visit our website www.senseintindia.org

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates can send in their CVs career@senseintindia.org with a subject line indicating “Trainer - Capacity Building (ISL expert)”. The last date for sending applications is 20 March 2025. Only candidates with relevant qualifications and experience would be shortlisted. The ones who do not qualify for the short-listing won’t be intimated due to the expected high number of CVs

General Description of the Post

About Us

Sense International India, also known as Sense India, was established in 1997 as the first and only non-governmental organisation to support the development of comprehensive services for people with deafblindness and multiple disabilities throughout India. Sense India works in partnership with persons with deafblindness, their families, carers and professionals to ensure that everyone facing challenges because of deafblindness has access to advice, opportunities and support, we’ve been making an impact for last 27 years. We work with local, national and international partners, including governments to provide innovative and practical solutions.

Sense India is an equal opportunity employer and qualified persons with disabilities and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Sense India’s policies and procedures reflect our commitment adhering to child rights and protecting children and vulnerable adults from exploitation, neglect, violence and abuse. For more information, please visit our website www.senseintindia.org

Sense India is expanding its scope and activities and is setting up a team of highly motivated and qualified professionals to lead its growth.

Job Purpose

The Assistant Manager-Digital Engagement is responsible for supporting the development and execution of online fundraising initiatives, managing digital campaigns across various platforms like email, social media, and the organization's website, analyzing data to track performance, and collaborating with other teams to maximize online donor engagement and contributions, reporting directly to the Head Technology – Applications. Also, enhance the organization's branding, visibility, and fundraising through events like Marathons and Messengers on Cycles, Sense India’s Annual Event.

This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for social impact, outstanding communication skills, and proven experience in digital marketing and technology. In line with Sense India's strategic plans and policy guidelines the post-holder will work under the leadership of the Head – Technology Applications in planning, implementing, and monitoring agreed objectives.

Sense India has a small, growing communications and fundraising team. The post holder will be an important member of this team and work closely with other team members (and consultants) including programme team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategy

1. Develop and implement a Digital engagement strategy for Sense India, which aligns with and enables the delivery of the organizational strategy and the Public Engagement strategy.
2. Recommend and deliver digital engagement campaigns and on ground activities like Marathons and other sporting events that will enhance our profile, reach new audiences, build and strengthen our partnership communities and support funding streams in order to achieve our organizational strategy.

2. Digital Fundraising

1. Lead in creating and managing digital fundraising campaigns across multiple channels including email marketing, social media, website landing pages that supports overall fundraising goals.
2. Develop compelling campaign messaging, creative assets, and donor appeals tailored to different digital audiences.
3. Monitor and analyze digital fundraising data using CRM systems to track campaign performance, donor engagement, and ROI.
4. Generate reports on key metrics like conversion rates, click-through rates, and donation volume to inform strategy adjustments.
5. Identify trends and insights to identify new opportunities for donor acquisition and retention by leveraging external digital fundraising/crowdfunding platforms to maximise donor acquisition
6. Collaborate with the web and communications team to update and optimize the organization's website for online donations, including donation forms, landing pages, and calls-to-action.
7. Explore, engage and collaborate with relevant digital influencers to increase supporter base
8. Support the Head – Technology Applications in developing and implementing new digital fundraising strategies.

3. Events Fundraising

1. Lead on Sense India’s participation in Marathons and other events providing fundraising opportunities. Develop events calendar and concepts for events (focusing on the ‘marathons’ in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru) which caters to specific target audience – Individuals, High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs), Corporations, General public, Students, and also work towards effective brand-building for Sense International India and deaf blindness
2. Lead on Sense India’s Annual Event Messengers on Cycles. Developing concept notes for engaging the sponsors, raise funds and brand visibility for Sense International India by producing detailed proposals for events (e.g. timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets); for events where this is required
3. Actively contribute to achieve Sense International India’s fundraising strategy and help build relationships and share best practice with colleagues in the team

4. General

1. Develop and manage a database of supporters and partners for targeted communications and enhance engagement for fundraising.
2. Work within agreed income and expenditure budgets, being accountable for all spending within agreed areas of operation.
3. Measure and report performance of all digital marketing campaigns against KPIs.
4. Stay informed on the latest trends in digital marketing and technology.
5. Undertake any task within the post holder’s skills and abilities as may be requested from time to time
6. Any other work as agreed with the Line Manager

Person Specification

• Graduation and above with additional degree/ certificate or diploma in Digital Marketing/ digital fundraising.
• At least 3-5 years of proven experience in similar position in NGO/ INGO
• Proficiency in CRM systems and strong analytical skills and experience with website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Excellent storytelling skills with fluency in written and spoken English
• Up to date with the latest trends and best practices in online marketing.
• Confident in taking initiative and exploring new opportunities.
• Ability to be a self-starter and think proactively.
• Conversant with relevant software related to Digital and online fundraising.
• Ability to think creatively / laterally

[Note: This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Your job description may be subject to change.]

Sense International India prioritises the well-being and safety of everyone who comes into contact with our organisation. We will keep the people we support safe from harm by checking that applicants for this job are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send us your updated resume mentioning “Asst. Manager – Digital Engagement” in the subject line, along with suitability note in one file (Strictly one single file only) on or before 17th March 2025 at career@senseintindia.org

General Description of the Post

About Us

Sense International India, also known as Sense India, was established in 1997 as the first and only non-governmental organisation to support the development of comprehensive services for people with deafblindness and multiple disabilities throughout India. Sense India works in partnership with persons with deafblindness, their families, carers and professionals to ensure that everyone facing challenges because of deafblindness has access to advice, opportunities and support, we’ve been making an impact for last 25 years. We work with local, national and international partners, including governments to provide innovative and practical solutions.

Sense India is an equal opportunity employer and qualified persons with disabilities and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Sense India’s policies and procedures reflect our commitment adhering to child rights and protecting children and vulnerable adults from exploitation, neglect, violence and abuse.

Sense India is expanding its scope and activities and is setting up a team of highly motivated and qualified professionals to lead its growth.

Job Purpose

Working closely with the Manager- Communications and the Public Engagement (fundraising) team, the Communications Officer along with the Communication Manager will be responsible to drive forward our internal and external communications activity so that we are able to engage with our supporters and stakeholders proactively and consistently. This will raise our profile and build influence with key stakeholders and support fundraising success.

Sense India has a small, growing communications and fundraising team. The post holder will be an important member of this team and work closely with other team members (and consultants) who specialise in communications across platforms, channels and formats.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Digital Communications

1. Coordinate with digital engagement team to deliver digital content and campaigns for Sense India that can be shared on global channels to grow our digital presence through the website, e-news and social media channels.
2. Develop and manage a database of supporters and partners for targeted communications and enhance engagement for fundraising across various platforms.
3. Support in development of content for Campaigns on our website and social media platforms.
4. Support in developing social media creatives and content focusing on brand building, engagement and to increase traffic on all platforms.

2. Materials and Publications

1. Ensure that Sense India’s brand is used consistently, appropriately and in alignment with branding guidelines, including our visual and written identity. Ensure that branding is conveyed to all staff internally and externally.
2. Support in developing content for Sense India’s Annual Report and quarterly Newsletters and accompanying materials
3. Source and liaise with external suppliers including graphic designers and printers to fulfil our publication requirements that adhere to our brand and values.
4. Create other promotional materials as needed with available design software.

3. Content Management

1. Produce accurate, consistent and powerful copy and content for use on various channels including web, videos and publications
2. Ensure all processes and procedures are followed for collecting, storing and using any content (photos, videos and stories) so that we are fully compliant with data protection and safeguarding regulations.
3. Work with teams and freelancers to collect and source high quality photographs, videos and stories that help produce compelling content for all communications channels.

4. General

1. Manage enquiries and requests for information by the general public in relation to Sense India’s work and direct to the appropriate department
2. Work within agreed income and expenditure budgets, being accountable for all spending within agreed areas of operation.
3. Work with senior team to help improve internal communications so that staff feel valued, understand their role within the organisation and are inspired to be the best they can be within it
4. Carry out other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested by the line manager.

Person Specification

• Graduation and above, preferably in Mass Communications, Development Communication or any other related field.
• Minimum 1- 2 years’ experience in similar position in NGO/ INGO/ Media/ Advertising agencies.
• Experience in digital fundraising and digital communication is a bonus
• Strong creative, conceptual and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to be a self-starter and think proactively.
• Conversant with relevant software related to designing and DTP work
• Excellent storytelling skills with fluency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team

HOW TO APPLY

Please send us your updated resume along with suitability note in one file (single word document only) for the position of “Officer - Communications” at career@senseintindia.org.

Please mention “Officer - Communications” in the subject line. Last date for sending applications is 10th August 2024. Considering the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information, please visit our website www.senseintindia.org

General Description of the Post

About Us

Sense International India, also known as Sense India, was established in 1997 as the first and only non-governmental organisation to support the development of comprehensive services for people with deafblindness and multiple disabilities throughout India. Sense India works in partnership with persons with deafblindness, their families, carers and professionals to ensure that everyone facing challenges because of deafblindness has access to advice, opportunities and support, we’ve been making an impact for last 25 years. We work with local, national and international partners, including governments to provide innovative and practical solutions.

Sense India is an equal opportunity employer and qualified persons with disabilities and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Sense India’s policies and procedures reflect our commitment adhering to child rights and protecting children and vulnerable adults from exploitation, neglect, violence and abuse.

Sense India is expanding its scope and activities and is setting up a team of highly motivated and qualified professionals to lead its growth.

Job Purpose

Working closely with the Sr. Manager-Corporate Engagement and the Public Engagement (fundraising) team, the Asst. Manager- Corporate Engagement will be responsible for building a robust pipeline of potential corporate donors and building and maintaining donor relationships, supporting in donor reporting and other engagements. This will raise our profile and build influence with key stakeholders and support fundraising success.

Sense India has a small, growing communications and fundraising team. The post holder will be an important member of this team and work closely with other team members (and consultants) who specialise in fundraising across platforms, channels and formats.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Research new business opportunities at specific target markets, making cold approaches and writing proposals to secure support
2. Represent Sense India to corporate audiences and at corporate events, delivering pitches and presentations
3. Management of corporate partnerships and provide the highest level of relationship management
4. Maintaining the corporate database – must have a quantifiable pipeline.
5. Setting up meetings/presentations with the prospects
6. Provide support in finalizing progress and financial reports to donors, liaising with the programme team to get the required info, maintaining the timelines etc.
7. Carry out due diligence for various grant applications, award, accreditations and others as required
8. Work with the whole of Sense India’s fundraising team to ensure that potential corporate supporters are communicated with and developed to their fullest potential.
9. Devise and present innovative fundraising ideas of mutual benefit to a corporate and Sense India.

General

• Maintain all general paper and donor database systems as required
• Be responsible for all administrative tasks relating to the job.

Person Specification

1. Graduation and above in any discipline. For example, MBA marketing/customer relations
2. At least 3-5 years of related experience.
3. Experience in writing impactful project proposals.
4. An understanding of the corporate sector and CSR responsibilities
5. A highly motivated individual who can work well on their own initiative, as well as part of a team
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people at all levels
7. Excellent time management and organisational skills
8. IT self-sufficient - knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
9. Ability to plan and prioritize own workload and work without close supervision.
10. Open to travel to conduct prospective donor visit, employee volunteering activities, grant funded project visit to monitor together with Program stafff.
11. Experience/familiarity with Databases would be appreciated
12. Knowledge of or empathy with the work for people with disabilities/ deafblindness

HOW TO APPLY

Please send us your updated resume along with suitability note in one file (single word document only) for the position of “Asst Manager - Corporate Engagement” at career@senseintindia.org.

Please mention “Asst Manager - Corporate Engagement” in the subject line. Last date for sending applications is 10th August 2024. Considering the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information, please visit our website www.senseintindia.org

General Description of the Post

There is broad scope for this post within Sense International India, more commonly known as Sense India. In line with Sense India's strategic plans and policy guidelines the post-holder will work under the leadership of the Director in leading, planning, implementing and monitoring agreed objectives within our ‘Finance’ division

1. Job Purpose

• The key area will be to ensure that Sense India has adequate systems for financial planning, budgeting, recording of income and expenditure and reporting.
• Assist in the effective implementation of finance strategy.
• Ensure adherence to the statutory requirements mandated by the government.
• The post holder will be responsible for analysing income and expenditure against various budgets and producing monthly/periodic reports to the Senior Management Team to assist in decision-making.
• Facilitate Internal audit (Quarterly) as well as Statutory (Annual) audit and implement audit recommendations in coordination with team members.
• Support the project partners of Sense India in strengthening their accounting and financial systems

2. Key tasks:

a) Accounting

• To verify income and expenditure on a monthly basis in the accounting software
• Analyse financial reports from field offices and project partners with support from Accounts team
• To process and record all payments and transfers with support from Accounts team
• To conduct regular reviews, and financial monitoring of accounting systems and to suggest and help implement improvements that would lead to increased cost-effectiveness
• Ensure that Sense India operates within the legal and financial guidelines set out in various legislations.
• To verify TDS computations under various applicable sections of the Income Tax Act and compliance thereto
• To support in processing salary payments to staff members of Sense India

b) Budgeting, planning and monitoring

• To support the Director and Senior Management Team to review, monitor and develop appropriate financial systems
• To provide monthly financial forecasts, and maintain income and expenditure dashboards, including cash flow statements.
• To closely monitor the spending patterns and alert when a significant deviation occurs or is likely to occur
• To visit partners for monitoring of financial systems and records and provide recommendations and suggestions based on observations and review.
• To plan systematic investment of funds of the organisation to maximize return while complying with legal norms and meeting cash flow needs
• Assist the Director in the annual budget planning exercise in close collaboration with all departments.
• Regular monitoring of organizational budget and flag up anticipated risks to the SMT in advance and support in risk management.

c) Reporting

• To provide monthly financial reports and forecasts to Director to maintain an overview of spending and income
• To provide financial reports to donors in prescribed framework
• To coordinate submission of financial information and documentation to potential donors as and when required
• To prepare reports for the Board.

d) Legal compliance

• To be responsible for coordinating internal as well as statutory audit
• To prepare the annual Financial Statements for review by the Director
• To assist in submissions to Income Tax authorities, Charity Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, and Ministry of Finance to comply with rules and regulations applicable to Charitable trusts.

e) Staff management

• The post holder will be responsible for leading and line management of skilled team members in the finance division and may be other posts as the organisation develops.

f) General

• Maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure respect for, observance of and adherence to Sense India’s confidentiality policy
• Contribute to the development of the role as the organisation develops
• Undertake any task within the jobholder’s skills and abilities as may be requested from time to time.

3. Additional responsibilities

• To maintain and foster good relations with Auditors and maintain an overview of changes in recommended accounting practice or internal or external audits
• To work closely with the staff across Sense India to ensure effective cooperation and collaboration
• Any other work as agreed with the line manager
• To undertake any other activities reasonably requested by the line manager.

The above profile is an indication of the job that is expected to be performed by the post holder and can change with time and circumstances. The emphasis on all areas of work in Sense India is a team approach. The post holder will be expected to attend meetings and be involved in other activities at irregular hours if required.

4. Person Specification

• Candidates with postgraduate qualifications in finance, MBA, CA with 8-10 years relevant experience at senior level, preferably in NGO/INGO in India.
• Should be aware of financial software, especially Tally
• Should have sound knowledge and skills to work on Excel and other MS programmes
• Willing to travel to project locations
• Takes initiative and offers new ideas
• Good interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels
• Written and spoken communication skills in English and Hindi, knowledge of regional language will be added advantage
• Demonstrable problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Able to manage time and meet deadlines
• The successful candidate must meet Sense International India’s mandatory background checks to comply with the organisational Safeguarding System

HOW TO APPLY

Please send us your updated resume along with suitability note in one file (single document only) for the position of “Head - Finance” at career@senseintindia.org

Last date for sending applications is 24th March 2025

Please note: Sense International India prioritises the well-being and safety of everyone who comes into contact with our organisation. We will keep the people we support safe from harm by checking that applicants for this job are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Sense India is an equal opportunity employer and qualified persons with disabilities, women candidates and transgender are encouraged to apply. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to child rights and child protection. For more information, please visit our website www.senseintindia.org

General Description of the Post

About Us

Sense International India, also known as Sense India, was established in 1997 as the first and only non-governmental organisation to support the development of comprehensive services for people with deafblindness and multiple disabilities throughout India. Sense India works in partnership with persons with deafblindness, their families, carers and professionals to ensure that everyone facing challenges because of deafblindness has access to advice, opportunities and support, we’ve been making an impact for last 25 years. We work with local, national and international partners, including governments to provide innovative and practical solutions.

Sense India is an equal opportunity employer and qualified persons with disabilities and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Sense India’s policies and procedures reflect our commitment adhering to child rights and protecting children and vulnerable adults from exploitation, neglect, violence and abuse.

Sense India is expanding its scope and activities and is setting up a team of highly motivated and qualified professionals to lead its growth

Job Purpose

Working closely with the Director and the Public Engagement (fundraising) team, the Individual Engagement Manager will be responsible to drive forward our internal and external fundraising activity so that we are able to engage with our individual donors, supporters and stakeholders proactively and consistently. This will raise our profile and build influence with key stakeholders and support fundraising success.

Sense India has a small, growing communications and fundraising team. The post holder will be an important member of this team and also work closely with other team members (and consultants) who specialise in communication and fundraising across platforms, channels and formats.

Key Responsibilities:

• To develop, implement, expand and maintain donor acquisition and retention mainly through Sense India Tele Calling (SITC) units and the other agencies that Sense India engages with.
• Develop a Donor Relations strategy, closely linked to Sense India’s Communications strategy, and an annual priorities/ work plan which arises from the strategy.
• Develop and implement (innovative) ideas for donor retention, upgradation and reactivation. This may well include holding surveys of donor expectations; and holding meetings of donors in different cities in India.
• To maintain and increase Sense India’s fundraising income and expense against the set targets
• To support and deliver on donor acquisition and retention strategy, closely linked to Sense India’s annual priorities/ work plan and targets which arises from the overall fundraising strategy
• Lead on the planning and expansion of SITC units in other cities and development and implementation of all onsite trainings (script, presentation, call etiquettes, attending of appointments etc.) required script, to ensure successful tele-calling campaigns for both the SITC Units and other external agencies
• Participate and support the Head of Public Engagement/Director in annual planning and budgeting process of the Individual Engagement vertical.
• Support the end-to-end fundraising process – undertake research, identify new donors(national + international)
• Undertake donor management and reporting – coordinate with internal teams for data and insights, track and write donor reports, send regular updates to donors, facilitate field visits
• To manage salesforce for donor management and donor segmentation to grow fundraising and generate reports for senior management.

General

• Manage enquiries and requests for information by the general public in relation to Sense India’s work and direct to the appropriate department.
• Work within agreed income and expenditure budgets, being accountable for all spending within agreed areas of operation.
• Work with senior team to help improve internal communications so that staff feel valued, understand their role within the organisation and are inspired to be the best they can be within it.
• Carry out other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested by the line manager.

Person Specification

• MBA/ PGDBM/ MS (graduates with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply)
• Good experience of team handling in past is must. Person who’s already handling city operations of Individual Fundraising will get preference.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar position in NGO/ INGO/ Media/ Advertising agencies.
• A history of exceeding expectations and are target-driven
• Passion, determination, and belief in the organization’s vision and mission
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with an ability to explain Sense India’s story in a concise manner across a diverse stakeholder set
• Strong people-management skills – team, internal stakeholders, external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and uncertainty; drive to carry on despite possible setbacks
• Experience in planning and an eye for detail
• Strong numeric skills and project management skills (MS excel should be your friend)
• Experience in Individual fundraising and working with external agencies & resources
• Ability to be a self-starter and think proactively.
• Conversant with relevant software related to Donor Managements and Tele-calling
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Proficiency in any regional Indian language will be an asset.
• Desired experience in fundraising in the development sector is ideal
• Business development/ sales experience in management consulting/ industry will be valued
• Good track record of maintaining key donor relationships as well as establishing new partnerships
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Your job description may be subject to change.

Compensation & employment:

Please note: Sense International India prioritises the well-being and safety of everyone who comes into contact with our organisation. We will keep the people we support safe from harm by checking that applicant for this job are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates can send in their CVs career@senseintindia.org with a subject line indicating “Manager - Individual Engagement”. Last date for sending applications is 10th September 2024. Only candidates with relevant qualifications and experience would be shortlisted. The ones who do not qualify for the short-listing won’t be intimated due to the expected high number of CVs

General Description of the Post

About Us

Sense International India, also known as Sense India, was established in 1997 as the first and only non-governmental organisation to support the development of comprehensive services for people with deafblindness and multiple disabilities throughout India. Sense India works in partnership with persons with deafblindness, their families, carers and professionals to ensure that everyone facing challenges because of deafblindness has access to advice, opportunities and support, we’ve been making an impact for last 27 years. We work with local, national and international partners, including governments to provide innovative and practical solutions.

Sense India is an equal opportunity employer and qualified persons with disabilities and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Sense India’s policies and procedures reflect our commitment adhering to child rights and protecting children and vulnerable adults from exploitation, neglect, violence and abuse.

Sense India is expanding its scope and activities and is setting up a team of highly motivated and qualified professionals to lead its growth.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the role is to raise awareness about the organization to people over telephone and inspire them to contribute funds and become financial supporters

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Make calls and explain about the cause to members of the public by operating telephone equipment, automatic dialing systems, and other telecommunications technologies.
• Achieve daily, weekly and monthly performance targets
• Maintains database by entering, verifying, and backing up data.
• Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
• Keep accurate and detailed records of calls made and results achieved.
• Ensure confidentiality of information pertaining to the Organization.
• Record details of opportunities and lead notes.
• Be a good team player and a gender sensitive co-worker
• Any other role related responsibility assigned by your line manager

Skills and competencies

• Minimum 1 year of experience in tele fundraising. Fresher’s with good interpersonal and communication skills shall also be considered.
• Be a good team player and a gender sensitive co-worker.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, both in English and any regional language.

Desired profile of the candidate

• Any graduates or 10+2 with or without nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Strong attention to detail, relationship building skills and good telephone manners/ etiquette

HOW TO APPLY

Send in your application with attached CV and cover letter in word format to career@senseintindia.org
For further queries reach out to 08792001993

General Description of the Post

About Us

Sense International India, also known as Sense India, was established in 1997 as the first and only non-governmental organisation to support the development of comprehensive services for people with deafblindness and multiple disabilities throughout India. Sense India works in partnership with persons with deafblindness, their families, carers and professionals to ensure that everyone facing challenges because of deafblindness has access to advice, opportunities and support, we’ve been making an impact for last 27 years. We work with local, national and international partners, including governments to provide innovative and practical solutions.

Sense India is an equal opportunity employer and qualified persons with disabilities and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Sense India’s policies and procedures reflect our commitment adhering to child rights and protecting children and vulnerable adults from exploitation, neglect, violence and abuse.

Sense India is expanding its scope and activities and is setting up a team of highly motivated and qualified professionals to lead its growth.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the role is to raise awareness about the organisation to people on the street, at public places, offices and at their homes and inspire them to contribute funds and become financial supporters

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Make presentations and explain about the organisation to members of the public in a clear and interesting way.
• Meet set number and income targets by signing financial-supporters for the organisation.
• To participate in all the activities, public engagement and other activities as per organizational requirements.
• To ensure that all the field generated information is properly entered in the donor form and daily call report.
• To ensure confidentiality of information pertaining to the organisation by him/herself.
• To play active role in the overall target achievement of the team.
• Any other role related responsibility assigned by your line manager

Skills and competencies

• Minimum 1 year of experience as Field Executive/Fundraising/ Marketing. Fresher’s with good interpersonal and communication skills shall also be considered.
• Be a good team player and a gender sensitive co-worker.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, both in English and any regional language. Knowledge of Kannada would be an advantage
• Be willing to travel inter-city/ inter-state as per work requirement.
• Ensure confidentiality of information pertaining to the Organisation.

Desired profile of the candidate

• Any graduates or 10+2 with or without F2F fundraising experience.
• Strong attention to detail, relationship building and resilience skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Send in your application with attached CV and cover letter in word format to career@senseintindia.org
For further queries reach out to 08792001993

General Description of the Post

About Us

Sense International India, also known as Sense India, was established in 1997 as the first and only nongovernmental organisation to support the development of comprehensive services for people with deafblindness and multiple disabilities throughout India. Sense India works in partnership with persons with deafblindness, their families, carers and professionals to ensure that everyone facing challenges because of deafblindness has access to advice, opportunities and support, we’ve been making an impact for last 27 years. We work with local, national and international partners, including governments to provide innovative and practical solutions.

Sense India is an equal opportunity employer and qualified persons with disabilities and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Sense India’s policies and procedures reflect our commitment adhering to child rights and protecting children and vulnerable adults from exploitation, neglect, violence and abuse.

Sense India is expanding its scope and activities and is setting up a team of highly motivated and qualified professionals to lead its growth.

Job Purpose

There is a broad scope to this post within Sense International India. In line with Sense International India's strategic plans and policy guidelines to work under the leadership of Head- Capacity Building, in planning, implementing and monitoring agreed objectives/issues focused on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) with Sense International India partners. The person will participate and contribute to the development of a wider institutional strategy.

It is anticipated and hoped that the nature of the post will change as the work continues to develop. Apart from the above roles, the post holder will have an opportunity to increase their skills and develop the job. This is very much a developmental job and the areas of responsibility will increase over a period of time.

Purpose of the post

To lead Sense International India’s work on SRHR and develop strategies to include SRHR as a cross cutting theme across all projects.

• To build capacity of Sense International India team and its partner organisations to understand the SRHR needs of persons with deafblindness and multiple disabilities.
• To develop resources on SRHR for the benefits of all the stakeholders, i.e. persons with deafblindness and multiple disabilities, their families, teachers, policy makers, etc
• Ensuring proper management and effective utilization of SRHR resources by the partner organisations for the benefit of all the stakeholders.

A. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Programme Development
• Support Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) based programme activities.
• Participate as needed on high-priority activities for SRHR program, including but not limited to data analysis and interpretation, health care worker training,program performance reviews,etc.
• Support in the capacity building needs assessment, planning, organising and facilitating training and workshops for partners
• Support in reporting and documentation of programme activities to various audiences including donors
• Support in logistic arrangement during training and workshops
• Work closely on project proposals to be submitted to donor agencies
Capacity Building of Partners
• Facilitate training for various stakeholders i.e. caregivers, special educators and adults with deafblindness/ multiple disabilities in the sexual and reproductive health domain
• Develop learning materials, publications, research papers, articles etc on SRHR targeting different stakeholders of Sense International India.
• Support Head of Programme and other colleagues in organisational assessment and capacity building plans
• Work closely with project partners to support them in taking greater responsibility of deafblind work in their regions
Other requirements
• Onsite training and support in preparing the reports aligning Sense International India strategies.
• Regular correspondence with partners and maintain updated records and data related SRHR work.
• Assisting Head- Capacity Building and other team members in any other way which leads to the fulfilment of the overall objectives of Sense International India.
• Need-based support to other teams within the organisation viz. Fundraising and public engagement, Communication and Finance.
• Attend meetings and be involved in other activities at irregular hours as required
• Any other work as agreed with the line manager

B. PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential requirements
• Ideally a Postgraduate in public health/social sciences/ disability studies with at least 2 years of work experience on issues related to SRHR.
• Experience in public health programs and /or providing technical assistance in adolescent/youth programme.
• Should have experience in facilitating SRHR training programmes for various stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, conceptual and strategic thinking skills
• Knowledge of models towards sustainable programmes and networking (including participatory methodologies)
• Demonstrated ability to plan projects, understand budgets, and implement time-bound activities.
• Fluency in English and Hindi is required. Knowledge of other/regional l anguages will be an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft office software applications
• Willing to travel all over India
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Organisational skills, initiative, enthusiasm
• The successful candidate must meet Sense International India’s mandatory background checks to comply with the organisational Safeguarding System
Desirable requirements
• Familiar with disability-related programmes
• Understanding of development issues
• Ability to build support from staff across teams, and to build the capacity of others
• Able to facilitate groups.
• Good personal presentation.
• Personal commitment to improving one's own knowledge and skills.

Note:This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Your job description may be subject to change.

Sense International India prioritises the well-being and safety of everyone who comes into contact with our organisation. We will keep the people we support safe from harm by checking that applicants for this job are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send us your updated resume mentioning “Senior Specialist, SRHR – Capacity Building” in the subject line, along with suitability note in one file (Strictly one single word document only) on or before 22nd August 2024 for the position of “Senior Specialist, SRHR – Capacity Building” at career@senseintindia.org .

Considering the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Sense India is an equal opportunity employer and qualified persons with disabilities, women candidates and transgender are encouraged to apply. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to child rights and child protection. For more information, please visit our website www.senseintindia.org