GDL Managing Director
Interested in finding innovative solutions to India's development challenges?
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 5th.