Head of Operations and Development

1. POSITION VACANT: Head Operations and Development, The Right to Sight (VISION 2020 INDIA), New Delhi

2. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

Right to Sight India

VISION 2020 India

VISION 2020

Executive Committee of the Vision 2020 India,

Key Job Responsibilities:

A.Resource Mobilization and Partnerships (40%)

(1) Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, covering institutional donors, CSR, foundations, and individual giving.

(2) Lead proposal development, donor communication, and grant reporting processes in collaboration with program and finance officers.

(3) Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders at national and international levels.

(4) Oversee the preparation of funding proposals, donor pitches, concept notes, budgets, and reports in collaboration with program and MEAL teams.

(5) Build long-term relationships with donors, CSR heads, and sectoral networks to ensure sustained engagement.

(6) Explore innovative financing models (e.g., impact partnerships, blended finance, donor consortiums).

(7) Strengthen the membership base for the Vision 2020 India and maintain the growth of new members.

B.Strategic Operations and Administration (30%)

(1) Oversee administrative, HR, and financial management systems to ensure efficiency, transparency, and compliance.

(2) Strengthen organizational policies, risk management, and governance frameworks.

(3) Supervise office, systems, event, and vendor management.

(4) Ensure smooth internal operations and coordination between program and support teams.

C.

(1) Member engagement, program and communication implementation support

(2) Report to the executive committee, board engagement, and organizational growth.

(3) Mentor and supervise a small, high-performing operations and development team.

(4) Promote a values-driven, inclusive, and performance-oriented work culture.

(5) Oversee internal communications and staff development initiatives.

D.

(1) Represent the organization in donor, network, and at key stakeholders.

(2) Contribute to policy dialogues, sectoral alliances, and visibility initiatives.

(3) Support knowledge-sharing, documentation, and impact communication efforts.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:

Qualification

Applicants must have a Master's degree in business administration, development studies, management, or a related field;

Experience

(1) Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including at least three to five years in a senior operations or fundraising leadership role within a non-profit, foundation, or social enterprise.

(2) Demonstrated success in fundraising and partnership management, with a proven record of mobilizing significant resources from diverse sources.

(3) Strong understanding of organizational management, financial systems, HR, and compliance frameworks in the Indian non-profit context.

Preferred Attributes

(1) Experience working in health, education, or community development sectors.

(2) Familiarity with CSR and institutional donor ecosystems in India.

(3) Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to operationalize growth strategies.

(4) High integrity, adaptability, and commitment to the organization's mission and values.

(5) Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

(6) Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership style and ability to manage a small, multi-functional team.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

Gross compensation has been budgeted at Rs. 18 lacs per annum with scope for improvement in the case of an exceptional candidate.

6. LOCATION:

7. REFERENCE: HOD-TRTS

8. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS

Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.

1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar

New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025

Phone Nos.: 011-4081 9900; 4165 3612

9. APPLICATION PROCESS:

December 20, 2025