Project Brief: Asani is a women-led program by Desai Foundation Trust that addresses menstruation-related challenges using a holistic approach. The name "Asani" means "with ease," as menstruation should not be difficult to manage. Asani provides affordable, high-quality sanitary napkins while employing rural women in manufacturing, distribution, and sales. Our awareness program promotes good menstrual habits, improving the health of girls and women. We offer flexible participation, helping women overcome stigma and stay in school and work. For more, please visit at http://www.asaninapkins.org/ Currently, we are looking for an Asani Sales Executive for the Gujarat locations who play a vital role in increasing the reach, visibility, and sustainability of the Asani program in Gujarat. You will support both the distribution of sanitary napkins along with strengthening production sustainability. Key Responsibilities 1.Business Development: ● Proactively identify and pursue new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, and social media. ● Arrange and conduct effective meetings with potential clients to showcase products and services. 2. Customer Relationship Management: ● Nurture customer relationships, track sales data, and generate actionable performance reports. ● Conduct market research to identify selling opportunities and address customer needs. 3. Drive Sales: ● Develop and execute targeted marketing strategies to boost sales and visibility. ● Achieve program goals for production sustainability and rural women's livelihoods. 4. Presentation and Stock Management: ● Prepare and deliver compelling presentations on Asani products and services. ● Ensure stock availability for sales and demonstrations, optimizing inventory management. 5. Problem-solving and planning: ● Independently address challenges and identify underlying issues to maintain sales momentum. ● Develop and implement long-term plans using effective planning tools. 6. Travel and Reporting: ● Regularly travel within designated regions to meet clients and prospects. ● Provide timely and professional reporting on sales activities, outcomes, and challenges. 7. Program Execution (Support Role) ● Participate in awareness programs, school/community sessions, and events when needed. ● Support the team in program implementation logistics. Skills and competences ● Minimum 1–3 years of experience in sales, business development. Freshers with high energy and good communication skills may also apply. ● Strong verbal and written communication (Hindi and English; regional language is a plus). ● Comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets, Canva and email communications. ● Proactive, disciplined, and passionate about women’s health and empowerment. ● Remuneration will depend on the qualification & experience, which will be negotiable. If you are interested, please send your CV / Resume with the subject line “Sales and Marketing Executive, Asani” at recruitment@desaifoundationtrust.org Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Health insurance Work from home Work Location: In person
Project Brief: Asani is a women-led program by Desai Foundation Trust that addresses menstruation-related challenges using a holistic approach. The name "Asani" means "with ease," as menstruation should not be difficult to manage. Asani provides affordable, high-quality sanitary napkins while employing rural women in manufacturing, distribution, and sales. Our awareness program promotes good menstrual habits, improving the health of girls and women. We offer flexible participation, helping women overcome stigma and stay in school and work. For more, please visit at http://www.asaninapkins.org/ Currently, we are looking for an Asani Sales Executive for the Gujarat locations who play a vital role in increasing the reach, visibility, and sustainability of the Asani program in Gujarat. You will support both the distribution of sanitary napkins along with strengthening production sustainability. Key Responsibilities 1.Business Development: ● Proactively identify and pursue new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, and social media. ● Arrange and conduct effective meetings with potential clients to showcase products and services. 2. Customer Relationship Management: ● Nurture customer relationships, track sales data, and generate actionable performance reports. ● Conduct market research to identify selling opportunities and address customer needs. 3. Drive Sales: ● Develop and execute targeted marketing strategies to boost sales and visibility. ● Achieve program goals for production sustainability and rural women's livelihoods. 4. Presentation and Stock Management: ● Prepare and deliver compelling presentations on Asani products and services. ● Ensure stock availability for sales and demonstrations, optimizing inventory management. 5. Problem-solving and planning: ● Independently address challenges and identify underlying issues to maintain sales momentum. ● Develop and implement long-term plans using effective planning tools. 6. Travel and Reporting: ● Regularly travel within designated regions to meet clients and prospects. ● Provide timely and professional reporting on sales activities, outcomes, and challenges. 7. Program Execution (Support Role) ● Participate in awareness programs, school/community sessions, and events when needed. ● Support the team in program implementation logistics. Skills and competences ● Minimum 1–3 years of experience in sales, business development. Freshers with high energy and good communication skills may also apply. ● Strong verbal and written communication (Hindi and English; regional language is a plus). ● Comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets, Canva and email communications. ● Proactive, disciplined, and passionate about women’s health and empowerment. ● Remuneration will depend on the qualification & experience, which will be negotiable. If you are interested, please send your CV / Resume with the subject line “Sales and Marketing Executive, Asani” at recruitment@desaifoundationtrust.org Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Health insurance Work from home Work Location: In person
Manager Accounts, will be responsible for overseeing of all finance, accounting and reporting activities. The candidate will be involved in supporting presentations to the board’s finance and audit committees and will work closely with the senior leadership team. The position will lead all day-to-day finance operations and supervise a team of staff members. It will hold functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and grants administration. The position will also be responsible for ensuring that the systems and procedures are in place to support effective programme implementation and conducting flawless audits. The candidate will work closely with Programme leaders and their staff, not only to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures, but also to explore how the finance function can support operations programme. This position is for Gujarat HQ (Navsari) Key Responsibilities: The responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. Overseeing all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate standards and regulatory requirements. 2. Maintaining internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and programme budgets and actual expenditures. 3. Coordinating all audit related activities. 4. Consistently analysing of financial data and presenting financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress, changes and keep senior leadership abreast of the financial status. 5. Assisting leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administering and reviewing all financial plans and comparing to actual results with a view to identifying, explaining and correcting variances as appropriate. 6. Supporting Directors in engaging the board’s audit and finance committees around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery; 7. Overseeing all financial, project/programme and grants accounting; ensuring that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and programme budgets throughout the grant/fund period; collating financial reporting materials for government, corporate, and foundation grants; 8. Managing organizational cash flow forecasting by working in partnership with the Programme Heads; collaborating with Programme Heads to assess the financial efficacy of programme operations and establish finance and administrative systems to support programme operations; 9. Managing and tracking the performance of invested assets, in alignment with the policies and investment guidelines; 10. Leveraging strengths of the finance team members; providing clarity on the roles and responsibilities; developing and implementing training programmes to maximize and help them reach optimal individual and organizational goals; 11. Providing leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; creating and promoting a positive and supportive work environment. Key Skills: 1. Ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers. 2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners. 3. Technology savvy with experience in selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software. 4. Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting. 5. Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments Qualification & Experience : 1. A minimum qualification of CA (Person who holds or qualified Intermediate/Final will eligible too), CMA or M.COM with a 3 to 5 years’ work experience in the same field. 2. track record in grants management; experience in compliance and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants is essential 3. Knowledge on FCRA administration 4. Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to Organization’s mission 5. Strong written and oral communication skills in English, Hindi and regional language. 6. A proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who in partnership with Directors will take up the responsibility for finance and budgeting. Remuneration: Remuneration will depend on the qualification & experience, which will be negotiable. Note: The role and responsibilities outlined above are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Health insurance Work from home Work Location: In person
Manager Accounts, will be responsible for overseeing of all finance, accounting and reporting activities. The candidate will be involved in supporting presentations to the board’s finance and audit committees and will work closely with the senior leadership team. The position will lead all day-to-day finance operations and supervise a team of staff members. It will hold functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and grants administration. The position will also be responsible for ensuring that the systems and procedures are in place to support effective programme implementation and conducting flawless audits. The candidate will work closely with Programme leaders and their staff, not only to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures, but also to explore how the finance function can support operations programme. This position is for Gujarat HQ (Navsari) Key Responsibilities: The responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. Overseeing all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate standards and regulatory requirements. 2. Maintaining internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and programme budgets and actual expenditures. 3. Coordinating all audit related activities. 4. Consistently analysing of financial data and presenting financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress, changes and keep senior leadership abreast of the financial status. 5. Assisting leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administering and reviewing all financial plans and comparing to actual results with a view to identifying, explaining and correcting variances as appropriate. 6. Supporting Directors in engaging the board’s audit and finance committees around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery; 7. Overseeing all financial, project/programme and grants accounting; ensuring that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and programme budgets throughout the grant/fund period; collating financial reporting materials for government, corporate, and foundation grants; 8. Managing organizational cash flow forecasting by working in partnership with the Programme Heads; collaborating with Programme Heads to assess the financial efficacy of programme operations and establish finance and administrative systems to support programme operations; 9. Managing and tracking the performance of invested assets, in alignment with the policies and investment guidelines; 10. Leveraging strengths of the finance team members; providing clarity on the roles and responsibilities; developing and implementing training programmes to maximize and help them reach optimal individual and organizational goals; 11. Providing leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; creating and promoting a positive and supportive work environment. Key Skills: 1. Ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers. 2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners. 3. Technology savvy with experience in selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software. 4. Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting. 5. Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments Qualification & Experience : 1. A minimum qualification of CA (Person who holds or qualified Intermediate/Final will eligible too), CMA or M.COM with a 3 to 5 years’ work experience in the same field. 2. track record in grants management; experience in compliance and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants is essential 3. Knowledge on FCRA administration 4. Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to Organization’s mission 5. Strong written and oral communication skills in English, Hindi and regional language. 6. A proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who in partnership with Directors will take up the responsibility for finance and budgeting. Remuneration: Remuneration will depend on the qualification & experience, which will be negotiable. Note: The role and responsibilities outlined above are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Health insurance Work from home Work Location: In person