Vision-Aid's mission is to enable, educate and empower persons with vision-related disabilities so that they can live with independence and dignity. Vision-Aid India is a small but dynamic and growing NGO with a team currently comprising around 70+ staff members. Vision-Aid provides rehabilitation and skill development services for the visually impaired through its network of resource centres across India, through virtual training programs and through its online academy. The Centre Manager at Vision-Aid will focus on Candidate’s outreach and mobilization, Community engagement, Placement support, Employer Connect and achieving performance targets in alignment with Vision-Aid’s mission to empower visually impaired individuals. Also, the Centre manager will oversee the daily operations of the skill development center, ensuring effective training delivery, staff management, and strong candidate engagement. He / She will uphold Vision-Aid’s credibility and foster meaningful relationships within the local community to drive the centre’s success. We have one position open in Delhi and one in Pune. Key Responsibilities:1. Operational Management: Manage daily training operations, including coordinating candidates and trainers, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the facility. The Centre Manager should be dynamic in leading activities such as employer connect, NGO engagement, outreach initiatives, and vendor management. Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on center performance metrics. Ensure timely closure reports for each batch, maintaining proper documentation. Be a Team Member and coordinate with all within the Organization as is necessary for effective contribution. 2. Training Delivery and Quality Assurance: Implement training programs aligned with Vision-Aid’s curriculum and quality standards. Monitor the quality of training delivered by trainers and provide constructive feedback. Conduct periodic assessments and assignments, maintain records, and share reports with management. Collect periodic feedback from candidates and share insights with management. Ensure high levels of candidate engagement, motivation, and satisfaction throughout the training journey. Maintain structured documentation as a key area of training, ensuring alignment with organizational standards. 3. Candidate Identification and Screening: Conduct outreach within the community to identify and enrol potential trainees, emphasizing inclusivity. Assess candidate needs and provide necessary support to facilitate successful program completion. Maintain a supportive environment to enhance candidate retention and success. 4. Placement Support: Ensure job readiness training, including resume building, interview skills, and career guidance. Track post-training employment outcomes and support candidates in securing sustainable jobs. Accompany candidates to interviews and provide necessary administrative support to ensure they feel comfortable. Demonstrate computer operation skills to employers during placement discussions to showcase the capabilities of visually impaired candidates. 5. Employer Engagement: Meet employers in Delhi / Pune and nearby placement potential location to achieve BRA program targets and report conversion rates to Placement Team. Identify and connect with potential employers through virtual platforms and field visits across locations. Learn best practices from the Placement Team and provide daily reports to ensure a 40 - 50% placement target for each batch. 6. Staff Management: Lead and inspire a team of trainers and administrative staff to achieve center goals. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide professional development feedback. 7. Community Engagement: Engage with blind schools, government bodies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to promote the training program and gather candidate leads. Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, including NGOs, government agencies, and industry partners. Actively participate in community events to promote Vision-Aid’s programs. Ensure the Centre maintains a strong and positive presence within the community. 8. Reporting, Documentation, and Compliance: Conduct proper recording and documentation of training sessions, assessments, feedback, and outcomes. Maintain structured reports and ensure timely submission of batch closure reports. Provide regular updates on center activities and performance to Vision-Aid’s management team. Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines, ensuring alignment with Vision-Aid’s operational framework. Qualification: · Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in HR / Arts / Science · An additional Management degree will be desirable · 3+ years of experience working in the social sector required · Should be a resident of Pune or Delhi How to apply for this position: All interested candidates MUST submit applications via email to saranya@visionaid.org Please be sure to include all the following information in your email. Only complete applications will be considered. (A) Your updated resume/CV (B) A short essay response answering these two questions. The total length of your response addressing both questions should not exceed five hundred words: (i) Why are you interested in this position? (ii) Why do you think you are a good fit for this position? (C) What is your salary expectation? All applicants must include this information. Important note to all applicants: We receive many applications via LinkedIn via the "Easy Apply" feature, and it is not possible to review/respond to all of them, so only applicants submitting the complete application including CV, essay responses listed above, and salary expectations via email will be considered.
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of the visually impaired? Vision-Aid Charitable Services Society (Vision-Aid India) is seeking a Senior Development Officer to lead CSR donor and relationship development and drive fundraising efforts for our organization. About Vision-Aid India: Founded in 2004, Vision-Aid India has grown from a single center in Vizag into a leading national NGO with a presence in 20+ cities across India, partnering with premier institutions such as Aravind Eye Hospital, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Sankara Nethralaya, and others. We serve over 27,000 visually impaired individuals annually through our mission to Enable, Educate, and Empower the visually challenged community. Our comprehensive programs include vision rehabilitation, skill development in areas like digital accessibility testing and computer programming, and distribution of assistive devices and technologies. What You'll Do: As Senior Development Officer, you will: Manage and grow CSR relationships, ensuring donor satisfaction and compliance with requirements. Research, identify, and engage prospective donors and sponsors. Plan and execute fundraising campaigns, leveraging digital and social media platforms in collaboration with our Digital Marketing Team Organize impactful events to promote Vision-Aid’s mission and solicit donations. Craft grant applications, fundraising proposals, and impactful donor messaging. Develop the existing network of donors, sponsors, and volunteers while spotting new fundraising opportunities. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance training and job placement outcomes for beneficiaries. Key Qualifications: Education: Postgraduate degree in a relevant field. Experience: A minimum of 2+ years in CSR donor development or fundraising in the NGO sector (4+ years preferred). Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to build and manage CSR relationships. Strong networking and event planning expertise. Multilingual skills are an added advantage. Location: This is a primarily remote role with periodic travel to Chennai for team meetings and CSR site visits. Compensation: Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. Performance-based incentives, including a percentage of funds raised. Additional bonuses for exceptional achievements. How to Apply: To be considered, email your application to vln@visionaid.org with the following: 1. Your updated resume/CV. 2. A short essay (maximum 500 words each) answering: 3. Why are you interested in this position? 4. Why are you a good fit for this position? 5. What key experiences will help you succeed in this role? 6. Your salary expectations (mandatory). All the above information must be included in your email. Applications missing any of the above will not be considered. Easy Apply submissions on LinkedIn alone will not be accepted. Join us in enabling, educating, and empowering visually impaired individuals to lead lives of dignity and independence. Apply today!
About Vision-Aid: Vision-Aid's mission is to enable, educate and empower persons with vision-related disabilities so that they can live with independence and dignity. Vision-Aid India is a dynamic and growing NGO with a team currently comprising around 70+ staff members and 200+ interns and part-time support staff. Vision-Aid provides rehabilitation and skill development services for the visually impaired through its network of resource centers across India, through virtual training programs and through its online academy. Vision-Aid has conceptualised Project Springboard, which envisages Partnership with Blind Schools Pan India. The partnership comprises of imparting Vision-Aid training programs, Distribution of Assistive Devices, to the students at the partner Blind Schools. From a modest beginning in 2021, the number of Blind Schools has now grown to fifty in number spread across India. Job Description: Vision-Aid India is keen on continuing the Model of project Springboard and enroll more Blind Schools, by reaching out to many under-served cities and towns, so that the Visually impaired children get access to enhanced Education and various Assistive Devices, which will help them live independently and do well in their studies. The main objective of the program are as follows: Help create necessary technical infrastructure at the school to enable the students to acquire specialized skills; This would include providing desktop computers, smartphones, assistive devices, access to internet connectivity at the computer labs, power backup systems for the labs and so on. Provide specialized training for the students using Vision-Aid curriculum; Some of the programs that could be offered are: Certificate Course in Computer Applications Certificate Course in Mobile Technology Spoken English Programs (for beginners as well as Intermediate levels) Orientation and Mobility Life Skills Training Counselling Mobile Technology Train the existing school staff on Vision-Aid curriculum or deploy Vision-Aid staff at the school to import the training courses listed in item no 2 above. Vision-Aid is seeking a program manager who would spearhead this program end-to-end and would be responsible for delivering the required outcomes. The position requires an individual who has prior experience working in schools, colleges or institutions providing education. Preference would be given to one’s who has prior experience collaborating with schools for the blind or disabled. The MOST IMPORTANT aspect of this Role is that this position requires someone who is highly service oriented and interested in helping to bring a positive difference in the life of visually impaired population. We encourage only candidates who have this quality to apply for this position. The Role requires day to day interaction with the Blind Schools and monitor how the support from Vision-Aid is being used and obtain periodical reports from the Blind Schools highlighting the impact creation. This Role demands extensive Travel to visit the Blind Schools, build a long-term relationship with the school. How to apply for this position: All interested candidates MUST submit applications via email to saranya@visionaid.org Please be sure to include all the following information in your email. Only complete applications will be considered. (A) Your updated resume/CV (B) A short essay response answering these two questions. The total length of your response addressing both questions should not exceed five hundred words: (i) Why are you interested in this position? (ii) Why do you think you are a good fit for this position? (C) What is your salary expectation? All applicants must include this information. Important note to all applicants: We receive many applications via LinkedIn via the "Easy Apply" feature, and it is not possible to review/respond to all of them, so only applicants submitting the complete application including CV, essay responses listed above, and salary expectations via email will be considered. Responsibilities: He / She will: Work directly with the school management and ensure that all the outcomes as outlined in the MoU are met Ensure that the school delivers on all the infrastructure projects undertaken without any issues Ensure the smooth conduct of training programs by schools and the learning outcomes are met Work with the school management / Vision-Aid teams to ensure that all staff requirement for training programs is adequately met Ensure the school submits weekly/monthly reports as per the guidelines prescribed by Vision-Aid Make periodical visit to the schools across PAN India to assess the impact of the program on students; Ensure corrective actions are taken where required Work with the schools to create an annual operating plan identifying the infrastructural and training needs of the school Responsible for expanding the reach of the program to include more schools across India Foster good working relationship with the school management and other stakeholders Responsible for understanding the curriculum learning outcomes, methodology of Vision-Aid and ensure it’s implemented in the right way Responsible for ensuring that all documentation (online or computerized) related to the program is developed and maintained with the highest standards of quality. Responsible for reporting with full transparency the progress and status of the program to Vision-Aid stakeholders Qualification: · Bachelor’s Degree or higher degree in Arts / Social Work · An additional Management degree will be desirable. Skills: · High level of management and coordination and public relations skills · Good English communication (both written & oral) and people skills. · Knowledge of Hindi is necessary; Additional knowledge of Tamil, Telugu or Malayalam preferred. · Knowledge of general problems and behaviours of visually impaired students · Knowledge of needs and behaviours of students of various cultural backgrounds · Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office tools for preparation of Reports · Finally, spirit of Teamwork. Experience: · 5+ years of experience working in schools, colleges, or educational institutions. · 5+ years program management experience