Social Welfare Department, Jammu & jobs

Apply (Veterans) only if you have the passion to work in social sector and interested to solve intractable problems for the larger good of community.

GiftAbled is a leading social enterprise (incubated at IIM Calcutta) and non-profit working to create sustainable livelihood opportunities and improve access to education, healthcare, and economic independence for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Through our integrated programs in livelihoods, early intervention, inclusive education, supplier diversity, and technology-driven solutions, we aim to build inclusive communities across India.

The Regional Head will play a critical leadership role in expanding and strengthening GiftAbled's presence across Aspirational Districts of Uttar Pradesh at Balrampur, Bahraich, Siddharthnagar and Shravasti.

Position Summary

The Regional Head will be responsible for leading all operations, program implementation, partnerships, business development, administration, fundraising support, government engagement, and financial sustainability across Uttar Pradesh.

This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys building organizations from the ground up. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, execution-focused, comfortable working in resource-constrained environments, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

The role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regional Leadership

• Lead GiftAbled's overall operations across Uttar Pradesh.
• Develop and execute the regional growth strategy.
• Build GiftAbled as the preferred disability inclusion partner in the state.
• Ensure all regional goals and KPIs are achieved.
• Establish new centres and expand operations into new districts.

2. Program Management

Oversee implementation of:

• Early Intervention Centres
• Inclusive Education programs
• Livelihood and Skill Development
• Corporate-funded CSR projects
• Government-funded projects
• Community-based rehabilitation initiatives

Ensure:

• Timely execution
• High-quality service delivery
• Budget adherence
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Impact reporting

3. Government Relations

Develop strong working relationships with:

• District Administration
• State Government Departments
• Social Welfare Department
• Education Department
• Health Department
• Skill Development Mission
• National Health Mission
• District Disability Rehabilitation Centres (DDRCs)
• District Disability Empowerment Offices

Represent GiftAbled in state-level committees, consultations, and stakeholder meetings.

4. Business Development & Partnerships

Lead efforts to:

• Build institutional partnerships
• Engage corporate partners
• Develop community participation and collaboration
• Support proposal development
• Identify funding opportunities
• Convert opportunities into long-term partnerships

5. Operations & Administration

Responsible for:

• Regional administration
• Infrastructure setup
• Vendor management
• Procurement oversight
• Compliance
• Risk management
• Asset management

Ensure smooth functioning of all regional centres.

6. Team Leadership

Recruit, mentor, and manage:

• Program Managers
• Centre Managers
• Therapists
• Special Educators
• Field Coordinators
• HR
• Finance
• Operations staff

Build a culture of accountability, inclusion, ownership, and continuous learning.

7. Financial Management

Responsible for:

• Regional budgets
• Cost optimization
• Financial planning
• Resource allocation
• Vendor negotiations
• Expense monitoring
• Financial reporting

Ensure financial sustainability of regional operations.

8. Monitoring & Impact

Track key performance indicators including:

• Beneficiaries served
• Children receiving early intervention
• Students mainstreamed into education
• Persons with disabilities trained and employed
• CSR project milestones
• Government partnerships
• Revenue generation
• Manufacturing output
• Quality standards
• Compliance indicators

9. Stakeholder Management

Build long-term relationships with:

• Government officials
• CSR leaders
• Donors
• Foundations
• Local NGOs
• Educational institutions
• Hospitals
• Community leaders
• Parents of children with disabilities

10. Innovation & Scale

Identify opportunities to:

• Improve operational efficiency
• Leverage technology and AI
• Introduce new livelihood models
• Strengthen monitoring systems
• Build scalable program models
• Replicate successful interventions across districts

Desired Candidate Profile/ Education

• MBA / Master's Degree in Management, Development Studies, Public Policy, Rural Management, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
• Candidates from Science and Engineering background are encouraged to apply.

Experience

• 15–25 years of overall experience (flexible for veterans w disabilities).
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing multi-location operations.
• Experience in NGOs, CSR, healthcare, education, livelihoods, or development sector preferred.
• Experience working with government departments.
• Experience managing budgets and large teams.
• Demonstrated ability to scale programs and build partnerships.

Essential Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Strong execution capability
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Leadership and people management
• Financial acumen
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Government liaison experience
• Stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Data-driven management
• High integrity and accountability
• Ability to work independently in dynamic environments

Pay: ₹900,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Are you a Veteran? If Yes, share your rank during retirement.
• Why do you want to work in Social sector. More so in an Aspirational District?

Work Location: In person