Openings – Habitat for Humanity

Closing date 11th June 2023

Habitat for Humanity founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.

At Habitat for Humanity International, we embrace a history rooted in creating equity and take our mission seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we realize that our success depends upon building an inclusive workforce of diverse perspectives and encourage people of varied races, ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us.

We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.

1.National Director – India

Habitat for Humanity India is looking for a National Director to lead the National Organization in fulfilling its critical, complex role as a housing expert, convener, and lead implementer of innovative housing solutions. Reporting to the Chair of Habitat for Humanity India’s Board of Trustees and Area Vice President, Asia-Pacific, Habitat for Humanity International.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cast a clear and transformative vision of the future of housing to build public and donor supportLead the organization in developing a clear vision and ambitious strategy informed by articulated, strategic positions to housing deficits, national housing objectives, and Habitat for Humanity’s Theory of Change and Programmatic Framework.
• Lead the organization in developing strategic positions on national housing deficits and intersecting issues (e.g., urban development, climate change) to inform strategy development in accordance with HFHI Asia Pacific Area Office Strategic Framework.
• Leverage a clearly articulated value proposition to drive public and institutional donor engagement and support of sustainable solutions to housing deficits.
• Build a top-tier, people-centric leadership team and an agile, resilient organizational cultureRecruit a leadership team of highly competent, supportive leaders who can clearly demonstrate a history of driving organizational strategy through technical expertise and prioritizing the care and growth of their teams.
• Ensure that the organizational culture is inclusive and safe, finding strength in diversity of culture, background, and talent and respecting all employees equally.
• Champion an agile, transparent, people-centric organizational culture by modelling this culture together with the national leadership team. Build a cohesive, collaborative leadership culture that models effective decision-making and open dialogue.
• Oversee the implementation of effective talent management, organizational development, and change management infrastructure and processes. Together with the leadership team, drive the development of critical mindsets and behaviours that support an agile, people-centric culture and integration of these expectations with talent management and development processes.
• Oversee the implementation and growth of innovative, evidence-based programmingLead the organization in implementing and growing innovative, agile programming that delivers on organizational and national housing objectives.
• Guarantee community empowerment and accountability in all programming through the application of the
• Theory of Change, Programmatic Framework, and refined M&E in all programming.
• Guarantee a responsive and agile approach to all programming through successful leveraging of sophisticated M&E, strengthening community and stakeholder accountability and continuously improving the organization’s evidence-based approach.
• Leverage strategic partnerships to drive multi-sector, national and regional impactLeverage Habitat’s global influence and coordinate with other regional and National Organizations to grow key partnerships and strengthen advocacy efforts.
• Strengthen relationship and coordination efforts with national and local governments, NGO leaders, and other key development sector organizations.
• Cultivate and drive strategic, multi-sector coalitions for shelter innovation to advance and scale housing solutions.
• Champion good governance and the highest standards of accountability, ethics, and operational excellenceProvide high-quality leadership and exceptional management in all the areas related to the role.
• Oversee the installation of and adherence to high-quality safeguarding, financial management, procurement, monitoring and evaluation, and other quality control measures. Ensure the organization’s ethical standards adhere to HFHl, international development, and national ordinance requirements.
• Champion an organizational culture of safety, inclusivity, and accountability. Ensure quality control measures, ethics, and related measures and practices function are integrated into staff training and talent management processes.
• Leverage previous experience with NGOs and matrixed governance structures to strengthen alignment and collaboration between HFH India’s board of directors and the global Habitat organization.
• Lead coalitions and implementing partners in establishing shared ethical and quality control standards to actively minimize the risk of harm to Habitat constituents and partners.
• Steward with diligence the local registration and permits that enable the operational status of Habitat India.
• Collaborate with the BoardWork with Board Chairperson to effectively engage the Board to use their specific skills and networks to support the organization.
• Assist the Board of Trustees and sub-committees to make decisions, prepare strategic plans, and create/maintain policies.
• Collaborates closely with the Area Office in the operationalization of the country strategy, and follows the guidelines and standards of excellence provided by HFH Intl. in the areas of financial management, talent management, procurement, programmatic design, resource development, reporting, etc.
• Keep the National Affiliation Agreement and the Annual MOU with HFH Intl. updated and ensure compliance thereof.

Required Knowledge and Expertise

• Master’s degree required in a relevant field, such as international development or relations, public administration, management, civil engineering, and/or social sciences.
• Significant, successful international experience including proven effective senior management experience, preferably in the non-profit sector and within the region of posting.
• Experience in non-profit/NGO resource development, plus a local and/or international.
• Programming experience in systems changes and experience working with governments/markets to transform and strengthen systems.
• Experience in developing proposals and successfully executing projects with funding from institutional donors.
• Experience in the development and nurturing of strategic partnerships in both a peer and lead agency role.
• Experience developing and implementing projects funded by complex donors and of working and negotiating with large institutional donors; e.g. DFAT, MFAT USAID, EU, etc.
• A track record of effective and exemplary servant leadership and high-level management.
• Experience in managing people, budgets, and other resources.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email software applications.
• Proficiency in financial management and accounting.
• Experience in Human Resources management.

How to apply Closing date: 11th June 2023

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2. Senior Director, Finance & Admin | Habitat for Humanity, India

About Habitat for Humanity India:

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort. The housing organization has since grown to become a leading global non-profit working in more than 70 countries. In India since 1983, Habitat for Humanity has supported more than 1.7 million people to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering, or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, donate, or volunteer, visit www.habitatindia.org

Position Purpose

The Senior Director, Finance and Administration (SDFA) will be part of the senior leadership team, liaising with all functions, other leadership team members and the Board of Trustees. Reporting to the Managing Director (MD) and the Board of Trustees, the SDFA will manage the overall financial operations of the organization. The position has oversight of the organization’s finance and accounting functions; internal control systems and procedures; donor compliance and reporting; as well as forecasting and realignment of budgets. The SDFA will be a strategic thinker and an effective leader who exercises sound judgement in decision making.

The SDFA is a local hire position to be based in Mumbai. The role is offered on national terms and conditions, and candidates must have the right to work in India.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accounting and financial reporting
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of accounting systems and processes.
• Oversee the organization’s accounting and finance functions. and staff in the National Office and hubs, ensuring the efficient application of proper accounting standards; lead the account closure activities as applicable.
• Ensure the reliability, integrity, and timeliness of financial statements and reports.
• Facilitate both internal and external audits as well as respond to internal and external audit recommendations in a timely manner. Ensure that major financial risk issues and gaps in systems as highlighted in the internal audit are addressed.

Internal Control

• Ensure adequate internal controls are in place and organizational resources are appropriately utilized.
• Develop, contextualize, implement, and manage relevant policies as needed for the organization.
• Grant Management and Donor Reporting
• Coordinate and collaborate with other departments in proposal development and pre-award stage.
• Build up the system and process to ensure compliance with donor requirement and reporting.
• Ensure grant transactions are recorded and financial reports are produced correctly, appropriately, and in compliance with grant and donor agreements and requirements.
• Ensure timely and complete project closure process and audit.

Risk and Compliance

• Take lead in Enterprise Risk Management process.
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory compliance, including but not limit to Registrar of companies, Reserve
• Bank of India, taxes, FCRA, shop and establishment, etc.
• Ensure all legal agreements and MOUs are legally vetted and in compliance with all statutes.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Oversee and coordinate the budgeting process and cash flow forecasts with other departments.
• Develop financial projections for Strategic and Business Planning.
• Supervise the organization’s treasury and cashflow management.
• Identify strategies for improving financial performance.
• Provide financial information, analysis, and advice to senior leadership team, Managing Director, and the
• Board of Trustees for decision making.

Leadership

• Provide leadership to inspire, motivate, and build the Finance team’s capacity in line with organizational objective
• Manage the Finance team and evaluate performance, planning, goal setting, monitoring, feedback, evaluation, and development.
• As a Senior Management Team member provide inputs towards strategic decision making.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA certified or international equivalent additional preferred) / master’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance required.
• At least 15-20 years of professional experience in accounting and reporting, strategic financial planning, and management.
• Proven experience as the finance head or relevant role in the not-for-profit sector.
• An in-depth understanding of the regulatory and legal framework, compliance requirements, and knowledge of Indian accounting and tax regulations.
• Capacity to work under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Rigorous, analytical, and organizational skills and a strong eye for detail and accuracy.

Habitat for Humanity India is an equal opportunity employer, offers a highly dynamic and enabling work environment, and provides competitive compensation based on experience and background. Therefore, for Women, people differently abled, SC/ST/ OBC candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Location: Mumbai, India
Job Type: In-Country National
Employment Type: International Employment
Job Function: Administrative, Finance / Accounting

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3. Assistant Manager, Finance | Habitat for Humanity India

About Habitat:

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort. The housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 70 countries. In India since 1983, Habitat for Humanity has supported more than 37 million people by helping them build or improve a place they can call home, build improved sanitation units and provide humanitarian aid and disaster resilient shelter solutions in the aftermath of natural disasters. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower.

To learn more, donate or volunteer, visit www.habitatindia.org

Roles and Responsibilities

• Record all the accounting transactions, maintain Books of accounts, maintain statutory records as per
• Income Tax and Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) and internal policies and procedures.
• Tax Deducted Source (TDS) compliances. Preparing TDS statement & filing quarterly/Annual returns
• Donor fund management, Preparing donor fund utilisation statements/Certification, attending donor queries & providing information for donor audits.
• Processing of Fund Transfer Request of Partners/vendors/Contractors etc.
• Reviewing of accounts of all branches
• Preparing Financial analysis, cash flow projections, MIS, BVA, etc.
• Preparing Income Tax & FCRA returns
• Statutory compliances, attending statutory audit queries and requirements
• Processing & Reviewing employee travel advances & Settlements
• Management of Payables and Receivables
• To do any other work delegated by the Line Manager from time to time

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate / Post graduate in Finance / Accounts
• At least 5-6 years of professional experience as listed above
• Requisite IT skills (ERP, MS Office, Email and Internet)

Teamwork

The candidate must work closely and reliably with colleagues in the finance team, as well as in the organization as whole. Habitat for Humanity India is an equal opportunity employer, offers highly dynamic and enabling work environment, and provides competitive compensation based on experience, qualification and background. Interested candidates should submit their application at recruitment@hfhindia.org, with the subject format “(Surname) Application | Asst. Manager, Finance”

Only short-listed candidates would be contacted. Application without complete subject line and CVs without complete names will be disqualified.

This is a Mumbai based position and the candidates applying need to in Mumbai or should be willing to relocate and operate from Mumbai.

“Habitat for Humanity India is an equal opportunity and diversity promoting employer. Therefore, Women, person is differently abled, SC/ST/ OBC candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Location: Mumbai, India
Job Type: Affiliate-Opportunity
Employment Type: Affiliate
Job Function: Finance / Accounting

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4. Senior Program Director | Habitat for Humanity India

Position Purpose:

The Habitat for Humanity (HFH) India is looking for a talented individual for the role of Senior Program Director (PD) that can provide leadership and strategic direction to the HFH India Programs teams across the country including Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team. This position is a member of the senior leadership team (SLT), and will report to the National Director.

This is a local hire position and will be based in Mumbai.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the overall development and coordination of Program strategy ensuring a high level of collaboration with Resource Development to develop project proposals in accordance with the vision and mission of HFH India.
• Provide strategic oversight to adequately respond to outstanding audit recommendations in the area of program and operations from HFHI’s internal audit and other external audit.
• Support the ND in the development of the strategic plan and long-term goals in alignment to AP’s strategic framework.
• Leads the development of the organisation’s program strategy and interventions. Align program operations to support the strategic direction of HFH India, including the development, implementation and monitoring of funded projects, proposals and partnerships.
• Identify, mitigate and monitor key risks that could prevent the achievement of the strategic and annual plans.
• Leads the development of a program evaluation framework with the MEAL Director.
• Works proactively with HFH India Human Resources department to ensure critical program project position vacancies are prioritised and filled.

Program and Operations Management

• Leads or oversees the development of concept notes and proposals of housing projects to ensure HFH India focusses its efforts strategically and quality standards are maintained.
• Ensures that the Program Team is resource efficient and effective in its program interventions.
• Continuously reviews and assesses the Program Department’s organisational structure and workstreams to ensure fit for purpose and provide recommendations for change if needed.
• Assists in the review of HFH India procurement processes and provide guidance to program staff to ensure adherence to procurement policies.
• Ensures cost efficiency and effectivity of the organisation’s programmatic and operational processes and projects, especially in the areas of house-builds up to house turn-overs, ensuring the team complies with the organisation’s business processes and procedures.
• Oversees the programmatic monitoring, documentation and evaluation of programs and projects implemented including accurate and timely reporting.
• Provide oversight and direction in relation to the management and monitoring of program and project funds, ensuring expenditures are within approved budgets; monitors variances and addresses these in consultation with the Head of Finance & ND.
• Works with the Head of Safeguarding in ensuring that safeguarding is embedded into the culture of the workforce and in all programs that will be designed and implemented by HFH India.

Donor engagement and reporting

• Works closely with the Resource Development Director and team in identifying and engaging existing and potential donors and ensure funding pipelines are program driven with technical approaches and solutions to meet donor requirements, while adhering to HFH India’s strategy and program framework.
• Oversees and works closely with program teams to ensure project progress and completion reports are prepared to high quality standards, are in accordance with donor requirements and reports are submitted in a timely manner. Coordinate with the Head of Finance and Finance team on financial reporting requirements.

Partnerships Management and Advocacy

• Strengthens and builds existing and new strategic partnerships through active networking, advocacy and effective communication of Habitat India’s organisational strategies and program framework.
• Liaises with local, provincial and federal government entities and other key stakeholders on the ground for timely approvals of general and program aggrements and ensure smooth implementation of the project.
• Represents Habitat India in relevant fora, conferences, and meetings in consultation with the National Director.

People Management

• Builds and leads an effective and cohesive team for the operations group of HFH India.
• Ensures adequate orientation and appropriate training of all staff members towards enabling them to perform their roles effectively.
• Works with his direct reports in ensuring that performance management and staff development is carried out for the whole team according to established processes.
• Collaborates with other members of the Senior Management Team to ensure synergy and coordination across the organization

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Master’s degree in international development, Social Sciences, Project Management, or relevant field.
Years of related experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience that combines strategic and managerial leadership in social development, business development, executive management and/or program management planning and operations in I/NGO.

• At least 5 years of senior management/ leadership experience including supervising teams and managing budgets is required.
• Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and leading a team, including strong coaching and capacity building skills in a diverse and cross-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated experience in project grants management and coordination, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting and resolving complex donor compliance.
• Experience in community development, community mobilisation, or similar grassroots, self-help initiatives and strategic planning initiatives.
• Is a strategic thinker and can think globally/regionally and look at the macro, strategic issues to inform strategy choices and management process.

Qualifications (Knowledge and Competencies):

• A track-record of effective and exemplary servant leadership and high-level management.
• Acts as a positive leadership role model contributing to team spirit and motivates, directs, and inspires others to succeed, utilising appropriate leadership styles. Treats all individuals with respect, is a role model for diversity and inclusion.
• Upholds highest organisational and ethical norms and maintains high standards of integrity and trustworthiness.

Preferred Technical Competencies

• Scoping the critical technical expertise to develop and drive a transformative strategy.
• Hiring and developing top-tier leaders who will drive organisational strategy and build the organisational culture needed to achieve this strategy
• Align programmatic strategy to India’s National Government strategy for housing where applicable, ensuring this contributes to the achievement of strengthened government systems to support access to safe land and housing.
• Ensure construction and appropriate technology quality control systems are in place.
• Ensure the construction technology adopted is informed by the cultural context of the communities served in India and other Pacific Island nations.
• Proficiency in the primary working language(s) of the country of posting; English, Hindi is a must.

Location: Mumbai, India
Job Type: In-Country National
Employment Type: International Employment
Job Function: Operations, Strategy
Travel: 30%

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