New Delhi Director - India

Location:	Dehli, Delhi, India
Job Type:	Permanent
Posted:	29th Sep 2008
Closing Date:	27th Oct 2008
Posted By:	Projects Abroad
Details:
New Delhi Director - India We’re proud that Projects Abroad is the leading organisation recruiting young people from the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and South Africa to do worthwhile voluntary work overseas. Annually we send over 4000 enthusiastic volunteers to 23 developing countries to teach conversational English and to gain work experience in the fields of medicine, journalism, veterinary science, law and conservation. We put enormous importance on the welfare of our volunteers during their time with us overseas – our global team is committed to providing our volunteers with the experience of a lifetime. We have an office in each country – our Country Directors head our local teams in each destination. This back-up and support for our volunteers is vital to the success of the organisation. Your role as Country Director: • Leading our team of local staff, you will be responsible for making sure each new arrival feels welcome and secure in their new environment • You will maintain effective communication between the overseas office and the UK head office • You will set-up new work placements and finalise accommodation arrangements for future volunteers • You will delegate work as appropriate to other local staff and foreign assistant managers • You will agree monthly budgets for programme running expenses with our UK office and provide monthly accounts for all programme costs • The job is busy and can be physically demanding. You should be prepared to work flexible hours on any day Our requirements: You should be: • A graduate • Fluent in English, both spoken and written • Physically fit and able to pass a medical assessment, if necessary • Mature in attitude and outlook • Able to remain calm and efficient under pressure • An excellent communicator with people of all ages and cultures • A team player who enjoys working as part of a team, you should delegate work appropriately and fairly amongst other staff • Flexible and able to take direction and accept feedback (from UK office) • Friendly and personable with customer service skills, you must respond well to others • Enthusiastic to work in a different culture and relish the opportunity to work in a challenging environment Contract, salary and benefits: Contract Projects Abroad Country Directors are employed on a permanent contract, subject to a three-month probationary period. An offer of employment is dependent upon receipt of satisfactory references, a medical assessment (if necessary) and personal interview. Salary & benefits You will be paid a competitive salary as well as agreed day-to-day work-related expenses; the exact salary depends upon your experience and will be discussed with you during the interview. Please email your CV and a covering letter to: Mr Greg Thomson Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

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