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Regional Director-Stanford Seed

  • Deadline: Aug 15, 2023

  • Qualification (Education): Postgraduate

  • Experience Required: 10-15 Year

About Job Profile

Monitoring, Evaluation and Assessment

The Regional Director in Chennai, India is in charge of managing the execution of programs and all operations at the Seed South Asia Center.This position will manage local support staff, strategic partnerships, and ensure the highest level of excellence and client satisfaction. The position reports to Seed’s Global Director.

Primary Responsibilities include

  •     Manage and oversee execution of all aspects of Seed’s Transformation Program (STP) and Seed Transformation Network-related activities based in Chennai, India, and the South Asia region
  •     Lead and manage employees based in Chennai, India, and other locations in India
  •     Build and maintain relationships with local/regional stakeholders and program participants
  •     Analyze data on program participants’ performance to inform continuous improvements to program design and operations
  •     Play a lead role in the recruitment, identification, and evaluation of participants for STP, Spark and other programs
  •     Manage Seed volunteer business coaches based in India and working throughout the South Asian region
  •     Manage and oversee execution of Stanford student intern program in the region
  •     Represent Stanford Seed South Asia at local and regional events
  •     Serve as local host to Stanford and international visitors
  •     Collaborate with peers based in other global regions

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  •     An advanced level of fluent English skills both oral and written
  •     Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team member in a small office
  •     Advanced knowledge of South Asian culture, history and business etiquette
  •     Exceptional project management skills and the ability to manage numerous and complex, multifaceted programs stretching across borders
  •     Ability to interact with coaches, interns, entrepreneurs, and to exercise sound judgment, tact, and discretion.
  •     Effective problem solving and decision-making skills with ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and take responsibility for implementation and collaborate with the Seed home office staff
  •     Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies and effectively develops relationships that enhance overall goals.
  •     Ability to contribute to a cooperative and supportive office environment characterized by service-oriented flexibility, workload fluctuations and variable planning time.

 

Other Information:

Job Functions

  • Salary Range: NA LPA

  • Employment Type: Full Time

  • Work Mode: Work from Office

How to Apply

If you qualify and are interested in taking up the role, please apply through this link.

If you qualify and are interested in taking up the role, please apply through this link.

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Stanford Seed

  • State:

  • City: Chennai

About Organisation

Stanford Seed South Asia seeks qualified candidates for the position of Regional Director.  This position is based in Chennai, India.

The Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies (Stanford Seed) is a Stanford Graduate School of Business-led initiative that collaborates with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build thriving businesses that transform lives. Stanford Seed currently operates in Africa and South Asia.

  • State:

  • City: Chennai


Contact Details:

Contact Phone: +91446628 2225

Contact Email:

Date of Posting/Posted On: Jul 28, 2023

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