Deputy Director, India Office

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is seeking a Deputy Director to oversee the administration of the India Office, including personnel and budget management, and to partner with the Country Director on programmatic work and strategic plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; advanced degree in social sciences, public policy, law, or related field preferred
• Significant experience in nongovernmental organizations or in government policymaking
• Expertise on broader social sector issues, focus on youth leadership, AI, governance preferred
• High level of fluency (spoken, written, and presentational) in both English and Hindi
• Five or more years of management experience, including budgetary and supervisory experience
• Experience in a non-profit or grantmaking organization preferred
• Excellent writing skills, proven analytic skills; well-organized and efficient at managing multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines
• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues in a transnational institution where cross-program and interdisciplinary cooperation is encouraged
• Demonstrated commitment to the beliefs and goals of the Foundation
• Able to manage priorities and own time, staff, and to execute work activities
• Excellent judgment and decision-making ability

Benefits

• Generous total compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits package