Leadership Role in Road Safety Initiative

Leadership Opportunity in Road Safety

SaveLIFE Foundation is a specialized organisation on a mission to save lives on roads across India. With over 1.5 million people killed in road crashes since 2012, and close to 5 million left seriously injured or permanently disabled, the emotional trauma and economic burden on families are immense.

We strive for excellence in everything we do and build leaders through opportunity and mentorship. Our teams work in a creative environment to build novel solutions and thrive on problem-solving. We have built unique strengths in areas such as forensic investigation of crashes, data analytics and predictive modelling, safety design and engineering, public policy formulation, and strategic communication and training.

Our ideal candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team to create Zero Fatality Districts and Zero Fatality Corridors. They will be responsible for ensuring that the districts under the Zero Fatality District initiative and highways under the Zero Fatality Corridor initiative achieve their goal of zero fatalities. This role includes conducting on-ground audits, preparing reports, and leading operations. They will report to the Manager, Projects.

The Team Lead at SaveLIFE Foundation will work to create 'Zero Fatality Districts' and 'Zero Fatality Corridors' across the country. They will do this by implementing the recommendations of the 'Crash Vulnerability Audit' through various Central and State agencies. They will collaborate with government agencies and senior officials, making data-driven decisions and implementing recommendations. Different teams at our foundation will source, use, and analyse your key learnings as part of their work. You will also ensure that all recommendations are practical and data-driven, helping reimagine road safety.

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• Leadership and Team Management: Lead a team of Associates and Senior Associates, providing guidance, mentorship, and support. Ensure team alignment with the organisation's strategic goals and foster a collaborative and empowering team environment.">
• Program Oversight: Oversee the planning, implementation, and delivery of multiple projects. Ensure that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet or exceed quality standards.">
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including government officials, community leaders, and partners to ensure support for initiatives and alignment with broader objectives.">
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the strategic planning of the programme department. Collaborate with senior management to refine program strategies and approaches based on analysis and feedback.">
• Monitoring and Reporting: Implement robust monitoring mechanisms to track program progress and impact. Provide regular reports to senior management and relevant stakeholders on project status.">
• Resource Management: Manage and allocate resources effectively, ensuring optimal use of personnel, budget, and materials to achieve program goals.">
• Problem Solving and Innovation: Address and resolve complex issues as they arise. Encourage innovation within the team to meet challenges creatively.">

You must have:

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• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field.">
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, preferably in the non-profit sector or related field.">
• Superior stakeholder engagement and communication skills in dealing with government stakeholders, with experience in high-level negotiations.">
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and inspire a team.">
• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and execution.">
• Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.">
• Proficient in data analysis and performance metrics.">
• Familiarity with the road safety, public health, or emergency response sectors is highly advantageous.">

You should be:

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• A highly motivated and driven leader, passionate about improving road safety.">
• Excellent in interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working with a diverse team.">
• A strategic thinker with a strong ability to solve problems and adapt to changing situations.">
• Committed to the mission and values of our organisation.">