Dream Careers

At Dream A Dream, YOU are the Changemaker!

Gain the best of both experiences - to be a Social Change Agent as well as work in a performance driven, professional, dynamic and highly challenging environment with a unique organization that is aiming to create a world where each individual is acknowledged and appreciated for who they are.

Welcome to your first steps of joining this dream endeavour. From time to time, we are looking for people to fill in different positions, so if you interested to work at Dream A Dream, drop in your details with a note on where you see yourself in our organization to info@dreamadream.org

Current Openings

Fundraising & Communications Manager | Sr. Executive - Finance & Accounting | Program Anchor - Dream Sports Thru Life Skills | Manager - Program Design & Development | Program Anchor - DreamConnect Program | Program Facilitator - DreamConnect Program | Manager - DreamConnect Program

Fundraising & Communications Manager

Profile Overview:

The Fundraising and Communications Manager is responsible for strategizing, designing and implementing all elements of Dream A Dream’s fundraising and communications function in order to meet its resource mobilization needs in the short-term and long-term.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

Fundraising Management:

• Creating and executing a sustainable overall fundraising strategy year-on-year.
• Designing, planning and executing effective/innovative fundraising strategies that are low investment and high returns.
• Devising and executing audience specific campaigns for Institutional Funders, Corporates, Individual Donors, Volunteers and Events.
• Conceptualize and draft appropriate campaign materials and funder proposals.
• Creating means of appropriate volunteer engagement with implementation of fundraising activities.
• Devising and helping implement “Cause Related Marketing Strategies” with companies from diverse sectors.
• Acting as a representative of Dream A Dream and networking with prospective funders, corporate partners and donors.
• Providing oversight and support to Event Coordinator in planning and executing strategies and logistics for Dream A Dream fundraising events Providing oversight and support to Fundraising Assistant in maintaining accurate and up-to-date donor records.
•  All other works that are incidental to the successful execution of fundraising.

Communications

• Establish a strong brand presence of Dream A Dream amongst all its key external stakeholders.
• Create and implement a Media / PR Strategy for Dream A Dream year-on-year.
• Build and maintain relationships with media personnel across various media platforms.
• Maintain and enhance all external communications media such as the monthly e-newsletters, website, videos, brochures, organizational profiles and program proposals etc, ensuring effective and standardized communication of mission and activities. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on communication audiences. 
• All other works that are incidental to the success of a good external communication system

Team Leadership

• Lead, motivate and supervise the Fundraising Team (including volunteers) in execution of activities.
• Provide opportunities for training and fundraising/communications skill development.
• Conduct relevant site-visits, learning events, workshops and discussions for the team to help understand resource mobilization, international developments, etc.
• Support the development of a “culture of fundraising” within the broader staff team and Dream A Dream community.

Impact Assessment and Information Management

• Monitoring, review, evaluation, assessment and impact measurement of all fundraising and communications strategies, campaigns and activities.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate tracking systems for management of donor relationships, grants development and events Maintain up-to-date and accurate contact databases for all contacts including donors, funders, corporates, media etc. 
• Produce relevant reports (both data and explanatory) to provide timely information on progress towards fundraising goals and to analyze the effectiveness of campaigns/activities and suggest areas of improvement Produce regular and timely reports.

Organizational Development

• Through effective fundraising and relationship management, support the achievement of strategic goals set by the organization Participate in strategic planning, annual planning and budgeting process for the organization. 
• Being a small team, you would also be required to multi-task between roles as and when required by the organization for the furtherance of its goals.

Skills Needed:

• Educational Qualification & Experience in Fundraising.
• Organization skills and ability to work independently.
• Team player, with ability to lead and oversee team members.
• Effective Networking Skills.
• Financial management and Budgeting.
• Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills.
• Good Proposal Writing, Documentation and Report Writing Skills.
• Excellent Oral and Written English Communication Skills.
• Excellent Planning/Execution/Review Skills.

Contact:

Please send your CV and Covering Letter to: Info@dreamadream.org

Sr. Executive – Finance & Accounting

Profile Overview:

General accounting including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers and account and bank reconciliations. Assisting with monthly closings and account analysis and supporting the senior accountant in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger operations
• Monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
• Administer accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Prepare tax computations and returns
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts
• Assist with payroll administration
• Monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences
• Account/bank reconciliations
• Review and process expense reports
• Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process and year-end closing
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Manage and Maintain Petty Cash and monthly reconciliation of petty cash
• Making payments and reimbursements for expenditure incurred on presentation of valid bills. Timely payment of bills to vendors and service providers
• Preparation of cheques after review and approval by concerned Functional Heads
• Regular Tally entries with report preparation
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Ensuring all cheque and cash receipts are deposited in Bank at regular intervals.
• Reconciling and balancing cash and bank balances every fortnight
• Acquaint with the Financial and Reimbursement Policy at Dream A Dream
• Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients.
• Maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.
• And, any other responsibility that falls under Finance & Accounting

Skills Needed:

• Accounting degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles
• Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
• Knowledge and experience of related computer applications
• Knowledge and experience with Tally 9.1, TDS Pac & Sal TDS
• Working Knowledge of Computers and Internet
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Planning and organizing 
• Scheduling and monitoring
• Communication skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills

Contact:

Please send your CV and Covering Letter to: Info@dreamadream.org

Program Anchor – Dream Life Skills through Sports

Profile Overview:

Project Planning, Organizing and Management related to the “Dream Sports Thru Life Skills” program for nearly 10 partner NGOs and 2000 children and young people. Managing relationships with key stakeholders such as Life Skills Facilitators, partner NGOs, children and parents and ensuring smooth running of the program.

Job Responsibilities:

Program Planning:

• Accountability for planning, budgeting, monitoring and successful implementation of the Dream Life Skills through Sports Program.
• Assist in improvement in program design, development and execution.
• Help establishing a process for transition of the Dream Sports Program to some of our NGO partners to enable them to run this program on their own. 
• Study and incorporate best practices on program design, execution, and life skills based programs, etc. from other organizations.

Program Execution - Accountability for the successful implementation of the Dream Sports Program. Ensure smooth program implementation, planning and coordination of all program related activities.

People Management– Recruitment and management of Field Coordinators and Life Skills Facilitators for the smooth running of the program

Learning & Development: Assist in designing, organizing and conducting training and orientation programs for and partners/facilitators/volunteers and staff on life skills and the Dream Sports Program.

Communication, reporting and documentationrelating to the Dream Sports Program, 

·         Process documentation of processes relating to Dream Sports Program, weekly status updates and review of priorities  - team meetings, monthly reporting – program updates and reports, quarterly presentation of program status reports to every partner, tracking of program goals, etc. prepare term and Annual Reports.

·         Responsible for documenting stories of change / progress of children in all programs in a standardized manner. 

·         Documentation of program impact on children, volunteers, employees, NGO partners, service partners, community, etc.

Volunteer Coordination:

·         Assisting the volunteer management team in recruiting and retaining volunteers from various walks of life (corporate, students, retired professionals, etc.)

·         Responsible for delivery of program goals relating to volunteer management for the Dream Sports programs.

·         Assisting the volunteer management team in training and inducting the volunteers - our philosophy, programs, etc.

Partner Coordination: Conduct Partner meets once in a quarter and communicate the program details to the partner NGOs and make sure that all issues and concerns are addressed timely.

Impact Assessment:Ensuring impact assessment and life skills assessment are done effectively for the Dream Sports Program..

Team role:Participation and contribution in team and organizational events like marathons, plays, workshops, etc. Contributing to team growth and learning and being a team player at Dream A Dream.

Skills Needed:

• Graduate or Post-graduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sports Medicine, Sports Psychology, Child development and other associated disciplines
• 2 to 5 years experience
• Project Planning & Management
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation
• Computer Skills – Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Internet
• Working in a Team & Taking Initiative

Contact:

Please send your CV and Covering Letter to: Info@dreamadream.org

Manager – Program Design & Development

Profile Overview:

The role of the Manager – Program Design and Development will be to manage 3 functions within Dream A Dream namely Curriculum Development, Partnership Management and Training & Development. The candidate will be responsible for managing the scale outreach of Dream A Dream which aims is to train a wide range of teachers, adult workers and youth workers to deliver life-skills programs in their own communities, schools and organizations leading to final adoption by the Education System. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Management of Curriculum Development Function:
  • Lead, direct, manage and oversee curriculum development of Dream A Dream programs.
  • Prepare curriculum development plan and strategy, budget, calendar for the organization in consultation with all other functional heads.
  • Develop, Implement and Manage processes and systems for the effective design, development, documentation and reporting of curriculum development processes.
• Management of Training & Development Function:
  • Manage the team of On-Demand Lead Facilitators
  • Design and develop training modules to meet the needs of various stakeholders.
  • Develop a process to evaluate the effectiveness of our training programs, provide recommendations for improvement, monitoring, assessment and impact measurement to ascertain the success of the training programs delivered
  • Deliver trainings to ensure effective roll-out of the curriculums
  • Ensure effective facilitation of the Dream Outdoor Experiential Camps.
• Management of Partnership Management Function:
  • Identify and develop partnerships with potential organizations / individuals to scale our programs.
  • Manage partnerships with scale partners by evaluating the target need and create custom training design to meet the needs.
  • Develop the training proposals for partners and co-ordinate the execution of the same.  
• Knowledge Management:
  • Build a research and knowledge base within the organization on life-skills education, creative facilitation, child related interventions, etc.
• Management of PD & D function:
  • Prepare training plan and strategy, budget, calendar; calculate ROI, etc. for the organization in consultation with all other functional heads. Develop, Implement and Manage processes and systems for the effective delivery, documentation and reporting of PD&D function.

Skills Needed:

• Minimum 3- 4 years of prior experience in the field of life-skills based education
• Facilitation and training skills
• Curriculum design and review skills
• Understanding of experiential training methodologies
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to communicate in Kannada is a definite plus.
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Background in working with children

Contact:

Please send your CV and Covering Letter to: Info@dreamadream.org

Program Anchor – DreamConnect Program

Profile Overview:

The role involves working closely with the community to engage young people and their families in various programs at DreamConnect. The focus is on sourcing, recruitment, engagement and retention of young people. In addition, to support various other programs and functions with the DreamConnect Program.

Job Responsibilities:

• Community Outreach: Reach out to young adults and their families from vulnerable communities to present the various programs to them.
• Recruit young people between the ages of 14-18 years to various DreamConnect programs.
• Retention: Follow-up with young adults registered for various programs through regular contact, home visits and ensure they complete the courses and are retained in the program
• Feedback: Collect feedback from young adults to support quality delivery of programs and ensure our services remain relevant.
• Career Talks: Support with organizing, hosting and conducting relevant Career Talks for young adults from target communities.
• Facilitator: Support with facilitation of sessions for young adults as and when required.
• Mentoring: Support with recruitment and selection of mentees. Support in collecting feedback from Mentees in the program

Team Role:

• Attend team meetings and training programs.
• Understand the strategic goals of the organisation and understand your role in working towards achieving them
• Complete additional tasks set by your Line Manager
• Ensure a professional attitude and approach to your work at all times
• Coordinate with the relevant program anchor to ensure smooth and efficient implementation of your programs with regards to volunteer involvement, finances and child availability.
• Give inputs to the team in improving the implementation of the program.

Skills Needed:

• Background of working with children
• Competent basic computing and internet skills
• Community outreach and engagement
• Facilitation skills
• Creativity, innovation and initiative driven
• Be able to speak in Kannada, Tamil and Hindi

Contact:

Please send your CV and Covering Letter to: Info@dreamadream.org

Program Facilitator - DreamConnect Program

Profile Overview:

Bangalore based NGO Dream A Dream empowers children from vulnerable backgrounds by developing life skills designed for successful transition into adulthood. Dream A Dream launched a new program in 2010, to empower 10th standard graduates / drop-outs aged 15+ by offering the tools and foundational life skills necessary for career development. Some of the modules offered are spoken and written English, basic computers and workplace readiness (personality development). As a facilitator you will be required to deliver the above modules to young adults.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement the curriculum by conducting sessions in English, Computers and Work Place Readiness (we may include more modules in future)
• Coordinate with volunteers who facilitate sessions by guiding them
• Maintain a database for the participation record of children in the programme (attendance records)
• Maintain a profile of all the children in the programme and update their progress at regular intervals
• Ensure all life skill assessment data is collected and recorded for the program and participate in the analysis of the data
• Maintain a log of all cancelled sessions, or volunteer absences and reasons for such.
• Assist with quarterly reports in a timely manner, keeping within deadlines set
• Actively collect stories of impact and change from children and volunteers
• Arrange logistical efforts related to the program including organizing materials if needed and ensuring photographs are taken

Team Role:

• Attend team meetings and training programs.
• Understand the strategic goals of the organisation and understand your role in working towards achieving them
• Complete additional tasks set by your Line Manager
• Ensure a professional attitude and approach to your work at all times
• Coordinate with the relevant program anchor to ensure smooth and efficient implementation of your programs with regards to volunteer involvement, finances and child availability.
• Give inputs to the team in improving the implementation of the program.

Skills Needed:

• Facilitation & Training skills
• Creativity, innovation and initiative driven
• Be able to speak in Kannada and Hindi
• Background of working with children
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Competent basic computing and internet skills

Contact:

Please send your CV and Covering Letter to: Info@dreamadream.org

• Designing, planning, budgeting and successful implementation of the DreamConnect Program
• Program monitoring, evaluation and impact measurement
• Developing and consistently updating curriculums as per the needs of the target group and the industry
• Partnering with curriculum development partners for curriculum design, evaluation and sharing of resources
• Driving improvement in program design, development and execution 
• Creating awareness, developing and nurturing relationships with NGO Partners and potential stakeholders. 
• Creating and maintaining a knowledge base of career and higher education opportunities for young adults
• Forging partnerships with Industry and potential employers; with vocational training programs and colleges for placing young adults
• Research and Development: Study and incorporate best practices on program design, execution, life skills based programs, etc. from other organizations
• DreamConnect Center: Manage the DreamConnect Center and plan to setup and develop centers at other locations.
• Learning & Development : Designing, organizing and conducting training and orientation programs for all stakeholders and partners on life skills and the DreamConnect Program. 
• Managing and coordinating with various trainers for programs on various skills, workshops, etc. associated with the DreamConnect Program 
• Developing partnerships with training organizations 
• Communication, reporting and documentation relating to the DreamConnect Program,  
• Developing processes and maintaining process documentation relating to DreamConnect Program, weekly status updates and review of priorities  - team meetings, monthly reporting – program updates and reports, quarterly presentation of program status reports to every partner, tracking of program goals, etc. 
• Volunteer, vendor and partner management : Assisting the volunteer management team in recruiting and retaining volunteers from various walks of life (corporate, students, retired professionals, etc.) for the DreamConnect program 
• Assisting the volunteer management team in training and inducting volunteers about Dream  A Dream, our philosophy, programs, etc. 
• Coordinating with the volunteer management team for any events or programs involving the DreamConnect Program.  
• Managing vendors and partners of all kinds, existing and potential, associated with the DreamConnect Program. 
• Spokesperson and official representative of Dream A Dream for networking with prospective funders, corporate partners and donors, partners, vendors and other existing and potential stakeholders for the Dream Connect Program
• Impact Assessment : Developing, administering and ensuring impact assessment and life skills assessment are done effectively for the Dream Connect Program 
• Team role : Participation and contribution in team and organizational events like marathons, plays, workshops, etc. Contributing to team growth and learning and being a team player at Dream A Dream. 
• Managerial Responsibilities : Develop and Manage the team of program coordinators for the DreamConnect program who might report to you over a period of time.  
• Managing team members’ performance and expectations, finalizing individual goals of the team members for appraisal, conducting monthly 1x1s with each individual team members, delegating tasks and responsibilities and enabling team to complete the same, learning and development of reporting team members.

• Contribute to achievement of strategic goals, through leadership for the DreamConnect Program as well as other programs. 
• Participate in strategic planning, annual planning and budgeting process for the organization
• Being a small team, you would also be required to multi-task between roles as and when required by the organization for the furtherance of its goals

• 3-4 years experience in program planning and management
• Experience in working with young people
• Facilitation and training skills
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to communicate in Kannada is a definite plus.
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Team management
• Taking initiative
• Partnership & relationship management skills

Contact:

Please send your CV and Covering Letter to: Info@dreamadream.org