Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Experience: 7-10 years of progressive leadership in the development or allied sectors
Compensation: Competitive
Closes on: December 14, 2025
Youth For Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA)
For four decades, YUVA has walked alongside marginalised communities in Indian cities, turning the vision of inclusive, sustainable urban spaces into reality. From securing housing rights to creating livelihood opportunities, from climate resilience to nurturing young changemakers, the organisation works on multiple fronts. What sets them apart is their approach: not dictating solutions from above, but building them from the ground up with communities leading the way. Based in Mumbai with a reach across urban India, YUVA believes that real change happens when people have a voice, a stake, and the power to shape their own futures.
Role
This senior leadership role offers the chance to shape organisational strategy and drive meaningful change across housing, livelihoods, climate action, and youth empowerment initiatives in Mumbai.
Responsibilities
- Support senior leadership in translating YUVA's vision into actionable strategies and programmes
- Lead cross-functional coordination for effective implementation of organisational priorities
- Strengthen systems around finance, compliance, human resources, and performance management
- Drive donor engagement, fundraising, and strategic communications
- Foster institutional partnerships and external collaborations to expand YUVA's reach and influence
- Anchor key change and transition processes to prepare for emerging challenges and opportunities
Requirements
- Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Management, or a related discipline
- 7-10 years of progressive leadership in the development or allied sectors
- Demonstrated capability in programme management, organisational development, stakeholder engagement, networking, and resource mobilisation
- Agility, emotional intelligence, and the ability to work effectively in complex, evolving environments
- Commitment to values-driven work, integrity, innovation, and collective leadership
Benefits
- Be part of a values-driven organisation known for integrity, innovation, and impact
- Collaborate with passionate professionals who believe in collective leadership
- Influence equitable urban development and human rights across India
- Work in an environment that values learning, balance, and wellbeing
Apply
Email your CV, references, cover letter, short writing sample, and current & expected salary, with Application for Assistant Director as the subject.
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