Chief Executive Officer

Systemic Impact Initiative (SII) is seeking a highly entrepreneurial CEO to join the team at an exciting time of organizational growth and development. The CEO will play a pivotal role in systemic institution building, engaging changemakers in the government and unlocking philanthropic capital for systems change in India. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial institution builder with strong intellectual vitality and a deep passion for support system level change in India. The CEO of Systemic Impact Initiative (SII) will lead a dedicated and focused team, providing the vision, leadership, and expertise necessary to enable the organization achieve its broader mission of building 100 System Support Organisations (SSOs), engaging 20 philanthropists and 200 government changemakers. The CEOs goal should be to establish Systemic Impact Initiative (SII) as the preeminent organization to unlock an enabling environment for SSOs in India, with expertise in policy, government engagement, program management, and liaising with SSOs, CSRs and philanthropists. Roles and Responsibilities The CEO is expected to set up Systemic Impact Initiative (SII) as a first of its kind social sector organization, creating an institution that consistently delivers the necessary impact towards achieving its long-term vision. Develop strategy and boot-strap its operating capabilities - articulate a business plan, design the organizational structure, hire and build a strong leadership team, allocate resources, and secure long term funding Position Systemic Impact Initiative (SII) as a leading voice in driving systemic change in India, advocating for innovative, long-term solutions to complex social challenges and establishing the organization as a key influencer in the social sector Create surround sound and awareness around systems change in India Build and support SSOs across thematic areas and create an ecosystem that enables these organizations to effectively address the root causes of social issues Unlock CSR and UHNI capital for systemic change initiatives, while cultivating and managing strong donor relationships Build strategic relationships with key central and state government stakeholders and ensure alignment on systemic reforms and collaboration for scalable impact Manage and optimize the organizations finances and allocate resources appropriately

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