Description

About Ashoka

Ashokainvests in peoplewhoseetheworldnot as itis, but as itcould be; whoseektochange a brokensysteminsteadoflettingit continue. Wecallthem social entrepreneurs, and overthepast 35 years, wehavesupported more than 3,800 Ashoka Fellows as leading social entrepreneurs in 70 countries. Ourworkisbasedon a fundamental insight: Behindevery social innovation, there are human beings. Supportingthebestofthem, and connectingthemwith a networkofpeers, isthemosteffectivewaytobringabout social change. Ourvisionis a worldwhereeveryoneis a changemaker – a worldwhereeveryone has theskill and confidenceto drive social change and iscommittedtothegoodofall.

Diversityis a corevalue at Ashoka and in the [team]. We are passionateaboutbuilding and sustainingan inclusive and equitableworking and learningenvironmentforall Ashoka staff. Webelieveeverymemberofourteamenrichesourdiversitybyexposingusto a broadrangeofwaystounderstand and engagewiththeworld, identifychallenges, and todiscover, design, and deliversolutions.

About Ashoka Changemakers

Ashoka Changemakersisbuilding a global movementwhereanyone, anywhere, can takeactiontosolve a social problem in intheircommunity. Weworktobuildthismovementbysupporting social entrepreneurs, innovators, businessleaders, policymakers, and activistswho are changemaking, bydeliveringground-breakinganalysis, byacceleratingintrepreneurship, and creatingstrongpartnershipsthatwill drive themovement forward.

Our Theory of Change

Muchlikewhatwedidwiththefieldof social entrepreneurship, we are seekingto drive a mindset shift in societybyhelpingpeopleseedifferently. To do this, we are takingcollectiveactionwithpowerfulplayers in education, government, and media who are equallydedicatedtoourEveryone a Changemakervision. Wecannotreacheverychildourselves, butbyactivating a carefullyselectedcross-cuttingnetworkofcollaborators, we can set in motionan irreversible shift towards a future whereeveryoneunderstandsthatempathy and changemaking are essentialto a child’ssuccess in growing up.

Role Description

Builds a team culture thatenablespeerstocollaborate, workcohesively and in a timelymanner. Responsibleforoverall timeline, project plan and budget. Go-topersonforcommunicationsaboutwhatis happening at eachstageoftheChallenge. LiaisesregularlywiththeChallengeadvisorforsupport and qualityalignment.

Deliverables:

• Challengebudget (alongwithPartnership Manager and CM team)
• Challenge timeline
• Project plan (withbreakdownofactivities, deadlines and responsiblepeople)
• Allinternalcommunications (notes, agenda setting, etc.)
• Challenge page setup (supportfromPlatform Manager + visuals and textfromCommunications Manager)
• ChallengespecificTerms and Conditions (templateprovidedbyadvisor, collaborateswith Data Privacy Manager)
• Duringtheframing:
• Coordinatetheframingsession agenda and deck
• DefinitionofPrizepackage & benefits
• DefinitionofKPIs
• Definitionofkey dates
• Definitionofstakeholders & target applicants
• EnsuretheChallengeis GDPR compliant (followguidelinesfromChallengeAdvisor and Data Privacy Manager)
• Ensurethefollowingdeliverables are preparedbytheteam in a timelymanner and participate in co-creation as needed:
• Calendar & Strategyfor Network Activation (coordinatewithCommunity Manager)
• Calendar for Media content and activities (coordinatewithCommunications Manager)
• EvaluationCriteria (lead byKnowledge Manager)
• EligibilityCriteria (in collaborationwithKnowledge Manager)
• Applicationform (supportKnowledge Manager)
• Weeklyoutreach and engagementreport (in collaborationwithCommunity and Communications Managers)
• Launchactivities
• Challenge page updates (can be splitwithCommunications Manager)
• Screening & shortlistingprocesses and panels
• DueDiligenceprocessforfinalists (supportfromChallengeAdvisor)
• Supportjudges panel coordination (judges’ recruitment and panel facilitationisthePartnershipLead’sresponsibility)
• Impactevaluationsurvey and analysis (in collaborationwithKnowledge Manager)
• Lead final report & engagementreview (in collaborationwithotherteammembers)

Location

TheAmericas and India

Skills Must Have

• Full fluency in English (written and spoken)
• At least 6 yearsofprofessionalexperience in projectmanagement and coordinatingteams
• Attentiontodetail and highlyorganizedworkstyle
• Experienceworkingdirectlywithgroupsofpeoplefromdifferentbackgrounds and senioritylevels, especiallyfromthecorporate sector
• A passionfor social impact, youthengagement, and business as a positive forceforgood.
• Facilitywithprogramslike Microsoft Office

Familiarity with:

• Fluency in Spanish and/or French
• Experienceworkingwithcorporatepartners and/or at corporateenvironments
• Experienceworkingwith email campaigntools
• Experiencewith online technology set up and support, includinguserexperiencedesign
• A goodgraspof social media isalwayshelpful

Our Team

Diversityis a corevalue at Ashoka and in the [team]. We are passionateaboutbuilding and sustainingan inclusive and equitableworking and learningenvironmentforall Ashoka staff. Webelieveeverymemberofourteamenrichesourdiversitybyexposingusto a broadrangeofwaystounderstand and engagewiththeworld, identifychallenges, and todiscover, design, and deliversolutions.

Other Values:

• Creatorsofsolutions
• Workwithintegrity and transparency
• Lead withempathy
• We are playful and havefun

• Aneyefordiscovery, wonder, and innovation
• Ownourleadership

Dynamics:

As partofour Ashoka global teamofteams, youwillinteractwiththe executive leadershipteam and entrepreneurial staff fromaroundtheworldwho are workingon a varietyofdifferentissueareas. Youwillworkcloselywithpartnership managers and an extended challengeteamtobringourchangemakereventstolife. Youwillalsohavemeaningfulinteractionswith global Ashoka colleaguesfromallovertheworld.

Hiring Process

1. A screening callwiththehiring manager.

1. Team Interview withothermembersoftheteamyouwould be workingcloselywith.

1. An Ashoka CriteriaFit Interview totalkaboutyourentrepreneurial and changemakingexperiences, leadershipexperiences, new ideas, fitforAshoka’s culture, and more with a memberof a differentteam.

1. The steps above are for short-term, contract workers (12 months or less). To learn more about the full-time employee hiring process at Ashoka, please visit this page: Ashoka’s Hiring Criteria and Process | Ashoka | Everyone a Changemaker