Job Description
About The Company Founded over 30 years ago in Munnar , this pioneering social enterprise ecosystem is dedicated to creating dignified livelihoods for adults with disabilities and the children of plantation workers. With a legacy of purpose, craftsmanship, sustainability, and inclusive development, it stands at the intersection of social impact, skilling, environmental stewardship, and artisanal excellence. The organization now seeks a visionary leader to honor its heritage while shaping an ambitious, future-ready path for the next decade. Position Overview The Head of Institution will serve as the overall leader of the ecosystem, reporting to the Trustee . This role is responsible for strategic direction, operational excellence, long-term sustainability, and the well-being and development of all beneficiaries, staff, artisans, and community partners. The position calls for a mission-driven leader capable of balancing social impact, financial prudence, creative enterprise, and community engagement in a remote, nature-dependent environment. Key Responsibilities Shape and execute a multi-year strategy to strengthen the institution's impact model, sustainability, and relevance. Evolve legacy programs into future-ready formats across livelihoods, education, sustainability, and specialized skills training. Lead innovation while preserving the ethos, values, and cultural identity of the organization. Oversee day-to-day functioning of all units including DARE School, Athulya, Nisarga, Aranya Natural, and associated initiatives. Ensure high-quality program delivery in inclusive education, therapeutic support, skilling, production, and community development. Strengthen systems in safety, governance, compliance, reporting, and operations. Lead a diverse workforce of educators, therapists, artisans, support staff, and administrative teams, fostering an inclusive, mission-driven culture. Serve as the primary representative to plantation communities, state authorities, NGOs, CSR
