Job ID: 290842

Program Lead

Onyva- Tara Girls

Location: Delhi

Apply by: 17 May 2026

Relevant Sectors

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

PROGRAM LEAD TARA Girls - Job Description

Job Title: Program Lead (PL)
Reports To: Head of Residential Programs (HRP)
Responsible for: Child Welfare Officers (CWOs), Night Carers, Nannies, Cook, Teachers, Volunteers, Cleaning person.
Organisation: ONYVA (NGO) www.ONYVA.in

Program TARA Girls (TG)

JOB MISSION: Running the overall operations of TARA Girls

JOB SCOPE: TARA Girls is a residential home for up to 20 children

JOB VALUE
? To provide leadership, vision and inspiration to the staff of TARA Girls.
? To provide the structure to enable the officers to perform.
? To ensure the safety, well-being and education of the children through the effective management of TARA staff.
? To embody the core values of TARA and be a role model to the management, staff and children.

JOB AUTONOMY
? To present annual objectives for TARA Girls to the HRP for approval
? To agree the budget for TARA Girls in consultation with HRP & ED
? Complete autonomy to manage the operation of the home to ensure the home complies with TARA Core Values and adheres to CWC and legal restraints.

PRIME RESPONSIBILITIES
? To ensure that the best interest of the children is at the heart of all operational decisions and procedures.
? To ensure the safety and well-being of the children.
? To ensure that each child receives the best education available.

LEADERSHIP
? To provide leadership to staff
? To provide the plans and the processes to ensure that the Mission Statement is met
? To lead by example and be a role model for staff and children
? To create a family like environment
? To be available and approachable to the children at all times
? To foster effective team work between TARA Associates

OPERATIONS
? Develop an operational plan with the HRP which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the home
? Implement the Operational Plan of the home after the approval of HRP
? Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organisation
? Review existing policies & procedures on an annual basis
? Conduct one to one meetings with direct reports
? Ensure the maintenance of proper documentation of all case files and CWC requirements
? To be a support to officers in dealings with CWC and court matters
? To ensure that CPP and TCC is implemented fully at all times

HUMAN RESOURCES
? Determine staffing requirements by January
? Implement human resources policies, procedures and practices
? Ensure that a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations
? Recruit, interview and select staff that have the right technical and personal abilities
? Ensure that all staff receive an orientation to TARA and that appropriate training is provided
? Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance
? Discipline staff when necessary using appropriate techniques and release staff when necessary using appropriate and legal procedures
? Review training effectiveness within 2 weeks of completion of training
? Recruit as per JD’s and budget to ensure the home is fully staffed
? Complete Performance Reviews as per schedule
? Ensure employee information is raised, distributed and signed as per schedule.

TRAINING
? To produce an annual training plan each March to present to the HRP for approval
? To have TARA Training Center implementing the training
? To review training effectiveness at each OSM

FINANCIAL
? To present budget proposals to HRP that support the Operational Plan
? Participate in fundraising activities as appropriate
? Ensure that accounting procedures are followed
? Administer the funds according to the approved budget
? To inform the Admin & HR Coordinator of any exceptions to the monthly payroll including new starts

OUTSIDE AGENCIES
? Represent TARA to other NGOs and agencies at the request of the HRP
? Respond to court summons upon request
? Foster positive neighbourhood relations
? Provide support and supervision to the CWO's when attending court, CWC and DWCD

RISK MANAGEMENT
? Identify and evaluate the risks to the home associates, property, finances, goodwill, and image
? Implement measures to control risks with the approval of HRP