
Job Title: Volunteer-HR (Organization Design & Structure)
About Global Crisis Response (GCR):
Focus Areas: Sustainability, Risk Analysis & Management, Climate Change, Societal Collapse, Resilience Global Crisis Response is a systematic effort aimed at collectively exploring the best means to articulate & navigate the current era of the Anthropocene characterized by Climate Change, scarcity, chaos & uncertainty, forecast the future of trajectories human civilization & explores alternative paradigms (Pluriverse) & transition roadmaps. It is the flagship initiative of Orb Tranz Research & Broadcasting Foundation, a not for profit (Section-8 Company) registered in Mumbai, India. It came into existence in April 2021.
Job Summary:
The Project is of strategic value and requires a thorough (legal & Strategic) understanding of GCR's vision in order to formulate an effective strategy. The candidate is required to recommend an appropriate design & organization structure to establish a virtual, global & mostly volunteer driven Think-Tank that can support the objectives of GCR. This is a remote role and a certificate/ letter could be provided on successful completion of the role.
Responsibilities & Duties:
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Submit a report recommending an appropriate design & organization structure to establish a virtual, global & mostly volunteer driven Think-Tank.
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Identify a case study of a similar org and structure in the global non-profit sector
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Recommend a strategic road-map to create such an organization
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Recommend a Board (Executive & Advisory) development Strategy
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Tentative Job descriptions for key profiles
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Gap analysis
Qualifications & Skills:
The volunteer preferably must have some experience (consulting or entrepreurial):
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in designing an organization’s structure appropriate to achieve its goals or
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in formulating & executing Board Recruitment (in HR or legal role) or
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could also be someone who has actual experience of Board formation or
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of serving as a board member of a similar NGO
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of working with NGOs with similar goals
Commitment (Content & Time):
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Commit atleast 1-2 hours per week for orientation, discussion & meetings
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Commit atleast 4 hrs per week (total= 32 hrs over 2 months)
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The actual time commitment could vary depending on situations.
Disclaimers:
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Although Climate Change is an important aspect of our work it is not the primary focus
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Candidates who are passionate, committed towards holistic learning, dedication to stick with the work and can have patience with a new NGO that is just getting going will benefit the most from this opportunity.
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We are a budding organization with meagre resources and supervision capabilities, so please be aware that you will need to be flexible and self-motivated. In exchange we do offer a unique research experience in a welcoming and passionate team, and a chance to explore radical and non-mainstream ideas outside of traditional institutions.
Application Instructions:
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All candidates are expected to explore the contents of our website (https://www.globalcrisisresponse.org) thoroughly before applying for the volunteering position.
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Candidates are requested to send their latest CV to sudhir@globlcrisisresponse.org along with a brief note (50-75 words) describing their motivations for applying and why their skills and expertise are a right match for this profile.
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Participate in the selection process by filing the volunteer application form https://www.globalcrisisresponse.org/round1volunteerapplication1a