Manager, Animal Welfare Centre, Gurgaon

Youth Organization in Defence of Animals (YODA); Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent animal welfare organization in Gurugram seeks a full-time Manager to oversee operations at their Animal Welfare Centre. The role involves ensuring proper animal care, managing vaccination and rehabilitation programs, and coordinating with staff and volunteers. Ideal candidates should possess management skills, excellent communication, and ideally a degree in a relevant field like Veterinary Science or Animal Welfare. Passion for animal welfare is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in staff supervision and operational planning.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of animal welfare practices is good to have.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the welfare center.
• Ensure proper animal care and manage programs.
• Coordinate with staff and volunteers.

Skills

Management and leadership skills

Strong organizational abilities

Excellent communication skills

Budget management

Empathy and passion for animal welfare

Education

Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science, Animal Welfare, Management, or related fields

Job description

Established in 2010, Youth Organization in Defence of Animals (YODA) is a registered charity based in Mumbai, dedicated to fostering better human-animal co-existence. YODA advocates for a cruelty-free environment through medical care for abandoned and injured animals, behavioral rehabilitation, and sheltering homeless or senior animals. The organization also works on vaccination and sterilization programs to manage stray animal populations and combat diseases like rabies. YODA is committed to education and raising awareness to promote animal welfare.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Manager at the Animal Welfare Centre, located in Gurgaon. The Manager will oversee daily operations of the welfare center, ensure proper animal care, and manage programs such as vaccination, sterilization, and rehabilitation. Responsibilities include coordinating with staff and volunteers, developing and implementing strategies to improve animal welfare services, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. The Manager will also engage with stakeholders, including donors, community members, and organizations, to promote YODA’s mission and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Management and leadership skills, including experience in staff supervision and operational planning
• Strong organizational abilities and the capability to manage multiple programs and priorities effectively
• Passionate about Animal Welfare
• Ability to manage people and stakeholders well - good temperament
• Good to have - Knowledge of animal welfare practices, including medical care, behavioral rehabilitation, and shelter management - if not, they will be trained
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, donors, and community members
• Ability to handle budget management and administrative tasks
• Empathy, passion for animal welfare, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science, Animal Welfare, Management, or related fields is preferred
• Previous experience in animal welfare services or non-profit organizations is an advantage