Volunteer Vacancies in Strategic Links India

The Organisation: Strategic Links India is a professional membership organization that assists globally and nationally mobile individuals in India with the continuity and development of their professional careers. Strategic Links India is a programme of Strategic Links Trust, a non profit educational entity chartered in India.
The rapidly growing economy is drawing more and more international corporations to India and Indian companies are expanding to meet global business demands. This has created an increasing requirement for individuals with international and multicultural experience. Strategic Links India aims to bridge the gap between organisations and potential candidates and provides career development and skills assistance, information about job opportunities and professional networking support.
Strategic Links India seeks energetic experienced people to become part of the Executive Team in Chennai. For more information on the organisation consult www.strategiclinksindia.org

Marketing Manager (Ref: SLIC-001)
Job Description: Research and develop appropriate marketing plan to reach out to potential organisational and individual members, deliver presentations to organisations, provide input and assistance with design of marketing communications, gain understanding of membership requirements of potential members and subsequently assist with negotiation of organisational memberships according to membership categories, help build up a strong network of Strategic Links India stakeholders.
Initially a volunteer vacancy, this role could lead to a part-time paid position for the right candidate.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have an interest in corporations and organisations and be able to work with them to understand their requirements. Strong interpersonal skills and an empathetic disposition are necessary; the candidate must feel comfortable dealing with all stakeholders. Excellent written and spoken English communications skills are essential. The candidate should have the ability to set and work to deadlines. Familiarity with MS Office and web-based communications would be useful. You should be resourceful and flexible. Own transport is required. Commitment is approximately 10 – 15 hours per week.


Website Manager – Major Review Project and Ongoing Maintenance (Ref: SLIC-002)
Job Description: Ongoing maintenance of website for Strategic Links India and project management of major review of website, in line with latest organisational strategic goals. Key responsibilities for website maintenance are updates of contents, uploading of new information and pages, report collation and liaison with outside vendor. The website review will require drawing up of specification, feasibility study with potential vendors, selection of solution, planning and execution of revamp within the defined parameters.
Initially a volunteer vacancy, this role could lead to a part-time paid position for the right candidate.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have a keen interest in web-based communications as a marketing and service delivery medium and be knowledgeable about the internet. Sound project management skills, the capability to adhere to deadlines and good English communications skills are essential. Ability to work with outside vendor resources is necessary. Familiarity with MS Office, on-line media and Dream Weaver would be useful. Design experience, especially web related would be helpful. Although part of the Chennai Executive Team, the successful individual will report directly to the Strategic Links Executive Director in Hyderabad, but no major travel is envisaged. Own local transport is necessary. Commitment for maintenance of website is approximately 5 hours per week; the review project will be scheduled in accordance with the experience and availability of the successful candidate.

To apply: Please email your CV with contact details quoting job reference to Jennifer Moore (jennifer.moore@strategiclinksindia.org). Jennifer can also be contacted by telephone on 9940065292 or 9840892782.