Job Title: Co-founder
Organisation: Yen's World Foundation Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, IndiaYen's World Foundation is a registered not-for-profit, public trust, (12A and 80G approved), based in Trivandrum, Kerala, dedicated to creating a more inclusive and sustainable world. Our work is driven through three key verticals: an alternative inclusive school for children, also with learning disabilities, a women's empowerment and skilling initiative, and a global climate action program focused on schools.
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate woman Co-founder, with excellent language skills and a preferable background in fundraising. This is a unique opportunity to lead and expand a high-impact organization, with a primary focus on taking care of all the trust’s mandatory and obligatory responsibilities, while driving our ambitious initiatives and all other activities of the trust.
The RoleAs a Co-founder, you will be instrumental in the strategic growth and operational success of the foundation. Your engagement to lead the climate action vertical, which aims to engage schools through a dedicated app and compelling content will be inspirational.
You will be expected to:
- Lead the Climate Action Vertical: Design, lead, and expand the Climate Action program, engaging schools globally through innovative tools and content, alongside the existing founder.
- Fundraising and Partnerships: Identify, cultivate, and secure funding from global foundations, corporate sponsors, and government grants. You will be responsible for creating compelling proposals, managing donor relationships, and ensuring financial sustainability.
- Strategic Growth: Drive the overall growth of the organization, working closely with the founder, while collaborating with the team, to design and implement action projects and programs, setting and achieving ambitious goals.
- Organizational Leadership: Oversee and manage key trust activities, bringing a sense of ownership and entrepreneurial spirit to all aspects of the foundation's work.
- Communication: Leverage your strong language skills to craft persuasive communications, reports, and presentations for a global audience.
- Represent the organization at conferences, events, and meetings, showcasing our work and impact.
- Is an entrepreneurial, self-starting leader who is not afraid to take ownership, work collaboratively and drive results.
- Is deeply passionate about the areas we work in, and its potential for global impact.
- Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English.
- Ability to work in diverse environments, with a willingness to adapt and learn.
- Is prepared to grow personally and professionally with the organization.
- Full board and lodge facilities with the founder’s family in Trivandrum.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment, with a passionate team.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- To be an integral part of the foundation's success, with a chance to shape its vision and direction, with genuine cofounder-level ownership and influence.
Join Us
This is more than a job, it's an invitation for a visionary leader, to passionately own this mission, and co-build a global movement as co-founder. You hold the opportunity to shape the future of Yen's World Foundation; scale impact across continents, and to bring a daring vision for climate action - to life.
If you’re ready to co-create and lead with us, we’d love to hear your story.
Send us your CV and a cover letter to- [capraj1@gmail.com], or [WA: +91-9744960740]
We’re excited to meet the leader who will walk this journey with us.
Note: The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Captain Rajeev Nair
Founder Chairman
Yen’s World Foundation
https://www.linkedin.com/in/captainrajeevnair/
https://yensworld.in/yens-world-foundation (under upgradation)