Head of Education

The Foundation is seeking an experienced and visionary professional to lead its Education Portfolio with a dual mandate:

• Drive large-scale public education support efforts in partnership with state governments and leading NGOs, with a focus on foundational literacy and numeracy, inclusion, vocational training, and teacher capacity.

• Lead the strategic planning and execution for setting up a new university or higher education institution focused on entrepreneurship, values-based leadership, and nation-building.

The role demands a combination of systems thinking, policy fluency, on-ground execution expertise, and institution-building experience.

Role Requirements:

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Education, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field from a reputed institution.

• 12-15 years of relevant experience in India, with at least:

• 5 years in public education reform (e.g., state reform programs, FLN, government partnerships)

• 5 years in higher education strategy, academic institution building, or related roles

• Proven track record of working with government systems and/or large-scale NGO programs.

• Demonstrated understanding of education policy, pedagogy, curriculum, assessments, and academic governance.

• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills.