Job Description

Role: Senior Manager – Education Advocacy & Policy, Delhi

Experience: 6-12 years

Salary: Up to 12-20 LPA [Based on experience]

About the role:

The Senior Manager – Advocacy & Policy will anchor policy and advocacy efforts from an education lens, focusing on FLN, ECCE, and multilingual education. Supported by top philanthropic partners, the role serves as a key strategic node connecting policy advocacy, ecosystem engagement, and network strengthening while driving national convenings (events, symposiums, and conferences).

Key responsibilities:

1. Policy Advocacy & Strategy:

• Develop policy briefs, concept notes, and position papers focused on FLN, ECCE, and multilingual education.
• Analyse national and state policies to identify opportunities for integrating multilingual learning approaches.
• Formulate and execute strategic advocacy roadmaps aligned with network priorities.

1. Network Strengthening:

• Work closely with strategic partners, donor organizations, and steering committee members.
• Facilitate collaboration among network members to drive collective advocacy initiatives.
• Support the expansion and deepening of national partnerships across institutions.

1. Government & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain relationships with senior officials in the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Women & Child Development, and State Education Departments.
• Represent the organization and network in policy dialogues, consultations, and working groups.

1. Knowledge Convenings & Events:

• Plan and facilitate network events, including webinars, roundtables, national symposiums, and conferences.
• Curate convenings that promote knowledge sharing and collective action on early learning.

1. Evidence Synthesis & Communications:

• Synthesize research findings and policy insights into actionable advocacy outputs and thought leadership pieces.
• Disseminate advocacy messages through media, digital platforms, and policy channels to elevate the issue in public discourse.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Postgraduate degree in Public Policy, Education, International Development, Linguistics, or a related field. An overseas postgraduate qualification is desirable given the global perspective required.
• Experience: 8–12 years of experience in education policy, advocacy, or ecosystem building.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of FLN, ECCE, and multilingual education landscape in India.
• Network & Convening: Demonstrated experience working with coalitions, multi-stakeholder platforms, and organizing national-level dialogues/events.
• Government Liaison: Established professional networks across government ministries, academia, and development sector actors.
• Key Skills: Excellent analytical, policy writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Sept 8, 2026 on Ground Zero

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