Sr Manager – Education Advocacy & Policy
- Company
Language and Learning Foundation (LLF)
- Location
Delhi
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Policy & Advocacy
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Experience
8 - 10 years
About Language and Learning Foundation (LLF)
Language and Learning Foundation was founded in 2015 for bringing about transformative change in the teaching and learning process and help improve student learning in early grades. We work with the public education system, and at a reasonable scale, to foster change that is sustainable.
Overview of the Role
The Senior Manager – Advocacy & Policy will anchor LLF’s advocacy and policy efforts from an education lens, with a strong focus on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), and multilingual education. This position is supported by Tata Trusts as part of their contribution to strengthening and expanding the ELNI Network. The role will play a critical function in advancing ELNI’s vision by shaping policy discourse, building partnerships, and facilitating knowledge exchange platforms that promote the integration of multilingual approaches in early learning. The role will function as a key node connecting policy advocacy, ecosystem engagement, and network strengthening, while also supporting convenings such as events, symposiums, and conferences to advance ELNI’s objectives.
Job Description
Policy Advocacy & Strategy (Education Lens)
• Develop policy briefs, concept notes, and position papers focused on FLN, ECCE, and multilingual education.
• Analyse national and state policies to identify opportunities to strengthen early learning through multilingual approaches.
• Support the development of advocacy strategies aligned with ELNI priorities.
ELNI Network Strengthening
• Work closely with Tata Trusts, ELNI partners, and steering members to advance the network’s strategic goals.
• Facilitate collaboration among network members to drive collective advocacy initiatives.
• Support expansion and deepening of ELNI partnerships across organisations and institutions.
Government & Stakeholder Engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with senior officials in the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Women and Child Development, and state education departments.
• Represent LLF and ELNI in policy dialogues, consultations, and working groups.
Knowledge Convenings & Events
• Plan and facilitate ELNI events including webinars, symposiums, roundtables, and conferences.
• Support the design of convenings that promote knowledge sharing and collective action on multilingual education and early learning.
Evidence & Knowledge Products
• Gather and synthesise research, programme learnings, and policy insights to inform advocacy outputs.
• Contribute to publications, articles, and thought leadership pieces.
• Communications & Public Engagement
• Support dissemination of ELNI and LLF advocacy messages through media, digital platforms, and knowledge products.
• Strengthen visibility of multilingual education and early learning issues in public discourse.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
• Strong understanding of FLN, ECCE, and multilingual education landscape in India.
• Experience working with networks, coalitions, or multi-stakeholder platforms.
• Demonstrated experience organising convenings, dialogues, or knowledge platforms.
• Strong networks with government, academia, and development sector stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing complex stakeholder relationships
Education
Postgraduate degree in public policy, education, international development, linguistics, or a related field; an overseas postgraduate qualification will be desirable given the global perspective required for the role.
Experience
8–12 years of experience in education policy, advocacy, or ecosystem building.