State Operations Lead

Labhya

About Labhya Foundation:

Labhya is an India-based nonprofit that enables children from vulnerable backgrounds with the necessary skills to cope with poverty & become effective learners through Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). Supported by organizations like Harvard University, Nudge, DRK Foundation, UNICEF, and others, Labhya co-creates programs with Indian state governments and aims to impact 30 million children by 2030. Current programs impact 2.4 million children across 22,000+ government schools in India daily.

Overview

Role Title: Operations Lead, Delhi
Number of openings: 1
Role Level: 4-7 years of experience required in any industry (added advantage for experience in development / NGO sector)
Location: Based in New Delhi (Non-Negotiable). The role will entail significant intra & interstate travel across India depending on programs.
Gross compensation: Pay will match Indian non-profit norms and similar organizations, discussed in the last selection round.
Desired start date: ASAP; Serious candidates are encouraged to apply right away.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with state and district/block-level government officials.
Develop strong working relations with mentor teachers and wellbeing program coordinators.
Support documentation and assess the on-ground impact by visiting schools periodically.
Act as the anchor of intervention between state officials and Labhya’s Curriculum & Training team.
Represent Labhya in meetings with multilateral partners and stakeholders.
Facilitate teacher training sessions and prepare detailed training modules.
Document and communicate SEL-related gaps and needs.
Conduct assessments to improve the curriculum based on feedback.
Collaborate with the Curriculum design, Operations, and Monitoring & Evaluation teams.
Support in hiring and managing a state-level team.
Assist the Operations Team in expanding Labhya’s impact to other state governments.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s/Master’s in education, social science, or equivalent.
4-7+ years of experience in teacher training programs and facilitation.
Willingness to relocate to Delhi (non-negotiable).
Prior experience with government and education departments.
On-ground experience with children and youth.
Understanding of Social-Emotional Learning, mental health, or developmental psychology (preferred).
Fluency in Hindi & English (written and spoken).
Strong relationship building, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
Experience in stakeholder management and logistical planning.
Proficiency in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.

Current Team
The team includes professionals from prestigious institutions like Harvard University, MIT, Azim Premji University, Ernst & Young, and KPMG. Labhya fosters an environment of collaboration and continuous growth.

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