Innovation Officer

Innovation Officer – Development

Ladli Foundation Trust

New Delhi, India

Experience: Minimum 5 years in innovation, development, or strategy roles

About Ladli Foundation:

Ladli Foundation is a national-level NGO recognized by the United Nations and the Government of India. It works across grassroots communities to uplift underprivileged women and children through health, education, livelihood, gender equality, and social innovation initiatives. With a proven record of impacting over 2.7 million lives, Ladli continues to push boundaries with scalable and sustainable development

models.

Role Summary:

We are looking for a visionary and driven Innovation Officer Development to lead the creation and implementation of innovative programs aligned with Ladli Foundation’s mission. You will be responsible for designing new strategies, piloting scalable ideas, and driving inclusive solutions for women, youth, and marginalized communities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead development and innovation strategies that align with organizational goals and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2. Design and pilot new models and ideas in education, health, livelihood, menstrual hygiene, and youth development.
3. Identify opportunities for program innovation, scale-up, or community-based co-creation.
4. Drive cross-sector collaboration with government bodies, CSR partners, academic institutions, and international agencies.
5. Conduct rapid prototyping, monitoring, and evaluation of pilot programs.
6. Collaborate with research and data teams to ensure evidence-based decision-making.
7. Support proposal writing, grant applications, and funding pitches with innovation components.
8. Mentor field teams in design thinking, agile implementation, and impact storytelling.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in development innovation, social entrepreneurship, program design, or NGO strategy.

Demonstrated success in developing or scaling impactful programs in the social/development sector.

Familiarity with innovation methodologies like Design Thinking, or Lean Startup,

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proposal development.

Experience working with government schemes, CSR partnerships, or international donors is a plus.

Passionate about gender equality, grassroots impact, and inclusive development.What We Offer:

Opportunity to design real-world solutions that impact millions.

Collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

Exposure to national and international partnerships and forums.

Field and research experience across diverse communities.

How to Apply:

hr@ladlifoundation.org