Lead, State Policy and Advocacy

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About the Organisatio

nOur partner organisation is a high-growth, mission-driven non-profit working to strengthen early childhood education and community engagement across India. They work closely with both central and state governments, impacting millions of children through systemic reform and digital, community-centric interventions

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The organisation has been supporting multiple national and state-level initiatives within the early childhood ecosystem, and this role will help expand and deepen that portfol

The Lead, State Policy and Advo

ion.The role includes managing state-level policy teams, responding to government requests, coordinating internal teams, and ensuring seamless execution of state partnersh

ips.Key Responsibil

• itiesBuild and sustain trusted relationships with senior government stakeholders to strengthen the ECCE ecosy
• stem.Lead and manage State Program Management Units (PMUs) to design, operationalise, and monitor ECD-related initiatives in collaboration with state departm
• ents.Support state operations teams by engaging with key stakeholders to advance organisational initiatives, including digital interventions, events, training programs, and curriculum develop
• ment.Develop high-quality knowledge productsbriefs, strategy notes, policy documents, file notings, proposals, and research reports to guide government decision-ma
• king.Provide end-to-end support to state government partners across planning, coordination, drafting, research, report writing, speech writing, and M&E activi
• ties.Collaborate with national policy and functional teams to provide policy inputs, conduct comparative state analyses, document best practices, coordinate field visits, and support state-level priori
• ties.Demonstrate ownership, initiative, and agility while delivering consistently high-quality outputs in dynamic environm

ents.Key Ou

• tcomesStrengthened the ECD ecosystem, leading to measurable improvements in developmental and learning outcomes for children aged 06
• years.High-impact state-level initiatives and policies are driving sustainable systemic r
• eform.Robust, trust-based partnerships with senior government officials and civil society stakeho

lders.Required Qualifi

• cations8-10 years of total work exp

  erience, inc

  luding 3-5 years in senior government-facin

  g roles within government, private, or non-profit organis
• ations.Master's degree or equivalent in public policy, economics, management, or related
• fields.Strong analytical, synthesis, and communication skills with the ability to operate effectively within complex, multi-stakeholder s
• ystems.Excellent writing and research capabilities, including structuring and drafting high-quality documents under tight tim
• elines.Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams independently and thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure enviro
• nments.Strong alignment with the organisation's mission and values, including commitment to equity and systems
• change.Willingness to travel extensively (7-10 days per month), often at short notice, to support state-level engag

ements.Preferred

• CriteriaExperience in Early Childhood Care and Education
• (ECCE).Mission-driven, optimistic, and committed to systemic transfo
• rmation.Experience supporting government institutions and navigating public
• systems.Prior experience (including internships) with state government depa