Key Responsibilities: Design and produce high-quality graphics for web, social media, email campaigns, print materials, presentations, and branding assets Translate brief and vision shared into clear, visually appealing design solutions Collaborate with the marketing, content, and program teams to maintain brand consistency across all channels Take ownership of projects from concept to final delivery Prepare final artwork for production (both digital and print) Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and best practices Provide creative input in brainstorming sessions and campaign strategy meetings Adapt and resize existing creative assets as needed Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field Minimum of 3-5 years of professional graphic design experience Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) & Canva Strong understanding of layout, typography, color theory, and branding Experience with both print and digital design esp. With the following creative and collateral formats: -Social media-friendly creatives (posters, carousels, video snippets) -On-ground Event creatives -Academic Research Report (design, graphic illustrations, formatting) -Whitepaper (design and formatting) -Research Briefs (design and formatting) -Newsletter templates -Webpage design Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team Excellent time management and organizational skills Strong attention to detail, ability to take constructive feedback and openness to explore new/creative formats Preferred Skills (Bonus): Basic knowledge of motion graphics or video editing (e.g., Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Reel making experience) UI/UX design experience Photography or illustration skills Figma experience An understanding of Instagram as a platform and the kind of content/creatives that work for it along with ongoing trends What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for growth and skill development Hybrid work, flexibility & an understanding work culture
Position: Head of Programs Location: Delhi About The Udaiti Foundation : The Udaiti Foundation is a Delhi-based not-for-profit foundation aimed at accelerating Womens Economic Empowerment (WEE) in India. Udaiti has been incubated by The Convergence Foundation by Ashish Dhawan to identify critical voids in the social sector and build strong, long-lasting organisations to solve complex problems. The organisation counts Ashoka University, ACT Grants, AIP, CSF, CEGIS, CRISP, and CEDA as its cohort of foundations aiming at collective impact. Our vision is for a world where all women and girls have expanded choice and attain their full economic potential. Udaiti aims to act as a strategic influencer and force multiplier in the field, bringing together the non-profit with the public and private sectors. We believe that - the private sector can have an outsized impact; digital technology is a gamechanger; data-informed insights are critical; there is no scale like the government. Udaiti seeks to catalyse transformative change through strategic public & private partnerships for advocacy, applied research, and programs. The Foundations mission is to increase womens share of quality jobs through expanding demand; and scaling womens enterprises & entrepreneurship. In that effort, the Foundation leverages a range of levers - data, applied research & insights; technical advisory support; solution generation; and co-creating strategic platforms for amplification and field-building. Udaiti seeks to develop flagship impact strategies and leverage existing social/ administrative infrastructure & platforms for scaling impact. Udaiti is taking forward engagements at the state and national government levels to drive this agenda through a partnership driven approach. TUFs government engagement work looks at: Integrated Strategy & Technical Assistance to govt entities at a strategic level Elevating WEE as a Priority Improving WEE Program Designs through advisory and evaluations Two of our present flagship engagements include Techno-advisory support to the Govt of Uttar Pradesh on advancing womens economic empowerment in the state; and supporting NITI Aayog on multiple initiatives including the Womens Entrepreneurship Platform and the National Data Analytics Platform. Position Summary We are looking for an exceptional candidate to anchor Udaitis government engagement track. This position will report to the CEO. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with designing/ leading technical advisory engagements with govts, understand the govt tapestry, and have a demonstrated ability to navigate govt systems. They should have deeply engaged with Womens Economic Empowerment policies and programs at the state and central levels. They should be able to lead a team, while also being able to stretch themselves into co-creating the vision for the track. They should be able to multitask, take mature decisions, and inspire teams to remain focused on goals and impact. Finally, they should be strategic thinkers and work well with senior leadership in co-building this work. We are looking for a dynamic candidate to join the team during an exciting time of organisational growth. This is a high-energy role and a great opportunity for those who enjoy working in a start-up environment and care deeply about womens empowerment and the impact sector. Key Responsibilities Work with senior team members to assist in the broader government engagement & program planning and goals of the Udaiti Foundation Anchor the Government Engagement track in setting up and achieving goals, along with monitoring the progress towards them Build capacity/ be able to guide the team as needed Co-develop and manage a pipeline of flagship government initiatives and work w/ the the team to tee up a series of influential outputs Contribute to determining operational plans Actively contribute to developing project opportunities that have high strategic value and can support impact at scale Take on diverse operational tasks to ensure organisational success Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities Educational Background in gender studies, political science, public administration or public policy will be preferred 15+ years of work experience in a challenging/ high growth environment Demonstrated experience working on womens economic empowerment policy and programs sector including any technical support initiatives Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, strong research aptitude ability to analyse complex problems and formulate solutions Proven experience in leading, coordinating and managing government engagement initiatives including familiarity of functioning at state government Good communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder-facing skills High level of flexibility and responsiveness with the ability to shift priorities quickly and as organisational demands require Having experience in working with government stakeholders and a track record of effectively enabling and maintaining government relationships Extensive experience in working on legislative reforms, and parliamentary affairs Aware of the functioning, work-flow, and hierarchy of the officers within the Ministries and Departments within GoI and state governments. Must possess a willingness to travel throughout India. Remuneration Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales and will depend upon the candidates experience. Apply Now! Please share your CV and a cover letter outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience match the job specification. Udaiti Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
Location: Bhubaneswar About The Udaiti Foundation The Udaiti Foundation (TUF) is a not-for-profit organisation working on advancing Womens Economic Empowerment (WEE) in India. TUF envisions a future where women are central to India's ambition of becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047, and is working to unlock their full economic potential as a catalyst for national progress. TUF focuses on two core levers: increasing Indias Female Labour Force Participation Rate to 50%, and doubling the number of women-owned enterprises while enabling their sustained growth. Our focus is on improving the availability and accessibility of quality work for women, engaging the private sector to address demand side barriers to womens work and entrepreneurship, and creating enablers that can allow for the WEE ecosystem to engage in proven models for creating impact. The Udaiti Foundation is a portfolio organisation under The Convergence Foundation (TCF) and is backed by Ashish Dhawan, a private equity investor turned philanthropist and founder of TCF. Udaiti is supported by an eminent panel of advisors that comprises Sri Ranjan (Former Chairperson - Bain & Co.), Dr. Sekhar Bono (Former Director, NITI Aayog & ADB), Manisha Dhawan (Trustee, The Convergence Foundation), Prof. Ashwini Deshpande (Founding Director, CEDA, Ashoka University), Shaveta Sharma-Kukreja (MD, Central Square Foundation) and Megha Chawla (Partner, Bain & Co). As we scale our presence and deepen our impact, we are also reimagining our narrative across platforms to better engage with government stakeholders, the private sector, funders, and the broader ecosystem. About the Project and Technical Support Unit Odisha, one of Indias fastest-growing states, is ambitiously striving to achieve a $500 billion economy by 2036, leveraging its rich mineral resources, strategic geographic location, and dynamic policy initiatives. The state has been focusing on industrialization, with substantial investments in steel, aluminum, and downstream manufacturing sectors. It is also advancing in renewable energy, IT, and tourism to diversify its economic base. The governments proactive measures, such as single-window clearances for businesses, infrastructure development, and skill training programs, are designed to attract global investors and enhance local employment. Additionally, Odisha's focus on inclusive growth through welfare schemes and self-help group empowerment ensures that economic benefits percolate to all sections of society, setting a benchmark for sustainable and equitable growth. With such enabling circumstances being in place, it is pertinent to unlock the States womens economic potential to contribute optimally to the State's $500 billion economy goal. To realise this potential, The Udaiti Foundation is setting up a WEE Technical Support Unit under the Department of Women & Child, Odisha . This unit shall provide strategic support to advance the WEE agenda in the State and accelerate meaningful participation in the workforce, and also ensure alignment with the $500 billion economy vision. The work of this unit encompasses: Articulation of the States WEE strategy and goals based on a mapping of WEE landscape using data analytics and expert consultations Alignment of WEEs interventions with the States ambitious economic agenda Enabling policy and regulatory frameworks for womens empowerment Developing and deploying monitoring systems for tracking progress at the State and district level Creating a district model in a few lighthouse districts to deliver accelerated WEE outcomes and encourage adoption of interventions Position Summary: The SPM will lead the Technical Support Unit (TSU) in Odisha, working closely with the internal team and government stakeholders to drive Udaitis initiatives on the ground. The ideal candidate is motivated, self-driven, and thrives in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment, with the ability to effectively engage and manage relationships with government counterparts. Key Responsibilities: Lead program design and implementation to advance womens economic empowerment in Odisha Build and maintain strong relationships with senior government officials and departments Identify systemic challenges and co-create scalable interventions with the government Conduct landscape studies, diagnostics, and research to inform program priorities Design and manage pilots to test solutions and support scale-up Represent Udaiti in high-level meetings, workshops, and government forums Collaborate with internal and external partners, including policy researchers, implementation agencies, and donors Track project milestones, risks, and outcomes and ensure high-quality delivery on time Who we are looking for: 8+ years of experience in public policy, government advisory, large-scale program implementation, or management consulting Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in complex, ambiguous environments Demonstrated experience in managing government relationships at senior levels Passionate about gender equity and systems change Proven track record in cross-functional team leadership and stakeholder management Comfortable with data analysis, policy research, and translating insights into action Strong communication skills; familiarity with Odia (reading and speaking) will be an added advantage. Why Join Us? Youll be part of a dynamic and mission-driven team working on one of Indias most pressing challenges. At Udaiti, we aim to shift the trajectory of womens economic participation and drive systems-level change by leveraging data, partnerships, and public policy.
Location: Bhubaneswar About The Udaiti Foundation The Udaiti Foundation (TUF) is a not-for-profit organisation working on advancing Womens Economic Empowerment (WEE) in India. TUF envisions a future where women are central to India's ambition of becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047, and is working to unlock their full economic potential as a catalyst for national progress. TUF focuses on two core levers: increasing Indias Female Labour Force Participation Rate to 50%, and doubling the number of women-owned enterprises while enabling their sustained growth. Our focus is on improving the availability and accessibility of quality work for women, engaging the private sector to address demand side barriers to womens work and entrepreneurship, and creating enablers that can allow for the WEE ecosystem to engage in proven models for creating impact. The Udaiti Foundation is a portfolio organisation under The Convergence Foundation (TCF) and is backed by Ashish Dhawan, a private equity investor turned philanthropist and founder of TCF. Udaiti is supported by an eminent panel of advisors that comprises Sri Ranjan (Former Chairperson - Bain & Co.), Dr. Sekhar Bono (Former Director, NITI Aayog & ADB), Manisha Dhawan (Trustee, The Convergence Foundation), Prof. Ashwini Deshpande (Founding Director, CEDA, Ashoka University), Shaveta Sharma-Kukreja (MD, Central Square Foundation) and Megha Chawla (Partner, Bain & Co). As we scale our presence and deepen our impact, we are also reimagining our narrative across platforms to better engage with government stakeholders, the private sector, funders, and the broader ecosystem. About the Project and Technical Support Unit Odisha, one of Indias fastest-growing states, is ambitiously striving to achieve a $500 billion economy by 2036, leveraging its rich mineral resources, strategic geographic location, and dynamic policy initiatives. The state has been focusing on industrialization, with substantial investments in steel, aluminum, and downstream manufacturing sectors. It is also advancing in renewable energy, IT, and tourism to diversify its economic base. The governments proactive measures, such as single-window clearances for businesses, infrastructure development, and skill training programs, are designed to attract global investors and enhance local employment. Additionally, Odisha's focus on inclusive growth through welfare schemes and self-help group empowerment ensures that economic benefits percolate to all sections of society, setting a benchmark for sustainable and equitable growth. With such enabling circumstances being in place, it is pertinent to unlock the States womens economic potential to contribute optimally to the State's $500 billion economy goal. To realise this potential, The Udaiti Foundation is setting up a WEE Technical Support Unit under the Department of Women & Child, Odisha . This unit shall provide strategic support to advance the WEE agenda in the State and accelerate meaningful participation in the workforce, and also ensure alignment with the $500 billion economy vision. The work of this unit encompasses: Articulation of the States WEE strategy and goals based on a mapping of WEE landscape using data analytics and expert consultations Alignment of WEEs interventions with the States ambitious economic agenda Enabling policy and regulatory frameworks for womens empowerment Developing and deploying monitoring systems for tracking progress at the State and district level Creating a district model in a few lighthouse districts to deliver accelerated WEE outcomes and encourage adoption of interventions Position Summary: The SPM will lead the Technical Support Unit (TSU) in Odisha, working closely with the internal team and government stakeholders to drive Udaitis initiatives on the ground. The ideal candidate is motivated, self-driven, and thrives in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment, with the ability to effectively engage and manage relationships with government counterparts. Key Responsibilities: Lead program design and implementation to advance womens economic empowerment in Odisha Build and maintain strong relationships with senior government officials and departments Identify systemic challenges and co-create scalable interventions with the government Conduct landscape studies, diagnostics, and research to inform program priorities Design and manage pilots to test solutions and support scale-up Represent Udaiti in high-level meetings, workshops, and government forums Collaborate with internal and external partners, including policy researchers, implementation agencies, and donors Track project milestones, risks, and outcomes and ensure high-quality delivery on time Who we are looking for: 8+ years of experience in public policy, government advisory, large-scale program implementation, or management consulting Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in complex, ambiguous environments Demonstrated experience in managing government relationships at senior levels Passionate about gender equity and systems change Proven track record in cross-functional team leadership and stakeholder management Comfortable with data analysis, policy research, and translating insights into action Strong communication skills; familiarity with Odia (reading and speaking) will be an added advantage. Why Join Us Youll be part of a dynamic and mission-driven team working on one of Indias most pressing challenges. At Udaiti, we aim to shift the trajectory of womens economic participation and drive systems-level change by leveraging data, partnerships, and public policy.
Position: Program Manager, Private Sector Location: New Delhi About The Udaiti Foundation The Udaiti Foundation is a Delhi-based not-for-profit organisation committed to accelerating Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) in India. Guided by the belief that unlocking the full economic potential of women is essential to realizing India’s growth ambitions, Udaiti has been incubated by The Convergence Foundation (TCF) by Ashish Dhawan. Udaiti counts Ashoka University, CSF, ILSS, FED, AIP, CSF, CEGIS, CRISP, and CEDA as its cohort of foundations aiming at collective impact - each building lasting institutions to drive systemic change. The Udaiti Foundation is a mission-driven organisation working to accelerate India’s journey towards a $30 trillion Viksit Bharat by 2047 by unlocking the full economic potential of women. Despite educational gains, women’s participation in India’s formal workforce remains stalled at ~18%. Udaiti is working to shift this reality by shaping demand for quality jobs, strengthening women’s enterprise ecosystems, and enabling the public-private architecture needed to drive systemic change in Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE). We work at the intersection of data and system-level change, combining evidence with institutional engagement to drive scalable, lasting impact. Our bold national goals include increasing India’s female labour force participation rate to over 70%, and doubling the number of women-owned enterprises by 2047, in line with India's vision for a $30 trillion Viksit Bharat. Udaiti operates through three core pillars: Shaping demand for quality jobs by partnering with large employers, MSMEs, and flexi-staffing agencies, and by piloting sector-specific workforce models Accelerating WEE enablers such as safe accommodation, mobility solutions, and institutional frameworks with government partners; and Scaling women-led enterprises through public procurement access, credit facilitation, and entrepreneurship ecosystem-building. Our private sector engagement strategy is built around one core belief: addressing demand-side barriers is key to unlocking women’s workforce participation at scale. Udaiti works across four strategic pathways to influence, enable, and support private sector actors from large corporates and MSMEs to startups and sector associations: Data & Disclosure: We anchor change in evidence, leveraging our CGG Data Hub (built on disclosures from 1,200+ listed companies) to spotlight gender gaps across 25 industries. We create company scorecards, industry factsheets, and deep-dive research reports. Leadership Commitment: We convene senior leaders through the CGG Consortium and our Circle of Champions to drive top-down accountability and visibility on gender inclusion. Sector Deep Dives: We engage directly with priority industries to identify barriers, design gender-inclusive pilots and conduct organisational diagnostics. Knowledge Building: We translate learnings into actionable resources such as toolkits, films, case studies, and research reports to scale what works and build the field of practice Position Summary We are seeking an exceptional Program Manager (PM) to join the team. The PM will support the team in providing strategic, analytical, and programmatic support for scaling up of Udaiti’s flagship ‘Close the Gender Gap 30 by 30’ program This role is highly entrepreneurial and provides a unique opportunity to work closely with the Private sector and the WEE ecosystem on shaping transformative policies and programs for women’s participation in India’s formal workforce. Key Responsibilities The PM will be responsible for: Research & Analysis: Conduct research and analysis to identify evidence-backed, high-potential interventions Project Management: Lead end-to-end project management, including design, strategic planning, implementation, collaboration with internal teams, stakeholder management, monitoring, and reporting Stakeholder Engagement: Drive engagement with private sector organizations, ecosystem partners, and policymakers through workshops, roundtables, and conferences Knowledge Development: Conceptualize and develop knowledge products such as reports, policy briefs, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Strategic Communications: Strengthen visibility and influence through strategic communications, storytelling, and thought leadership Collaboration & Learning: Foster collaboration and cross-learning opportunities with partners, experts, and stakeholders to advance the mission’s objectives Required Qualification, Skills & Abilities Master’s degree in relevant fields including public policy, business administration, economics, development management, or gender studies. 5-8 years of work experience in high-growth or challenging environments, with strong project management; experience working with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders is preferred Strong analytical, critical thinking, planning, and organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Proven ability to develop structured documents and high-quality reports, briefs, and presentations Excellent written and spoken communication, and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement Ability to work independently in ambiguous contexts, with strong problem-solving and execution focus Entrepreneurial, self-starter mindset with a strong sense of ownership What We Offer Opportunity to work on a bold national agenda to advance women’s economic empowerment. Exposure to high-impact policy research, programmatic interventions, and systems change strategies. A dynamic and collaborative team environment with mentorship from sector leaders. Professional growth and learning opportunities across Udaiti’s partner and foundation network.