Director - FLC

The Director will serve as the field-builder and platform leader for the Foundational Learning Collaborative (FLC), shaping the national agenda on foundational learning, mobilising political and philanthropic will, and orchestrating collective action across India’s leading system-support organisations (SSOs).

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in public policy, large-scale education programs, government advisory, or system-support roles.
• Experience building or leading multi-actor platforms, collaboratives, or field-level initiatives.
• Strong understanding of India’s school education ecosystem, particularly foundational learning or primary education reform.
• Track record of mobilising senior stakeholders across government, philanthropy, and civil society.
• Proven ability to work with senior political and bureaucratic leadership and influence high-stakes policy decisions
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and learning outcomes in education
• Ability to master and effectively communicate complex reform ideas within education (FLN) and policy development
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, capable of establishing credibility and rapport with senior government officials, stakeholders, and influencers

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package