About the role
Our work now spans 6 states and 5 government ministries in India, and we have had the distinct honor of presenting our vision to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. In less than four years, we are driving change at a scale no donor or policymaker should overlook:
- 50+ critical policies passed, unlocking ₹490 Cr+ for inclusive education for SLDs
- A national capacity-building program for higher education institutions with the Ministry of Education, strengthening over 130 centrally funded HEIs
- An 87% reduction in diagnosis time, 60% increase in teacher training for CWSN and over 1600 employers engaged in capacity building and adopting SLD inclusive policies.
- SLD inclusion embedded in national tech and AI missions, aligning education with workforce readiness
- Our #Speak4Dyslexia & #Act4Dyslexia campaign has been widely adopted by government and industry, with an organic reach exceeding a billion.
Roles & Responsibilities •Policy Research: Conduct thorough research and monitor policies that can impact persons with learning disabilities in India, identifying gaps, challenges, and opportunities for interventions that can strengthen support and unlock their potential. Will also be required to identifying global best practices and trends that can accelerate implementation in India. •Analyze data related to learning disabilities, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to derive insights that inform evidence-based policy recommendations. •Coordination with Field Teams: On-ground insights from field teams will inform program design, ensuring interventions remain contextually relevant and aligned with goals, strengthening feedback loops, enabling more adaptive interventions for scale. •Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with State and Central Government officials, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders to advocate for policy changes that enhance the inclusion of persons with learning disabilities. Collaborate with internal teams, including compliance, communications, and different project units, to align initiatives with project objectives • Strategy Development: Work closely with senior team members to contribute to the development of evidence-based interventions that will gain buy-in from governments and other ecosystem partners, to meet organizational goals and objectives. Plan, conduct, and facilitate policy consultation meetings with bureaucrats, industry partners, civil society leaders, and other DEI stakeholders. Support the team in creating the framework for the project implementation. •Documentation: Prepare clear and concise policy briefs, reports, and other documents to communicate research findings and recommendations to internal and external audiences. Capture learnings on success and failures, impact stories, lessons learned at regular intervals. Create knowledge products for internal and external facing documentation. Proactively identify and execute additional activities to advance the organization’s success and sustainability. •Leverage Tech for Scale: Demonstrate an understanding of tech solutioning and its role in driving systems transformation, with the ability to support design, development, and deployment of the tech solutions while leveraging its utility to strengthen program interventions and enhance impact at scale. Eligibility Criteria•Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in a broad range of disciplines including but not limited to Public Policy, Political Science, Development Studies, Economics, Liberal Arts, Law, Business Studies etc. While Post Graduate degree is not mandatory, will be an advantage. •3 to 5+, 5- 7+ years of relevant work experience. Knowledge of public policies, government regulations, and their implications, and experience of working with government in relevant sectors is a must.•Proficient in use of technology, including emerging AI.
Skills & Attributes • Existing or Past Working experience in education, health, disability sectors are preferred.Committed to learning, unlearning and relearning, and comfortable in working outside your comfort zone.• Strong research and analytical skills, including ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to derive meaningful insights and recommendations. Proficiency in using various research methodologies to gather information and conduct policy analyses is preferred. •Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges in policy and strategy development. Ability to connect policy issues across different sectors for holistic analysis. •Excellent written communication skills to prepare reports, policy briefs, and other documents. Ability to articulate ideas and findings effectively, both internally and externally. •Capability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, government agencies, industry stakeholders, and other partners. •Adaptability to changing priorities and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.•Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously. •Ability to meet aggressive deadlines and deliver high-quality work within specified timeframes. Compensation Remuneration will be competitive within the development sector's pay scales and will depend upon your qualifications and relevant qualifications and experience.
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