Role: Senior Manager/ Manager – Education Advocacy & Policy, Delhi Experience: 5-8 years Salary: Up to 12-20 LPA [Based on experience] Note: These are the non-negotiable minimum requirements: Top-tier education (domestic/ international), substantial global work exposure, and prior experience in management roles. ____________________________________________ About the role: The Senior Manager/ Manager– Advocacy & Policy will anchor policy and advocacy efforts from an education lens, focusing on FLN, ECCE, and multilingual education. Supported by top philanthropic partners, the role serves as a key strategic node connecting policy advocacy, ecosystem engagement, and network strengthening while driving national convenings (events, symposiums, and conferences). Key responsibilities: • Policy Advocacy & Strategy: • Develop policy briefs, concept notes, and position papers focused on FLN, ECCE, and multilingual education. • Analyse national and state policies to identify opportunities for integrating multilingual learning approaches. • Formulate and execute strategic advocacy roadmaps aligned with network priorities. • Network Strengthening: • Work closely with strategic partners, donor organizations, and steering committee members. • Facilitate collaboration among network members to drive collective advocacy initiatives. • Support the expansion and deepening of national partnerships across institutions. • Government & Stakeholder Engagement: • Build and maintain relationships with senior officials in the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Women & Child Development, and State Education Departments. • Represent the organization and network in policy dialogues, consultations, and working groups. • Knowledge Convenings & Events: • Plan and facilitate network events, including webinars, roundtables, national symposiums, and conferences. • Curate convenings that promote knowledge sharing and collective action on early learning. • Evidence Synthesis & Communications: • Synthesize research findings and policy insights into actionable advocacy outputs and thought leadership pieces. • Disseminate advocacy messages through media, digital platforms, and policy channels to elevate the issue in public discourse. • Qualifications & Experience • Education: Postgraduate degree in Public Policy, Education, International Development, Linguistics, or a related field. An overseas postgraduate qualification is desirable given the global perspective required. • Experience: 5-8 years of experience in education policy, advocacy, or ecosystem building. • Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of FLN, ECCE, and multilingual education landscape in India. • Network & Convening: Demonstrated experience working with coalitions, multi-stakeholder platforms, and organizing national-level dialogues/events. • Government Liaison: Established professional networks across government ministries, academia, and development sector actors. • Key Skills: Excellent analytical, policy writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Sept 8, 2026 on Ground Zero For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-8058331557