Delhi, Fluency in English

Shapes how the world experiences Labhya's story. A high-impact role at the intersection of fundraising, communications, and thought leadership. Use the power of words to mobilise resources, inspire partners, and bring visibility to children through writing compelling grant proposals, powerful impact stories, speeches, and annual reports.

Role Expectations

*All the tasks mentioned below would be key to your role. The following requirements are not mentioned in order of priority.

• Co-write and support the development of high-stakes documents, including grant applications, concept notes, funding decks, and reports for global funders and institutional partners.

• Work closely with the fundraising and leadership teams to tailor proposals and communication materials for different donors and grant opportunities.

• Craft compelling child-centred stories using data and research for proposals, reports, presentations, newsletters, social media, and short films.

• Simplify complex ideas, translate program data and outcomes into compelling, impactful narratives.

• Collaborate with internal teams (program, research, fundraising) to gather content, create briefs, and deliver high-quality outputs on time.

• Write powerful impact stories around wellbeing, mental health and other parts of the program.

• Adapt and execute Labhya's tone and voice consistently across all platforms.

• Develop content for speeches, campaigns, and sector publications.

• Maintain and evolve Labhya's brand voice across platforms - balancing humility, gratitude, and excellence.

• Support leadership with thought pieces, op-eds, and key messaging.

• Create engaging captions, newsletters, and short-form content tailored for social media and donors.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in grant writing, development communications, journalism, copywriting, or similar roles.

• Strong interest in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), mental health, psychosocial development, and children's wellbeing is preferred.

• Prior experience writing/co-writing donor proposals, fundraising decks, reports or writing for global philanthropic organizations, multilateral donors, or government funders is preferred.

Characteristics

• This is not just a writing role - it is a strategic role that requires intellectual agility, creativity, and sharp communication skills to translate complex ideas into simple, powerful narratives.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other tools such as Canva.

• Skilled at designing presentations and ideating infographics, and structured multi-page documents (PDFs, decks, reports).

• Fluent in English - written and spoken; knowledge of Hindi, Bengali, or Gujarati is a plus.)

• Deeply committed to integrity, transparency, and trust in both process and relationships.

• Open to experimentation, learning, and collaboration in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.

• A self-starter & problem solver who acts with urgency and can find effective solutions to complex challenges.

• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to craft content that is clear, compelling, and adaptable across audiences (donors, partners, educators, public).

• Comfortable working closely with leadership, programs, design, and other teams.

• Flexibility to adapt, unlearn, and relearn to write authentically in Labhya's unique voice and style.

• Storytelling ability to adapt and execute based on platforms and audiences.

If you're someone who's driven by purpose, excited to build, and energised by ambiguity in the service of children's wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. We care more about your drive, alignment, and willingness to build in the grey than ticking every box

Delhi, Fluency in English and Hindi

Co-create and execute the visual design of our SEL curriculum by blending design expertise and storytelling to make it easy to implement for teachers and impactful for students.

Role Expectations

*All the below-mentioned tasks would be key to your role. The following requirements are not mentioned in order of priority.

• Apply design expertise and strategic thinking to shape curriculum storylines, ensuring content is engaging, coherent, and easy to execute.

• Contribute to character design, and visual narratives that make SEL relatable for children

• Translate SEL concepts, sessions and lesson plans into age-appropriate, culturally relevant, and visually compelling learning experiences.

• Adapt curriculum and visuals for diverse geographies and socio-cultural contexts, ensuring accessibility and relevance.

• Use insights from on-ground experiences and user feedback to continuously refine and improve curriculum design and delivery

• Create high-quality visual assets such as digital toolkits, templates, animations/animated characters, icons, illustrations, infographics, and presentation decks using tools like Canva, Figma, Adobe Suite, or Procreate.

• Support website design, uploads, and updates to keep curriculum content current and aligned with organizational priorities.

• Develop teaching and learning materials tailored to different grade levels and organizational needs.

• Collaborate with state teams and partners (government, nonprofit, and multilateral) to support effective program implementation.

• Build internal team capacity on digital and design tools to enhance curriculum creation and delivery.

• Support colleagues on integrating design principles into content development.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's/Master's in Education, Social Science, Design, Communication, or a related field.

Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in visual design, curriculum/content design.

• Prior experience in branding, UI/UX design, character design, storytelling in education, or website design is a strong plus.

• Prior experience of working with children or youth, training teachers is highly preferable.

Characteristics

• Strong skills in Canva, Figma, and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate or similar tools.

• An understanding or inclination to understand Social Emotional Learning, mental health, psycho-social development psychology will be preferred

• Fluent in both Hindi & English (written and spoken)

• Proficiency in Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slide, etc

• Willingness to learn and grow together with the team.

• A self-starter and detail-oriented person who acts with urgency and can find effective solutions to complex challenges.

• Comfortable with frequent travel and being on-ground to support Labhya's programs and research.

• Open to experimentation, learning, and collaboration in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.

• Deeply committed to integrity, transparency, and trust in both process and relationships.

If you're someone who's driven by purpose, excited to build, and energized by ambiguity in service of children' s wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. We care more about your drive, alignment, and willingness to build in the grey than ticking every box.

Gandhinagar, Fluency in Gujarati

Lead program in Gujarat by building government partnerships, leading the state team, facilitating trainings, and supporting implementation and documentation.

Role Expectations

*All the below-mentioned tasks would be key to your role. The following requirements are not mentioned in order of priority.

• Develop strong working relationships with various government officials in Gujarat government schools and education departments. Liaison and coordination with the concerned government officials regularly.

• Maintain and build new relationships and strengthen existing relationships with government officials in Gujarat.

• Develop a strong working relation with mentor teachers and wellbeing program coordinators of as many schools as possible.

• Work closely with the state team to support the completion of any tasks related to the effective state-wide implementation of the program as needed.

• Support in the data collection and documentation of the on-ground impact.

• Work on documentation of reports, research, and other professional outputs according to the organizational guidelines and government requirement.

• Collaborate and support other teams in conducting impact visits of partners, donors, and internal team members.

• Support with any miscellaneous requests from the government officials for successful implementation of the program.

• Act as a bridge between concerned government officials and our Curriculum & Training team to support capacity building and program implementation.

• Document and communicate the research and SEL-related gaps/stressors that the state government officials/school officials face.

• Represent Labhya to its multilateral partners, if needed, conduct meetings to strengthen existing and form new relationships.

• Facilitate teacher training sessions to build capacity and prepare detailed training modules (develop interactive lesson plans/activities for different training programs).

• Support in forming a team for the state and manage the human resource capital that may join Labhya in the State.

• Leading and training the state team of Labhya to drive the impact in the state.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Experience

• 4-7 years of on-ground experience with children/youth and government officials in teacher training and program implementation is required.

• Prior experience in education, teacher training and mental health as well as government relations, curriculum and setting up state-level teams to create maximum impact.

Characteristics

• Strong problem-solving, communication, relationship-building, project planning, documentation and team leadership skills are non-negotiable.

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Forms).

• Fluent in Gujarati, Hindi and English (written and spoken)

• Strong interest in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), mental health, and psychosocial development.

• A self-starter who acts with urgency and can find effective solutions to complex challenges.

• Detail-oriented, curious, and excited by working with large datasets to derive meaningful insights.

• Comfortable with frequent travel and being on-ground to support Labhya's programs and research.

• Open to experimentation, learning, and collaboration in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.

• Deeply committed to integrity, transparency, and trust in both process and relationships.

If you're someone who's driven by purpose, excited to build, and energized by ambiguity in service of children's wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. We care more about your drive, alignment, and willingness to build in the grey than ticking every box.

Delhi, Fluency in Hindi and English

Lead the design and implementation of SEL programs across states, ensuring strategic alignment, program fidelity, and strong government partnerships. Oversee curriculum contextualization, training design, and data-driven program improvement. Support cross-functional teams to stay aligned, collaborate, and continuous learning across all areas of work.

Role Expectations

*All the below-mentioned tasks would be key to your role. The following requirements are not mentioned in order of priority.

Program Strategy & Leadership

• Provide technical expertise and strategic leadership to design, contextualize, and implement Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs across diverse states.

• Develop and oversee multi-year strategic plans for program rollout across state partners, in collaboration with various teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and highest levels of implementation fidelity.

• Identify enablers and barriers to effective program implementation using field insights.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Labhya's SEL approach with government stakeholders and other external partners.

Curriculum & Pedagogy

• Ensure that all SEL program content created at Labhya is age-appropriate, evidence-based, culturally relevant, and aligned with national/state education frameworks, Labhya's theory of change, and child developmental milestones.

• Embed principles of equity, inclusivity, and trauma-informed care within the curriculum, training modules, and delivery models.

• Regularly review, iterate, and contextualize teaching-learning materials and training content based on on-ground feedback and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) data.

Training & Capacity Building

• Design, lead and facilitate high-quality training experiences for teachers, and relevant government stakeholders, creating clear and actionable entry points for SEL within education systems.

• Drive capacity-building initiatives to enhance the teams capabilities in SEL, pedagogy, facilitation, and program design.

• Promote continuous team learning through coaching, feedback, and structured opportunities for professional development and leadership.

Program Implementation & Fidelity

• Ensure the highest levels of program fidelity through close collaboration with state and field teams.

• Establish and maintain effective coordination mechanisms between program, operations, and MEL functions to support smooth and consistent implementation.

• Use data and structured feedback loops to iteratively improve the quality of curriculum, design and training towards effectiveness.

People Leadership

• Lead, inspire, and support a multidisciplinary team of curriculum designers, program managers, and trainers by fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and high performance.

• Model high-performance leadership, provide strategic direction, and ensure team alignment with organizational values and goals.

• Promote team retention and professional growth through coaching, feedback and opportunities for leadership.

Educational Qualification

Masters degree in Education & Curriculum Design or a related field from a Tier-1/Tier-2 university/college.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of proven work experience in the education/edtech segment leading and designing programs at scale.

• Experience of coaching and mentoring teams across geographies is mandatory.

• Prior experience of working with children or youth is highly preferable.
  

Characteristics

• Nuanced understanding of SEL, education, learning, & children/adolescents pedagogy

• Ability to distill learnings from program data and contribute to thought leadership.

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Canva and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Forms) and Excellent in Data Management.

• Fluent in English and Hindi (written and spoken); knowledge of Bengali or Gujarati is a plus.

• Strong interest in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), mental health, and psychosocial development.

• A self-starter who acts with urgency and can find effective solutions to complex challenges.

• Detail-oriented, curious, and excited by working with large datasets to derive meaningful insights.

• Comfortable with frequent travel and being on-ground to support Labhya's programs and research.

• Open to experimentation, learning, and collaboration in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.

• Deeply committed to integrity, transparency, and trust in both process and relationships.

If you're someone who's driven by purpose, excited to build, and energised by ambiguity in service of children's wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. We care more about your drive, alignment, and willingness to build in the grey than ticking every box.

Delhi, Fluency in Hindi and English

A high-impact role at the intersection of content creation, facilitation, and on-ground implementation that requires creativity, empathy, and adaptability to bring SEL to life across diverse classrooms.

Role Expectations

All the tasks mentioned below would be key to your role. The following requirements are not mentioned in order of priority.

• Develop grade/organization specific teaching and learning material primarily pertaining to the concept of social emotional learning (SEL)

• Contextualize curriculum wrt different geographies and socio-cultural contexts

• Facilitate in-person as well as online teacher/trainer training sessions to build capacity as well as prepare detailed training modules (develop interactive lesson plans/activities for different training programs) for their clarity

• Support in documenting & structuring existing programs within the organization

• Working alongside state teams of Labhya to ensure effective implementation of programs with non-profit multilateral and government partners

Educational Qualification

• Bachelors/Masters in education, social science, design education, or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in education, facilitation, training, or curriculum design.
• Strong interest or experience in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), wellbeing, or child development.
• Prior experience creating lesson plans, training content, or facilitating workshops preferred.

Characteristics

• Skilled in lesson plan and PPT creation with a user-centric, creative approach.

• Strong facilitation and articulation skills to engage diverse audiences.

• Excellent observation, analytical, and interpersonal skills to translate classroom insights into program improvements.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; familiarity with digital learning tools is a plus.

• Fluent in Hindi and English : written and spoken.

• Deeply committed to integrity, humility, and continuous learning.

• A self-starter who thrives in collaborative, fast-moving environments.

• Open to intense field travel as required by program demands.

If you're someone who is passionate about education, curious about wellbeing, and excited to make learning joyful for children, we'd love to hear from you. We care more about your drive, alignment, and openness to learn than ticking every box.

Delhi, Fluency in Hindi and English

Anchors the Program team to achieve high-quality delivery of curriculum, training, and systems for effective functioning. Builds team effectiveness and collaborates with state teams, M&E, and partners to maximize program impact.

Role Expectations

*All the tasks mentioned below would be key to your role. The following requirements are not mentioned in order of priority.

• Lead programs at Labhya, including curriculum design and training for all partners, as well as designing and conducting teacher training at the State level in collaboration with state teams.

• Working along with various teams like the M&E team to iterate the program for maximising impact, state teams to ensure the program is delivered in accordance with the state and stakeholder needs.

• Manage and support the Program teams delivery by setting clear goals, roles, and accountability structures and strong project management skills.

• Design systems and processes that enable efficiency, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the Program team.

• Prioritize program streams and initiatives to ensure focus on the most impactful areas, balancing short-term needs with long-term goals.

• Mentor and develop Program team members to build leadership capacity and ownership within the team

• Regularly review progress across program streams and adjust priorities, plans, or processes as needed to stay aligned with organizational strategy

Educational Qualification

• Masters degree in a field related to Education.

Experience

• 5+ years of proven work experience in the education sector, including content creation/curriculum development, team management, is non-negotiable.

• Prior experience of designing and executing trainings is non-negotiable.

• Nuanced understanding of SEL & behaviour change in children & youth will be preferred
  

Characteristics

• Ability to manage multiple projects towards timely delivery with the highest standards of excellence.

• Leads team with a balance of empathy and high expectations.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

• Organisational and time management skills.

• Highly motivated, persevering, and achievement-oriented attitude.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) & Google Tools (Sheets, Docs, Slides)

• Strong interpersonal and planning skills.

• Excellent in Data Management.

• Strong interest in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), mental health, and psychosocial development.

• A self-starter who acts with urgency and can find effective solutions to complex challenges.

• Detail-oriented, curious, and excited by working with large datasets to derive meaningful insights.

• Comfortable with frequent travel and being on-ground to support Labhya's programs and research.

• Open to experimentation, learning, and collaboration in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.

• Deeply committed to integrity, transparency, and trust in both process and relationships.

If you're someone who's driven by purpose, excited to build, and energised by ambiguity in the service of children's wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. We care more about your drive, alignment, and willingness to build in the grey than ticking every box.

Rudrapur, Fluency in Hindi and English

Support on-ground program implementation including guiding and mentoring district teams, government stakeholder liasioning, district officer & teacher training, community interventions, donor management, internal & external documentation.

Role Expectations

*All the below-mentioned tasks would be key to your role. The following requirements are not mentioned in order of priority.

• Oversee and ensure effective implementation of Labhya's Anandam program across multiple districts.

• Drive operational alignment by translating state-level program goals into actionable plans for the district teams.

• Ensure rigorous data collection, tracking, and reporting across districts. Monitor progress and quality of implementation through data review, field observations and feedback from stakeholders.

• Troubleshoot escalated issues from field teams, ensuring proactive resolution and consistent engagement with state/district/block officials.

• Coordinate and lead planning for partner visits, reviews, and presentations involving external stakeholders.

• Directly supervise, coach and mentor Operations Associates and Field Officers across districts.

• Identify capacity gaps in the team and design learning opportunities or recommend interventions.

• Strengthen and maintain relationships with senior district-level government officials and key stakeholders.

• Represent Labhya in high-level district/state meetings when delegated by the State Lead.

• Liaise with Labhya's curriculum, training, communications, and founders office teams to ensure the field perspective is well integrated.

• Lead or co-lead training sessions for teachers, officials, and internal team members.

• Provide strategic input into the design and delivery of training modules, toolkits, and workshops based on ground insights and feedback.

• Analyse field data, identify patterns or implementation bottlenecks, and provide actionable insights to the State Lead.

• Support documentation of impact stories, case studies, and reports for internal and external audiences.

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and piloting innovations in operational systems or field processes.

• Provide input to the State Lead on strategy formulation, risk mitigation, and long-term sustainability planning.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's/Master's in education, social science, or equivalent.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in working with government stakeholders, teacher training programs facilitation and liaisoning.

• On-ground experience with children and youth. 

• Previous experience of managing teams , working with school officials or government officials, managing multiple stakeholders, including senior stakeholders for projects.

Characteristics

• Fluent in both Hindi & English (Written and spoken) (non-negotiable)

• Willingness to relocate to the said districts in Uttarakhand. (non-negotiable)

• Readiness and preparedness to commute in the hilly terrain of Uttarakhand.

• An understanding of Social Emotional Learning, mental health, psycho-social development, and psychology will be preferred.

• Working proficiency in Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, etc

• Possesses strong relationship-building, communication, and organisational skills.

• Ability to solve problems using particular lenses, best practices, and frameworks.

• Willingness to learn and grow together with the team.

• Comfortable with event planning.

• Ability to handle multiple projects/ tasks and experience end to end

If you're someone who's driven by purpose, excited to build, and energised by ambiguity in service of children's wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. We care more about your drive, alignment, and willingness to build in the grey than ticking every box.