Director – Programs

Location: Delhi Responsibilities: Strategic Program Leadership Work closely with the Country Director on the design, evolution, and execution of national program strategy , aligned with organisational vision, adolescent wellbeing goals, and systems-change approach. Translate organization's theory of change into scalable, contextually adaptable program models across states. Balance innovation with implementation rigour—ensuring programs are evidence-informed, feasible, and system-ready. Anticipate sector trends (education reform, mental health integration, youth wellbeing frameworks) and incorporate them into program design. Program Integration & Cross-Vertical Alignment Ensure strong alignment between and relevant capacities of curriculum, training, implementation, research, and LME teams , avoiding silos. Create clear roles, handoffs, and decision-making frameworks across verticals and state teams. Act as the glue that holds together design, delivery, learning, and systems engagement. Oversight of Program Implementation Guide the National Lead - Program to ensure consistent quality, timely delivery, and contextual adaptation of programs. Establish national norms for planning, review cycles, documentation, and program governance. Support states in navigating complex public systems while maintaining program integrity. Curriculum, Training & Capacity-Building Oversee the Curriculum & Pedagogy department to ensure relevance, inclusivity, and alignment with adolescent wellbeing and mental health frameworks. Oversee the Training vertical to build the capabilities of teachers, facilitators, and system actors through blended, scalable learning approaches. Ensure continuous improvement through feedback from the field, research insights, and learner data. Learning, Evidence & Adaptive Improvement Partner closely with Research & LME to embed learning loops into program decision-making. Use evidence, data, and practitioner insights to refine strategy, delivery models, and scale pathways. Encourage a culture of reflection, experimentation, and learning—not just compliance. Government & Ecosystem Engagement Serve as a thought partner to senior leadership in engagements with state and national government stakeholders. Support institutionalization of programs within public systems (education, health, WCD, youth). Represent the org in sector platforms, policy spaces, and collaborative forums related to adolescent wellbeing. Team Leadership & Culture Lead and mentor a diverse, multi-disciplinary national programs team. Foster a culture grounded in values: empathy, accountability, ownership, collaboration, and learning . Build leadership capability across states and verticals to support scale with care. What We're Looking For: 15–20 years of experience in designing, implementing, and scaling large-scale social or development programs, with some experience working with government systems. . Strong…