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Lead - Education Practice - NGO/Social Service

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We are hiring for a senior leadership opportunity in the Education & Social Impact sector for a professional who can lead and grow an Education Practice focused on systemic change in public education.

Key Responsibilities:

- Shape the strategic agenda and growth priorities for the Education Practice.

- Provide strategic oversight to large-scale, multi-donor education programmes.

- Support the design and execution of programmes across early childhood, primary, secondary education, life skills and SEL.

- Work closely with state and central governments to strengthen public education systems.

- Build and deepen relationships with foundations, philanthropic funders, multilaterals, academia, NGOs and senior government stakeholders.

- Represent the practice at national and global forums, conferences and sector platforms.

- Lead strategic convenings and discussions that influence education policy and sector priorities.

- Build, mentor and manage high-performing teams.

- Manage senior client relationships and contribute to business development, strategic proposals and growth.

- Ensure strong project delivery, financial oversight and client success.

Ideal Profile:

- 15+ years of experience in the education sector.

- Strong experience in designing and implementing education programmes.

- Deep understanding of public education systems and government partnerships.

- Experience across multiple education domains rather than a single specialization.

- Strong network within the philanthropy and education ecosystem.

- Experience in consulting, multilaterals or ecosystem organisations is an advantage.

- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.

- Experience representing organisations at national/global platforms.

- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and grow a practice.

Interested candidates can share their updated CV

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